Michell’s Hardy Perennial Plants 
Those plants we have come to know as hardy peren- 
nials have long been a source of delight in American 
gardens. In the past twenty years many of them have 
been improved in size, form, and color, but none of 
them have lost their sentimental charm. Because they 
are hardy and appear each year with renewed vigor, 
perennials are naturally popular. 
Practically all of the hardy perennials are of easy 
‘culture. By careful selection, it is possible to have a 
perennial garden or a border which provides showy 
masses of color from early spring until frost. 
In planting perennials, remember that well-prepared 
soil will more than repay the effort involved. Don’t 
try to crowd your perennials. Allow them ample space 
in the beds or borders so that they can develop their 
natural form. If possible, choose a location that has a 
background of flowering shrubs, evergreens, a hedge, or a 
wall. Perennials cannot be expected to grow in dense 
shade, but there are some that flourish better in partial 
shade than they do in full sun. Others must have a 
sunny location in order to thrive. Tall-growing plants 
are most effective in the background; those in the 
middle ground would, of necessity, be of medium height 
with an occasional group taller than the rest for accent 
purposes. Then, those plants used at the edge of the 
bed or border would naturally be those of low, some- 
what spreading growth. : 
All too often, garden enthusiasts make the mistake 
of buying one plant of a kind, with the expectation of 
getting spectacular masses of color. However, the result 
is usually spotty in its effect. Plant perennials in groups 
of three or more, making an irregular mass. 
Seldom, if ever, can a perennial border be planted 
perfectly the first time. There are always some plants 
that need to be shifted to more favorable locations. But 
this is all a part of the fun of gardening. Why not plant 
a new perennial garden? The.e are many delightful 
surprises in store for you. 
Plan to keep your garden in continuous bloom with 
Perennial Plants, that through summer into fall are 
free flowering, vigorous, and healthy. They make a 
brilliant display of varied colorings, gay as the sun, 
delicate as a cloud, to enhance the garden’s splendor. 
For a more effective garden display we advise planting 
in groups of three or five. 
VARIETIES MARKED x SUITABLE FOR ROCK-GARDENS 
Achillea - Milfoil; Yarrow 
Filipendulina, Parker’s Variety. The 
large heads of bright yellow blooms are 
borne on sturdy stems. 3 ft. June, July. 
Ptarmica, Boule de Neige (Ball of Snow). 
The flowers are of perfect form, with full 
centers which makes them appear pure 
white. 1 ft. June, July. 
Tomentosa. Wool Yarrow. Handsome cut 
foliage with bright yellow flowers. 1 ft. 
June. 
All Achi leas, each 50c.; 3 of one variety $1.30; 
10 for $4.00 
Aconitum 
'Monkshood; Helmet Flower 
Fischeri. A dwarf variety, growing 114 feet 
high, with large pale blue flowers in Sep- 
tember and October. 
Napellus, Sparks’ Variety. The darkest 
blue of all. 3 to 4 ft. June. 
Wilsoni. Tall-growing. Violet-blue flowers 
in very late fall. 
All Aconitums, each 60c.; 
3 of one variety $1.60; 10 for $5.00 
Anemone Pulsatilla 

* Aethionema 
Warley Rose. Loveliest of Persian Candy- 
tufts, producing neat compact plants about 
8 inches tall. The little flowers are rose- 
pink with light vemings, and are in 34- 
inch globular heads. 3, $1.60; 10, $5.00. 
x Ajuga - Bugle 
Reptans. The well-known blue variety. 
Will stand sun or shade. 6in. Each 50c.; 
3, $1.30; 10, $4.00. 
*Alyssum 
Saxatile compactum. An excellent, low, 
spreading plant for rockery or border, 
growing about 10 mches high. Masses of 
golden yellow flowers m May. Each 50c.; 
3, $1.30; 10, $4.00. 
* Anemone - Windflower 
SPRING-FLOWERING KINDS 
Plant in the fall or early spring 
Pulsatilla. Pasqueflower. 10 to 12 im. 
The violet-blue flowers are followed by 
silky seed-pods. A picturesque and curi- 
ous plant. 
pulse alba. A dainty white-flowering 
orm, 
3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00 
FALL-FLOWERING KINDS 
Plant in May. 
Alba. Large, single flowers of purest white 
on splendid 4-foot plants. 
Margarete. The double, dark pink flowers 
are borne in profusion on 3-foot stems. 
Marie Manchard. Three-foot plants bear- 
ing semi-double blooms of clean white. 
September Charm. A recent hybrid, from 
2 to 2% feet tall. It has lovely single sil- 
very rose flowers. 
September Queen. The rosy red flowers 
ae semi-double and are freely produced. 
Ge 
September Sprite. 12 in. A charming 
pink variety of diminutive form. 
Each 60c.; 3 of one variety $1.60; 10 for $5.00 
* Anchusa - Sea Bugloss 
Myosotidiflora. A distinct dwarf variety 
from the Caucasus Mountains, with clus- 
ters of pretty blue, forget-me-not-like 
flowers iB May. 1 ft. Each 60c.; 3, $1.60; 
Anthemis - Marguerite 
Moonlight. Pale Iemon-yellow, daisy-like 
flowers. Each 60c.; 3, $1.50; 10, $5.50. 
Perry’s Variety. Improved golden Mar- 
guerite. Large well-shaped flowers, nearly 
3 inches across, from June to October. 
Each 60c.; 3, $1.60; 10, $4.00. 
Aquilegia - Columbine 
Columbines are “must”? plants for every 
garden, however small. They adapt them- 
selves easily and often self-sow, to the delight 
of most gardeners. Few: plants are more 
graceful in form and the blooms are delight- 
ful for cutting. 
Caerulea. 2 ft. The famous Rocky Moun- 
tain blue Columbine. 
% Canadensis. 18 in. A native kind with 
reddish orange flowers. May, June. 
Chrysantha. 214 ft. Choice lJong-spurred 
yellow flowers. 
Chrysantha, Silver Queen. A top-notch 
pure white variety. 
Crimson Star. Large flowers with crimson 
sepals and spurs accentuated with white 
petals. 
Longissima. 18 in. Flowers are pale yel- 
low coloring with amazingly long spurs. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Strain. Outstanding 
for its wide range of color. We offer these 
long-spurred Columbines with justifiable 
pride. 
Rose Queen. Long-spurred pink flowers. 
All Aquilegias, each 50c.; 3 of one variety 
$1.30; 10 for $4.00, except Aquilegia longis- 
sima, each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 

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MICHELL Co., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, PA. 
