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 Pro¬ 
viders” 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 cultivation; flowers are of 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 covers a wide 
range of the brightest colorings and markings which are difficult 
to describe accurately. 
Choice New and Rare Named Varieties. Per doz., $2.25; $15.00 
per 100; per 1000, $125.00. 
Standard Named and Highly Colored Varieties. Separately 
named and labeled. Per doz., $1.75; $12.00 per 100; per 1000, 
$105.00. 
Mixed Varieties. An assortment especially blended for us. Per 
doz., $1.50; $10.00 per 100; per 1000, $90.00. 
LILIUM TENUIFOLIUM (Coral Lily) 
An excellent variety for a low place in the border or rock 
garden; wiry stems growing about 18 inches high, with clusters of 
brilliant scarlet flowers. One of the easiest lilies to grow in pockets 
in the rock garden, making a very attractive display. One should 
grow them in quantities as they are fine for cutting. Per doz., 
$1.60; $11.00 per 100. 
TIGRIDIA PAVONIA (Mexican 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 
GLADIOLUS (For Forcing) 
Size 1)4 inches and up 
For quality blooms we suggest the following “newer” varieties. 
A toned-up collection brings better market prices. 
Doz. 100 1000 
Commander Koehl. Large flowers on tall 
stems; color, brilliant scarlet blood red; 
one of the finest of its color.$0.60 $3.75 $32.00 
Flaming Sword. Very early; bright scarlet 
red; very good forcer.35 
Jenny Lind. Clear salmon pink with creamy 
yellow throat; an ideal florists’ variety.. . .45 
La Paloma ( Primulinus ). Large flowering; 
brilliant orange; vigorous grower.60 
Picardy. Flowers large and well formed; 
color, flesh pink, shading to shrimp pink 
at edges of petals.70 
Virginia (Scarlet Princeps). Intense scar¬ 
let, slightly deeper in throat; extra fine; 
early and much in demand.35 
2.00 
2.75 
3.50 
4.75 
2.00 
16.00 
24.00 
32.00 
42.50 
16.00 
LILIUM PHILIPPINENSE FORMOSANUM 
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, $1.75 per 
doz.; per 100, $12.00; $100.00 per 1000. 
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; 3)4 feet. 
.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; 3)4 
feet. 
.60 
3.75 
32.50 
King Humbert. Of majestic growth; im¬ 
mense heads of coppery scarlet flowers; 
bronze foliage; 4)4 feet. 
.55 
3.25 
27.50 
King Midas. Large flowers of gamboge yel¬ 
low; straight stems; an aristocrat among 
cannas; 5 feet. 
.55 
3.25 
27.50 
Doz. 
100 
1000 
Mme. Crozy. Scarlet, bordered golden yel¬ 
low; green foliage; 3 feet.$0.55 
$3.25 
$27.50 
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)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 
flowering varieties; bright scarlet; green 
foliage; 5 feet. 
.60 
3.50 
30.00 
Wyoming. Orange chrome red; bronze foli¬ 
age; 6)4 feet. 
.55 
3.25 
27.50 
Yellow King Humbert (Queen Helen). 
Massive foliage; flowers golden yellow, 
dotted red; green foliage; 4)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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