The gardener using MicheWs started plants always succeeds 
MichelPs Reliable Plants 
Please read carefully before ordering Plants 
from this Catalogue 
So far as possible, when there are other goods on your order, please 
write the portion applying to plants on a separate sheet. 
Plant orders are filled and shipped at what we consider the proper 
season for planting, unless otherwise instructed by customers. 
Shipments for southern states, or localities where cold weather is 
not a permanent thing, are made as soon as possible, unless otherwise 
instructed. 
Shipments are best made by Express, except orders for small plants 
or few in number. These can be sent by Parcel Post, if sufficient 
remittance on cash orders accompanies same. 
In some cases the Parcel Post charges may be slightly in our favor; 
in the others, they will be in favor of the buyer, although our cus¬ 
tomers should not overlook the fact that it requires expert packing 
for safe arrival of shipments by Parcel Post. 
Please Note. Orders for less than the number of plants listed 
cannot be filled, unless they are offered at our counter and are taken 
along. Prices are especially established for these. 
Shipping-Time 
In average seasons, applying to orders booked for spring. 
Hedge, Small Fruits, Trees, Flowering and Ornamental 
Shrubs. Sometimes late in March, generally during April and 
lasting until growth is too far advanced for transplanting with safety 
or assurance of stock surviving. 
Herbaceous Perennials. April and continuing either until stock 
is exhausted or until season is too far advanced. Most perennials are 
pot-grown and can be planted safely at any season, as long as they 
are procurable. 
Roses. May is the best month for these, unless April is warm and 
settled. 
Bedding Plants. Geraniums, Gannas, Salvia, etc., are usually 
shipped beginning May 10. 
Special Caution 
Notice. On receiving plants, unpack them, plant and water 
thoroughly immediately. If they cannot be planted at once, at least 
unpack and water them. Newly planted stock, no matter how moist 
it may appear, should at planting-time and every day (in the evening) 
for a week thereafter, be watered thoroughly, unless we have rain 
each day during the period. Most losses, through Plants, Shrubs, 
Trees, Hedges, etc., dying, are caused by their not being watered 
sufficiently and regularly at planting-time. 
Special Notice on Guarantee 
We spare no effort to supply all Plants, Trees, etc., of the best 
quality in first-class living condition. On account of the many 
causes beyond our control, we regret we cannot guarantee this stock 
to live and establish itself, as that is entirely within the power of the 
buyer or planter. 
If plants are wanted by Parcel Post, please add 10 per cent for 
points east of the Mississippi River, and 15 per cent for points west. 
MichelPs Choice Bedding 
Achyranthcs 
Brilliantlssima. Very bright crimson foli¬ 
age. Eixcellent for edging beds of various 
kinds and makes a fine show against a 
green or yellow background. Extra-strong 
plants, 30c. each; doz. $3.00; $20.()0 per 
100 . 
Alyssum 
Little Gem. Pure white flowers on dwarf, 
compact plants. Desirable for edging as it 
flowers all season. 6 in. 15c. each; doz. 
$1.50; $10.00 per 100. 
Alyssum 
Agcratum • Floss Flower 
This is one of the freest-flowering annuals 
and can be adapted to many purposes. 
As an edging in a garden border few plants 
surpass it. 
Henry F. Michell. The dwarfest-growing 
and largest-flowering variety in existence. 
Produces immense quantities of most 
beautiful clear blue flower-heads all 
summer. 
Blue Perfection. Large heads of deep blue 
flowers produced in abundance. 1 ft. 
All Ageratums, 30c. each; doz. $3.00; $20.00 per 100 
Antirrhinum • Snapdragon 
Large-flowering Half-Dwarf. A very effec¬ 
tive plant for massive bedding or border 
planting. If flowers are cut after blooming, 
it will continue to bloom until frost. In 
separate colors as follows: White, Pink, 
Yellow, and Scarlet. Extra-strong plants, 
30c. each; doz. $3.00; $20.00 per 100. 
Asters 
Giant Branching. We grow a large stock 
in separate colors: Pink, Crimson, White, 
and Blue. Extra-strong plants, 15c. each; 
doz. $1.50; $10.00 per 100. 
Begonias, Fibrous-rooted 
Gracilis luminosa. A splendid variety with 
bronzy red foliage and brilliant scarlet 
flowers. Very free blooming. 
Prima Donna. One of the best bedding 
Begonias, having lovely rose-colored flow¬ 
ers shading to carmine. 
All Begonias, 4-m. pot-plants, 30c. each; 
doz. $3.00; $20.00 per 100 
Calendula • Pot Marigold 
These somewhat resemble a double daisy 
and are fine for cutting, border planting, or 
as a background. 30c. each; doz. $3.00; 
$20.00 per 100. 
Cobaea scandens 
A beautiful blue, cup-shaped flowering 
annual climber that is very desirable for 
lattice covering, etc. Strong, 4-in. pot- 
plants, 40c. each; doz. $4.00. 
Plants 
Antirrhinum 
Coleus 
The popular bedding plant with beautifully 
colored foliage. Used extensively for edging 
canna and geranium beds. 
Golden Bedder. Rich canary-yellow foliage. 
Queen Victoria. Red foliage with yellow 
edge. 
Verschaffelti. Dark crimson foliage. 
All Coleus, 15c. each; doz. $1.50; $12.00 per 100 
Cosmos 
Michell’s Giant-flowering Strain. Pro¬ 
duces enormous, long-stemmed flowers 
late in the autumn. 15c. each; doz. $1.50; 
$12.00 per 100. 
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