Hemerocallis for a golden garden display 


Digitalis, Giant Shirley, Mixed 
Dianthus - Pinks 
Barbatus. See Sweet William. 
Bobbie. A deep pink gem. 
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. 
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. 
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 60c.; 3 of one variety $1.60; 
10 for $4.50, except where noted 
Dicentra (Dielytra) 
*Eximia. Fringed Bleeding-Heart. 1 ft. A 
dwarf-growing variety with beautiful finely 
cut foliage and showy pretty pink flowers. 
Blooms all summer. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 
10 for $4.50. 
Spectabilis. Bleeding-Heart; Seal Flower. 
2% ft. Its long sprays of graceful, heart- 
shaped flowers are always attractive. 
Blooms in May and June. Each $1.00; 
3 for $2.75; 10 for $8.50. 
Sweetheart. 1 ft. A white form of dwarf 
Bleeding-Heart. Finely cut foliage. Blooms 
from spring to fall. Each $1.50; 3 for $3.50; 
10 for $9.00. 
Digitalis » Foxglove 
These ship best from March 12 to April 
15. Later orders will be filled in the fall. 
Giant Shirley, Mixed. These are a genuine 
Shirley production of extraordinary size 
and vigor. The flower-heads are over 3 feet 
Jong, crowded with large, bell-shaped blos- 
soms, ranging in color frem white and 
shell-pink 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, 
plant them in partial shade, preferably tn the 
fall. Spring plants may have to be cut back, 
as they flower m April. 
Mme. Mason. 214 ft. Compact in habit; 
noted for its large bloom. April, May. 
Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Echinops - Globe Thistle 
Taplow Blue. 3 to 314 ft. Very interesting 
globe-shaped blue flowers. Excellent for 
cutting and drying. July. Each 75c.; 
3 for $2.00. 
Eupatorium 
Celestinum. A pretty hardy plant with 
Fah blue flowers similar to ageratum. 
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$4.50. 
Sept. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for 

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Echinops, Taplow Blue 
Ferns 
A shady position, usually on the north 
side of the building, that may be useless for 
the cultivation of other plants, is easily 
transformed into a hardy fernery. These 
graceful plants are of easy culture. 
Christmas Fern. Evergreen. Extremely 
ornamental for massing in shade or partial 
shade. 1 to 2 ft. 
Cinnamon Fern. Strong, vigorous growing, 
suited to varied locations. Shade or semi- 
shade. 3 to 4 ft. 
Lady Fern. Exceedingly showy and vigor- 
ous. Shade. 2 to 3 ft. 
Leatherwood Fern. Evergreen. Attractive 
and vigorous grower. 2 to 3 ft. 
Maidenhair Fern. One of the most distinct 
and beautiful Ferns. Prefers a moist, 
shady location. 18 to 24 in. 
Ostrich Fern. Bold growing, usually along 
streams. Very ornamental in a moist, 
shady location. 3 to 5 ft. 
Royal Fern. A strong, tall species that 
thrives in shady or sunny locations. 3 ft. 
Toothed Woodfern. Almost evergreen. 
Fine effects when massed. Shade. Prefers 
a rich, moist soil. 2 to 3 ft. 
All Ferns, each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.50. 
Funkia (Hosta) 
Plantain Lily; Day-Lily 
Czrulea lanceolata. 114 ft. Requires a 
minimum of care. The plants with their 
lush foliage are always nice, and the blue 
flowers are lovely during summer. Blooms 
in July. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60. 
Glauca. 11% ft. The large leaves have a 
pleasing blue-gray cast; spikes of pale blue 
flowers. July, Aug. Each 75c.; 3 for $2.00. 
Subcordata grandiflora. Very large, pure 
white, lily-shaped, fragrant flowers. 21% 
to 3 ft. Aug., Sept. Each 90c.; 3 for $2.50; 
10 for $7.50. 
Undulata media picta. Green and white 
variegated foliage. Purple flowers. 2 ft. 
July. Each 50c.; 3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
*Geum - Avens 
Borisi. A dwarf plant with brilliant orange- 
red flowers. Very free flowering. 10 in. 
July to Sept. 
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 Juliama. An excellent new hybrid 
with large, double, pure orange flowers on 
aout stems. 15 to 18 in. Early. June to 
ct. 
Wilton Ruby. Ruby-red, an improvement 
a Mrs. Bradshaw. 12 to 15 in. July to 
ept. 
All Geums, each 70c.; 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.50 
Gaillardia - Blanket Flower 
Grandiflora. 2 ft. Dark brown center, sur- 
rounded with a rich orange disc; petals on 
outer edges yellow. Flowers all summer. 
3 for $1.30; 10 for $4.00. 
Geranium - Cranesbill 
Lancastriense. Light salmon-pink blooms 
borne frequently all summer on 4 to 6-inch 
stems. Unusually hardy. A choice rock- 
garden plant, easily grown. 6 in. Each 
60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 

Geum, Wilton Ruby 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, 
PA. 65 
