MICHELL’S “DISTINCTIVE” FLOWER SEEDS 
Michell’s “Distinctive” Stocks 
Stocks are one of the most profitable flowers to raise, provided 
you sow the right strains. For years we have made a specialty of 
supplying “Distinctive” strains, which are easily distinguished by 
their superior quality, strong germination and a remarkably small 
percentage of single flowers. 
EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL 
(Improved Bismarck) 
A splendid addition to the early forcing class; of tall branching 
habit, 24 to 30 inches high, immense spikes of large double flowers; 
especially valuable for indoor culture, for cutting. 
H trade Trade 
Pkt. 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
Antique Copper. Rich hellebore red 
.$0.30 
$0.50 
$3.00 
Apple Blossom. Blush pink. 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
Buttercup. A deeper shade than 
canary 
yellow. 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
Canary Yellow (Golden Ball) . 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
Chamois. Ivory tinted old rose. 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
Elk’s Pride. Intense royal purple. . . 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
Fiery Blood Red. Extra fine. 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
Golden Rose. 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
Lavender. 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
Lilac. 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
Rose Pink. 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
White. 
.30 
.50 
3.00 
Mixed Colors. 
.30 
.50 
2.50 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
Santa Maria 
A new double pure white variety, of exceptional merit; giant 
flowers on a long flowering truss; of splendid branching habit; 
the long stems make it a very desirable cut flower for the florist. 
This stock will produce a very high percentage of doubles. Half 
trade pkt., 30c.; 50c. per trade pkt.; oz., $3.75. 
GIANT COLUMN, NON-BRANCHING 
DOUBLE EXCELSIOR 
This new type produces one enormous spike 2 to 3 feet in 
height and is especially adapted for greenhouse culture, as the 
plants can be grown close together. 
This strain will produce an average of 30% double flowers. 
While some growers like it, we prefer to recommend our Early 
Giant Imperial Strain, which will give a much higher percentage 
of doubles. 
Yi trade Trade 
Pkt. 
Pkt. 
oz. 
Oz. 
Ball’s White. 
.. .$0.60 
$1.00 
$2.25 
$8.00 
Ball’s Dwarf White. 
. . . .60 
1.00 
2.25 
8.00 
Chamois Rose (Chamois Pink). . 
. . . .60 
1.00 
2.25 
8.00 
Light Blue. 
. . . .60 
1.00 
2.25 
8.00 
Purple. .■. 
. . . .60 
1.00 
2.25 
8.00 
Rose. 
. . . .60 
1.00 
2.25 
8.00 
Ruby. Rich dark ruby red. 
. . . .60 
1.00 
2.25 
8.00 
Silvery Lilac (Lilac Lavender ).... 
. . . .60 
1.00 
2.25 
8.00 
Mixed Colors. 
. . . .60 
1.00 
2.00 
7.00 
EARLY FLOWERING “ 
NICE” 
A branching stock literally covered with blooms, which ; 
appear 
earlier than in any other strain. 
Yi trade 
Trade 
Pkt. 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
Beauty of Nice. Charming delicate pink. 
. .$0.30 
$0.50 
$2.50 
Crimson King. Deep red. 
. . .30 
.50 
2.50 
Midsummer Night. Deep dark violet. . . 
. . .30 
.50 
2.50 
Mont Blanc. Pure white. 
. . .30 
.50 
2.50 
Monte Carlo. Canary yellow. . . . 
. . .30 
.50 
2.50 
Old Rose. Extra fine. 
. . .30 
.50 
2.50 
Queen Alexandra. Delicate lavender. . . . 
. . .30 
.50 
2.50 
Choice Mixed. All colors. 
. . .30 
.50 
2.00 
THALICTRUM 
Hardy perennial plants, with finely cut foliage. Trade pkt. Oz. 
Aquilegifolium. Columbine-like foliage; feathery 
white flowers; 3}^ feet.$0.40 $2.00 
Dipterocarpum. Flowers rosy purple, with yellow 
anthers; fine for cutting; 4 feet.50 3.00 
Flavum. Yellow; 4 feet.20 .75 
Glaucum. Bronze yellow; June; 4 feet.20 .75 
TORENIA 
Fournieri Grandiflora. Blue; excellent for bed¬ 
ding, also for baskets, window boxes, etc.40 2.50 
TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker) 
T'rHd.G pkt Oz 
Hybrida Mixed. Perennial; 2 feet.$0.30 $1.25 
TROLLIUS (Globe Flower) 
Hardy perennial, with large, buttercup-shaped flowers. 
Europaeus. Bright yellow; 20 inches.50 3.50 
Hybridus. Bright yellow; 2 feet.75 4.50 
Trollius seed should be immersed in boiling water for 30 seconds 
before sowing. 
TUNICA 
*Saxifraga. A low growing hardy perennial with 
slender foliage and innumerable tiny star-like pale 
pink flowers; an excellent rock plant; 4 to 6 inches. 
VALERIANA (Garden Heliotrope) 
Mixed. Hardy perennial border plant, with large 
fragrant flowers; fine for bouquets; 3 feet. 
VERBASCUM 
Olympicum. Silvery foliage; golden yellow flowers; 
perennial; 6 feet. 
Phoeniceum Hybrids Mixed. 2 feet. 
.20 .75 
.15 .60 
.40 2.50 
.15 .50 
VERONICA (Speedwell) 
A showy, hardy perennial border plant of easy culture; fine 
for bouquets. Trade pkt. Oz. 
Longifolia Subsessilis. Long spikes of rich blue 
flowers; 2 feet.$0.30 $1.50 
*Repens. Bright blue; 4 inches.50 4.00 
Spicata. Bright blue; 1 3^ feet.30 1.50 
VIOLA 
Trade pkt. 
of the 
Arkwright Ruby (Novelty). This new variety is 
large flowered type; color a beautiful bright rosy crimson, 
with terra cotta shadings, making it a very outstanding 
variety; very fragrant. (Y oz., $2.00) 
Yellow Queen (Novelty). Another large flowered type; 
color deep pure yellow and coming practically 100% true 
from seed; plants are of robust habit and of a very free 
flowering nature. (Y oz., $2.00) 
Jersey Gem. This is the most popular and free blooming 
of all the Violas; color pure rich violet; of dwarf habit and 
continuously in bloom. (Y oz., $2.00) 
Trade pkt 
Bosniaca (Johnny Jump-up). Free bloomer; small 
$0.75 
.75 
.75 
Oz. 
G. Wermig. Rich violet blue; 8 inches. 
Papilio. Blue and white; 6 inches. 
W. H. Woodgate. Large, bright amethyst violet; 
8 inches.(3 pkts., $2.00). 
Admiration. Dark blue. 
Apricot Queen. Apricot yellow, tinged orange; 
flowers large. 
Mauve Queen. Lovely mauve color. 
Perfection. Light blue. 
Rose Queen. Compact habit; rosy pink flowers.. . . 
White Perfection. Pure white. 
Yellow Perfection. Golden yellow. 
Mixed. All colors. 
Scotch Bedding. Produces larger flowers than 
Viola Cornuta; mixed colors. 
VIOLET (Viola Odorata) 
Single Blue Czar (Hardy Garden Violet). Seed is of 
slow germination and should be sown in the Fall and 
WALLFLOWER 
Double Brown. (Y oz., $1.50) 
“ Yellow.(34 oz., $1.50) 
“ Mixed. 
Early Flowering Double Mixed. An extra early 
Paris Extra Early Mixed. Single flower'ng; blooms 
Single Mixed. (Y It)., 75c.) 
$0.40 
$2.50 
.50 
4.50 
.40 
2.00 
.75 
■s) 
.40 
2.00 
.50 
5.00 
.40 
2.00 
.30 
1.50 
.50 
3.00 
.30 
1.50 
.30 
1.50 
.30 
1.50 
.75 
4.00 
.50 
4.00 
.40 
1 .40 
.40 
3.00 
.30 
1.50 
.15 
.40 
.15 
.25 
Varieties marked * are especially suitable for rock gardens 
(wa) 
