An Iris collection grows more valuable with the years 


GARDEN IRIS 
These Iris are one of the most easily grown, early-flowering perennials. The ideal 
planting season is August through to October. Should it be necessary to plant in the spring, 
obtain your supplies as soon as frost is out of the ground. Late spring orders are carried - 
over until the fall planting season in the imterest of our customers. 
50c. each; 3 of one variety $1.35; 1 each of 10 varieties $4.00, except those marked * 
Alta California. The tallest of the new 
yellow Iris. 
*Anne Newhard. A new pansy-blue. Each 
$2.50; 3 for $7.00. 
Blue Triumph. Lovely pale blue. 
*Brahmin. A new intense blue, very much 
admired. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75. 
*Bronzino. Frosty golden bronze, growing 
to a height of 40 inches. Each $1.00; 
3 for $2.75. 
Cafe-Au-Lait. Soft creamy tan self. 
*China Maid. A blend of pink, bronze and 
lilac. Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
*City of Lincolm. The best variegated 
variety to date. Each $2.00; 3 for $5.50. 
*Copper Lustre. Copper and gold blend. 
Copper shades in Iris have become favor- 
ites with many gardeners. Each $1.00; 
3 for $2.75. 
Coronet. A blended self of golden tan. 
Crown Jewel. An unusual tone of burnt 
orange. 
Planted 
Crystal Beauty. Large, white. 
with blues, makes an effective showing in . 
the Iris garden. 
Dauntless. Red-purple, tall and large. 
Dog Rose. Soft pink. 
Dore. Daffodil-yellow. 
Dream. Light pink; very popular. 
*Elmohr. A_ tall William Mohr, and an 
exceptionally fine Iris. Each $5.00; 3 for 
$14.00. 
*El Tovar. Used in groups of three or five, 
it makes a massive blend of color. Tall, 
late. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75. 
Enchantment. Soft violet. Tall, fme. 
Ethylwynne Dunbar. A deep pink self. 
Euphony. Ruffled copper blend. 

Flora Campbell. Rich. russet-red self. 
Each $3.00; 3 for $8.50. 
Frieda Mohr. A pink bicolor; large. 
+F Poe Shrimp-pink. Each $1.00; 3 for 
2.15. 
*Golden Hind. Yellow tinted orange. Each 
$1.00; 3 for $2.75. 
*Great Lakes. A fine new blue; very large 
blooms. Each $2.00; 3 for $5.50. 
Gudrun. Large white flower. 
*Helen M. Riedel. A blend of fine orange 
tints. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75. 
Jean Cayeux. Golden bronze blend. 
*Lilamani. Velvety black self; large flower 
and very striking. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75. 
*Louvois. Brown and maroon. Each $1.00; 
3 for $2.75. 
Maisie Lowe. Dark blue bicolor. 
Mary Geddes. A pleasing blend of red 
shades. 
*Miatterhorn. Pure white, very large. The 
finest white known. Each $2.50; 3 for 
$7.00. 
Medrana. Dark smoky claret. 
Melchior. Bronze and crimson. 
Naranja. Beautiful orange-yellow. 
Pink Satin. A-true pink Iris. 
Rose Dominion. Rose color. 
San Francisco. White plicata. 
*Treasure Isiand. Olive-yellow, beard 
deeper shade. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75. 
Venus de Milo. A fine white. 
*White Marble. White. A sturdy grower. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75. 
William Molhr. Large blooms of self pale 
lilac, veined deep violet, producing a 
lovely effect. 
Lavandula - Lavender 
Vera. The true Sweet Lavender with de- 
lightfully fragrant blue flowers m July and 
August. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
Vera rosea. Novelty. Similar in habit to L. 
vera but the blooms are a delicate silvery 
pink. Each 75c.; 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.00. 
Vera, Twickle Purple. Plants are compact 
and well formed. A delightful border or 
edging plant. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $5.00. 
Liatris - Blazing Star; Gayfeather 
Pycnostachya. Showy, attractive native 
plants, succeeding anywhere, and produc- 
ing spikes of light rosy purple flowers in 
July and August. 5 ft. Each 50c.; 3 for 
$1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
Scariosa. Deep purple flowers. 3 to 4 ft. 
Each 60c.; 3 for $1.50; 10 for $5.00. 
September Glory. It is very showy, the 
purple flowers being produced on extra- 
long spikes during late August and Septem- 
ber. Each 90c.; 3 for $2.25; 10 for $6.50. 
*Linum « Flax 
Alpinum. 15 m. Dwarf; brilliant sky-blue 
flowers In summer. 
Flavum, Improved. Golden yellow flowers 
produced freely from early May on. 
Perenne. Light, graceful foliage and large 
blue flowers all summer. 
All Linum, each 60c.; 3 of one variety $1.30; 
10 for $4.00 
Lobelia 
Cardinalis. Cardimal Flower. 
cardinal flowers. 2 to 3 ft. 
3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
Rich fiery 
Each 60c.; 
Lupinus - Lupine 
Russell Hybrids. An extraordinary new 
strain noted for its pastel colors. 3 for 
$1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Lychnis - Campion 
Chalcedonica. 2 ft. Brilliant scarlet blooms. 
June. Each 50c.; 3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
Viscaria splendens flore-pieno. 15 in. 
This old-fashioned plant with showy 
heads of crimson-purple has long been a 
favorite. May, June. Each 60c.;3 as $1.60; 
10 for $5.00. 
Lythrum 
Morden’s Pink. 2 to 2144 ft. Masses of 
rose-pink flowers on narrow spikes. Pro- 
fuse and continuous bloomer June to 
September. Excellent for cutting. A 
hardy auc growmg in full sun or par- 
tial shade. Each 90c.; 3 for $2.25. 
Monarda - Bergamot 
Cambridge Scarlet. Oswego Tea. Crimson- 
scarlet. Should be in herb gardens. 
Salmon Queen. A pleasing shade of salmon. 
. All Monarda, each 50c.; 3 for $1.30; 
10 for $4.00 
Myosotis » Forget-Me-Not 
Palustris semperflorens. Perpetual-flower- 
ing Forget-Me-Not. Blue with a yellow 
throat. 9 m. Each 50c.; 3 for $1.30; 
10 for $4.00. 
Nepeta - Catnip 
Mussini. A compact grower forming tufts 
of small violet-blue flowers during July 
and August. Each 50c.; 3 for $1.30; 
10 for $4.00. 
Six Hills Giant. Masses of strong Iavender- 
blue flowers in Late August. 3 for $1.60; 
10 for $5.00. 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, 
PA. 63 

