Micfiell’s Novelty and Specialty Flower Seeds 
FOR 1940 * For General List of Flower Seeds, See Pages 7 to 34 
New Acroclinium, Sensation Giants 
An improved strain of Acroclinium that produces much larger blooms 
than any existing strain and grows 6 to 8 inches taller. Each flower is full 
double and will average a good 3 Inches across. The colors range from 
medium rose to light pink shades. A florist flower par excellence. Trade 
pkt. 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
Ageratum, Midget Blue 
Silver Medal, 1940 All-America Selections 
After many years of diligent selection there is a real satisfaction in 
offering a very fine dwarf (2 to 3 inches high) Ageratum which is prac¬ 
tically smothered with small true Ageratum-blue flowers. This is really 
a dwarf variety, and will come uniformly true from seed. Trade pkt. 
75c.; $1.50 per Vsoz. 
New Alyssum, Violet Queen 
A new dwarf compact form, flowers of which are a pretty bright violet 
tint. A decidedly brilliant shade, and a variety that will come very 
true from seed. Trade pkt. 30c.; $1.50 per oz. 
Rustproof Antirrhinum * Snapdragon 
This strain has proved excellent under extensively wet outdoor con¬ 
ditions. They have stood the tests and are better than 75 per cent rust¬ 
proof. 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. 
MICHELL’S EXCLUSIVE GOLDEN JUBILEE INTRODUCTION, 
QUAKER MAID. This excellent new rustproof Maximum 
type of Snapdragon is one of the finest large-flowering varieties we have 
seen. The color is a brilliant rose, with large, open florets which have 
yellow upper lips, and the tubes are pure white. The individual flowers 
are well set on good, strong, wiry spikes. This variety will prove ex¬ 
cellent for outdoor cut-flowers. The plants are base-branching and 
produce from six to eight huge long-flowering spikes on which the 
florets are decidedly well arranged. This is an all-purpose Snap. We 
cannot recommend it too highly for both bedding and cutting. See 
color illustration on front cover. Trade pkt. 50c.; $1.25 per VsOZ. 
ROSALIE, MAJUS GRANDIFLORA RUSTPROOF. Bronze Medal, 
1940 All-America Selections. This exciting color is entirely new in 
Antirrhinums. It is a deep rich rose, with an underlying tone of topaz 
or amber, giving it a richness which makes it stand out conspicuously 
among all other colors. The tube and lip are the same color, which 
greatly intensifies the depth and richness of color. This is a base¬ 
branching type, producing many large flower-spikes, with closely set 
florets. Excellent for cut-flowers and the garden. Trade pkt. 50c.; 
$1.00 per Vgoz. 
MICHELL'S NAOMI. This new forcing Snapdragon is a brilliant rose- 
pink with a light touch of yellow on the upper lip. Its exquisite coloring 
is even more vivid under artificial lighting. Immense flower-heads, 
18 to 24 inches long, carry 75 and over, closely set, large, wide-open 
florets which measure over 2 inches, making the spike truly a giant. 
Its stems are heavy and as strong as wire. The keeping qualities are 
excellent, the spikes lasting in good condition for over a week. We are 
proud to offer this splendid Snapdragon to our customers with the 
assurance that it will prove a real money-maker. Trade pkt. (1200 
seeds) $2.00 each net; $6.00 for 3 trade pkts. 
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. 
Vi trade pkt. 60c.; $1.00 per trade pkt.; 3 trade pkts. $2.50; t^oz. $3.00. 
Aster, Wilt-resistant Early Giant, Rose Marie 
Honorable Mention, All-America Selections 
Rose Marie is a fascinating, rich, lively shade of rose which is probably 
the most popular color in Asters. The full flowers have broad, graceful 
petals, daintily plumed and intertwined, very large (4 to 5 inches in 
diameter), and similar to Giants of California blooms. The plants grow 
from 13 ^ to 2 feet tall, with branches coming low on the central spike, 
and only 6 to 8 flowers are produced on each plant. One of the most 
desirable of the new Early Giant Wilt-resistant Asters. Trade pkt. 50c.; 
$3.50 per oz. 
Ageratum, Midget Blue 
Aster, Crego, Enchantress, Wilt-resistant 
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, Early Giant Wilt-resistant, Light Blue 
Silver Medal, 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 considerably from the Giants of 
California as they are only IJ^ 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. 40c.; $2.00 per oz. 
Celosia cristata. Royal Velvet 
Honorable Mention, 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. 
New Centaurea imperialis. Lavender Beauty 
Flowers are larger than other Imperialis types and reach a size of 3 to 
3^4 inches. Heavy lateral branches make cut-flowers possible, and its 
delicately beautiful color will soon make it a great favorite. An easy- 
grown annual that blooms over a long period. Trade pkt. 40c.; $2.00 
per oz. 
Cosmos, New Double Early 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. Trade pkt. 
50c.; $1.00 per Vgoz. 
Ipomoea (Morning-Glory), Scarlett O’Hara 
Gold Medal, All-America Selections 
A new early-flowering Morning-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. Although 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. Very prolific bloomer, 
and the flowers remain open all day, even in the warmest weather. 
Trade pkt. 50c.; $3.00 per oz. 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO 
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