Hlave you grown the large double Petunias? They are gorgeous 
Michell’s Petunias 
For freedom of bloom, variety of color, and 
effectiveness, the Petunia has few equals, 
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 colormg cannot be 
surpassed. 
Single Large-flowered Plain-Edged 
BLUE BEAUTY. New. A large-flowering 
plain-edged Petunia in a clear deep blue 
shade. Plants are vigorous growers. Pkt. 
25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
MICHELL’S 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 
ts dwarf. The seed should be started in- 
side. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 85c. 
MICHELL’S DWARF ELK’S PRIDE. A 
really dwarf type of this popular Petunia 
in which the straggly habit ts entirely Iack- 
ing. The color is the well-known royal 
purple. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 85c. 
MICHELL’S NEW IMPROVED DWARF 
GIANT, PINK GLORY. Very large, 
plain-edged rose-pink flowers. Dwarf, com- 
pact habit, making it fine for pots or bed- 
ding. Pkt. 25c.; Iarge pkt. 85c. 
Purple Prince. Fine velvety purple, large- 
flowering. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
SNOWSTORM. A fine large-flowering, 
plain-edged, pure white variety. Very free 
flowering. Good as a pot-plant and for 
bedding. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 85c. 
Single-flowered Grandiflora (11% feet) 
MARS. New 1942. Giant deep crimson 
flowers. For complete description see 
Novelties, page 8. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
RADIANCE. Silver Medal, All-America 
Selections. Hybrida type. Very brilliant 
cerise-rose. For complete description see 
Novelties, page 8. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 50c. 
SINGLE PINK GLEAM, HYBRIDA. Fx. | 
Clusive Machell Introduction. Brilliant vel- 
vety rose. Plants grow about 1)% feet tall. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 50c. 
HOLLYWOOD STAR MIXED, HY- 
BRIDA. Exclusive Michell Introduction. 
Like the Hollywood Star variety but this 
is a choice mixture ranging from white 
through light pinks to dark red. Pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 50c. 
FLAMING VELVET. Rich, brilliant, vel- 
vety blood-red, medium-sized flowers. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 50c. 
General Dodds. A fine bedding variety. 
Rich velvety blood-red blooms. Pkt. 10c.; 
large pkt. 50c. 
HOLLYWOOD STAR, HYBRIDA, AIil- 
merica Winner. is 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. Pkt. 
25c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Howard’s Star, Improved. Produces a 
profusion of crimson-maroon flowers, with 
a distinct five-pointed white star. Pkt. 15c.; 
large pkt. 60c. 
TOPAZ ROSE, HYBRIDA. All-America 
Winner. The color of this new Petunia is a 
fiery, velvety rose, slightly suffused with 
gold. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Dwarf Single Small-flowered Sorts 
(1 foot) 
NEW VARIETIES 
FIRST LADY. Silver Medal, All-America 
Selections. Uniform 1-foot Nana compacta 
plants. Large 214-inch flowers of beautiful 
light or blush-pmnk im profusion all season. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 





Petunia 
Alldouble Fringed 
Pkt. 50c, 



Petunia 
Martha Washington 
Pkt. 25c. 




Petunia 
Flaming Velvet 
Pkt. 25c. 
CREAM STAR. Silver Medal, All-America 
Selections. Splendid mound-like plants 8 to 
10 inches tall which bloom madly from 
early summer until frost, the bloom liter- % 
ally hiding the foliage. Each dainty white 
flower is marked with a cream-colored star. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
GLOW, HYBRIDA NANA COMPACTA. 
Silver Medal, All-America Selections. Me- 
dium-sized single flowers of a very intense 
glowing carmine-rose. Blooms measure 
21% inches across, and are borne in great 
profusion on dwarf plants. Pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 75c. 
MINIATURE RUFFLED, BETSY ROSS. 
ew. Red and white, the white blendmg to 
golden and the red to very deep red im the 
throat. Well ruffled, 214 inches in diam- 
eter. Unsurpassed for bedding and as a 
pot-plant. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
BLUE BALL, HYBRIDA NANA COM- 
ACTA. New. We believe this to be the 
Best dwarf dark blue Petunia ever placed | 
on the market. Deep velvety violet-blue. Mich Ws Gi hibition Pansi 
eee a Piet, ichell’s Giant Exhibition Pansies 
Early blooming; dwarf, compact. eee 
25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 27 

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