



These Beauty of Oxford Hybrid Verbenas are superb 
Michell’s Verbenas 
One of the most popular garden annuals 
for beds and massing, and cannot be excelled 
for a gorgeous display during the summer 
months. 
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA GIANT 
VARIETIES 
ANNAPOLIS BLUE. 1942 Novelty. A real 
deep _ Belladonna blue. For complete 
description see Novelties page 8. Pkt. 
25c.; large pkt. 85c. 
ROSEGLOW. 1942 Novelty. A deep glow- 
Ing rose shading to orange-scarlet. For 
complete description see Novelties, page 8. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
BRILLIANT. This new Verbena is a rich 
deep flame-rose with a medium-sized white 
eye that helps bring out the intense flame 
color. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
CRIMSON GLOW. Novelty. The deepest 
red shade available in this popular garden 
flower. A rich, glowing crimson, the flowers 
are a solid mass of color. Pkt. 15c.; large 
pkt. 60c. 
Beauty of Oxford Hybrids, Mixed. Origi- 
nator’s Stock Seed. A fine giant hybrid 
resulting from a cross between Luminosa 
and Beauty of Oxford. The color shades 
from clear rose-pink to rose-red, making 
this the brightest rose Verbena ever pro= 
duced from seed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Apple Blossom. The flowers are a delicate 
cameo-pink, a delightful new color m Ver- 
benas. Individual florets are Iarge and the 
flower-heads measure 4 to 5 inches across. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Etna. The finest and brightest color in Ver- 
benas—an intense geranium-red, with a 
small yellow eye; very large. Pkt. 15c.; 
large pkt. 60c. 
Lavender Glory. A truly magnificent Iaven- 
der variety of gigantic size. Undoubtedly 
the most glorious color in Verbenas, being 
a true lavender, with a medium-sized 
creamy white eye. Individual florets will 
cover a fifty-cent piece. Very fragrant. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Lucifer. Large flowers of an intense deep 
cardinal-scarlet throughout. Pkt. 15c.; 
large pkt. 50c. ; 
Luminosa. Gigantic blooms of flame-pink, 
toning to softer shades of pink and coral— 
a beautiful combination. Pkt. 15c.; large 
pkt. 50c. 
NEWPORT SALMON. Michell Novelty. An 
excellent giant-flowering, true salmon-pin 
with white eye. Extra-large florets. Comes 
absolutely true from seed. Pkt. 15c.; 
large pkt. 60c. 
Royale. Rich deep royal blue flowers of 
enormous size, with creamy yellow eye. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
ROYAL BOUQUET, MIXED. Upright 
habit, 15 inches high. Tall, large and erect 
flowers in brilliant colors. Pkt. 15c.; large 
pkt. 60c. 
DWARF, ERECT, COMPACT VARIETIES 
This group is very neat and compact in 
habit and continuous bloomer. Well adapted 
for bedding, borders, and small gardens. 
RED SENTINEL. 1942 Novelty. Intense 
bright red with no eye. For complete 
description see Novelties, page 8. Pkt. 
25c.; large pkt. 85c. 
WHITE BALL. New. A petite-growing 
Verbena only 7 inches high with a score 
or more of stiff, erect branches, each bear- 
ing 3 to 5 heads of 2-inch florets. The color 
is a pure white which gives the plants the 
appearance of a white ball. Excellent for 
pots or border. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 85c. 
Blue Sentinel. All-America. Rich violet- 
blue. Pkt. 15c.; large pk . 75c. 
Carmine Ball. Bright carmine with white 
eye. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Fireball. Grows about 6 inches high. Cov- 
ered with brilJiant scarlet blooms. Pkt. 
15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
DWARF VERBENAS, continued 
Pastel Shades. An exceptionally beautiful 
blend of new shades with very large flow- 
ers. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Pink and Rose Bouquet. A choice blending 
of two popular colors. Pkt. 15c.; large 
pkt. 60c. 
Violet Bouquet. Deep violet with cream 
eye. An excellent variety. Pkt. 15c.; 
large pkt. 60c. 
Choice Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c. 
MAMMOTH FANCY VERBENAS 
This strain produces trusses of large flowers 
of the most brilliant colors and shades. 
Golden Queen. Pure Pkt. Large pkt. Oz 
. 0 
yellow.............$0 10 $0 50 $2 25 
Helen Willmott. Pink 10 5Osee2 E25 
PurpleMantle.Purple 10 LO) eas 
Blue Shades........ 10 40 200 
Pink Shades........ 10 40 2 00 
Scarlet Shades...... 10 40 2 00 
Pure White......... 10 40 200 
Yellow Shades...... 10 40 2 00 
Mixed........... 10 40 1 50 
Erinoides. Moss Verbena. Purple blooms. 
Produces a mass of moss-like foliage, spread- 
ing over the ground. For beds, baskets, or 
rockeries. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 40c. 
Lemon-Scented (Aloysia citriodora). An 
old favorite garden plant with delightful 
Iemon-scented foliage. Pkt. 10c.; large 
pkt. 75c. 
Venosa. Hardy Garden Verbena. Helio- 
trope-blue. Fine for bedding. Pkt. 10c.; 
large pkt. 40c. 
TALL PERENNIAL VARIETY 
BONARIENSIS. New. Perennial species 
from Buenos Aires. Plants attain a height 
of 4 to 5 feet and bear numerous terminal 
sprays of heliotrope flowers during July 
and August. This is a splendid type for 
cut-flowers. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
*Viola 
ARKWRIGHT RUBY. Novelty. This new 
large-flowered variety has beautiful bright 
rosy crimson blooms with terra-cotta 
shadings, making it very outstanding, with 
the added attraction of betmng very fra- 
grant. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Avalanche. Giant-flowering, pure white 
sort. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Jersey Gem. The most popular and free- 
blooming of all Violas. Pure rich violet 
flowers. Dwarf habit, continuously in 
bloom. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Novelty. Another 
large-flowered type with deep pure yellow 
flowers coming practically 100 per cent 
true from seed. Plants are of robust habit 
and very free flowering. Pkt. 25c.; large 
pkt. 75c. 
*Viola Bosniaca 
Johnny-jump-up 
Free bloomer. Small leaves. 
flowers. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Purple 
*Viola cornuta - Tufted Pansies 
These resemble pansies in shape and form, 
and while not quite as large, they bloom more 
profusely and for a longer time. Seed sown 
in April produces flowering plants by June. 
Admiration. Dark blue. Pkt. 10c.; large 
pkt. 75c. 
Apricot Queen. One of the fimest of the 
Violas. Large, beautiful rich apricot- 
yellow flowers, tinged orange. Free 
bloomer. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
VIOLA CORNUTA, continued 
Chantreyland. A fine new Viola in a pure 
apricot shade. Outstanding in color and 
free-flowering habit. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 
Ce. 
G. Wermig. Rich violet-blue. 8 m. Pkt. 
25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
Lord Nelson. Large, violet-purple flowers. 
Fine bedding variety. Pkt. 25c.; large 
pkt. 75c. 
Mauve Queen. Lovely mauve color. Pkt. 
10c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Perfection. Light blue. Pkt. 10c.; large 
pkt. 60c. 
Rose Queen. Compact, dwarf habit. Rosy 
pink flowers. Ideal for the rock-garden. 
Pkt. 20c.; large pkt. 60c. 
White Perfection. Large; white. Pkt. 10c.; 
large pkt. 75c. 
Yellow Perfection. Golden yellow. Pkt. 
Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 60c. 
10c.; large pkt. 60c. 
*Viola - Scotch Bedding Pansies 
Mixed. Produces larger flowers than V. 
cornuta. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. $1.00. 
Wallflower 
Half-hardy perennials with deliciously 
fragrant blooms. They should be protected 
in a coldframe in winter and planted out in 
spring. 2 ft. 
Double, Mixed. Pkt. 
large pkt. 60c. 
Early-flowering Double, Mixed. An extra- 
early variety, flowering from seed in 
90 days. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Gold Standard. Annual. Double, deep 
golden yellow, very fragrant blooms. The 
finest varietyj for forcing. Pkt. 10c.; large 
pkt. 75c. 
Paris Extra-Early, Mixed. A single-flow- 
ering variety which may be treated as an 
annual, flowering the first year from seed. 
1% ft. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 30c.; oz. $1.00. 
Slneley Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 30c.; 
oz. 85c. 
XANTHISMA TEXANUM, Star of Texas. 
One of the prettiest annuals and deserves 
to be very popular. The light canary- 
yellow flowers are single, daisy-like, with 
long-pointed petals. Stems are wiry and 
excellent for cutting. Will do well in dry, 
open places. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
AIl colors. 10c.; 
Xeranthemum 
See Everlasting Flowers, page 21. 

Verbena, Apple Blossom 
PA. 
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PHILADELPHIA, 
