MICHELL’S MISCELLANEOUS BULBS 
For Winter and Spring Flowering 
Parcel Post charges where named are for shipment to the first and second zones; for other zones, please see Parcel Post table on page 1 
Amaryllis 
ACONITE, WINTER 
Eranthis hyemalis 
A very early spring-flowering bulb with golden 
yellow blooms. Prefers a moist, shady location. 
Perfectly hardy. Excellent for the rockery. 
Height about 6 in. 40c. per doz.; per 100, $2.75 
(by Parcel Post, $2.90); $25.00 per 1000. 
AMARYLLIS 
Ready in November or December 
Cultural Directions. —When bulbs are re¬ 
ceived they should be placed where they will 
always be slightly moist and warm. Do not pot 
up the bulbs until the flower-buds appear. When 
first potted, give very little water and promote 
growth by giving moderate bottom heat; in¬ 
crease the supply of water as the plants grow. 
If wanted by Parcel Post, add 20c. per doz. 
for postage 
Giant American Hybrids. The finest race of 
Amaryllis in cultivation, exceeding in the size 
and fine form of their flowers, as well as in 
the diversity of colors and markings, all 
former hybrids. Flowers striped and flaked. 
We offer mixed colors only. 
Each Doz. 100 
Large Selected Bulbs . .$0 50 $5 00 $40 00 
Choice Mammoth Bulbs 65 7 00 55 00 
ANEMONE . Windflower 
None of the spring flowers surpasses the 
Anemones for brilliancy of color and profusion 
of bloom. They are excellent decorative plants 
for house or garden. The foliage is most attrac¬ 
tive and, above all, the plant is crowned with 
long-stemmed, beautiful flowers in many colors 
and shades. If planted outdoors in the fall, they 
must be well protected with leaves or other 
litter. They are also well adapted for pot- 
culture and are excellent for cutting. Height, 
m ft. 
Blue Poppy. A choice selection of blue shades. 
Large, poppy-shaped, thick-petaled blooms on 
long stems. 75c. per doz.; per 100, $5.00 (by 
Parcel Post, $5.15); $45.00 per 1000. 
De Caen. Single French varieties in mixed 
colors. 60c. per doz.; per 100, $4.00 (by Parcel 
Post, $4.15); $35.00 per 1000. 
His Excellency. Beautiful, large-flowering 
Poppy Anemone. Deep scarlet; thick petals; 
long stems. 75c. per doz.; per 100, $5.00 (by 
Parcel Post, $5.15); $45.00 per 1000. 
St. Brigid. A greatly improved form with im¬ 
mense semi-double and double flowers in 
many colors. 75c. per doz.; per 100, $5.00 (by 
Parcel Post, $5.15); $45.00 per 1000. 
BEGONIAS, Tuberous-rooted 
Ready in January 
Enormous, wax-like flowers appear uninter¬ 
ruptedly from June until frost. Plant bulbs out¬ 
doors about May 1, or start indoors any time 
prior to then. 
If wanted by Parcel Post, add 25c. per 100 
for postage 
Single and dozen bulbs mailed free 
Single Begonias (Large Bulbs) 
Crimson Scarlet 
Orange White 
Pink and Rose Yellow 
Salmon 
Price, 20c. each; doz., $2.15; $16.00 per 100 
Mixed Colors. 20c. each; doz., $2.00; $14.00 
per 100. 
Double Begonias (Large Bulbs) 
Crimson Scarlet 
Orange White 
Pink and Rose Yellow 
Salmon 
Price, 25c. each; doz., $2.50; $19.00 per 100 
Mixed Colors. 25c. each; doz., $2.25; $17.00 
per 100. 
Begonia crispa (Large Bulbs) 
The edge of each flower petal is exquisitely 
frilled. 
Orange Scarlet 
Pink and Rose White 
Salmon Yellow 
Price, 20c. each; doz., $2.15; $16.00 per 100 
Mixed Colors. 20c. each; doz., $2.00; $14.00 
per 100. 
Begonia, Hanging-Basket Type 
For vases, hanging-baskets, porch and 
window-boxes. 
Mixed Colors. 25c. each; doz., $2.50; $19.00 
per 100. 
BRODIAEAS 
Choice Mixed. A small bulb producing grassy 
leaves near the ground and small waxy flowers 
in shades of blue and purple on slender, stiff 
stems, 6 to 8 inches high. Fine for rockeries. 
65c. per doz.; per 100, $4.50 (by Parcel Post, 
$4.65). 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 
Ready in January 
These are grown for us by one of the leading 
hybridizers. They are charming conservatory 
plants, for, being of a tropical nature, they like 
a warm temperature. They do quite well out¬ 
doors during the summer, if planted in a shaded 
place. The foliage covers a wide range of colors, 
making a grand display. Bulbs should be started 
in moss with plenty of bottom heat. 
Extra-Fancy Highly Colored Named 
Varieties 
A selection of best highly colored and newer 
sorts. 35c. each; doz., $3.50 (by Parcel Post, 
$3.60) ; $25.00 per 100. 
Mixed Varieties 
An assortment especially blended for us. 30c. 
each; doz., $2.75 (by Parcel Post, $2.85); 
$20.00 per 100. 
CALLA LILIES 
Callas require good, rich soil and plenty of 
warmth and water to make them thrive. Plant 
indoors only. 
If Callas are wanted by Parcel Post, 
add 15c. per doz. for postage 
White Calla (Aethiopica) 
Lily-of-the-Nile 
Each 
Doz. 
100 
First-size Bulbs, 1 to 
lj^-in. diam.$0 
15 
$1 50 
$10 00 
Medium-size Bulbs, 1J£ 
to 1%-in. diam. 
25 
2 25 
17 00 
Mammoth Bulbs, to 
2-in. diam. 
40 
4 00 
30 00 
Monster Bulbs, 2 to 2J£- 
in. diam. 
60 
6 00 
45 00 
Spotted Calla 
Ready in October 
Flowers white. Foliage green, spotted white. 
35c. each; doz., $3.50; $25.00 per 100. 
Yellow Calla (Elliottiana) 
Ready in October 
The rich golden yellow flowers are large and 
massive and produced in abundance. Foliage 
green, spotted white. Very attractive. Color il¬ 
lustration on insert. Each ’ Doz. 100 
Mammoth Bulbs.$0 30 $3 00 $22 50 
Monster Bulbs. 50 5 00 37 50 
Jumbo Bulbs. 75 8 00 60 00 
SEE PAGE 7 FOR 
MICHELL’S BULBS 
FOR ROCK-GARDENS 
Yellow Calla Lilies 
516 and 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
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