MICHELL’S BULB NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 1 
A selection of outstanding varieties that are sure to enhance the beauty of your garden or conservatory. Complete descriptions 
of the bulbs listed below will be found on the pages following, under their respective headings. 
DE LUXE COLLECTION OF TULIPS 
A selection of new and outstanding varieties; glorious blooms of 
graceful and perfect show form and of exceptional lasting qualities. 
IDEAL DARWINS 
Duke of Wellington. A creamy white flower of perfect form; white 
anthers and base, on fine stiff stems; height, 28 inches. Per doz., $1.75; 
$12.00 per 100. 
Helen Wills. The finest blue-lavender tulip grown, bluish white base; 
large flowers of perfect form; height, 29 inches. Per doz., $2.00; 
$13.00 per 100. 
La France. A self colored, soft rose pink variety of great beauty, white 
base; large and strong flower on stiff stem; height, 30 inches. Per 
doz., $1.75; $12.00 per 100. 
Tilly Lus. A lovely rosy purple with grayish black center; very large 
pointed flower of great substance; height, 29 inches. Per doz., $1.50; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Wilhelm Kordes. Outside salmon red with lovely orange edge; inside 
bright salmon orange with bluish center; height, 28 inches. Per doz., 
$2.00; $14.00 per 100. 
Illuminator (Cottage). Yellow flaked and edged red; a good bedding 
variety; height, 18 inches. Per doz., $1.00; $7.00 per 100. 
Jubilee (Darwin). Deep, rich bluish violet, shaded purple; large flower 
of great beauty, on stiff stem; height, 28 inches. Per doz., $1.00; $7.50 
per 100. 
Lohengrin (Cottage). Brilliant cochineal red, slightly shaded orange, 
large pure white center; one of the most beautiful varieties grown; 
should be in everyones garden; height, 27 inches. Per doz., 
$1.75; $12.50 per 100. 
Reve d’Or (Breeder). Very bright, orange terra cotta edged 
golden yellow, with small olive green base; large, well formed 
flowers on stiff stem; height, 27 inches. Per doz., $1.50; $10.00 
per 100. 
Sundance (Breeder). Orange terra cotta, edged light bronze; 
flowers large, well formed and carried on strong stems; height, 
27 inches. Per doz., $1.50; $10.00 per 100. 
Special Collections of above 
1 Bulb each 10 varieties, 10 bulbs, $1.50 postpaid. 
3 Bulbs each 10 varieties, 30 bulbs, 
6 Bulbs each 10 varieties, 60 bulbs, 
12 Bulbs each 10 varieties, 120 bulbs, 
4.00 postpaid. 
7.50 postpaid. 
14.00 postpaid. 
DARWIN TULIPS 
These belong to the May flowering or late blooming class and 
are ideal for the herbaceous border or massed in clumps in front of 
shrubbery; also splendid for pan or pot culture. 
Golden Fleece. Bright yellow, petals slightly tipped brown, 
black anthers; medium sized flowers. 90c. per doz.; per 100, 
$6.50; $60.00 per 1000. 
Lilac Wonder. A new shade which has not been seen in any 
tulip; the flower is clear porcelain lilac with a white center and 
borne on stiff stems. $1.10 per doz.; per 100, $7.50; $70.00 per 
Darwin Tulips 
NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS 
Diana Kasner (Barrii). Pure white perianth, large fluted yellow 
cup, with blood red frill; very free flowering; excellent forcer. 
25c. each; doz., $2.75; $20.00 per 100. 
Mrs. E. H. Krelage. Often referred to as the “White King 
Alfred.” One of the finest pure white trumpet varieties; free 
flowering and splendid for garden or exhibition. 25c. each; 
doz., $2.50; $17.50 per 100. 
Ornatus Maximus (Poeticus). Extremely broad, overlapping 
petals, recurving from typical Pheasant’s Eye cup; unsurpassed 
for naturalizing. 3 for 45c.; $1.50 per doz.; per 100, $10.00. 
Primrose Phoenix (Double). Large rose-shaped flowers on long 
stems; color, primrose yellow; a great improvement over Von 
Sion. Each 20c.; $2.00 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
Twink (Double). One of the most promising varieties; a double of 
the semi-full type, the petals alternating a soft primrose and 
clear orange; very attractive and a very easy forcer. Each, 35c.; 
$3.50 per doz.; per 100, $25.00. 
ANEMONE (Windflower) 
Blue Poppy. A choice selection of true blue shades; flowers 
large, poppy-shaped and thick petaled; long wiry stems. 85c. 
per doz.; per 100, $6.00; $50.00 per 1000. 
1000. 
Queen of Hearts. Bright rose, large and substantial flower, 
borne on a strong stem. $1.25 per doz.; per 100, $8.00; $75.00 
per 1000. 
Yellow Giant. Deep golden yellow; large globular flowers. 
$1.50 per doz.; per 100, $11.50. 
PARROT OR DRAGON TULIPS 
These belong to the late flowering class and on account of their 
peculiar markings and shadings are much in demand. 
Fantasy. A sport from the Darwin tulip, Clara Butt; color true 
salmon rose, with ragged edges and fantastically shaped petals, 
the outer sides of which are marked apple green. 3 for 50c.; 
$1.75 per doz.; per 100, $12.00. 
LEUCOCRYNE IXIODES ODORATA 
(Glory of the Sun) 
A new introduction from Chile; requires the same culture as 
freesias and blooms during February and March; long wiry stems, 
18 to 24 inches long, carrying a cluster of beautiful lavender, phlox¬ 
like flowers; the color is striking and odor faintly resembles helio¬ 
trope; flowers last from 3 to 4 weeks. 35c. each; $3.75 per doz.; 
per 100, $27.50. 
ORNITHOGALUM 
Aureum. Beautiful golden blooms with marvelous keeping qual¬ 
ities, the finest of all Ornithogalums; an excellent pot plant. 
35c. each; doz., $3.75; $25.00 per 100. 
DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS 
These usually flower a few days later than the Single Early 
varieties; very popular for bedding. 
Orange Nassau. Bright orange scarlet, with margin of orange, 
outer petals shaded cherry red. $1.00 per doz.; per 100, $7.00; 
$65.00 per 1000. 
RANUNCULUS (Buttercups) 
Palaflor Strain, Choice Mixed. A new strain that produces 
flowers much larger than other types. They contain a beautiful 
range of colors, such as subtle shades and pastel colorings of 
pinks and yellows, as well as others. Per doz., $1.00; $7.00 per 
100; per 1000, $65.00. 
See page 8 for Michell’s Bulbs for Rock Gardens 
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