Delphiniums Highlight the garden 

Delphiniums 
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 
checked 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. 
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. 
Belladonna, Improved Cliveden Beauty. 
A magnificent strain of the pure blue Del- 
phinium, producing long spikes during 
June-July, and in the fall. 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 low temperatures of 16 be- 
Iow zero. A true joy for every garden. 
Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET 
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64 HENRY F. 


MICHELL CO., 
Hybrid Delphiniums 
(Young plants from 214-inch pots) 
We take pleasure in offering you our choic- 
est strain of Hybrid Delphintums in the most 
economical way to build up a collection. 
The young plants should be set out during 
April and May and kept shaded and watered 
until new growth starts. During September 
you may expect some lovely spikes of bloom 
reaching 4 to 5 feet high. Blooms will be at 
their best the following June. 
Delphiniums appreciate lime and a well- 
drained soil. Cultivate after rains. 
Blackmore & Langdon’s Strain of Eng- 
lish Hybrids. 
Giant Pacific, Blues and Lavenders. 
Giant Pacific, Whites and Cream. 
All above Hybrid Delphiniums, 6 for $2.00; 
doz. $3.50; 25 for $6.00 
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 compact plant with delight- 
fully fragrant, 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 4 to 5 
inches high. In full sun the color ts pink; 
with partial shade it approaches rose. 
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, each 50c.; 3 of one variety $1.30; 
10 for $4.00, except where noted 
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, heart-shaped 
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. 
Dictamnus - Gas Plant 
Albus. A hardy plant that will grow and 
remain in the garden for many years; best 
left undisturbed, as It improves with age. 
18 to 24 in. June, July. 3 for $1.50. 
Ruber. A red- flowering form of the above. ° 
18 to 24 in. 3 for $1.50 
Digitalis - Foxglove 
These ship best from March 12 to April 
15. Later orders will be filled m the fall. 
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-pink to deepest rose.’ Each 50c.; 
3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
£16 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
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, 
plant them in partial shade, preferably in the 
fall. Spring plants may have to be cut back, 
as they flower in April. 
Mme. Mason. Compact in habit; noted for 
its large bloom. April, May. Each 60c.; 
3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Eupatorium 
Ceelestinum. A pretty hardy plant with 
light blue flowers similar to ageratum. 
ive ft. Sept. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for 
.00. 
Funkia (Hosta) 
Plantain Lily; Day-Lily 
Ceerulea lanceolata. Requires a minimum 
of care. The plants with their lush foliage 
are always nice, and the flowers are lovely 
during summer. Each 70c.; 3 for $1.60. 
Subcordata grandiflora. Very large, pure 
white, lily-shaped, fragrant flowers. 2% 
to 3 ft. Aug., Sept. Each 90c.; 3 for $2.50; 
10 for $7.50. 
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 
Geranium + Cranesbill 
Lancastriense. Light salmon-pmk blooms 
borne frequently all summer on 4 to 6-inch 
stems. Unusually hardy. A choice rock- 
garden plant, easily grown. 6 m. Each 
60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
*Geum - Avens 
Borisi. A dwarf plant with brilliant orange- 
red flowers. Very free flowering. 10 in. 
Fire Opal. Dazzling rich scarlet flowers with 
orange sheen, often measuring 3 inches in 
diameter. Very free flowering. 12 to 15 in. 
May to Oct. 
Princess Juliana. An excellent new hybrid 
with large, double, pure orange flowers on 
nee stems. 15 to 18 in. Early. June to 
be 
Wilton Ruby. Ruby-red, an payee 
on Mrs. Bradshaw. 12 to 151 
All Geums, each 70c.; 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.00 

Geum, Wilton Ruby 
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