Michell’s Hardy Decorative Flowering Shrubs 
A planting of shrubs, massed around the 
boundaries of a garden, forms a harmonious 
background against which the bright-colored 
hardy perennial plants appear to their best 
advantage. There are many suitable Ioca- 
tions for planting shrubs about the home- 
grounds. The house foundation and the 
angles and corners should be softened by 
shrubs of medium height. Spireas, Hydran- 
geas, Berberis, Deutzias, and others of a like 
nature will be found most suitable for this 
purpose. 
Taller shrubs, such as Lilacs, Philadelphus, 
and Altheas, are better planted along the 
sides and at the back of the grounds. Here 
they can be used to give a frame to the prop- 
erty, block out undesirable views, and serve 
as a screen for any purpose desired. Such 
group plantings should be made in the nature 
of borders, and the shrubs selected and ar- 
ranged to give a continuance of bloom and 
pleasing foliage combinations, together with 
a fall and winter coloring of bark and berries. 
ALTHAA (Hibiscus). Rose of Sharon. 
These thrive almost anywhere, producing 
bloom from July till September. 2 to 3-ft. 
plants, each $1.00; 3 to 4-ft., $1.25; 4 to 5- 
Etnies De 
A.zaleas 
A family of dwarf, bushy shrubs bearing a 
great profusion of flowers in the spring. Very 
useful for planting in the shady border or in 
groups by themselves. Succeed best In a par- 
tially shaded position. 
Hinodegiri. Evergreen variety and one of the 
best, bearing fiery red, single flowers tn great 
profusion. Very desirable on account of its 
color. 8 to 10-in. plants, each $3.00. 
Kaempferi. Torch Azalea. Orange-red to 
salmon-pink shades. Blooms in late spring. 
ih hardy. 15 to 18-mn. plants, each 
3.00. 
BEAUTY BUSH. See Kolkwitzia. 
BRIDAL WREATH. See Spirza prunifolia. 
Buddleia 
Charming. A glorious new shrub bearing 
throughout the Jate summer and autumn 
elegant long sprays covered with lovely lav- 
ender-pink blooms which. compared with 
other Buddletas introduced up to date, are 
distinctly pink. Develops in July. Each 
$1.00; 3, $2.50. 
Dubonnet. In sunshine and under the lamp 
it glows almost a true red. The firm cylin- 
drical spikes are snugly set with individual 
flowers of good size that do not sunburn. 
The plant is of robust, erect growth with 
strong stems. Each $1.00; 3, $2.50. 
Orchid Beauty. New. A splendid new va- 
riety of a soft cattleya-lilac color with a 
brilliant orange eye. Long, tapering 
spikes, similar in form and size to the popu- 
lar variety Charming. Each $1.00; 3, $2.50. 
CALYCANTHUS floridus. Sweet Shrub. 
Chocolate-colored, double flowers, with a 
peculiarly agreeable odor. Blooms in June. 
2 to 3-ft. plants, each $1.25. 
CERCIS chinensis. Judas Tree; Chinese 
Red-bud. A tall, slender-growing shrub, 
developing eventually tnto a large tree. 
Very early in the spring the leafless 
branches are covered with delicate deep 
pink flowers. 2 to 3-ft. plants, each $1.75. 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET 
CHANGES 

CORNUS. Dogwood. This shrub is well 
known. The flowers appear before the 
foliage in May and in autumn it takes on a 
rich crimson shade. 
C. florida. White-flowering Dogwood. 
Strong 3 to 4-ft. plants, each $2.50. 
C. florida rubra. Pink-flowering Dogwood. 
3 to 4-ft. plants, each $5.00. 
CYDONIA japonica. This shrub is a 
beautiful sight in early spring when covered 
with cherry-red flowers about the size of an 
apple-blossom. Especially desirable as a 
specimen shrub for the Iawn. Extra- 
strong 2 to 3-ft. plants, each $1.00. 
DAPHNE Cneorum. A _ pretty dwarf, 
spreading shrub, 6 to 8 inches high. Valu- 
able for the rockery or for the front of the 
border. Beautiful bright pink, sweet- 
scented flowers early in May. Strong 
plants, each $1.50. 
DEUTZIA CRENATA ERECTA 
New Snow-White Erect-growing Deutzia 
This beautiful, strong, upright-growing 
hybrid came to us from France a few 
years ago. It produces large, single, milk- 
white flowers in handsome pyramidal 
clusters. Shown in England a few years 
ago, It recetved an Award of Merit from 
the Royal Horticultural Society. Its up- 
right growth and modest height (3 to 4 
feet) make it an excellent shrub for fore- 
ground planting. Last, but not least, is 
the enormous amount of flowers which 
completely cover the bush at flowering 
time. Each $2.00; 3, $5.00; doz. $18.00. 

DEUTZIA gracilis. For planting either in- 
dividually or in masses, they are very at- 
tractive. White flowers. Dwarf, bushy 
habit. 15 to 18-in. plants, each $1.00. 
DOGWOOD. See Cornus. 
FLOWERING ALMOND. See Prunus. 
GOLDEN BELLS. See Forsythia. 
FORSYTHIA. Golden Bells. Bright golden 
yellow, star-shaped flowers that burst into 
bloom just as winter Is over and while the 
bush ts otherwise bare. 
F., Spring Glory. This new Forsythia is 
without question the loveliest of all the 
Golden Bells. If you desire a brilliant and 
cheerful display im your garden in early 
spring, plant a few plants of Spring Glory. 
Each $1.50; 3, $4.00. 
F. spectabilis. Strong, tall-growing shrub 
with very large flowers completely covering 
the stems. Most profuse bloomer of all. 
F. suspensa. Graceful, drooping tendency. 
Frequently planted on banks and slopes. 
Beautiful as specimens Or In masses. 
All Forsythias, except where noted, 
strong 3 to 4-ft. plants, each $1.00 
HYDRANGEA paniculata grandiflora. 
The large panicles of white flowers are at 
their best during August; later they take on 
a reddish cast. These plants look fine used 
as single specimens on the Jawn or grouped 
in large beds. Strong bush-form, 2 to 3-ft. 
plants, each $1.00. 
HYPERICUM patulum, Sungold. Plant 
Patent applied for, A hardy, shapely, 
dwarf, twiggy shrub which grows into an 
almost completely oval globe 244 to 3 feet 
in diameter and about 114 to 2 feet in 
height, densely covered with foliage that is 
handsome throughout the summer. It 
bears its cymes of golden flowers at the end 
of every shoot of the summer’s new growth. 
Blooms more freely and much longer than 
any of the Hypericum patulum now in 
general use. Its flowers are bigger and pro- 
duced in immense quantities, transforming 
this lovely plant into a small mound of 
gold when in full bloom. Each $2.50. 


HONE YSUCKLE. 
Section.) 
JUDAS TREE. See Cercis chinensis. 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis. Beauty Bush. 
A handsome new ornamental shrub from 
China, resembling the weigela and honey- 
suckle, to which it is allied. Grows 6 to 8 
feet high at maturity, with Jong, arching 
branches covered with pale pink, bell- 
shaped flowers in June. One of the most 
outstanding shrubs. Strong 2 to 3-ft. 
plants, each $1.50. 
LILAC. See Syringa. 
MOCK ORANGE. See Philadelphus. 
(Vine 
See Lonicera. 
PHILADELPHUS, ATLAS 
New Giant Mock-Orange 
This giant-flowered Mock Orange, with 
Its pure white blooms as large as those of 
a dogwood, will be sensational in your 
garden, and we predict will replace many 
of the more common and _ indifferent 
shrubs. This magniftcent hybrid came to 
us a few years ago from France. It has 
been carefully tested and not found want- 
ing. Hardy, of easy culture, grows most 
anywhere, good upright habit, and covered 
with immense blooms which slightly lack 
being 3 inches in diameter and are magnifi- 
cent for cutting. Decidedly a ‘‘must”’ for 
every shrubbery border. Each $3.00. 

| PHILADELPHUS virginalis. Virgin 
Mock-Orange. Large, semi-double white 
flowers in great profusion and very fra- 
grant. 7 to8 ft. 2 to 3-ft. plants, each $1.50. 
PRUNUS glandulosa alba fl.-pl. Double 
White-flowering Almond. Erect, slender 
branches covered in May with small, very 
double, fragrant white flowers. Strong 2 to 
3-ft. plants, each $1.50. 
Add Herbs to Your Garden 
The old-time Herb Gardens are again 
popular. Herbs can also be planted in mixed 
borders for their foliage effects and delightful 
fragrance. They are a valuable addition in 
cooking, imparting a delectable flavor, and 
some varieties are used for garnishing. 

Philadelphus virginalis 


HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, 
PA. 69 
