For a damp, shady spot we recommend Hardy Primualas 


Primula polyanthus 
*Phlox Subulata - Moss Pink 
Alba. White. 
Blue Eyes. Light blue. 
Brightness. New. Attractive bright pink. 
Rosea. Rose color. 
Sampson. New. 
center, distinct and lovely. 
under name of Sensation. 
Vivid. A compact and showy grower with 
fiery rose flowers. 
All above Phlox, each 50c,; 
3 of one variety $1.40; 10 for $4.00 
Miscellaneous Hardy Phlox 
Camila. 6 in. An English novelty. The large 
flowers are glistening pink. Blooms agam 
in the fall. 
Divaricata. 10 in. Our beautiful blue native 
Phlox. Does well mn the shade. 
All above Phlox, each 70c.; 
3 of one variety $1.60; 10 for $5.00 
Deep rose with crimson 
Also offered 
Primula 
Hardy Primrose; Cowslip 
All Primulas are best planted im fairly rich, 
moist soil and shade; however, many varieties 
of the Veris and Julia type will get along 
nicely in full sun, if watered often during 
summer months. Bloom in early spring. 
All Primulas, each 60c.; 3 of one variety$1.60; 
10 for $5.00, except where noted 
Auricula Giant Hybrids. Unusual and 
distinct Primula. Large flowers in various 
colors on 6 to 8-inch stems. 
Cashmeriana. Large round heads of bright 
violet on 12 to 15-Inch stems. 
Julia, Primrose Lodge. Large, deep crim- 
son flowers on 4 to 6-inch stems. Free and 
early bloomer. 
Julia, Wanda. 6 in. Deep bluish purple, 
almost violet. Very free blooming. 
Polyanthus (Veris Polyanthus). 
Munstead Giant Strain, Finest Mixed. 
Munstead Giant Strain, Yellow, Cream, 
or Red. 
Polyanthus Colossus. 6 in. A magnificent 
new development of this old garden favor- 
ite, with flowers of exceptional Seren 
2 inches across. They are produced 1 
great numbers and display an immense 
variety of coloring from white to cream, 
yellow, scarlet, purple and crimson. Borne 
on strong stems, they are excellent for 
cutting as well as making a splendid show 
in the garden. 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.25. 
Platycodon - Balloon Flower 
Grandifiorum. 214 ft. Deep blue, cupped, 
star-shaped flowers. June to Aug. 
Grandifiorum album. 21% ft. A white 
form. 
Grandiflorum Mareisi. 18 mn. A useful 
dwarf variety for the foreground of the 
border. Blue. Blooms all summer. 
All above Platycodons, each 60c.; 
3 of one variety $1.60; 10 for $4.50 
Grandiflorum fl. pl. A very desirable 
form, quite double and free flowering. 
June to Aug. Each 75c.; 3 for 
Blue. 
$2.00. 
Shell-Pink. New. 18 in. Distinctive 
pale pink flowers. Blooms freely all 
summer. Each 75c.; 3 for $2.00. 

Physostegia 
*Plumbago - Leadwort 
Larpentz. Plant of dwarf, spreading habit, 
growing 6 to 8 inches high, covered with 
deep blue flowers. Aug.; Sept. Each 60c.; 
3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.50. 
Polemonium 
Blue Pearl. Feathery foliage and dense 
masses of bell-like, Iavender-blue flowers. 
8 to 10 m. Apr., May. Each 70c.; 3 for 
$1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Physostegia « False Dragonhead 
Rosy Spire. 314 ft. Showy spikes of deep 
rosy crimson bloom. Sept. 
Summer Snow. 3 ft. A new white variety; 
we need more spire-like flowers in summer 
gardens. July, Aug. 
Vivid. 18 in. Ideal dwarf kind with deep 
pink bloom. Sept. 
All Physostegias, each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 
10 for $4.50 
Poppies are dug and shipped in fall 
only. No spring delivery. 
Pulmonaria - Lungwort 
Angustifolia azurea. Blue Cowslip. Grows 
about 1 foot high and is one of the first to 
bloom in early spring. Flowers are a deep 
gentian-blue. Each 70c.; 3 for $1.60; 
10 for $5.50. 
Pyrethrum - Painted Daisy 
Pyrethrums are special favorites with us 
because of their stmple beauty of form, their 
wide use as cut flowers, and their attractive 
appearance in the garden. 
Single-flowering, Mixed. 214 ft. A good 
old-fashioned perennial with flowers re- 
sembling colored daisies and blooming in 
June. 
Double, Mixed. The flowers are freely pro- 
duced on vigorous stems 2 feet high. In- 
dividual flowers are often 3 inches across, 
with full, rich contrasting centers. 
All Pyrethrums, each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 
10 for $4.50 
Rosmarinus 
Officinalis. Rosemary. A very fragrant 
herb. Likes a sunny location and ordmary 
soil. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.50. 
Rudbeckia 
Purpurea, The King. A crimson-red form 
that can be combined effectively with 
White Lustre. 
White Lustre. This new Rudbeckia we feel 
confident will take its place as an impor- 
tant addition in many perennial gardens. 
You can count on White Lustre to reach 
3 feet in height. Blooms freely on sturdy 
stems from late June to September. 
All Rudbeckias, each $1.00; 3 for $2.75 

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Platycodon (Balloon Flower) 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, 
PA. 69 
