Michell*s Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds 
ASTERS, Wilt-resistant 
Early Giant, Light Biue. Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections. The flowers of 
this strain are very similar to Giants of California—very large and full, with broad, 
graceful petals, daintily plumed and intertwined. The plants, however, differ con¬ 
siderably from the Giants of California, as they are only 1^ 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. Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. 
CregO, Enchantress. Novelty. All-America Recommendation. An entirely new color 
in Asters—a lovely shade of lively salmon-rose. The flowers are exceptionally large 
and of good substance. Free-flowering, branching plants that bloom in early Septem¬ 
ber. Pfe. 25c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
Giant Comet, Illusion. Novelty. All-America Recommendation. A new color in the 
wilt-resistant Asters, being a soft pastel shade of apricot-pink. Especially fine for 
cutting, and most effective when used in combination with some blue flower. The 
f )lants are of upright growth, about 2 feet tall, and very free flowering, blooming the 
atter part of August. Pkt. 25c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
CALENDULA, MichelTs Sunbeams 
An Exclusive Michell’s Novelty 
This splendid new selection is an exquisite blending of many delightful shades and 
color combinations, ranging from pale cream to deep orange. Flowers are of various 
types and forms, with extra-long stems, which make them excellent for cutting. Pkt. 
25c.; 60c. per large pkt.; $1.00. 
Calendula, Michell’s Sunbeams " 
CALLIOPSIS, Golden Crest 
Award of Merit, All-America Selections 
This is an excellent improved large-flowering annual 
Calliopsis. The color is a rich orange-yellow or gold and 
many of the flowers have a double row of petals. Very 
free flowering, with stems 12 inches long. Excellent for 
cutting, and has a pleasing fragrance. Pkt. 25c.; 
40c. per large pkt.; oz. $1.00. 
NEW DOUBLE EARLY COSMOS 
Sensation, Mixed 
The flowers are equally as large as the regular single 
Sensation. Two types—fluted and crested. The crested 
type has a large 2-inch crested center and the fluted are 
so double they resemble a camellia. Available this 
season in a mixture only of White, Pink, and Crimson. 
Pkt. 35c.; $1.50 per large pkt. 
Cosmos, New Double Early, Sensation 
CELOSIA CRISTATA, 
ROYAL VELVET 
Honorable Mention, 1939 All-America Selections. New, 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. Eoliage of bronzy green with reddish margins. 
Plants are about 2 feet high, very uniform and symmetrical in growth, with 
fixed uniform color. The long-stemmed branches are excellent for cutting. 
Being easily grown and blooming from early summer until frost, it is ideal 
for garden use in massing or bordering effects; also for dried winter bou¬ 
quets. If center head is not desired, pinch out when plant is young. See 
color illustration on second cover page. Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. 
CUPHEA, Firefly 
This newcomer has all the characteristics needed in a dwarf, compact 
plant and is most suitable for rockeries, window-boxes, borders, or bedding. 
The plants reach a height of 10 inches and are completely covered with 
brilliant scarlet flowers. This is a tender annual flowering from seed in 12 
to 14 weeks, and continuing to bloom throughout the season. Pkt. 25c.; 
75c. per large pkt. 
TAHOKA DAISY 
A beautiful free-flowering annual, with fern-like foliage. The daisy-like 
flowers are lavender-blue, and grow on good long stems, which make them 
splendid for cutting. Seed sown inside in April will commence to flower 
the latter part of June. Eor good germination, we suggest putting the seed 
in a refrigerator for a week or ten days. Pkt. 25c. ; 60c. per large pkt. 
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HETEROPAPPUS HISPIDUS (Blue Daisy) 
A fine new annual of compact growth, with daisy-like flowers, 1 to 13/^ 
inches across, in shades of lavender and azure-blue, with yellow centers. 
It is very free flowering, making it desirable for cut-flowers. Pkt. 25c.; 
75c. per large pkt. 
IPOMOEA (Morning-Glory) 
SCARLETT O’HARA 
Gold Medal, 1939 All-America Selections. A new early-flowering Morn¬ 
ing-Glory. The blooms measure from 3 to 4 inches in diameter and are a 
vivid scarlet, but lacking the harshness usually found in this color. Al¬ 
though not readily seen, there is just enough orange hidden in the color 
make-up to give the impression that the blooms are of soft velvet. A very 
early bloomer. The first flowers will begin to appear in about sixty-five 
days from seed. A very prolific bloomer, and the flowers remain open all 
day, even in the warmest weather. See color illustration on front cover 
page. Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. 
516 and 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa 
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