A bed of Petunias means color all summer long 
Michells Petunias 
For freedom of bloom, variety of color, and effectiveness, the Petunia has few eq^uals, either for the flower garden, porch or window- 
box. They commence blooming early and continue until killed by frost. We call special attention to our Large-flowering strains, 
which for size and brilliancy of coloring cannot be surpassed. 
Petunia, Michell’s Quaker Giant 
Hybrida, Hollywood Star (1939 All -America winner) 
This lovely new Petunia is a charming shade of rich rose with an 
amber throat. The flower is unique—it is in the form of a five- 
pointed star. This is a very fine garden variety as it is early and free 
blooming, and the strong, vigorous plants are so smothered with 
blooms that hardly any foliage shows. See color illustration on second 
cover page. Pkt. 25c.; $1.00 per large pkt. 
Grandiflora nana compacta. Velvet Ball (Dwarf Flaming 
Velvet) (1939 All-America Bronze Medal) 
This new Grandiflora nana compacta type is the last word in 
excellence for compactness, dwarfness, and free-flowering character. 
The plants reach a height of about 8 inches with a spread of only 
8 to 10 inches, and will have a dozen or more flowers in bloom at a 
time, each comparatively large, about 2}/^ Inches in diameter, well 
shaped, and of a deep, luscious shade of velvety blood-red. Pkt. 25c.; 
$1.00 per large pkt. 
Mictieirs Excl usive Introductions 
SUPERBISSIMA, JUMBO. A single -flowered, plain-edged variety 
with huge blooms 6 to 8 Inches across, in a bright amaranth-red 
color. The habit of growth is dwarf, and the plants are very free 
flowering. The seed should be started inside. Pkt. 50c.; $1.25 per 
large pkt. 
SUPER FLUFFY RUFFLES. Splendid new strain with beautifully 
ruffled and fringed flowers that at first glance appear fully double. 
The color is a lovely blending of rose and salmon shades. Excep¬ 
tionally free flowering and fine for the border. Pkt. 50c.; $1.25 per 
large pkt. 
DWARF ELK’S PRIDE. A really dwarf type of this popular 
Petunia in which the straggly habit is entirely lacking. Plants 
are of upright habit and free flowering. The color is the well- 
known royal purple. Pkt. 25c.; 85c. per large pkt. 
BALCONY, ROSY MORN. A true Balcony t^je of the ever- 
popular Rosy Morn Petunia. The plants are of branching habit 
and throw out long runners which are literally covered with rose- 
pink flowers having white throats. Unsurpassed for urns and 
window-boxes, or for planting on banks and terraces. Pkt. 20c.; 
50c. per large pkt. 
Michell’s Quaker Giants 
NOVELTY 
Deep-throated, single flowers, well ruffled. Plants of dwarf habit. 
Excellent for pots. Selected mixture. Pkt. 30c.; $1.00 per large pkt. 
Giant-flowering Single, Fringed 
MARTHA WASHINGTON. A ruflled or frilled, dwarf, compact 
type, about 9 inches high, and literally smothered with blooms 
3 inches across.' Color blush-pink, with center veined wine-red. 
Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. 
Dainty Lady. Remarkable new yellow variety. Plants neat, com¬ 
pact, semi-dwarf, and free flowering. Blooms medium size, delicately 
fringed, color light golden yellow. Pkt. 25c.; 85c. per large pkt. 
Diener’s Ruffled Monsters. Extra-large flowers in a wide range of 
colors. Dwarf habit. Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. 
Diener’s Pink Glory. Same type as above. Flowers a beautiful 
shade of rose-pink. Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. 
Lace Veil. Dwarf. Fringed; pure white. Pkt. 25c.; 85c. per large pkt. 
SETTING SUN. Novelty. An especially fine, dwarf sort of compact 
habit, 1 foot high. Brilliant rose-pink flowers, beautifully fringed, 
3 inches across. Comes true from seed. Pkt. 25c.; $1.00 per large 
pkt. 
Theodosia. A large-flowered fringed variety. Rosy pink with a clear 
golden yellow center. Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. 
Violet King. Beautiful, velvety violet-blue. Immense, fringed 
flowers. Pkt. 25c.; 85c. per large pkt. 
Giant Fringed, Choice Mixed. Flowers large, beautifully fringed 
and ruffled, in a fine range of colors. Pkt. 25c.; 85c. per large pkt. 
Giant-flowering Single, Ruffled 
New Dwarf Caiifornia Giants, Ramona Strain. An excellent 
new dwarf strain of the well-known California Giants. Very com¬ 
pact. Fine for pots. Pkt. 25c.; 85c. per large pkt. 
Caiifornia Giants. One of the largest-flowered varieties. Bright, 
desirable colors. Strong, robust plants. Pkt. 25c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
Purpie Prince. A fine velvety purple, large-flowering variety. 
Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. 
Single Small-flowering 
HYBRIDA, TOPAZ ROSE. All-America winner. The color of 
this new Petunia is a fiery, velvety rose, slightly suffused with 
gold. Will not fade or burn under the hottest sun. See color 
illustration facing page 8. Pkt. 25c.; 75c. per large pkt. 
Dwarf Erect Periwinkle Blue. A welcome addition to the dwarf, 
free-flowering, single type. Flowers are a delightful shade of pastel 
blue. Resembles very much the perennial vinca. Pkt. 15c.; 
50c. per large pkt. 
Bluebird. An excellent bedding variety. Medium-sized flowers of 
a deep blue color. Pkt. 15c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
Celestial Rose. Compact. Deep rose. Excellent for bedding. 
Pkt. 15c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
Cockatoo. Violet, with white spots. Pkt. 15c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
Dwarf Inimitable. Dwarf, compact habit. Profuse bloomer. 
Flowers striped and blotched. Pkt. 10c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
FLAMING VELVET. Rich, brilliant, velvety blood-red, medium¬ 
sized flowers. Excellent for bedding. Pkt. 25c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
General Dodds. A fine bedding variety. Rich velvety blood-red 
blooms. Pkt. 10c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
Rosy Morn. Dwarf, bushy plants, bearing in great profusion bril¬ 
liant rose-colored flowers with a white throat. Excellent for pot- 
culture. Pkt. 10c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
Rose of Heaven. Rich, brilliant rose color. A very effective variety. 
Pkt. 10c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
Silver Blue (Heavenly Blue). Makes a fine bedding variety when 
combined with Rosy Morn. Pkt. 15c.; 50c. per large pkt. 
Snowball. A fine, compact sort, producing a profusion of satiny 
white flowers. Pkt. 10c.; 50c. i>er large pkt. 
Howard’s Star, Improved. Produces a profusion of crimson- 
maroon flowers, with a distinct five-pointed white star. Pkt. 15c.; 
60c. per large pkt. 
Violet Gem. Plants of erect, dwarf type. Beautiful deep violet 
flowers. Pkt. 15c.; 60c. per large pkt. 
Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; 40c. per large pkt.; oz. $1.25. 
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