MichelPs Novelty and Specialty Flower Seeds 
FOR 1939 • For General List of Flower Seeds, See Pages 5 to 32 
Aseratum, Micheirs Blue Boy 
EXTRA-DWARF, NOVELTY 
This Michell’s 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 smoth¬ 
ered with the richest shades of blue. Trade pkt. 50c.; $3.50 per oz. 
Rustproof Antirrhinum * Snapdragon 
This strain has proved excellent under extensively wet outdoor conditions. They have stood the 
tests and are better than 75 per cent rustproof. For growing outdoors for cutting or bedding, they 
will prove excellent. Each plant produces from 15 to 18 spikes, which are non-lateral, with flower- 
heads 10 to 14 inches long. They are of vigorous growth with broad, dark green foliage practically 
immune from rust. 
New Rustproof Varieties 
MICHELL’S NEW IMPROVED RUSTPROOF, CHEVIOT MAID SUPREME. We are proud 
to introduce this splendid new Snapdragon, which we believe to be the first rustproof in the forcing 
types. The color is a rich coral-rose and the non-shattering, large florets are closely set on heavy 
spikes with good, wiry stems. This variety will prove equally good for outdoor cut-flowers as well 
as greenhouse forcing. 1/2 trade pkt. 60c.; $1.00 per trade pkt.; Vsoz. $2.50. 
Cuphea, Firefly 
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Super Majestic 
A new group that is superb as a cut-flower or for bedding, and we 
believe it will also prove to be excellent for greenhouse culture. 
Rose Sensation. Novelty. The richest and finest rose-pink Snapdragon 
to date. Flowers are huge, both tube and flower being one solid color. 
The trusses are immense and the florets closely set. Trade pkt. 50c.; 
$3.50 per oz. 
Crimson Shades. Garnet and ruby shades. $0 50 
Dainty. Delightful soft pink. 50 
Orange Shades. Orange and gold shades. 
Rose Shades. Shades of rose-pink. 
Superb Super Majestic Mixture. 
Maximum 
Paradise Rose. Novelty. Beautiful soft rose-pink; long, compact 
spikes, fine for cutting. Trade pkt. 50c.; $3.00 per oz. 
Swingtime. Novelty. A lovely new color combination—soft rose-pink 
with white tube. One of the loveliest Snapdragons we have ever seen. 
Trade pkt. 50c.; $3.00 per oz. 
Yellow Giant. Novelty. Striking deep yellow—very bright color. A 
good florists’ cut-flower proposition. The stems are wiry and the 
individual flowers large and closely set in huge trusses. Trade pkt. 50c.; 
$3.00 per oz. 
Antirrhinum nanum grandiflorum, Semi-Dwarf 
Antique Gold. Novelty. A new color in this group)-;—shades of old-gold, 
copper, and orange blended in a delightful combination. Trade pkt. 
30c.; $1.25 per oz. 
Bumblebee. A novel combination of colors. The flower is crimson with 
and large yellow lip.. 
Carmine-Rose. Bright carmine-rose and yellow. 
Indian Girl. Brownish orange and bright yellow. 
Red Boy. Rich deep scarlet.. 
Wildfire. Orange-scarlet, yellow lip. 
Yellow Gem. Clear golden yellow. 
Mixed. A superior mixture. 
Calendula, Micheirs Sunbeams 
An exclusive Michell’s Novelty. This is a very choice florists’ cut- 
flower—an exquisite blending of many delightful shades and color com¬ 
binations, ranging from pale cream to deep orange. The flowers are of 
various types and forms, with extra-long stems which make them ex¬ 
cellent for cutting. Trade pkt. 40c.; 60c. per Vioz.; oz. $2.00, $6.50 
per V41b. 
Celosia cristata. Royal Velvet 
Honorable Mention, 1939 All-America Selections 
Early-blooming, basal-branching cockscomb type. Extra-large center 
head of rich ruby-red with velvety texture surrounded by numerous 
erect branches mounted with medium-sized combs. Plants are about 2 
feet high, very uniform and symmetrical in growth. The long-stemmed 
branches are excellent for cutting, especially for commercial purposes; 
also for dried winter bouquets. If center head is not desired, pinch out 
when plant is young. Trade pkt. 50c.; $1.00 per VsOZ. 
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. B 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 V^oz. 
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Aster, Early Giant Wilt-resistant, Light Blue 
Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections. The flowers of this strain are very similar to Giants 
of Galifornia—very large and full, with broad, graceful petals, daintily plumed and intertwined. 
The plants, however, differ considerably from the Giants of California as they are only to 2 feet 
high, with branches coming from low on the central spike. They are of very early blooming habit, 
coming into flower the first week in September. Trade pkt. 50c.; $3.50 per oz. 
Aster, Crego, Enchantress wilt-resistant (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. 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
Aster, Giant Comet, Illusion wilt-resistant (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, 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
Aster, Early Giant Wilt-resistant, 
Light Blue 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO 
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