Hardy Plants 
MOVILLA GARDENS 
Delphinium (Hardy Larkspur) 
These have been enormously improved in the last few years. Their 
culture is very simple. Plant as soon as spring opens. Ground should 
be deeply dug and well drained. Do not allow manure to come in 
contact with roots. Dig a little bone meal about them in the spring 
and fall. Cut the stalks almost to the ground after blooming. The 
plants should be staked when about 3 feet high. 
We do not offer named varieties, but call particular attention to 
our “Movilla Hybrids,” which have been obtained by mixture and 
careful selection from the famous stock of Kelway of England and 
Vanderbilt and Hood Acres of this country. 
BELLADONNA. Beautiful sky-blue. Flowers all summer until cut 
down by frost. 3 feet. 
FORMOSUM. Dark blue, with white center. 3 to 4 feet high. Very 
vigorous and one of the best. 
MOVILLA HYBRIDS. A choice collection ranging from the palest to 
the deepest blue. Single and double. Raised from the finest seed 
procurable in this country and abroad. 
Hemerocallis (Yellow Day Lily) 
These plants have been greatly improved of late, and many new 
hybrids have been introduced which are more richly colored and much 
larger than the original form. They bloom profusely and last a long 
time in water when cut. They are perfectly hardy and thrive in almost 
any location. 
Distinct Hybrids 
AURANTIACA. A new species of recent introduction, with very large, 
deep orange flowers, shaded brown. One of the finest hardy plants. 
3 feet. July. 
CITRINA. A very handsome new Chinese species, with beautiful, 
light lemon-colored flowers, borne on tall, slender stems. Very late. 
DUMORTIERI. Orange-colored flowers, shaded brown on the out¬ 
side. The earliest to bloom. 1 feet. May and June. 
FLAVA. Lemon Lily. Sweet-scented; clear yellow. 2feet. 
June and July. 
FULVA. Brown Day Lily. Coppery orange, shaded crimson. 3 feet. 
July. 
MIDDENDORFII. Handsome, rich orange-yellow. Very fragrant. 
Fine for cutting. 1-1 y 2 feet. May and June. 
Hybrids 
APRICOT. A new seedling. Very distinct, rich apricot. 2J£ft. June. 
AUREOLE. A new Japanese Hybrid. Deep orange-yellow, with 
bronze reverse. Extra fine. 2 feet. 
FLAVA MAJOR. Large and handsome. Free-flowering. Very sweet- 
scented. 2y feet. June. 
FLORHAM. A fine new hybrid of American origin. Very large, soft 
yellow flowers, beautifully frilled. One of the very best. 3-3 y feet. 
June and July. 
KWANSO FL.-PL. Double Orange Lily. Double flowers of great 
substance, remaining longer in bloom than any other variety. Deep 
orange, shaded crimson. 4 feet. June and July. 
LUTEOLA MAJOR. A fine, large, orange-yellow flower. Very free 
bloomer and tall grower. 
QUEEN OF MAY. A new hybrid of Flava Major crossed with 
Aurantiaca Major. Produces twelve to eighteen bright orange 
flowers on stems 5 to 6 feet tall, throughout June and July. 
SIR MICHAEL FOSTER. A new hybrid, having very large flowers of 
soft apricot-yellow. Grows 3 feet and flowers freely in August and 
September. One of the finest yet raised. 
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