


Michell’s Hardy Perennial Plants 
VARIETIES MARKED ~* SUITABLE FOR ROCK-GARDENS 
SPECIAL NOTICE ON GUARANTEE 
We spare no effort to supply all Plants, Shrubs, Roses, Vines, etc., of the best quality. The many causes 
beyond our control do not permit us to guarantee the life of this stock. That is entirely within the power of 
the buyer or planter. However, we will gladly replace any plant or shrub damaged in transportation if the 
Railway Express receipt is marked ‘‘damaged” and returned to us. 
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 
euase with bright yellow flowers. 1 ft. 
une. 
All Achilleas, each 50c.; 3 of one variety $1.30; 
10 for $4.00 
Aconitum 
Monkshood; Helmet Flower 
Fischeri. A dwarf variety, growing 1% feet 
high, with large pale blue flowers in Sep- 
tember and October. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 
10 for $5.00. 
Napellus, Sparks’ Variety. The darkest 
blue of all. 3 to 4 ft. June. Each 90c.; 
3 for $2.25; 10 for $6.75. 
* Ajuga - Bugle 
Reptans. The well-known blue variety. 
Will stand sun or shade. 6 in. 
Rosy Spire. A rosy pink form. 6 in. 
All Ajugas, each 50c.; 3 of one variety $1.30; 
10 for $4.00 
* Alyssum 
Saxatile compactum. An excellent, low, 
spreading plant for rockery or border, 
growing about 10 inches high. Masses of 
golden yellow flowers in May. Each 50c.; 
3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
* Anemone - Windflower 
SPRING-FLOWERING KINDS 
Plant in the fall or early spring 
Pulsatilla. Pasqueflower. The violet-blue 
flowers are followed by silky seed-pods. A 
picturesque and curious plant. 10 to 12 mm. 
Each 50c.; 3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
FALL-FLOWERING KINDS 
Japonica Types—Plant in May. 
Alba. Large, single flowers of purest white 
on splendid 4-foot plants. 
Hupehensis. This species resembles a 
miniature A. japonica in growth, with pale 
mauve-colored flowers in early August 
continuing to late fall. 1 ft. 
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 
are semi-double and are freely produced. 
IME GR 
September Sprite. A charming pink va- 
riety of diminutive form. 12 in. 
Above Anemones, each 60c.; 3 of one variety 
$1.60; 10 for $5.00. 

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET 
CHANGES 
* Anchusa - Sea Bugloss 
Myosotidoflora. A distinct dwarf variety 
from the Caucasus Mountains, with clus- 
ters of pretty blue, forget-me-not-like 
flowers in May. 1 ft. Each 60c.; 3 for 
$1.60; 10 for $4.00. 
Anthemis - Marguerite 
Moonlight. Pale Jemon-yellow; daisy-like 
flowers. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
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 long-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 vel- 
low with amazingly long spurs. Each 60c; 
3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
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 where noted. 
Artemisia - Wormwood 
The Wormwoods are mainly ornamental 
foliage plants, always decorative. Many 
pleasing effects and contrasts will result by 
planting them among your other perennials. 
Beach (A. stelleriana). 18 m. Commonly 
known as “O Woman” or “Dusty 
Miller.” It makes a lovely silver-leaved 
edging plant. 
Fringed (A. frigida). 12 m. The daintiest 
of the Wormwoods, with soft silvery foliage. 
Good in knotted herb garden. Be sure 
to try it! 
Muegwort (A. lactiflora). 4 ft. A stately 
plant for the background of the border, 
producing pyramidal heads of fragrant, 
creamy white flowers during August and 
September. 
Roman (A. pontica). 2 ft. Lacy gray-green 
foliage, finely cut. An effective plant in 
the knotted herb garden. 
Southernwood (A. abrotanum). Commonly 
known as “Old Man.” A shrubby green- 
foliaged plant with leaves divided into 
thread-like segments. Lovely planted with 
the Beach Wormwood. , 
Silver King (A. albula). 3 ft. Graceful sil- 
very white plant, also known as ““Ghost 
Plant.” The dried foliage is attractive for 
winter bouquets. 
All Artemisias, each 50c.; 
3 of one variety $1.30; 10 for $4.00 

Aster Frikarti, Wonder of Staefa 
Tall Fall Asters 
Michaelmas Daisies 
September Blooming 
New York Aster (Novi-belgi Type) 
Beechwood Challenger. 3 ft. A new Aster 
with sturdy plants bearing masses of glow- 
ing crimson flowers. We consider this to be 
the fimest red Aster. 
Blue Plume. 2 ft. A choice and showy Aster 
with almost double flowers of deep blue. 
Bloom is carried in stately spikes. 
Lavender Giant. A new introduction of our 
own. Large lIavender-blue flowers com- 
pletely cover the 3-foot plants in graceful 
sprays, making this variety ideal for cut- 
flower use. Early September to Jate October. 
Mount Everest. 4 ft. Pyramidal plants of 
snowy white flowers with yellow eyes. Beau- 
tiful in the garden or when cut. 
Violetta. New. 4 ft. The darkest Aster. 
Lovely flowers of deep violet-purple. Sturdy 
plants. 
All Michaelmas Daisies, each 60c.; 
3 of one variety $1.60; 10 for $5.00 
3 New Asters (Michaelmas Daisy) 
Peace. Large double and semi-double 
flowers of soft rosy mauve. Sold out for 
this year. 
Plenty. Lovely soft blue, single flowers. 
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.25; 10 for $7.00. 
Prosperity. The finest deep pink. Each 
$1.00; 3 for $2.25; 10 for $7.00. 

New England Aster (Novae-angliae Type) 
Harrington’s Pink. 4 ft. Flowers are per- 
fectly flat, 114 inches or more across, and of 
clear soft pink, with not a hint of the usual 
magenta found in most pink Asters. Each 
60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Aster Frikarti, Wonder ot Staefa 
An everb!ooming perennial. Flowers clear 
azure-blue, 2 to 3 inches in diameter, on long 
stems. Each 75c.; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $6.00. 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, 
PA. 59 
