Named Delphiniums are the latest fashion in Perennial Gardens 


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Michell’s New Delphiniums 
A welcome innovation is the following offer 
of the Hollyhock Delphiniums released in 
four separate color groups. These plants are 
grown from the identical strain which com- 
prises our well-known Named Delphiniums. 
The plants are all heavy, field-grown. 
Light Shades, Mauve Shades, Inter- 
mediate Shades, Dark Shades, or 
Mixed, each $1.25; 3, $3.50; doz. $13.50. 
Standard Hardy Delphiniums 
Belladonna. The clear turquoise-blue of its 
flowers is not equaled for delicacy and 
beauty by any other flower. 
Belladonna, Improved Cliveden Beauty. 
A magnificent strain of the pure blue 
Delphinium, producing long spikes during 
June and July and again im fall. Each 35c.; 
3, $1.00; doz. $3.50. 
Bellamosum. A dark blue form of Bella- 
donna, with which it is identical except 
in color, which is a rich deep blue. 
Chinensis. A very pretty variety with fine 
fern-like foliage and mtense gentian-blue 
flowers In open panicles. 
Chinensis grandiflorum, Blue Mirror. 
A sensationally beautiful dwarf blue Del- 
phinium resembling the Chinese forms, but 
the flowers are flat saucers of aquamarine 
without spurs. The habit is compact, 
forming neat 18-inch bushlets and the 
sprays are produced in endless profusion 
from early May until frost. This is a true 
perennial and is exceedingly hardy, winter- 
ing successfully low temperatures of 16 be- 
low zero. A true joy for every part of the 
garden. Each 40c.; 3, $1.15; doz. $4.00. 
Chinensis, Mother of Pearl. A pale silvery 
pink companion. Also spurless. Very 
chaste and lovely. Each 40c.; 3, $1.15; 
doz. $4.00. 
All Standard Hardy Delphiniums, unless noted, 
each 30c.; 3, 85c.; doz. $3.00; 25, $5.50 
Michell’s Gold Medal Hybrids, Mixed. 
The plants are of strong, vigorous habit, 
with large flowers on long spikes. Each 
35c.; 3, $1.00; doz. $3.50; 25, $6.50. 
Paramount Hybrids. These are also selec- 
tions from our Hollyhock strain but can 
be supplied in mixed colors only. Each 
50c.; 3, $1.35; doz. $5.00; 25, $9.50. 
Michell’s Modern Hybrid Delphiniums 




New Shasta Daisies 
Alaska. Blooms 41% to 5 inches across, of 
pure glistening white, in bloom all summer 
and fall. Each 30c.; 3, 85c.; doz. $3.00; 
25, $5.50. 
Chiffon. A daintily frilled Shasta which 
grows about 1% feet high. Its flowers are 
formed by a double row of narrow petals, 
frilled and flared at the edges. The center 
is clear yellow and the flower is about 3 
inches in diameter. Each 50c.; 3, $1.35; 
doz. $5.00. 
Esther Reed. A new, double, snow-white 
Shasta Daisy that grows 15 to 18 inches 
tall and blooms freely throughout the 
summer. Flowers are about 4 inches across 
and full double from the center out. Each 
50c.; 3, $1.35; doz. $5.00. 
Mount Shasta. A beautiful pure white, 
high-crested, full double Shasta Daisy 
with a double row of overlapping petals 
4 inches in diameter. Blooms continuously 
from late spring till frost. Sturdy and erect 
stem 20 to 24 inches long. Excellent for 
cutting and show garden. Each 75c.; 
3, $2.00; doz. $7.50. 
Snowdrift. A giant form of the variety 
Chiffon with exceedingly Iong stem. Pur- 
est white flowers, semi-double, frilled at 
the edges, with a golden yellow center. 
Steadily in bloom. Each 50c.; 3, $1.35; 
doz. $5.00. 
White Swan. Here ts a Daisy that will com- 
pare with the double pyrethrums. It pro- 
duces solid, double, pure white flowers on 
wiry stems 14% to 2 feet long during late 
May and early June. Each 35c.; 3, $1.00; 
doz. $3.50. 
* Dianthus - Pinks 
Czsius. Cheddar Pink. (True.) Compact 
cushions of blue-gray foliage with sweetly 
scented rose-pink flowers during May and 
June. Each 35c.; 3, $1.00; doz. $3.50; 
25, $6.50. 
Delight. A cross between Dianthus Rovsi 
and Sweet Wivelsfield. The plant is dwarf 
and compact and is covered with many 
flowers of exquisite colormg. Each 40c.; 
3, $1.15; doz. $4.00; 25, $7.50. 
Lovelimess. Delicate mauve-pink flowers 
from May on through the summer. Very 
fragrant. Each 40c.; 3, $1.15; doz. $4.00; 
25, $7.50. 
Dicentra (Dielytra) 
xEximia. Fringed Bleeding-Heart. A 
dwarf-growing variety with beautiful, 
finely cut foliage and showy racemes of 
pretty pink flowers throughout the season. 
Each 35c.; 3, $1.00; doz. $3.50; 25, $6.50. 
Spectabilis. Bleeding-Heart; Seal Flower. 
Its long sprays of graceful, heart-shaped 
flowers are always attractive. Each 50c.; 
3, $1.35; doz. $5.00; 25, $9.50. 
Digitalis - Foxglove 
Giant Shirley, Mixed. These are a genuine 
Shirley production of extraordinary size 
and vigor. The flower-heads are over 3 feet 
long, crowded with large, bell-shaped 
blossoms, ranging in color from white and 
shell-pink to deepest rose. Each 30c.; 
3, 85c.; doz. $3.00; 25, $5.50. 
Dictamnus - Gas Plant 
Fraxinella caucasica. A showy border 
plant with spikes of pink flowers. Fra- 
grant foliage. 2 to 3 ft. July. 
Fraxinella alba. The white-flowered va- 
riety of the above. 2 to 3 ft. 
All Dictamnus, each 40c.; 3, $1.15; 
doz. $4.00; 25, $7.50 
Doronicum - Leopards-Bane 
Bunch of Gold. Canary-yellow sun discs on 
24-inch stems. May and June. 
Excelsum. A very showy, daisy-like flower 
of clear bright yellow, excellent for cutting. 
Blooms in April and May. 
All Doronicum, each 35c.; 3, $1.00; 
doz. $3.50; 25, $6.50 
* Erodium 
Chamedryoides roseum. Forms tufts of 
pretty glossy leaves covered with delicate 
pink, vemned flowers on 2-inch stems. Plant 
in full sun. Each 35c.; 3, $1.00; doz. $3.50; 
25, $6.50. 
Eupatorium 
Ceelestinum. A pretty hardy plant with 
light blue flowers similar to ageratum. 
Flowers in September. Each 30c.; 3, 85c.; 
doz. $3.00; 25, $5.50. 
Fuchsia 
Magellanica. This most interesting shrub 
has proved to be perfectly hardy. It is in 
bloom all summer long until stopped by 
frost. The ruby-red, pendulous flowers are 
produced by the hundreds. Each 50c.; 
3, $1.35; doz. $5.00; 25, $9.50. 
Riccartoni, Scarlet Beauty. This improved 
variety of hardy Fuchsia is of upright habit 
and blooms freely during the entire sum- 
mer. While it will stand full sunlight, it 
will reach perfection in semi-shade. The 
four sepals are deep purple, the corolla 
bright ruby-red. Requires some protection 
north of Philadelphia. Each 65c.; 3, $1.50; 
doz. $6.00. 
Funkia (Hosta) 
Plantain Lily; Day-Lily 
Subcordata grandiflora. Very large, pure 
white, lily-shaped, fragrant flowers. 214 to 
3 ft. Aug., Sept. 
Undulata media picta. Green and white 
varied foliage. Purple flowers. 2 ft. July. 
All Funkias, each 35c.; 3, $1.00; 
doz. $3.50; 25, $6.50 
VARIETIES MARKED * ARE SUITABLE 
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