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MICHELL’S HARDY DECORATIVE FLOWERING SHRUBS, continued 
Hybrid Rhododendrons 
The handsomest and most effective of the 
broad-leaved evergreens. They will succeed 
in any light or friable garden soil, but if a 
heavy clay soil must be used, incorporate a 
liberal amount of leaf-mold or well-decom- 
posed cow-manure, digging the beds about 2 
feet deep. Mulch the beds during the summer 
with peat moss and protect in winter with 4 
to 5 inches of Jeaves. Evergreen boughs be- 
tween the tops of the plants during winter are 
desirable to break the cold and driving winds 
and to protect from the rays of the sun in 
early spring. 
_Amphion. Pink. Bushy. 
Catawbiense grandiflorum. Lilac. Com- 
pact. 
Dr. c. H. Dresselhuys. Red. Tall. 
Everestianum. Lilac. Dwarf. 
Mirs. C. S. Sargent. Light red. Bushy. 
President Lincoln. Lavender. Tall. 
Roseum elegans. Pink. Compact. 
All Rhododendrons, strong 12 to 15-in. 
plants, each $3.00; 15 to 18-in., $3.75; 18 to 
24-in., $5.00; 2 to 214 ft., $6.00. 
REDBUD. See Cercis. 
ROSE OF SHARON. See Althea. 
SNOWBALL. See Viburnum. 
SPIRAA prunifolia. Dense shrub bearing 
a profusion of flowers. 2 to 3-ft. plants, 
each $1.00. 
SWEET SHRUB. See Calycanthus. 
SYMPHORICARPOS racemosus. 2 to 3 ft. 
Each $1.00. 
Each $1.00. 
S. vulgaris. 2 to 3 ft. 
SYRINGA vulgaris. We advise planting 
in the fall 
Curly Mint (Mentha crispa). Attractive 
curly and twisted leaves used in all kinds of 
Mint flavoring. The variety egy used in 
the South for flavoring drinks. 3, $1.15; 
doz. $4.00. 
Citron or Lemon Thyme (Thymus citrio- 
dorus). This Thyme has a delicious Jemon 
scent; may be used as a flavoring for drinks. 
3, $1. 15; doz. $4.00. 
Herb Louisa or Lemon Verbena (Lippia 
citriodora). Shrubby in habit with leaves 
m whorls of 3 or 4; lanceolate to 3 inches 
long, entire or toothed, with odor of Iemon; 
used in finger-bowls; combined with pep- 
permint makes a refreshing tea. Requires 
a warm, sunny location. In Northern 
see take indoors for the winter. 3, $1.50; 
Oz 
Herb of Grae or Rue (Ruta graveolens). 
Fine blue-gray leaf. An old-time medicinal 
herb; used in small quantities for salads. 
3h $1. 15; doz. $4.00. 
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). A hardy 
medicinal herb. Leaves and young shoots 
used as a popular remedy for coughs. Hore- 
hound candy is made from the fresh leaves. 
The soft gray foliage is very ornamental. 
Does best in a dry soil. Keep plants free 
from Weeds and cut back to the ground in 
the fall. 3, $1.15; doz. $4.00. 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Hardy per- 
ennial herb grown for ornament in the 
flower border. Its blue flowers decorate the 
garden from June to frost. Use the leaves 
sparingly in salads and broths. Thrives in 
Ay ordinary soil. 14% ft. 3, $1.50; doz. 
5.00. 
70 HENRY F. 
MICHELL CQ., 
VIBURNUM  tomentosum plicatum. 
Snowball. A desirable shrub that should be 
in every garden or on the lawn. Perfectly 
hardy. Blooms in June. Extra-fine 2 to 3- 
ft. plants, each $1.75. 
VITEX macrophylla. A graceful, attractive 
shrub, growing 3 to 4 feet high and produc- 
Ing freely Iavender-blue flowers from July 
until frost. 2 to 3-ft. plants, each $1.50. 
WEIGELA, Bristol Ruby. New. Plant 
Patent No. 492. A better Eva Rathke has 
long been needed—Bristol Ruby is just 
that. Hardier and more vigorous. Color ts 
a soft ruby-red shading to garnet-crimson. 
Attaining a height 6 to 7 feet at maturity, 
it makes a perfectly formed, well-rounded 
specimen requiring very little pruning be- 
cause it flowers well from old wood. We 
doubt tf this would be possible with any 
AS Weigela. 2 to 3-ft. plants, each $1.50; 
3, $4.00; doz. $15.00. 
W., Eva Rathke. Of erect form and vigorous 
habit. Deep carmine-red flowers. 18 to 24- 
In. plants, each $1.50. 
W. rosea. Remarkably showy flowers. 
Numerous spreading branches and dark 
green leaves. The rose-colored blooms are 
produced in great abundance. 2 to 3-ft. 
plants, each $1.50. 
ORNAMENTAL EVERGREENS 
AND SHADE TREES 
Owing to the labor situation in the Nurs- 
eries, combined with restrictions on 
trucking facilities, we are not listing these 
items this year. However, you are invited 
to send in your Inquiries during March, to 
enable us to advise you what can be 
offered during April and May. 
Henry F. MIcHE.t Co. 

HERBS 
Lad’s Love, Old Man, or Southernwood 
(Artemisia abrotanum). Very useful when 
planted to form a hedge to the herb border 
or garden. Can be sheared to form speci- 
mens. Dried branches Jaid in wardrobes 
will keep moths away. 3, $1.20; doz. $4.25. 
Orange or Bergamot Mint (Mentha citrata). 
A fragrant herb with a scent of orange com- 
pare with mint. Used in drinks. 3, $1.15; 
Oz 
Parsley. For garnishing, salads and soups. 
3, 60c.; doz. $2.00. 
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium). A_pros- 
trate form of mint; very attractive when in 
flower. Used for seasoning and as a tea to 
cause perspiration. 3, $1.15; doz. $4.00. 
Peppermint (Mentha piperita). Leaves and 
tender tops may be infused in cooling 
drinks. In demand for use as a tea, either 
by itself or combined with Jemon verbena. 
3, $1.15; doz. $4.00. 
Pineapple Mint (Mentha rotundifolia varie- 
gata). This Mint has light attractive edg- 
Ing to its leaves. The young growth has a 
delicious pineapple odor. Excellent for 
rinks. 3, $1.15; doz. $4.00 
Pot Marjoram WOnsaman " Onites). The 
hardy Marjoram used for seasoning. Its 
flowers are picked for potpourri; mature 
flower-heads are also used to flavor cook- 
ing. 3, $1.15; doz. $4.00. 
Roman Wormwood (Artemisia pontica). A 
very useful plant in the knotted herb 
border or garden. The soft gray color of 
the finely cut foliage makes it a very desir- 
able plant to frame the rose-garden. 
3, $1.15; doz. $4.00. 

516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 

Hedge Plants 
New Red-leaved Barberry 
The foliage of this new variety is of a rich, 
lustrous, bronzy red. All that is required to 
develop its brilliant coloring at all seasons is 
that it be plante in full exposure to the sun. 
Strong 15 to 8-in. plants, doz. $8.50. 
Berberis Thunbergi 
BARBERRY 
A good hardy plant of low, dense growth. 
It is a brilliant light green from early spring 
to winter. In autumn the foliage is a hight 
crimson. Doz. 
150 18-inzeplants ee ore ae $7 50 
18 to: 24-in. plants. .c. sos + ieee 8 50 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET 
This most popular of all hedge plants should 
be set 1 foot apart in double rows, in zig-zag 
fashion, so that the plants are diagonally op- 
posite each other. This practically places 
them 6 inches apart, which Is desirable to get 
a quick, dense growth. Plant from October 15 
till the ground freezes, and TOR Mark 15 to 
May 15. 100 
Peet Diteete oop mee $2 °50 $16 00 
222 tOrS-tecticaainyaacn iar 3 50-— 24°00 
3) Sto Avleets cee see eines 500 40 00 
(Special quotations on 1000 lots.) 
Privet plants are best shipped by Express 
GOLDEN or VARIEGATED PRIVET 
Like the California variety, but each leaf Is 
margined and blotched golden yellow, giving 
it, from a distanoe, a striking appearance. 
Bushy plants, each $1.00. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). A gen- 
eral favorite. Very fragrant herb. Likes a 
sunny location. 3, $1.20; doz. $4.25. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). The dried leaves 
are used to season meats, dressings, and 
cheese. 3, $1.15; doz. $4.00. 
Sweet Woodruff or Waldmeister (Asperula 
odorata). Used in making Maywine. Spread- 
ing herbage; ne white flowers. 
3, $1.15; doz. $4.0! 
Tansy Ghenateane ates: Leaves aro- 
matic, used for flavoring puddings, etc., 
and for garnishing; use sparingly in salads. 
July, Aug. 3 ft. 3, $1.15; doz. $4.00. 
Tarragon or Estargon (Artemisia Dracun- 
culus). This plant loves a dry soil in a 
warm sunny situation. Tarragon vinegar 
is much used in fine cooking. 2 ft. 3, $1.50; 
doz. $5.00. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). A favorite kitchen 
herb widely used as a flavoring for many 
kinds of dishes. Gather the shoots when 
blossoms appear and dry for winter use. 
3, $1.15; doz. $4.00. 
Winter Savory (Satureja montana). Used as 
a seasoning; more pungent than Summer 
Savory, the annual variety. A useful plant 
for edging the herb border or for use in a 
knot garden. Grows in poor stony soil; 
quite hardy. 3, $1.15; doz. $4.00. 
Wormwood (Antenne Absinthium). A 
2-foot sub-shrub with white ee vee 
Meee fragrant. Used as a tonic. 3, $1.15; 
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