MICHELL’S BULB SPECIALTIES 
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For your convenience we have compiled a selection of Bulbs and Roots of best quality and in varieties we consider “Profit Providers” 
FOR YOU. Prices are moderate and our reliability assures you prompt and efficient service. 
AMARYLLIS, GIANT AMERICAN HYBRIDS 
Our Famous Giant American Hybrids we believe are the finest 
race of Amaryllis in cultivalion; flowers are rf enormous size, of 
fine form and of a great diversity of colors. They make splendid 
pot plants for store sales and sell on sight when in bloom, at a good 
price. We offer mixed colors only. Per doz., $4.75; $35.00 per 100. 
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS 
Our list is composed of the best named standard and newer sorts, 
including the best of the Brazilian types and cover a wide range of 
the brightest colorings and markings which are difficult to describe 
accurately. 
Choice New and Rare Named Varieties. Per doz., $3.00; $22.00 
per 100; per 1000, $210.00. 
Standard Named and Highly Colored Varieties. Separately named 
and labeled. Per doz., $2.50; $18.00 per 100; per 1000, $170.00. 
Mixed Varieties. An assortment especially blended for us. Per 
doz., $2.15; $15.00 per 100; per 1000, $140.00. 
CHLIDANTHUS FRAGANS (Fragrant Lily) 
An old time favorite which had disappeared from our midst. 
It makes a splendid pot plant, producing miniature, Amaryllis-like 
flowers, which are clear rich yellow in color and very fragrant. 
Start in a moderately warm house in the Spring, for pot plants; 
can also be planted outdoors when all danger of frost is past, as it 
makes a beautiful plant in borders or the rockery. Bulbs must be 
taken up in the Fall and stored in a cool dry temperature. Per 
doz., $1.50; $10.00 per 100. 
GLADIOLUS (For Forcing) 
Size inches and up 
For quality blooms we suggest the following “newer” varieties. 
A toned-up collection brings better market prices. 
Doz. 100 1000 
Gold Eagle. Extra early; rich yellow, slightly 
ruffled.$0.45 $2.50 $20.00 
Mrs. F. C. Hornberger. An excellent white; 
a good commercial variety in every respect; 
midseason.55 3.25 26.00 
Mrs. P. W. Sisson. Soft light pink; large 
flowers; one of the best introduced flowers; 
late midseason.45 2.50 21.00 
Picardy. Flowers large and well formed; color, 
flesh pink, shading to shrimp pink at edges 
of petals. 1.25 9.00 85.00 
Virginia (Scarlet Princeps ). Intense scarlet, 
slightly deeper in throat; extra fine; early 
and much in demand.40 2.50 20.00 
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LILIUM PHILIPPINENSE FORMOSANUM 
TIGRIDIA PAVONIA (Mexcian Shell Flower) 
An excellent flowering bulb for the garden, known as the 
“Tiger or Shell Flower.” Colors vary from pure white to gold and 
vivid scarlet; all are deeply blotched and speckled with crimson 
maroon. Plant in May, 6 inches apart and 3 to 6 inches deep; 
they require treatment similar to gladiolus. 
Doz. 100 1000 
Hybrids Mixed .$1.10 $8.00 $75.00 
Flowers Outdoors in July 
Here you have an ideal Lily for growing under glass or in the 
garden or nursery. Blooms profusely, is very fragrant and flowers 
resemble an Easter Lily. Color pure white, outside of bloom when 
first opening is slightly colored with reddish brown; this coloration 
fades as flower matures. Strong bulbs, 4 to 6 inches, $1.50 per 
doz.; per 100, $10.00. 
MICHELL’S THRIFTY CANNA ROOTS 
Our roots are extra strong, contain plenty of eyes and are absolutely true to name. Cannas are one of the best plants to use for 
mass effects in all public places, such as parks, cemeteries, etc., and to a lesser degree in beds and borders of private homes. You should 
procure a good supply from us for your requirements. Their height is indicated after each variety. 
Doz. 
100 
1000 
Alphonse Bouvier. Rich red; large clusters; 
green foliage; 5 feet.$0.50 
$3.00 
$25.00 
Ambassador. Brilliant cherry red; blooms 
early; bronze foliage; 4 feet. 
.55 
3.25 
27.50 
Apricot. Buff yellow base, overspread with 
salmon pink; green foliage; 4 feet. 
.60 
3.50 
30.00 
City of Portland. Large glowing pink; pro¬ 
fuse bloomer; green foliage; 3feet. 
.65 
4.25 
37.50 
Eureka. An excellent white variety; free 
bloomer; green foliage; 4 feet. 
.55 
3.25 
27.50 
Golden Eagle. Clear golden yellow, showy 
trusses well above the foliage; an early and 
free bloomer; green foliage; 4 feet. 
.60 
3.50 
30.00 
Hungaria. Dwarf and compact; flowers large; 
rich peach blossom pink; green foliage; 33^ 
feet. 
.60 
3.75 
32.50 
King Humbert. Of majestic growth; immense 
heads of coppery scarlet flowers; bronze 
foliage; 4H feet. .. 
3.25 
27.50 
Doz. 100 1000 
King Midas. Large flowers of gamboge yel¬ 
low; straight stems; an aristocrat among can¬ 
nas; 5 feet.$0.50 $3.00 $25.00 
Mme. Crozy. Scarlet, bordered golden yellow; 
green foliage; 3 feet.50 3.00 25.00 
Mrs. Alfred F. Conard. Perfectly formed 
flowers of good size; color, salmon pink; 
green foliage; 4 feet.65 4.25 37.50 
Richard Wallace. Light yellow flowers; very 
floriferous; green foliage; 4)^ feet.55 3.25 27.50 
The President. Immense flowers, rich, glow¬ 
ing scarlet; green foliage; 4 feet.55 3.25 27.50 
Wintzer’s Colossal. One of the largest flower¬ 
ing varieties; bright scarlet; green foliage; 
5 feet.60 3.50 30.00 
Wyoming. Orange chrome red; bronze foliage; 
6 y% feet.55 3.25 27.50 
Yellow King Humbert (Queen Helen). Mas¬ 
sive foliage; flowers golden yellow, dotted 
red; green foliage; 4)^ feet.55 3.25 27.50 
Choice Mixed. An assortment of many colors, 
all large flowering types. Strong roots.50 3.00 25.00 
25 Cannas of any one variety at 100 rate; 250 at 1000 rate 
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