22 MICHELL’S MISCELLANEOUS BULBS 
Parcel Post charges 
where named are for shipment to the first and second zones; for other zones, please see 
parcel post table on second cover page. 
GLADIOLUS 
BABY OR COLVILLEI TYPE 
(Ready Now) 
These are Winter flowering strains of slender growth with 
beautiful orchid-like flowers, which are ideal for growing in the 
greenhouse or conservatory. 
Doz. 100 1000 
California Pink Perfection. Rich pink.. .$0.80 $5.50 $50.00 
Fiery Knight. Brilliant carmine.80 5.50 50.00 
Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of soft pink .80 5.50 50.00 
The Bride. Pure white.80 5.50 50.00 
If Gladiolus Bulbs are wanted by Parcel Post, add 25c. 
per 100 for postage. 
GLOXINIAS (Ready in January) 
A gorgeous plant either for the conservatory or garden. They 
prefer a moist soil and a shady situation. Bulbs may be started 
as early as January, but should not be set outdoors until after 
May 15th. We offer extra fine large bulbs. 
If wanted by Parcel Post, add 25c. per 100 for postage. 
Each 
Doz. 
100 
Emperor Frederick. Red striped white, 
$4.00 
$30.00 
monster flowers. 
$0.35 
Emperor William. Purple striped white.. 
.35 
4.00 
30.00 
Purple. 
.35 
4.00 
30.00 
Rose. 
.35 
4.00 
30.00 
Tigered and Spotted. 
.35 
4.00 
•30.00 
White. 
.35 
4.00 
30.00 
Choice Mixed Colors. 
.35 
4.00 
30.00 
GRAPE HYACINTHS (Muscari) 
Beautiful early Spring flowering bulbs for planting in masses 
or in the rock garden, in either shade or sun. Onfce planted they 
multiply rapidly and send up flower spikes by the score each year. 
Also adapted for growing indoors. Perfectly^ hardy; height, 6 
to 8 inches. 
If wanted by Parcel Post, add 15c. per 100 for postage. 
Doz. 100 1000 
Botryoides Albus. White.,..$0.55 $3.75 $32.50 
“ Heavenly Blue. Sky blue.45 3.00 27.50 
Dark Blue. American grown.60 4.00 35.00 
Iris , Wedgewood 
DUTCH IRIS (Iris Hollandia) 
This new strain is much more vigorous in habit and growth 
than Spanish Iris, which it resembles. The blooms are very large 
and flower two weeks earlier than Spanish Iris, when grown out¬ 
side; they are invaluable as a cut flower and when forced under 
glass will bloom in late February and early March. 
If Iris is wanted by Parcel Post, add 15c. per 100 for 
postage. 
Doz. 100 
A. Bloemard. Dark purplish blue, falls lighter 
blue; very large flower and early.$1.00 $7.00 
Adrian Backer. A fine flower of good substance; 
purplish lilac. 1.15 8.00 
D. Haring. Grayish white, tinted lilac, falls pure 
white; a large flower and early. 1.00 7.00 
Leonardo Da Vinci. A very large and early flower; 
standards creamy white, falls canary yellow 
with orange stripe. 1.00 7.00 
Poggenbeeck. Flowers very early; a great im¬ 
provement on Imperator; dark blue. 1.00 7.00 
Theresa Schwartze. Standards pale cornflower 
blue, falls pure white, with very narrow orange 
stripe; excellent cut flower. 1.00 7.00 
White Excelsior. Immense flowers of purest white; 
very early and a fine cut flower. 1.00 7.00 
Yellow Queen. Standards and falls golden yellow; 
thin wiry stems; excellent for forcing and an out¬ 
standing variety for the garden. 1.00 7.00 
SPANISH IRIS (Iris Hispanlca) 
These are extremely early and produce graceful slender 
stems, with fragrant, orchid-like flowers; they are hardy outdoors, 
requiring only a slight mulch; excellent for forcing in boxes or pans. 
Doz. 100 
Cajanus. Canary yellow, with orange blotch on falls.$1.00 $7.00 
King of the Blues. Deep purplish blue, shading 
lighter.90 6.00 
King of Whites. Pure white; very fine.90 6.00 
IRIS RETICULATA 
A very fine novelty, producing miniature blooms of delicate 
fragrance; if potted in bowls with bulb fibre early in September, 
can be had in bloom from Christmas on; height about 8 inches 
when in full bloom. Color, velvety purple, with gold blotch; 
make a beautiful combination with Lily of the Valley in baskets 
or other decorations; small clumps in sheltered rockery pockets 
will bloom in April. 
30c. each; doz., $3.25; $25.00 per 100. 
IRIS FILIFOLIA IMPERATOR 
Doz. 100 
Clear deep blue; universally popular as a greenhouse 
forcing variety, producing elegant large flowers; 
large bulbs.$1.15 $8.00 
IRIS WEDGEWOOD 
Deep blue flower; a very free blooming variety, pro¬ 
ducing monster flowers on long, strong stems; 
very early, in fact one of the first of all Iris to 
bloom when forced under glass; large bulbs. 2.25 15.00 
IXIAS 
A charming little stove and conservatory bulb; it may also be 
planted outdoors if put in a protected position with plenty of 
covering during the Winter and in well-drained soil. 
Doz. 100 ByP.P. 1000 
Scarlet .$0.70 $4.50 $4.65 $40.00 
Extra Fine Mixture .60 4.00 4.15 35.00 
The Iris (Wister), Its History and Culture. 128 pages. Price, $1.25 
(wa) 
