Our Dahlia Collections are real bargains 
MICHELL’S MERITORIOUS DAHLIAS, continued 
Cactus Dahlia 
Cactus Types 
C., Cactus; SC., Semi-Cactus; IC., Incurved Cactus 
Alice Whittier. SC. Large primrose-yellow flower on long stems. 
Roots, 50c. each. 
Ambassador. C. A good cut-flower. Soft yellow-buff blooms, 
shaded salmon-pink. Roots, 50c. each. 
Amelia Earhart. SC. Apricot-buff, with salmon tints, shading to 
soft yellow at bases of petals; exceptionally large blooms on good 
stems. Roots, $3.00 each. Plants, $1.50 each. 
American Triumph. IC. Oriental or bright, clear red blooms with 
full centers on straight, strong stems. A fine garden and exhibition 
variety and a good keeper. Roots, 50c. each. 
Cigarette. Creamy white, heavily edged orange-red; petals long 
and inclined to roll, forming a deep flower. Roots, 35c. each. 
Daddy Butler. SC. Exceptionally fine for exhibition. Flowers of 
American-Beauty-rose shade or rosy carmine, with reverse of rolled 
petals a lighter tint. Profuse bloomer. Roots, 35c. each. 
Dorcas Ann. SC. An attractive pink, with rose suffusion and sul- 
phur-yellow shadings at center. Fine for cutting and baskets. Long, 
strong stems. Roots, $2.50 each. Plants, $1.25 each. 
Edna Ferber. SC. Flowers very large, coral, shading to old-gold 
at bases of petals. Roots, 50c. each. 
Elite Gem. C. Spinel-pink-blush, primuline-yellow at base. Beau¬ 
tiful cut-flower. Roots, 75c. each. 
Ella May. C. Flowers large and deep, with full centers, rich crimson- 
carmine. Roots, 50c. each. 
Emma Marie. SC. Clear violet-rose, with creamy white center. 
Wonderful cut-flower. Roots, 35c. each. 
Frau O. Bracht. C. Clear primrose, finely formed flowers on stiff 
stems. Good for exhibition or cutting. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Golden Sonne. Extra-large, graceful, rich golden yellow flowers with 
soft rose suffusion. Roots, 50c. each. 
Jersey’s Melody. SC. A beautiful tint of Tyrian rose, shading to 
silver on tips, with a silver reverse — a striking color. 
Flowers of fine form on long, stiff stems. Roots, 75c. each. 
Josephine G. SC. Very pleasing true rose-pink flowers of a bright 
shade, some petals tipped deep yellow. A wonderful, sturdy bush, 
with flowers well above the dense foliage. Prolific bloomer. Roots, 
50c. each. 
Kalif. SC. Rich carmine or strawberry-red. An excellent cut-flower 
variety. Roots, 35c. each. 
Kay Francis. SC. Flowers light lemon-yellow, clear and pure, on 
long, strong, stiff stems. Exceptionally fine for exhibition and a 
very early bloomer. A winner of many prizes. Roots, $2.50 each. 
Plants, $1.25 each. 
La Fiesta. SC. Buttercup-yellow, penciled red. The color varia¬ 
tions are interesting as at times the red blends with the yellow in 
such a manner as to give the flower a salmon-pink tone. 1 he curl 
and twist of its lacy petals give this flower the appearance of a 
large chrysanthemum. A prize-winner at many shows, its large 
blooms being decidedly different. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Lilac Glory. IC. One of the prettiest Cactus varieties grown. Blooms 
soft violet-rose, with silver shadings, on long, slender stems but 
strong and erect. Roots, 50c. each. 
Margaret Bouchon. C. Free bloomer. Rose and white. An old 
favorite still in demand. Roots, 40c. each. 
Mariposa. SC. Beautiful shade of true pink,, center intensified and 
suffused with a faint violet; narrow, incurved petals. Sturdy grower 
and a great favorite. Roots, 35c. each. 
Maryland Orange. SC. Bright orange, with orange-cadmium 
shadings. Good color and type. Free bloomer. Roots, 50c. each. 
Meta Scammell. SC. Clear amaranth-pink. A gorgeous cut-flower. 
Very artistic. Roots, 50c. each. 
M innie Eastman. SC. Beautiful, bright flame-colored Dahlia with 
undershadings of deep yellow; stems long. Roots, 75c. each. 
Miss Belgium. C. Exceptionally large, beautiful orange blooms 
with good foliage and strong stems. Plants only, 50c. each. 
M iss Elsie Jane. SC. Most artistically formed blooms of shrimp- 
pink, with cream shadings at center, tipped violet-rose. Long, wiry 
stems. Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 75c. each. 
Oriental Beauty. SC. Very artistic, deep blooms of clear, bright 
violet-rose on strong stems. Plants only, 50c. each. 
Palo Alto. SC. Clear, bright salmon, shading to gold; flowers of good 
substance, with uniform full center. Winner of Achievement 
Medal. Roots, $1.50 each. Plants, 75c. each. 
Paul Pfitzer. SC. A German introduction that has been the center 
of attraction at the American Dahlia Society Shows in New York. 
The flower is a pleasing combination of shell-pink and primrose- 
yellow, making a wonderful addition to the Cactus class. Stems 
long, straight, and stiff. Free bloomer. Roots, $1.00 each. 
Rheinischer Frohsinn. IC. Long, incurved petals, white at base, 
suffusing to luminous carmine-rose. A real cut-flower. Roots, 
50c. each. 
Roycroft. SC. Immense, scarlet and gold flowers on long, erect 
stems. Roots, 35c. each. 
Satan. SC. A sensation for its striking beauty, formation, and 
coloring. Here is really an outstanding variety. Blooms average 
10 to 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches in depth; color, flaming 
scarlet with orange-salmon at base of each petal; last a long time 
when cut. Roots, $1.00 each. Plants, 50c. each. 
Siskiyou. SC. Pink, tinged mauve. One of the largest varieties. 
Has created quite a sensation at shows. Roots, 50c. each. 
Star of Bethlehem. SC. Pure white blooms with petals finely 
pointed at tips, and a very high full center, giving a star effect. 
Truly a wonderful Dahlia. In a class by itself. Roots, $1.00 each. 
MICHELL’S DAHLIA COLLECTIONS 
Furnished in strong roots 
Buy your Dahlias from specialists. It has been our privilege 
to bring before the public new introductions which have been 
well received. To stimulate larger plantings, we offer the fol¬ 
lowing Collections as an inducement for you to obtain an 
assortment of meritorious varieties at a very reasonable price. 
When ordering these Collections, please stipulate name and 
number and when delivery is desired. 
No. 1. Superb Collection, $4.00 
Value, $5.25 
American Legion Meadowbrook 
Cameo Satan 
Eagle Rock Fantasy 
No. 2. Beauty Collection, $2.25 
Value, $2.85 
Bagdad Indiana Moon 
Derrill W. Hart Lady Lyndora 
Eastern Star Salem Pride 
No. 3. Garden Collection, $1.00 
Value, $1.45 
Avalon Jersey’s Beauty 
Harry Mayer Pride of California 
Jean Kerr 
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