Ageratum, MichelVs Blue Boy, is a gem you will adore 
Micheirs ^^Distinctive^^ Flower Seeds 
FOR NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, See Pases 6 to 10 
Our Flower Seeds have a reputation for their superior quality 
and for the excellent results obtained by sowing them. It is our 
constant endeavor to supply only such varieties and strains as 
will give the best of satisfaction. 
Throughout the following pages of Flower Seeds the different 
varieties are designated as Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, etc., 
and for the benefit of those who are not familiar with these terms, 
we wish to make the following brief explanation: 
Annuals. These grow and bloom, mature their seed, then die 
in the same year, such as Asters, Balsams, Poppies, Sweet Peas, 
Morning-Glories, etc., some of which may be sown in the house 
from March to hlay, or outdoors, after danger from frost is over. 
Biennials. These grow from seed sown during midsummer, 
flowering the second year, after which they die; many of the va¬ 
rieties bloom the first season if sown early. In this class we have 
Pansies, English Daisies, Campanula Medium, Dianthus, etc. 
Perennials. Those which live from year to year, such as 
Aquilegia, Delphinium, Foxgloves, etc. Seed may be sown out¬ 
doors from June to September, transplanted late in fall into their 
permanent quarters, and protected during winter with a light 
litter of straw or leaves. The Hardy Perennials do not usually 
need any protection after the first winter; the Half-hardy Per¬ 
ennials require protection during the winter; and the Tender 
Perennials require greenhouse protection during the winter. 
A complete index of flower seeds will be found on page 175 
Varieties marked ★ are especially suitable for rock-gardens 
Alyssum, used for borders 
Abutilon • Flowering Maple 
Choice Mixed. Used for bedding out in the 
summer, also for flowering indoors during 
the winter. Foliage of maple form. Flow¬ 
ers bell-shaped. 3 ft. Pkt. 10c.; 75c. per 
large pkt. 
Achillea • Milfoil; Yarrow 
Miilefolium rubrum. Bright magenta-red. 
3 ft. Pkt. 10c.; 50c. i^er large pkt. 
Ptarmica, The Pearl. Pure white, double 
flowers in great jjrofusion all summer. 
Hardy perennial. 23^^ ft. Pkt. 10c.; 75c. 
per large pkt. 
Acroclinium 
See Everlasting Flowers, page 23 
Adonis 
'AVernalis. Finely cut foliage. Bright yel¬ 
low flowers. Perennial. 1 ft. Pkt. 10c.; 
60c. per large pkt. 
Aconitum 
Monkshood; Helmet Flower 
Hardy perennial thriving best in semi- 
shady situations. Effective in hardy borders. 
3 ft. Aug., Sept. Seed is of slow germination. 
Fischeri. An improved strain of compact 
habit, with bright blue flowers. Pkt. i5c.; 
75c. per large pkt. 
Napellus. Long spikes of blue flowers. 
Pkt. 10c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
Ageratum • Floss Flower 
One of the best bedding plants, being 
literally a mass of bloom from early summer 
till frost. 
FAIRY PINK. Novelty. This new Agera¬ 
tum is a delightful soft salmon-rose-pink 
color, and the habit is dwarf and com¬ 
pact, commencing to bloom when the 
plants are IJ^ to 2 Inches high. The 
maximum height is 5 inches. Pkt. 25c.; 
75c. per large pkt. 
MICHELL'S BLUE BOY. Novelty. Extra 
dwarf. This Michell strain is the result 
of many years’ careful selection. Plants 
are compact and very dwarf, growing 
about 4 inches high. The growth is uni¬ 
form and even and the plants are com¬ 
pletely smothered with flowers of the 
richest shades of blue. Excellent for the 
border or rock-garden. Pkt. 25c.; 75c. 
per large pkt.; }^oz. $1.25. 
Blue Cap. A fine, dwarf, very compact 
variety. Flowers larger than Little Blue 
Star and deeper in color. Pkt. 15c.; 
75c. per large pkt. 
:ikBlue Ball. Dwarf, ball-shaped plants. 
Very large blue flowers. 6 in. Pkt. 10c.; 
30c. per large pkt. 
Blue Perfection. Large heads of deep 
blue flowers produced in abundance. 
1 ft. Pkt. 10c.; 25c. per large pkt. 
Little Blue Star. Plants densely covered 
with bright blue flowers. 5 in. Pkt. 15c.; 
60c. per large pkt. 
Imperial Dwarf Blue. Clear blue. Com¬ 
pact-growing plant. 9 in. Pkt. 10c.; 
25c. per large pkt.; oz. 75c. 
Imperial Dwarf White. Pkt. 10c.; 25c. 
per large pkt.; oz. 75c. 
Imperial Dwarf, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; 
25c. per large pkt.; oz. 60c. 
THE BOOK OF ANNUALS 
(Holies) 
180 pages. Price, $1.50 
Alyssum 
One of the most popular garden flowers, 
remaining in bloom the entire season. Suit¬ 
able for beds and edging in summer, or for 
growing in pots and boxes for winter blooming. 
ANNUAL VARIETIES 
Lilac Queen. Dwarf, compact grower. 
Flowers pure lilac color. 4 in. Pkt. 10c.; 
25c. per large pkt.; oz. 75c. 
Little Gem. Plants dwarf, compact, 
densely covered with large white flowers. 
4 in. Pkt. 10c.; 25c. per large pkt.; oz. 
75c.; $2.25 per MIb. 
:A’Michell's Bouquet. The dwarf, compact 
plants bear a perfect bouquet of minia¬ 
ture white flowers. A perfect gem for 
edging. Pkt. 10c.; 30c. per large pkt.; 
oz. $1.25. 
Sweet (A. maritimum). The well-known, 
fragrant, white-flowered trailing va¬ 
riety. 6 in. Pkt. 10c.; 30c. per oz.; 
MIb. 90c. 
PERENNIAL VARIETIES 
ARock-Garden Hybrids, Mixed. A rare 
perennial species, excellent for the rock- 
garden. Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. 
5k^Saxatile compactum. Basket of Gold. 
An ideal hardy perennial plant with 
showy golden yellow flowers in May. 
Excellent for rockwork. 1 ft. Pkt. 10c.; 
30c. per large pkt.; oz. $1.25. 
5tSaxatiie compactum. Silver Queen. 
Pale primrose-yellow. Pkt. 15c.; 40c. 
per large pkt.; 75c. 
Ageratum 
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