
MICHELL’S HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Perennial Plants have a fascination that captures the imagination, ¢ 
during the entire flowering season when some variety is not in bloom. 
varying pageant of color through the summer. They appear year a 
ing be sure to make careful selection. An effective combination is P 
of these will not interfere with each other, 
We wish to emphasize the necessity of planting at the proper time. 
a list of Hardy Perennial Plants that should be planted in October and November. 
AJUGA - Bugle 
REPTANS. The well-known blue vari- 
ety. Will stand sun or shade. 6 in. 
Each, 50c; 3 for $1.80; 10 for $4.00. 
ALYSSUM 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM. Basket of 
Gold. An excellent, low-spreading 
plant for rockery or border, growing 
about 10 inches high. Masses of 
golden yellow flowers in May. 3 for 
$1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM FL.-PL. A 
double-flowering form of the well- 
3 for $1.60; 
known Basket of Gold. 
10 for $5.00. 
MICHELL’S MODERN 
HYBRID DELPHINIUMS 
In every garden of distinction you 
will find a generous use of Modern Del- 
phiniums. 
They are majestic in the towering 
splendor of their perfect spikes, in their 
range of exquisite blues, purples, and 
mauves. 
The plants we offer are carefully se- 
lected seedlings of the English Prize- 
winning Strains checked as to type, 
while in bloom. 

PACIFIC GIANTS. This new strain, 
developed in California, carries a 
fine range of colors and the struc- 
ture 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. Extra selected plants, 
$1.25 each; 3 for $3.00; 10 for 
$9.00. 


MICHELL’S PACIFIC 
GIANTS DELPHINIUMS 
Hollyhock Strain 
A welcome innovation is the following 
offer of the Hollyhock Delphiniums, re- 
leased in 4 separate color groups. These 
plants are grown from the identical 
strain which comprises our well-known 
Named Delphiniums. The plants are all 
heavy, field-grown. 
Light Shades, Mauve Shades, Interme- 
diate Shades, Dark Shades, or Mixed. 
Each, $1.00; 3 for $2.75; 10 for $7.50. 
MICHELL’S SPECIALS. These Delphin- 
iums have been grown and selected 
for us under our supervision. The 
seeds were sown early last spring and 
transplanted under favorable condi- 
tions. The late summer blooms en- 
abled us to rogue them to the follow- 
ing color groups: 
Cameliard Series. Pure lavender selfs 
with white bee. 
Galahad Series. Pure white. 
Guinevere Series. Light pink-laven- 
der. ; 
Round Table Series. A combination 
of various shades of blue and lav- 
ender. 
3 of one series, $3.50. 
10 of one series, or assorted, $9.00. 
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ANCHUSA - Sea Bugloss 
MYOSOTIDIFLORA. A distinct dwarf 
variety from the Caucasus Mountains, 
with clusters of pretty blue Forget- 
me-not-like flowers in May. 1 ft. 3 for 
$1.85; 10 for $4.00. 
ANEMONE - Windflower 
Spring Flowering Kinds 
PULSATILLA. Pasqueflower. The vio- 
let-blue flowers are followed by silky 
seedpods. A picturesque and curious 
plant. 10 to 12 in. 
PULSATILLA ALBA. A dainty white- 
flowering form. 
3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
Anemone Japonica varieties (fall 
flowering), are supplied in the spring 
only. 





Os it eee S 
STANDARD HARDY 
DELPHINIUMS 
BELLADONNA, IMPROVED CLIVEDEN 
BEAUTY. A magnificent strain of the 
pure blue Delphinium, producing long 
spikes during June-July, and in the 
fall. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.60; 10 for 
$5.00. 
BELLAMOSUM. A dark blue form of 
Belladonna, 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 Delphinium resembling 
the Chinese forms, but the flowers are 
flat saucers of aquamarine, without 
spurs. The habit is compact, forming 
neat 18-inch bushlets and the sprays 
are produced in endless profusion 
from early May until frost. This is 
a true perennial and is exceedingly 
hardy, wintering successfully at low 
temperatures of 16 below zero. A true 
joy for every garden. Each, 60c; 3 for 
$1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
MICHELL’S GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS. 
MIXED. The 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 selections from our Hollyhock 
strain but can be supplied in mixed 
colors only. Each, 90c; 3 for $2.25; 
10 for $6.50. 
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arden favorites and justly so, for there is no time 
Beginning in early April they provide a constantly 
fter year and as each variety has a fixed time for bloom- 
eonies with Daffodils and Lilies. The rooting system 
of your garden. 
To guide your planting schedule we have compiled 
AQUILEGIA - Columbine 
COERULEA. 2 ft. The famous Rocky 
Mountain Blue Columbine. 
LONGISSIMA. Flowers of delicate pale 
yellow with spurs 4 inches long, pro- 
duced abundantly from late May on. 
LONGISSIMA HYBRIDS. The achieve- 
ment of English hybridizers! They 
have crossed the bewildering beauty 
of the finest Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Hy- 
brids with the fantastic spurs of 
Longissima. Available in assorted 
colors only. 2% to 3 feet. May-June. 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S STRAIN. Out- 
standing for its wide range of color. 
We offer these long-spurred Colum- 
bines with justifiable pride. 
All Aquilegias: 3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
ARABIS - Rock Cress 
ALPINA FL.-PL. The double white 
Rock-Cress, flowering from April un- 
til June. 3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
ARTEMISIA 
SILVER KING. Sometimes called the 
“Ghost Plant.” Has silvery white, 
finely cut leaves. Excellent in the 
perennial border to accentuate the 
beauty of flowering plants. 3 ft. 3 for 
$1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
CIMICIFUGA - Bugbane 
This variety will help to solve many a 
problem in the shady garden. Plant in 
large groups, and enjoy a delightful 
display of white spirelike flowers for 
several months. 
RACEMOSA. 4 to 6 ft. July, August. 
3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
DIANTHUS - Pinks 
BARBATUS. See Sweet William. 
BOBBIE. A deep pink gem. 
CHEERFULNESS. 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 intro- 
duction 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 4 to 5 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 dou- 
ble blooms of red, rose, pink and sal- 
mon. 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. 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
