The Novelties on this page are the kind that surprise you 
Aseratum, Micheirs Blue Boy 
EXTRA-DWARF, NOVELTY 
This MichelFs Strain is the result of many years’ careful selection. 
Plants are compact and very dwarf, growing about 4 inches high. Growth 
uniform and even; plants are almost completely smothered with the 
richest shades of blue. Trade pkt. 50c.; $3.50 per oz. 
Aster, Crego, Enchantress 
WILT-RESISTANT, 1938 NOVELTY 
An entirely new color in Asters—a lovely shade of lively salmon-rose, 
one of the brightest colors yet developed. The flowers are exceptionally 
large and of good substance. Plants are branching and free flowering, 
producing blooms in early September. Trade pkt. 50c.; $3.00 per oz. 
Aster, Giant Comet, Illusion 
WILT-RESISTANT, 1938 NOVELTY 
Another new color in the wilt-resistant Asters. Illusion is a soft 
pastel shade of apricot-pink, especially fine for cutting and most effective 
when used in combination with some blue flower. The plants are of 
upright growth, about 2 feet tall, and very free flowering. This strain 
will flower the latter part of August. Trade pkt. 50c.; $3.00 per oz. 
New Cosmos, Sensation 
ALL-AMERICA WINNER 
A mammoth new early-flowering variety coming into bloom in about 
ten weeks from time of sowing. It is remarkable for the size of its_giant 
flowers, which measure 4 to 5 inches across. The colors are a mixture 
of pink and white. Splendid for cutting. Trade pkt. 30c.; $1.00 per oz. 
Cuphea, Firefly 
Cuphea, Firefly 
NEW 
This newcomer has all the characteristics needed in a dwarf, compact 
plant, and is most suitable for pot-plants, rockeries, window-boxes, 
borders, or bedding. The plants reach a height of 10 inches and are 
completely covered with brilliant scarlet flowers. It is a tender annual, 
flowering from seed in 12 to 14 weeks, and will bloom profusely through¬ 
out the season. Trade pkt. 50c.; $1.25 per Vsoz. 
New Gaillardia grandiflora. Goblin 
This new variety is the first really dwarf, compact Gaillardia, espe¬ 
cially suited for the rockery. The neat plants reach a height of 12 to 15 
inches, and are closely covered with large, showy yellow flowers bordered 
deep red. If seed is sown in March, the plants will flower in the fall of 
the same year. Trade pkt. 50c.; $3.50 per oz. 
Lily, Micheirs White Swan 
A giant, snow-white, early-flowering Lily of the Philippinense for- 
mosanum type. This strain bears larger flowers than any other type, 
and will bloom in approximately 8 months from seed. Trade pkt. (600 
seeds) 75c.; $5.00 per oz. 
Marigold, New Chrysanthemum-Flowered 
American Beauty 
This new strain is identical in form of flower to a lovely incurved 
chrysanthemum. The plants are very free flowering, and the stems are 
good and strong, which makes it ideal for cutting. We offer the following 
3 separate colors and a mixture. All colors are true and 100 per cent 
double. Height, 3 feet. See color illustration on front cover. 
Trade pkt. Vioz. Trade pkt. Vioz. 
Orange .$0 50 $1 00 I Yellow .$0 50 $1 00 
Golden Orange. ... 50 1 00 { Choice Mixed . 40 75 
African Marigold, Gigantea, Sunset Giants 
NOVELTY 
A new departure in Marigolds, with flowers the largest ever known 
in that group, averaging 5 to 7 inches. It is exceptionally free flowering 
and lacks the usual Marigold odor. Plants grow 3)^ to 4 feet high. The 
flowers are loosely formed, with broad, heavy petals and in a mixture 
ranging from deep orange through light lemon-yellow. This strain comes 
50 per cent double. Trade pkt. 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
Marigold, Chrysanthemum-flowered Hybrids 
NOVELTY 
These hybrids consist of many new and distinct types of Marigolds, 
the blooms of which measure from 2 to 4 inches in diameter. Some of 
these types have petals which are very quilled and incurved, resembling 
a miniature American Beauty aster, and colors range in all shades of 
orange and yellow. The plants grow about 3 feet high, supporting masses 
of flowers on fine stems for cutting. Trade pkt. 50c.; $2.50 per oz. 
African Marigold, Carnation-Flowered Hybrid 
Golden Eagle, novelty 
Closely related to the popular Guinea Gold. Color a delightful shade 
of luminous gold. Flowers come 100 per cent double, and as a cut-flower 
this variety is superb. Trade pkt. 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
Marigold, African, Little Giants, Mixed 
1938 NOVELTY 
A new variety that produces large, 5-inch African-type flowers. 
Plants are compact, 15 to 20 inches high, and literally covered with 
blossoms. Foliage is a deep bluish green. Ideal for bedding or pot- 
plants. Trade pkt. 50c.; $1.00 per Vioz. 
Nierembergia Hippomanica 
Nierembergia Hippomanica ♦ Dwarf Cup-flower 
NOVELTY 
A lovely new annual growing 5 to 6 inches tall, and completely 
covered with small, cup-like flowers of a lovely lavender-blue shade, 
with a touch of yellow in the centers. The plants are definitely dwarf 
and compact, with a spread of 8 to 10 inches, and commence to flower 
15 weeks after seed is sown, continuing to bloom throughout the sea¬ 
son. An excellent border plant or for the rockery. Trade pkt. 50c.; 
$1.50 per ^oz. 
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HENRY F. MtCHELL CO 
