Michell’s Reliable Bulbs For Fall Planting 
IMPORTANT NOTICE. We call attention to the fact that Easter in 1940 comes on March 24, and it is important that florists keep 
this in mind, particularly when planting and handling their bulbous stock. 
Our Tulip bulbs are grown in the best districts of Holland, to insure perfect development and full-sized stock. Those who place their 
orders with us may be sure of getting bulbs that will not only bloom but also prove true to name. 
The asterisk (*) preceding the variety denotes that it is suitable for forcing as well as bedding. The letters E, F, and G 
following the variety indicate their relative time of blooming, the E’s being the earliest to bloom. The figures indicate the 
normal height in inches. Tulip bulbs are packed 250 in a bag; please order in units of this number if possible. 
Due to the uncertainty of prices on Tulips and Hya¬ 
cinths at the time this Catalog goes to press, fixed prices 
cannot be made. We assure you, however, that when costs 
will be established, we shall be in line with all large and 
reputable houses. Our quality will be of the best, and all 
Tulips we furnish this season will be top-size bulbs only. 
Our Hyacinths are strictly up to sizes as specified. 
Why not place your order on open account as so many 
of our customers are now doing? You are assured of 
QUALITY, SIZE, RELIABILITY, and PRICE. 
Michell’s Superb Darwin Tulips 
Tulip, City of Haarlem 
Darwins are the most profitable Tulips for the florist to grow. The 
long stems on which the flowers are borne make them valuable for cutting. 
Afterglow (Katherine Havemeyer). F26. Rosy orange, tinted salmon 
at edges. 
*Allard Pierson. E26. Dark crimson-maroon. An early forcing variety. 
*Baronne de la Tonnaye. F26. Rose-pink, shading paler toward 
edges of petals. 
*Bartigon. F24. Fiery red; white base. Extra fine for pans. 
*Bleu Aimable. F25. Lavender, with white base, starred blue. A 
good forcer. 
*Centenaire. E30. Enormous, rich violet-rose flowers with large blue 
centers. Excellent for border or for early forcing. 
*City of Haarlem. F27. One of the best scarlet varieties. Steel-blue 
base with white outline. 
*Clara Butt. G21. Delicate salmon-pink. Extra-fine forcer; good 
bedder. 
*Dream. G24. Rosy lilac and mauve; blue base. 
*Farncombe Sanders. F25. Large, brilliant scarlet flowers. 
Faust. F30. Dark purple-maroon with blue base. 
Golden Fleece. F22. Bright yellow petals, slightly tipped brown; 
black anthers. Medium-sized flowers. 
*King George V. F25. Salmon-scarlet, shaded rose; blue base. Excel¬ 
lent for forcing. 
*La Fiancee. G30. Deep rose, shading to old-rose, and finally to deli¬ 
cate pink at edges. Extra large, and a fine forcer. 
La Tulipe Noire (The Black Tulip). G25. Deep maroon-black with 
a velvety sheen. 
*Le Notre. E24. Rose-pink. Very early and a fine forcer. 
*Lilac Wonder. F28. A new shade which has not been seen in any 
Tulip. The flower is clear porcelain-lilac, with a white center, and is 
borne on a stiff stem. 
*Matchless (Roi d’lslande) F27. A rare shade of old-rose. One of 
the finest for commercial forcing. 
*Mme. Krelage. F26. Rosy lilac, with pale silvery margin. Fine forcer. 
*Pride of Haarlem. F26. Rosy carmine. 
*Princess Elizabeth. F23. Clear pink, changing with age to a deeper 
shade. 
*Professor Rauwenhof. F26. Large, cherry-red with blue star at base. 
*Rev. H. Ewbank. F20. Light heliotrope, edged lavender. Very fine. 
*Rose Copeland. E27. A sport from William Copeland, with the same 
forcing qualities. Color, pinkish lavender. 
*The Bishop. F30. Large, deep violet, with white center edged blue. 
Venus. F30. Silvery rose; white base with pale blue ring. 
White Queen. F24. Pale rose when opening, turning to pure white. 
*William Copeland. E24. Delicate lavender. 
^William Pitt. E24. Deep crimson, shaded purple on outer petals. 
Splendid for early forcing. 
*Yellow Giant. E28. Large, globular, deep golden yellow flowers on 
tall, stiff stems. 
*Zwanenburg. F28. Large, fragrant, pure sparkling white flowers. 
Fine forcer. 
Darwin, Mixed. All colors. 
May-Flowering or Cottage 
Tulips 
Desirable for outdoor planting for a supply of brilliant cut blooms in 
May. Some varieties are also valuable for forcing. 
*Aibino. F25. Pure white, graceful flowers. Highly recommended for 
forcing. 
Ambrosia. F25. Bright orange, changing to tan; reverse lilac-rose, 
edged apricot. 
Argo. F22. Golden yellow, mottled red, passing to reddish brown. 
Avis Kennicott. G24. A rich, deep shade of yellow, with black base 
and anthers. 
*Carrara. F26. Pure white flowers. Excellent for forcing in pans for 
mid-March blooms. 
Dido. G30. Large, deep rich pink flowers, shaded salmon-yellow, with 
soft orange suffusion at edges of petals; fragrant. 
*Gesneriana Lutea. H24. Golden yellow. 
Gesneriana Spathulata. G24. Rich scarlet; blue-black center. 
Grenadier. F24. Brilliant orange-red. 
*lnglescombe Pink. F24. Salmon-pink. 
*lnglescombe Yellow. F20. Bright yellow. Often called “Yellow 
Darwin.” 
John Ruskin. G18. Apricot-rose, edged pale yellow. 
^Moonlight. H24. Canary-yellow. 
*Mrs. Moon. H24. Large; golden yellow. 
Orange King. G24. Glistening deep orange, shaded rose. 
Picotee (Maiden’s Blush). G20. White, with distinct pink-edged 
border, which suffuses the flower as it ages. 
Rosabella. G26. Bright rose, shading to lighter at edges, inside petals 
shell-pink with ivory base. 
May-flowering Tulips, Single, Mixed. 
HENRy F. MICHELL CO 
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