Do you grow Scabiosas? 
They are grand cut-flowers 

Scabiosa - Mourning Bride 
GRANDIFLORA VARIETIES 
Annual 
Magnificent annuals of easy cultivation, 
blooming freely through the summer and 
autumn. Very effective for beds or borders 
and invaluable for cutting. 2 ft. 
PEACE, All-America Winner, Fully double, 
large, rich, deep lavender-blue flowers. 
3% to 4 feet tall. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
IMPERIAL GIANTS, BLUE MOON. The 
color is a rich deep lawenclees blue. Flowers 
are fully double, beehive-shaped. Upright 
plants 34% to 4 feet tall. Pkt. 25c.; large 
pkt. 60c 
Giant Salmon Beauty. New. A pure 
salmon Scabiosa. The flowers are huge 
and the stems light, while their upright 
growth makes the plant ideal for the an- 
nual border, as well as mdispensable for 
cutting. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 40c. 
Orchid Shades. New. This new mixture of 
orchid shades contains all the colors and 
tones of the Cattleya orchid—soft mother- 
of-pearl-pink to the deep, rich mauves. 
Some of the flowers are two-tones, such as 
deep pink with light pink centers; others 
mauve with lilac centers. Equally lovely 
under natural or artificial light. Large 
flowers and very long, strong stems. Pkt. 
15c.; large pkt. 40c. 
Rosette. New. Another new large-flowering 
type in a beautiful shade of deep rose 
heavily suffused with salmon. A new color 
addition to this popular garden flower. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 40c 
Azure Fairy. Clear lavender-blue. 
10c.; large pkt. 25c. 
Blue Cockade. New. Large, deep azure- 
blue flowers. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c. 
Cherry-Red. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c. 
Flesh-Pink. Delicate shade. Pkt. 
large pkt. 25c. 
Giant Loveliness. Flowers range through 
various tones of delicate salmon-rose, a 
new color in the annual Scabtosa. Excel- 
lent for cutting. Very fragrant. Pkt. 10c.; 
large pkt. 25c. 
King of the Blacks. Pkt. 
10c.; large pkt. 25c. 
Peach Blossom. Peach-blossom-pink. Pkt. 
10c.; large pkt. 25c. 
Rose. Soft rose-color. 
25c. 
Shasta. Pure white; large; long stems. Pkt. 
10c.; large pkt. 25c. 
Giant-flowering Hybrids, Mixed. All- 
America Winner. Giant blooms im an 
unusual number of rare colors. Pkt. 10c.; 
large pkt. 30c. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; 
oz. 60c. 
HARDY PERENNIAL SCABIOSA 
Handsome perennial border plants flower- 
ing the entire season. As the seed of per- 
ennial Scabiosa is of slow germination, we 
would suggest sowing in peat moss and sand, 
making sure to keep moist and shaded. 
Caucasica, Giant Hybrids, Mixed. Isaac 
House Strain. A great Improvement in 
the Caucasica type, with larger flowers and 
longer stems. olors range from light 
lavender to dark blue. Excellent for cut- 
ting. Pkt. 25c.; Jarge pkt. 75c. 
Columbaria anthemifolia, Rose-Pink. 
A low-growing variety, with flowers 
measuring 2 to 244 inches across in a 
delightful shade of ate Fine for cutting. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 6 
Columbaria a ehonittolia, 
Pkt. 25c.; Iarge pkt. 60c. 
Caucasica. Soft blue. 3 ft. Pkt. 10c.; large 
Pkt. 
10c.; 
Deep purple. 
Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 
Lavender. 
pkt. 60c. : 
Caucasica alba. White. Pkt. 10c.; large 
pkt. 60c. 
Japonica. Flowers eae clear blue. 
Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 4 



Solanum 
Christmas Pepper. An improved variety, 
producing quantities of miniature Peppers, 
ranging in color from pure to brilliant 
red. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 4 
Cleveland Cherry. rae te pot-plants 
of dwarf, branching habit for winter deco- 
ration. Produces a great profusion of 
eae berries. 1 ft. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 
Ic. 
Statice - Sea Lavender 
Excellent plants, for either the border or 
rockery, producing, all summer, panicles of 
small flowers, which can be dried and used 
for winter bouquets. 2 ft. 
ANNUAL VARIETIES 
Kampf’s Tall improved. Lares 
Deepest blue. Early flower- Pkt. 
ORSON ee eee sid Sg nites $0 10 $b" 35 
Sinuata: Blue ven cic oor ae 10 25 
Sinuata, Lavender......... 10 25 
Sinmuata rosea superba...... 10 25 
Sinuata, White............ 10 25 
Sinuata, Yellow............ 10 25 
Sinuata, Mixed. All colors.. 10 25 
Suworowi. Russian or Rat- 
Tail Statice. Flowers bright 
rosée-color 30, 3. See 10 25 
PERENNIAL VARIETIES 
Caspia. The most beautiful of all perennial 
Sea Lavenders. Very vigorous, with 3-foot 
stems carrying innumerable lilac flowers. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
DUMOSA. Novelty. A new variety, growing 
2% feet high and producing dense clusters 
of very pretty silvery gray flowers. Pkt. 
25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Latifolia. Perennial. Large, deep blue 
flowers. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 60c 
Sunflower - Helianthus 
Well-known and popular plants, the small- 
flowering sorts being useful for cutting and 
the tall varieties valuable for backgrounds. 
ANNUAL VARIETIES 
Small-flowered 
Cut-and-Come-Again. Single, golden yel- 
low flowers with petals twisted like a cactus 
dahlia. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; oz. 40c. 
Stella. Flowers single, golden yellow, with 
black centers. Invaluable for cutting. 4 ft. 
Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; oz. 40c. 
Large-flowered 
Double Globe (H. annuus globosus fistulo- 
sus). Large, double ella sy gth 6 ft. 
Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; 
Dwarf Double (Globe of Gold). Yellow 
flowers. 3 ft. 
oz. 40c. 
New Red. Extra-large flowers, some of 
which are rich chestnut-red, others tipped 
with yee Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; 
oz. 
Russian ‘Mammoth. Immense, single yel- 
low flowers on tall, heavy stalks. 6 ft. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 15c. 
Sun-Plant. See Portulaca, page 30 
Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; 
Early Colonial Branching Stocks 
This new Early Colonial strain does not 
produce a center spike, so therefore requires 
no pinching to make it branch. From the 
base 8 to 10 heavy 20-inch branches spread 
out. 
ROSE STANDISH. Novelty. A Iarge- 
flowered bright rose Stock. Excellent for 
cutting. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Mayflower. Brilliant rose-red. Pkt. 25c.; ; 
large pkt. 50c. 
Priscilla. Clear silvery lavender. Pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 50c. 
Puritan. Pure snow-white. Pkt. 25c.; Iarge | 
pkt. 50c 



Michell’s 
“Distinctive Stocks 
The Stock is one of the most popular and 
highly prized of our cultrvated flowers be- 
cause of its charming colors, delightful fra- 
grance, and free-blooming character. Our 
seed is hand-saved from pot-grown specimens 
and will produce a large percentage of double 
flowers. The Early Giant Imperial and Early- 
flowering ‘‘Nice’’ Stocks must be started 
early indoors if wanted for outdoor blooming. 
SUPER-EARLY, SAINT AMOUR. An 
Exclusive Michell Introduction. An excel- 
lent early branching type with clear lay- 
ender-rose flowers. The plants are branch- 
ing, very free flowering, and an excellent 
subject for pot-culture as well as cutting. 
The percentage of doubles is well over 80. 
We believe this to be one of the finest forc- 
ing Stocks. Pkt. 25c.; Jarge pkt. $1.00. 
NEW SUPER-GIANT IMPERIAL. The 
following four varieties form a new 
group. The plants are base branch- 
ing and produce 12 to 15 huge flower- 
spikes, with individual florets mea- 
suring 2 inches or more in diameter. 
Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Dark Blue. A new shade.$0 25 $0 50 
Mammoth Rose. Ex- 
clusive Michell’s intro- 
duction 60 
Rose Charm. Rich, ae 
rose. 25 50 
Roselight. ‘Bright rose. 25 50 
The above four varieties only are 
available in this new group 
NEW GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
This magnificent new group is so marked 
in improvement that we believe they will 
head the list in forcing Stocks m the very near 
future. Giants of California are very early 
flowering, with a high percentage of mam- 
moth double flowers, and having the branch- 
ing habit of the Bismarck. If planted close, 
they will nearly attain the height of the 
Column Stock, approximately 30 to 36 inches. 
ee 
Golden Gate. Clear golden Pkt. 
yellowl hace. Goes eee $0 25 sb" 50 
Monterey. Bright pink...... 25 50 
Pacific. Light blue.......... 25 50 
Redwoods. Blood-red....... 25 50 
Santa Barbara. Chamois... . 25 50 
Santa Maria. Pure white.... 25 50 
Tahoe. Lavender........... 25 50 
Yosemite. Rose............ 25 50 
Splendid Mixture.......... 25 50 
EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL 
Improved Bismarck 
An excellent addition to the early forcing 
class. The plants are of tall, branching habit, 
2 to 2% feet high, and produce a very high 
percentage of double flowers. 
Antique Copper. New. Rich Large 
hellebore-red—a new and at- Pkt. 
tractive shade... 5.4 $0 25 ¢ 
Apple Blossom. Blush-pink. . 25 20 
Buttercup. A deeper shade 
than Canary-Yellow.... 25 50 
Canary-Yellow (Golden Ball) 25. 50 
phlei Ivory, tinted old- 
BS ee iene ore 25 50 
Elk’s * Pride. A new shade in 
this early group—an intense 
royal purple))....el5 Janeen 25 50 
Fiery Blood-Red. Extra fine. 25 50 
Golden Rose............... 25 50 
Lavender... 2.05.0. .a8le.de 25 50 
Lilacso es ee eee 25 50 
Rose. Deep rose-pink........ 25 50 
White ..02555. S33 a eee 25 50 
Mixed Colors............... 25 50 

32 HENRY F. 
MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
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