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Delphiniums, the king of all blue flowers in the garden 

Michell’s Modern Hybrid 
Delphiniums 
In every garden of distinction you will find 
a generous use of Modern Delphiniums. 
They are majestic in the towering splendor 
of their perfect spikes, in their range of ex- 
quisite blues, purples, and mauves. 
The plants we offer are carefully selected 
seedlings of the English Prize-winning Strains 
ehostad as to type, while in bloom. 
Pacific Giants. This new strain, de- 
veloped in California, carries a fine 
range of colors and the structure of the 
best foreign varieties. Our. plants have 
been grown from the originator’s own | 
stock. Strong plants. Each 90c.; 
3 for $2.25; 10 for $6.50. 
Michell’s Pacific Giants Delphiniums, 
Hollyhock Strain 
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 
yeahs Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75; 10 for 
MICHELL’S SPECIALS. These Delphin- 
iums have been grown and selected for 
us under our supervision. The seeds were 
sown early Jast spring and transplanted 
under favorable conditions. The late 
summer;blooms enabled us to rogue them 
to the following color groups: 
Cameliard Series. Pure lavender selfs 
with white bee. 
Galahad Series. Pure white. 
Guinevere Series. Light pink-lavender. 
Round Table Series. A combination of 
various shades of blue and Javender. 
3 of one series, $2.50 
12 of one series, or assorted, $9.00 
Standard Hardy Delphiniums 
Belladonna, Improved Cliveden Beauty. 
magnificent strain of the pure blue Del- 
phinium, producing Jong spikes during 
June-July, and in the fall. Each 60c.; 
3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Bellamosum. A dark blue form of Bella- 
donna, with which it Is identical except in 
color, which is a rich deep blue. Each 60c.; 
3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
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, form- 
ing neat 18-inch bushlets and the sprays 
are produced in endless profusion from 
early May until frost. This is a true peren- 
nial and is exceedingly hardy, wintering 
successfully at oy temperatures of 16 be- 
low zero. A t joy for every garden. 
ue 
Each 60c.; 3 or $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
perhtcaelb Gold Medal Hybrids, Mixed. 
he plants are of strong, vigorous habit, 
with large flowers on long spikes. Each 
60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Paramount Hybrids. These are also se- 
lections from our Hollyhock strain but can 
be supplied in mixed colors only. Each 
90c.; 3 for $2.25; 10 for $6.50. 
HENRY F. MICHELL coO., 


Delphiniums 
Dianthus - Pinks 
Barbatus. See Sweet William. 
Bobbie. A deep pink gem. 
Cheerfulnmess. New. A pleasing semi-double 
white with crimson markings. Each 75c.; 
3 for $2.00; 10 for $6.00. 
Little Joe. A delightfully fragrant compact 
plant with vivid red. flowers. 
Meg Gardner. 15 in. A recent introduction 
bearing large white flowers with distinct 
red centers. June, July. 
Old Spice. Pat. 499. Carnation-like salmon- 
pink flowers. clove-scented. Each 60c.; 

3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Purity. A pure white. 
Tiny Rubies. The miniature plants produce 
carnation-like flowers on stems to 
inches high. In full sun the color is pink; 
with Partial shade it approaches rose. It 
is a ‘must’ for your rock-garden. 
White Reserve. Pure white with strong 
stems. An ideal Dianthus for cutting. 
New Rose. Unique hybrids with double 
blooms of red, rose, pink and salmon. 
Mixed colors, only. Each 75c.; 3 for $2.00; 
10 for $6.00. 
All Dianthus, except where noted, each 50c.; 
3 of one variety $1.30; 10 for $4.00 
Dicentra (Dielytra) 
%Eximia. Fringed Bleeding-Heart. A 
dwarf-growing variety with beautiful finely 
cut foliage and showy pretty pink flowers. 
Each 50c.; 3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
Spectabilis. Bleeding-Heart; Seal Flower. 
Its long sprays of graceful, Heat vehaped 
flowers are always attractive. Each 90c.; 
3 for $2.25; 10 for $6.50. 

Sweetheart. A white form of dwarf Bleeding- 
Heart. Finely cut foliage. Each $1.50; 3 
for $3.50; 10 for $9.00. 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 



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 blos- 
soms, ranging in color from white and 
shell-pmk to deepest rose. Each 50c.; 
3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
Doronicum - Leopards-Bane 
These gleaming yellow daisy-like flowers 
are a top-notch source of color in the spring 
border and rock-garden. For best results, 
grow them in partial shade. 
Mme. Mason. Compact in habit; noted for 
its large bloom. April, May. Each 60c.; 
3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Eupatorium 
Celestinum. A pretty hardy plant with 
light blue flowers similar to ageratum. 
Flowers in September. Each 60c.; 3 for 
$1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Funkia (Hosta) 
Plantain Lily; Day-Lily 
Cocerulea lanceolata. Requires a minimum 
of care. The plants pet their lush foliage 
are always nice, and the flowers are lov ae 
during summer. Each 70c.; 3 for $1.60 
Subcerdata grandiflora. Very large, pure 
white, lily-shaped, fragrant flowers. 214 
to 3 ft. Aug., Sept. Each 90c.; 3 for $2.25; 
10 for $6.50. 
Undulata media picta. Green and white 
varied foliage. Purple flowers. 2 ft. July. 
Each 50c.; 3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
Gaillardia - Blanket Flower 
Grandiflora. Dark brown center, _sur- 
rounded with a rich orange disc; petals on 
outer edges yellow. 3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
*Geum «- Avens 
Fire Opal. Dazzling rich scarlet flowers with 
orange sheen, often measuring 3 inches in 
diameter. Very free flowering. May—Oct 
Princess Juliana. An excellent new hybrid 
with large, double, pure orange flowers on 
stout stems. Early. June—Oct. 
All Geums, each 70c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00 
Gypsophila - Baby’s Breath 
Bristol Fairy. A wonderful improvement 
over G. paniculata fl.-pl. It is a distinct new 
form, producing immense panicles of pure 
white, double flowers very early in the sea- 
son and continuing until frost. Each 90c.; 
3 for $2.25; 10 for $6.50. 
Oldhamiana. Abundant masses of white 
flowers delicately tinted pink. In bloom 
from August until Jate fall. 314 ft. Each 
70c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
>Repens. Beautiful trailing plant for the 
rockery, with clouds of small white and 
pink flowers during July and August. 
Rack 70c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Helianthus 
Hardy Sunflower 
Coronation. Double yellow flowers, 4 inches 
across, with anemone centers. 4 to 5 ft. 
AII summer. 
Leddon Gold. Full, double yellow flowers 
on long stems. All summer. 4 to 5 ft. 
Fine for cutting. 
Multifiorus fi.-pi. Large, double, golden 
yellow flowers. 4 ft. July, Aug. 
All Helianthus each 60c.; 
3 of one variety $1.30 
PA. 
PHILADELPHIA 5, 61 
