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MICHELL’S PLANTS AND BULBS, Philadelphia. 
NOVELTIES IN PLANTS AND BULBS 
NEW DOUBLE DAISY 
“ White Swan ” 
There is nothing that is so easily cultivated as these. They com¬ 
mand a fancy price, especially this new double sort. The flower is 
pure white, showing no yellow centre at all. They are very large and 
are borne on long, stiff stems. It is an offspring -of the famous 
“Queen Alexandra” variety, and will be found a valuable addition 
for any one who has a market for cut flowers. Purchase a small quantity 
this season and propagate your requirements. Strong young plants, 
ready April ist, 30c. each; per doz., $3.50; $25.00 per 100. 
NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Golden Glow. A very early, incurved Japanese variety. The blooms are 
very large, averaging 5 %. inches in diameter. The stems are long and very 
stiff; the flowers are a bright yellow, blooming early in September. Scored .90 
on September 7th on exhibition. Strong young plants, ready about February 
ist, 50c. each ; per doz., $5.00 ; $55.00 per 100. 
Lynnewood Hall ( The Queen of Chrysanthemums). This glorious new 
Chrysanthemum is the largest ever introduced. It is a glistening snowy white, 
perfectly formed, with an elegant finish. The blooms are incurved, foliage is 
heavy and beautiful, while the stems are stiff and very long. Strong young 
plants, 50c. each ; per doz., $5.00 ; $35.00 per 100. 
Pacific Supreme. A seedling from “ Glorie de Pacific ”, which it greatly 
resembles in foliage. The color is a beautiful shade of pink, coming into flower 
somewhat later than the latter. The stem is also longer and the color is also a 
decided improvement. Strong young plants, ready in February, 50c. each ; 
per doz., $5.00 ; $35 00 per 100. 
White Cloud. An immense, spreading Japanese type, usually 8 inches in 
diameter. The color is white, with a tint of deep cream in the centre. It is at 
its best October 20th to November ist. The stem is very heavy, and well 
decked with dark green foliage. Strong young plants, ready in February, 
50c. each ; per doz., $5.00 ; $ 35.00 per 100. 
(See also page 34 for other Gladiolus) 
NEW CARNATIONS 
NEW GLADIOLUS 
“ Harvard ” 
This grand new variety is the peer of any Gladiolus 
ever offered. The color is a rich velvety maroon, with 
not the slightest marking in either throat or on petals. 
The florets frequently measure 6 inches across ; they 
are borne on long slender stems often 5 feet long. 
Each flower stands alone on the stem, thus showing it 
off in fine shape ; frequently as many as 10 flowers are 
open at one time. Every true flower lover should plant 
as it is the grandest Gladioli ever offered. Price, 30c. 
$3.20 ; $25.00 per 100. 
Afterglow. This variety has been tested in every way during the past five 
years, and it has proved an immense success in all sections of this country. It 
is a strong grower and takes hold quickly both in the cutting bench and after 
lifting. The color is a bright rose cerise, very close to the shade of “ Lawson”. 
Won the S. A. F. medal, and scored 90 at most every exhibition. Price, strong- 
rooted cuttings, $2.00 per doz.; per 100, $12.00 ; $55.00 per 500 ; 1000, $100.00. 
Andrew Carnegie. Bright scarlet sport from “ Plarlowarden ”, possessing 
all the good qualities of the parent variety. It succeeds everywhere. Strong 
rooted cuttings, $2.00 per doz.; per 100, $12.00 ; $100.00 per 1000. 
Sarah Hill. The largest, free flowering, white variety in existence. The 
form is beautiful and displays the large size to a good advantage. Flowers are 
produced in wonderful freedom. Strong rooted cuttings, $2.00 per doz.; 
per 100, $12.00 ; $100.00 per 1000. 
Winona. An exquisite shade of pink, not found in any other variety. The 
form, size and calyx are all perfect, and a very strong grower. A free and 
continuous bloomer. Strong rooted cuttings, $2.00 per doz.; per 100, $12.00; 
$100.00 per 1000. 
NEW ROSE “Rhea Reid” 
A large full red variety, very free flowering, opening perfectly in the winter 
time. 1 he stems are long and very stiff. It is a shade between “ Richmond ” 
and ‘American Beauty”, varying with the temperature, particularly in winter. 
Very easy of culture. Strong plants, on own roots, for delivery about March 
rst, $4.00 per doz.; per 100, $30.00 ; $250.00 per 1000. 
Grafted stock, $4.50 per doz.; per 100, $35.00. 
this fine novelty 
each; per doz., 
New Double Daisy White Swan 
