
Water Lilies 
WATER LILIES 
Aurora. Rosy yellow, changing to deep red on 
the third day; stamens orange. Each $1.25, 
Comanche. The flowers are a combination of 
orange and amber-red. Each $2.00. 
Gladstoniana. Massive, cup-shaped flowers of 
a pure dazzling white. Each $1.50. 
Helen Fowler. Deep pink, fragrant flowers on 
Bros stems. Strong, vigorous growth. Each 
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Marliacea chromatella. Petals and stamens 
bright yellow. Blooms 4 to 6 inches across. 
Each $1.50. 
Marliacea rosea. Lovely flowers of soft rose- 
pink. A splendid variety. Each $1.50. 
Odorata. The native white Pond-Lily. Desir- 
able for planting in quantity in natural 
ponds. Each 50c. 
Odorata, Rose Arey. Very large, fragrant, deep 
pink flowers. Each $1.50. 
Aquatic Plants 
A select list of the most suitable varieties 
for all hardy water-garden purposes. Ready 
April 15 to June 1. 
CYPERUS alternifolius (Umbrella Plant). Will 
grow 4 feet high. Is successful in small 
B50 or in moist ground. Each 35c; doz. 
EICHHORNIA crassipes major (Water Hya- 
cinth). Lilac-rose flowers. Each 30c; doz. 
$3.00. 
LIMNOCHARIS Humboldti (Water Poppy). 
Floating yellow flowers all summer. Not 
hardy. Each 35c; doz. $3.50. 
MYRIOPHYLLUM proserpinacoides  (Parrot’s 
Feather). Rises about 6 inches out of the 
water. Each 35c; doz. $3.50. 
Aquatic Plants for the Aquarium 
ANACHARIS canadensis gigantea (Giant Wa- 
ter Weed). A beautiful submerged plant 
with dark green, ovate leaves and light 
stems. Each 30c; doz. $3.00. 
SAGITTARIA natans (Arrowhead). Long, 
straplike, green leaves resembling the well- 
Each 50c; doz. $5.00. 
known Vallisneria. 

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Pin Oaks 

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The figures following each variety indicate,in feet, the approximate height of that plant .- 
when motire: it must be understood, however,that it takes a great many years to attain this 
height. 
Biota (Thuja) 
Aurea nana (Berckmann’s Golden Arbor-Vitae) . 
2\2 to 3 ft. A gem for planting where a 
dwarf variety is needed. Plants of compact, 
roundish shape with warm golden yellow foli- 
age. 12- to 15-inch plants, each $2.50. 
Chamaecyparis 
(Golden Plume Cy- 
Pisifera plumosa aurea | 
15- to 18-in. plants, 
pressiin 2ZO0Uton 25" tts 
each $2.50. 
Juniperus 
Chinensis Pfitzeriana (Pfitzer Juniper). 5 to 
6 ft. Broad, bushy, gray-green foliage, giv- 
ing a feathery appearance. hardy adapt- 
able evergreen, especially for foundation 
planting. 12- to 15-in. plants, each $2.50. 
Excelsa stricta (Spiny Greek Juniper). 4 to 5 
ft. Combines regularity of shape, beauty of 
coloring, hardiness and rather slow growth. 
Steel-blue foliage. 12- to 15-in. plants, 
each $1.75. 
Pinus 
Mugo (montana) (Mugho Pine). 2 to 3 ft. 
Compact, dwarf Pine, forming a_round- 
topped clump. Useful for rock-planting and 
que cn work, 12- to 15-in. plants, each 
Ssh i/sy, 
Upon request we can quote on other 
varieties of Evergreens and Shade Trees. 

Taxus 
Cuspidata (Spreading Yew). 4 to 5 ft. This is 
one of the hardiest evergreens in cultivation, 
with very dark green foliage and spreading, 
bushy habit. 15- to 18-in. plants, each 
$4.25. 
Cuspidata capitata (Upright Yew). 25 to 40 
ft. An evergreen of the upright type of 
ae gala 15- to 18-in. plants, each 
Tey 
Cuspidata nana (Dwarf Yew). 2 to 3 ft. One 
of the hardiest of the dwarf evergreens, with 
foliage similar to the above but slower of 
growth and more compact. Especially valu- 
able in foundation plantings. 
plants, each $5.00. 
Thuja 
Occidentalis globosa (Globe Arbor-Vitae). 21/4 
to 3 ft. Natural, globe-shaped evergreen, 
very good for formal and foundation work. 
12- to 15-in. plants, each $2.00. 
Occidentalis pyramidalis (Pyramidal Arbor- 
Vitae). 15 to 30 ft. Narrow, columnar 
shape, retaining its bright green color 
throughout the winter. Excellent for accents 
or formal planting. 18- to 24-in. plants, 
each $2.50. 
Tsuga 
Canadensis (Canada Hemlock). 75 to 90 ft. 
One of the most graceful and attractive na- 
tive evergreens. The spreading, horizontal 
branches of finely cut foliage make this a 
most adaptable tree, either for hedges or in- 
ae planting. 18- to 24-in. plants, each 
Michell’: Deciduous Shade Trees 
The list includes the varieties mostly in de- 
mand. 
Acer 
Palmatum atropurpureum (Purple-Leaf Japa- 
nese Maple.) 6 to 8 ft. Rounded, dwarf trees, 
with foliage of unrivaled brilliancy. Their 
early and midsummer aspect is vivid blood- 
red, which dulls to a branzy purple-red 
toward fall. The plants we offer are grafted 
from the finest strain imported, being care- 
fully seiected for rich, constant color. Strong, 
15- to 18-in., each $3.75. 
A. platanoides (Norway Maple). 50 to 75 ft. 
This Maple makes the roundest head, is col- 
ored the deepest, coolest green, and fur- 
nishes the densest shade of the entire list 
of good trees. Very hardy. 8- to 10-ft. 
trees, each $5.00. 
A. saccharum (Sugar Maple). 50 to 75 ft. 
Straight, spreading, symmetrical, of grand 
proportions and very long-lived. It grows 
well in all except damp, soggy soils and 
roots deeply, allowing the grass to grow 
close. Very rich autumn coloring. 8- to 10- 
ft. trees, each $5.00. 
Magnolia 
Soulangeana (Saucer Magnolia). 15 to 18 ft. 
A hardy Chinese species which, while shrub- 
like in its young growth, attains the size of 
a tree in time. Flowers are produced early 
in the spring, cup-shaped, 3 to 5 inches in 
diameter, white inside, flushed with purple 
on the outside. 2- to 3-ft. bushy plants, 
each $5.00. 
Platanus 
Orientalis (Oriental Plane). 70 to 80 ft. 
A good tree for park and street planting. 
Grows quickly and withstands smoky city 
conditions. 8 to 10 ft., each $5.00. 

Populus 
Nigra italica (Lombardy Poplar). 60 to 80 ft. 
Tall spire-like character valued for landscape 
ep oes screens. 8- to 10-ft. trees, each 
Quercus 
Palustris (Pin Oak). 75 to 90 ft. Takes most 
kindly to cultivation. Prefers moist soil but 
is very adaptable. A very good tree for 
street planting, being highly colored in the 
autumn. 6- to 8-ft. trees, each $3.75. 
Rubra (Red Oak). 75 to 90 ft. A compara- 
tively quick grower. The young shoots and 
leaf-stems are red with purplish crimson foli- 
Seon the autumn. 6- to 8-ft. trees, each 
Salix 
Babylonica (Babylon Weeping Willow). 50 to 
60 ft. Particularly appropriate for water- 
side planting with its long pendulous 
branches. 6 to 8 ft., each $2.50. 
Tilia 
Vulgaris (European Small-Leaf Linden). 70 to 
90 ft. In late June the fragrant flowers are 
noticeable. Grows symmetrical and compact. 
6- to 8-ft. trees, each $3.75. , 
SPECIAL NOTICE ON GUARANTEE 
We spare no effort to supply trees, 
plants, and shrubs of the best quality in 
first-class living condition. On account of 
the many causes beyond our control, we 
regret we cannot guarantee this stock to 
live and establish itself, as that is usually 
entirely within the power of the buyer or 
planter. If customers desire us to guarantee 
plants, trees, and shrubs to live, we will 
assume such guarantee at an advance of 
25 per cent over and above our usual 
price, but not otherwise, and such guaran- 
tee will expire within 90 days from date 
of shipping. 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 
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