MICHELL’S “DISTINCTIVE” FLOWER SEEDS * 
For Novelties and Specialties see pages 10 to 13 
Our flower seeds have a reputation for their superior quality and for the excellent results obtained by sowing them. It is our 
constant endeavor to supply only such varieties and strains as will give the best of satisfaction. 
Throughout the following pages of Flower Seeds the different varieties are designated as Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, etc., 
and for the benefit of those who are not familiar with these terms, we wish to make the following brief explanation: 
Annuals. These grow and bloom, mature their seed and then die in the same year, such as Asters, Balsams, Poppies, Sweet 
Peas, Morning Glories, etc., some of which may be sown in the house from March to May, or outdoors, after danger from frost is over. 
Biennials. These grow from seed sown during midsummer, flowering the second year, after which they die; many of the va¬ 
rieties bloom the first season if sown early. In this class we have Pansies, English Daisies, Campanula Medium, Dianthus, etc. 
Perennials. Those which live from year to year, such as Aquilegia, Delphinium, Foxgloves, etc. Seed may be sown outdoors 
from June to September and transplanted late in Fall into their permanent quarters, and protected during Winter with a light litter of 
straw or leaves. The hardy perennials not usually needing any protection after the first Winter; the half-hardy perennials require pro¬ 
tection during the Winter, and the tender perennials during the Winter require greenhouse protection. 
A COMPLETE INDEX OF FLOWER SEEDS WILL BE 
FOUND ON PAGE 2 
ABUTILON (Flowering Maple) 
Large pkt. Pkt. 
Choice Mixed. Used for bedding out in the Summer; 
also for flowering indoors during the Winter; foliage 
of maple form; flowers bell-shaped; 3 feet.$0.75 $0.10 
ACANTHUS (Bear’s Breech) 
Latifolius. Stately hardy perennial foliage plant; 
large decorative leaves; July and August; 3 feet.25 .10 
ACHILLEA (Milfoil or Yarrow) 
Ptarmica, FI. PL “The Pearl.” Pure white 
double flowers in great profusion all Summer; hardy 
perennial; 2J4 feet.75 .10 
Millefolium Rubra. Bright magenta red; 3 feet... .50 .10 
ACONITUM (Monk’s Hood or Helmet Flower) 
Hardy perennial thriving best in semi-shady situations; 
effective in hardy borders; 3 feet; August-September. 
Large pkt. Pkt. 
Fischeri. An improved strain; compact habit with 
bright blue flowers.$0.75 $0.15 
Napellus. Long spikes of blue flowers.50 .10 
Wilsoni. Rich blue; 6 to 7 feet.75 .15 
ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting Flower) 
(See page 27) 
ADONIS 
*Vernalis. Finely cut foliage; bright yellow flowers; 
perennial; 1 foot.60 .10 
AGATHEA 
Coelestis ( Blue Daisy or Marguerite). Greenhouse 
perennial, with beautiful blue flowers; 3 feet.40 .10 
AGROSTEMMA (Mullein Pink) 
Coronaria. Hardy perennial of easy culture; silvery 
foliage and bright crimson flowers; fine for cutting; 
2H to 3 feet; June to August.25 .10 
Coronaria Alba. Pure white. .25 .10 
ALYSSUM 
One of the most popular garden flowers, remaining in bloom 
the entire season; suitable for beds and edging in Summer, or for 
growing in pots and boxes for Winter blooming. Large pkt. Pkt. 
Lilac Queen. Of dwarf, compact growth; flowers 
pure lilac color; 4 inches; oz., 75c.$0.25 $0.10 
Little Gem. Dwarf compact plants, densely covered 
with large white flowers; height, 4 inches. lb., 
$2.25; 75c. per oz.25 .10 
*Michell’s Bouquet. Plants dwarf and compact; 
forms a perfect bouquet of miniature white flowers; 
a perfect gem for edging; oz., $1.25.30 .10 
Sweet ( Maritimum ). The well-known fragrant white 
variety; trailing, 6 inches. lb., 90c.; 30c. per oz. .10 
*Saxatile Compactum ( Basket of Gold). An ideal 
hardy perennial plant, flowering in May; showy 
golden-yellow flowers; excellent for rockwork; 
height, 1 foot; oz., $1.25.30 .10 
Ageralum, Blue Cap 
AGERATUM (Floss Flower) 
One of the best bedding plants, being literally a mass of bloom 
from early Summer till frost. 
Large pkt. Pkt. 
Blue Cap (New). A splendid dwarf variety; very 
compact; flowers larger than Little Blue Star and 
deeper in color.$0.75 $0.15 
*BIue Ball. Dwarf, ball-shaped plants; very large, 
blue flowers; 6 inches.40 .10 
Blue Perfection. Large heads of deep blue flowers 
produced in abundance; 12 inches.25 .10 
Little Blue Star. Plants densely covered with 
bright blue flowers; height, 5 inches.60 .15 
Imperial Dwarf Blue. Clear blue; compact growing 
plant; height, 9 inches.oz., 75c. .25 .10 
Imperial Dwarf White .oz., 75c. .25 .10 
Imperial Dwarf Mixed .oz., 60c. .25 .10 
AMARANTHUS 
Decorative foliage plants, easily raised from seed, either by 
starting them early indoors or sown outdoors in May. 
Large pkt. Pkt. 
Molten Fire (Summer Poinsettia). Very ornamental 
and the most beautiful of all Amaranthus; very 
easily grown from seed; leaves dark bronze, center 
Poinsettia red. We offer seed from selected plants 
only.$0.60 $0.25 
Sunrise. Foliage bronzy crimson, tipped carmine.40 .10 
Tricolor Splendens (Joseph’s Coat). Foliage green 
variegated crimson and yellow; height, 2 feet.25 .10 
Mixed. All sorts.25 .10 
AMPELOPSIS (Boston or Japanese Ivy) 
Large pkt. Pkt. 
Veitchi. Hardy perennial climber with olive-green 
leaves, which turn to scarlet in the Autumn. The 
best climber for covering brick or stone walls; oz., 
40c. . $0.25 $0.10 
Varieties marked * are especially suitable for rock gardens 
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