Helleborus or Christmas Rose brightens winter’s dull days 
Hardy Ferns 
Nothing in the world produces such a per¬ 
manent and satisfactory efTect as Ferns. The 
graceful plants grow on an average from 1 to 
2 feet high, according to the variety, and the 
clumps increase in size and beauty each year. 
They die down in the winter and break forth 
again in May. 
ASPIDIUM acrostichoides. Christmas Fern. 
1 ft. 
Goldianum. Shield Fern. 2 to 3 ft. 
ASPLENIUM Filix-femina. Lady Fern. 12 
to 15 in. 
DICKSONIA punctilobula. Gossamer Fern. 
IHft- 
ONOCLEA struthiopteris. Ostrich Fern. 
2 to 3 ft. 
Sensibilis. Sensitive Fern. 1 ft. 
OSMUNDA cinnamomea. Cinnamon Fern. 
2 ft. 
Claytoniana. 2 ft. 
All Ferns, large plants, 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; 
$3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50 
Gaillardia . Blanket Flower 
The beautiful flowers, borne in profusion, 
make a striking effect. They last a long while 
as a cut-flower, and are abundant from June 
until frost. 2 ft. 
Grandiflora. Dark brown center, surrounded 
with a rich orange disc; petals on outer edges 
yellow. 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; $3.00 per doz.; 
25 for $5.50. 
Three New Gaillardias 
Mr. Sherbrook. The full, circular flowers are 
of rich golden yellow with a pale yellow center, 
unstained by any other color. The large 
flowers, supported by stout stems above the 
pale green foliage, continue from early summer 
until late in the fall. In common with every 
Gaillardia grandiflora, it is so unmindful of the 
hardships of heat, dryness, and poor soil that 
it is hard to imagine anyone having difficulty 
with it as long as it receives its share of sunlight. 
Ruby. This is a brilliant red with no trace of 
yellow or brown in its make-up. Blooming all 
summer, as do few other perennials, the vivid 
flowers make a continuous showing and furnish 
abundant cut-flowers as well. The plants we 
offer are all grown from cuttings, which insures 
true color in every flower. 
Sun God. The outstanding Gaillardia. Pure 
golden yellow throughout, free from marking 
of any kind. The flower is very large, almost 
4 inches across, with broad, overlapping petals. 
Clean-cut, wiry stems often 2 feet or more in 
length. A free-flowering, handsome garden 
plant and an excellent cut-flower. 
Any of the above, 50c. each; 3 for $1.35; 
$5.00 per doz.; 25 for $9.00 
Gaillardia, Ruby 
MICHELES HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
*Geum • Avens 
Well-known plants noted for their rich coloring 
and freedom of flowering. Useful for cutting and 
the rockery or border. May-July. 
Coccineum, Mrs. Bradshaw. Twice the size 
of the old double scarlet with huge, frilled 
petals, giving a full, double appearance. 6 to 
10 in. Color illustration on insert. 
Lady Stratheden. Large, double, rich golden 
yellow flowers. 
Either of the above, 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; 
$3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50 
Gypsophila • Baby’s Breath 
During August and September this is a mass 
of delicate white flowers. These may be used as 
fresh cut-flowers, also for a semi-everlasting 
effect. They keep for months without water. 
Bristol Fairy. A wonderful improvement over 
G. paniculata fl.-pl. It is a distinct new form, 
producing immense panicles of pure white, 
double flowers very early in the season and 
continuing until frost. We offer strong plants 
that will flower next season. 50c. each; 3 for 
$1.35; $5.00 per doz.; 25 for $9.00. 
Paniculata. Feathery sprays of white flowers. 
Useful for effects in bouquets. 30c. each; 
3 for 85c.; $3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50. 
Rosy Veil. Dwarf. A real pink, free-flowering, 
double Gypsophila. Flowers are about the 
same size as Bristol Fairy and bloom con¬ 
tinuously until frost. 50c. each; 3 for $1.35; 
$5,00 per doz.; 25 for $9.00. 
Gypsophila Repens Bodgeri 
A new, dwarf, double white Gypsophila, 
tinted pink, attaining a height of about 2 feet. 
It blooms at least two weeks earlier than any 
other double-flowering variety, which makes it 
particularly desirable, either for garden display 
or for cutting. 50c. each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per 
doz.; 25 for $9.00. 
Helenium . Sneezewort 
These desirable perennials succeed in almost 
any soil in a sunny location. The flowers are 
excellent for cutting. 
Autumnale nanum luteum. Very erect, 
strong branching habit. Large, pure yellow 
flowers. 3 ft. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per 
doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
Autumnale rubrum. Bright terra-cotta red. 
4 ft. 
Autumnale superbum. Golden yellow flowers 
in late summer and fall. 5 to 6 ft. 
Moerheim Beauty. A valuable border plant 
of erect, strong habit. Broad bronzy red 
petals, shading to orange at the tips. Aug., 
Sept. 2 ]/2 ft. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 
per doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, with 
large purplish black cone. 4 ft. Aug., Sept. 
All Heleniums, except where noted, 30c. each; 
3 for 85c.; $3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50 
*Helianthemum 
Rock- or Sun-Rose 
Perry’s Hybrids. Low-growing, evergreen 
plants, forming broad clumps which, during 
their flowering season, July to September, are 
hidden by a mass of bloom. Very suitable for 
the front of the border, the rockery, or a dry 
sunny bank. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per 
doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
Helleborus 
Niger. Christmas Rose. Particularly valuable 
hardy plants on account of their very early 
flowering, usually coming into bloom in 
sheltered, well-drained, partially shaded posi¬ 
tions during February or March. Flowers 
white, flushed with purple, about 2 inches in 
diameter. 1 ft. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; $10.00 
per doz.; 25 for $18.00. 
Helleborus niger 
Helianthus . Hardy Sunflower 
Very effective in borders, among shrubbery, 
or as clumps on the lawn, etc. They produce 
masses of flowers during summer, until frost, 
which are excellent for cutting and decorative 
purposes. 
Maximilian. The latest of all, blooming pro¬ 
fusely in October. The fine golden yellow 
flowers appear in long, graceful sprays. Excel¬ 
lent for cutting. 5 to 7 ft. 
Multiflorus fl.-pl. Large, double, golden yel¬ 
low flowers. July, Aug. 4 ft. 
Either of the above, 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; 
$3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50 
*Heuchera • Alum-Root; Coral Bells 
Brizoides. Of the same habit as Sanguinea but 
with pale pink flowers and more free flowering. 
Sanguinea. Bright crimson flowers, borne in 
graceful sprays. Excellent for cutting. 
Either of the above, 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; 
$3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50 
Hibiscus • Mallow 
Giant-flowering. A wonderfully improved 
form of our greatly admired Marsh Mallows. 
They are unusually attractive and form real 
show plants during their flowering season, 
attaining a height of 6 to 7 feet. Beautiful 
Iaciniated foliage and monstrous flowers, meas¬ 
uring from 6 to 8 inches in diameter. We offer 
these in separate colors: Pink, Red, and 
White. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz.; 
25 for $6.50. 
Hollyhocks 
These thrive best in soil that is not too wet 
and which should be enriched with well-rotted 
stable or sheep-manure. While perfectly hardy, 
they should be protected slightly during the 
winter with leaves, long manure, or straw. To 
guard against fungus or rust, we recommend 
spraying the plants in early spring with Pyrox 
or Bordeaux Mixture. 
DOUBLE. Our strain of these is very fine, and 
we offer them in separate colors, double-flow¬ 
ering only: Yellow, Crimson, Pink, and White. 
Early Triumph. An excellent type of branching 
habit, 4 to 5 feet high and flowering 10 days 
earlier than the regular type. Mixed colors 
only. 
Single, Mixed. The artistic single Hollyhock 
is becoming more popular each season. They 
are of stronger growth than the double-flower¬ 
ing type and consequently make a better show¬ 
ing. We can supply these in mixed colors only. 
All Hollyhocks, 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; 
$3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50 
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