" MICHELL’S SUPERB TULIP BULBS 
The asterisk (*) preceding the variety denotes that it is suitable for forcing as well as bedding. The letters F, G and H following 
the variety indicate their relative time of blooming, the F’s being the earliest to bloom. The figures indicate the normal height in inches. 
Tulip bulbs are packed 250 in a bag; please order in units of this number if possible. 
MAY-FLOWERING OR COTTAGE TULIPS 
Desirable for outdoor planting for a supply of brilliant cut 
blooms in May; some varieties also being valuable for forcing. 
Ambrosia {New Hybrid). F25. Outside color, lilac rose, edged 
apricot, inside color, bright orange changing to tan. 
Argo. F22. Golden yellow mottled red, passing to reddish brown. 
*Cararra. F26. Pure white flowers; excellent for forcing in pans 
for middle of March. 
Dido. G30. Large flowers, deep rich pink, shaded salmon yellow, 
soft orange suffusion at edges of petals, fragrant. 
*Fairy Queen. G20. Rosy heliotrope, broadly margined yellow. 
*Gesneriana Lutea. H24. Golden yellow. 
Gesneriana Spathulata. G24. Rich scarlet, blue-black center. 
Grenadier. F24. Brilliant orange red. 
*Inglescombe Pink. F24. Salmon pink. 
*Inglescombe Yellow. F20. Bright yellow, often called Yellow 
Darwin. 
John Ruskin. G18. Apricot rose edged pale yellow. 
*Leda. H25. Large oval flowers; color, a glowing salmon pink 
with lighter edges; recommended for late forcing. 
*Moonlight. H24. Canary yellow. 
*Mrs. Moon. H24. Large golden yellow. 
Orange King. G24. Glistening deep orange, shaded rose. 
Rosabella. G26. Bright rose, shading to lighter at edge, inside 
petals shell pink with ivory base. 
May-Flowering Tulips (Single). Mixed. 
A FEW DON’TS 
Don’t leave bulbs in paper bags or cases when they are damp. 
Don’t plant bulbs in soil in which bulbs have been grown before. 
Don’t put flats or pans on top of the ground after planting. 
Don’t bury the flats or pans in a warm, sunny, too wet or too 
dry a place; choose a cool sunny corner, where the soil is 
sufficiently moist at all times. 
Don’t take the bulbs into the greenhouse unless well rooted and 
the buds far enough advanced. 
Henry F. Michell Co. give no warranty, expressed or 
implied, as to the description, purity or productiveness 
of any seeds, plants or bulbs they send out, and they 
cannot be in any way responsible for the crop. If the 
customer does not accept the goods on these terms, he 
must notify us at once, and we will give instructions for 
disposition of goods. 
See page 1 for reference to prices on Tulip Bulbs. 
May-Flowering or Cottage Tulip 
HYACINTH STAKES (Wood, Dyed Green) 
Used for staking tulips, hyacinths, etc. 
100 1000 5000 10,000 
12-inch.$0.25 $1.25 $6.00 $11.50 
18-inch.35 1.90 9.00 17.00 
LIGHTENING WIRE PLANT TIE 
Takes the place of twine; can be used more quickly and 
many times. Per 1000, $2.00; $9.00 per 5000; 10,000, $18.00. 
MICHELL’S BULBS FOR ROCK GARDENS 
The demand for rock gardens is so great, there is no doubt but that a great many florists and landscape gardeners have a con¬ 
siderable number of inquiries for the proper arrangement of such a garden and calls for planting material for same. We have compiled 
a carefully selected list of bulbs best suited for such purposes and which can be successfully grown in conjunction with perennials. The 
proper arranging and planting of such a garden will certainly increase your trade. Our facilities are at your command. 
Lilies. 
Elegans Mixed. 
Elegans, Leonard Joerg. 
Krameri. 
Tenuifolium. 
Umbellatum. 
Narcissus. 
Alba Plena Odorata. 
Thalia. 
Triandrus Albus (Angels 
Tears). 
W. P. Milner. 
Jonquils. 
Tulips. Botanical or Species. 
Aconite, Winter. 
Brodiaeas. 
Calochortus (Butterfly Tulip). 
Chionodoxa. 
Colchicum (Autumn Flowering 
Crocus). 
For description and prices see following pages, under their respective headings. 
Crocus. 
Erythronium (Dog’s Tooth Violet). 
Grape Hyacinths. 
Fritillaria Meleagris. 
Leucojum Vernum (Spring Snowflake). 
Ornithogalum (Star of Bethlehem). 
Scillas. 
Snowdrops. 
See pages 15 to 22 for complete list of Plants for Florists 
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