Try the Novelty Zinnias. 
They're “'different’’ in many ways 

Michell’s Zinnias 
(Youth and Old Age) 
One of the most showy and satisfactory of 
our hardy annuals for beds, mixed borders, 
and for cutting purposes. Easy to grow in 
any good garden soil. They commence flow- 
ne early in the summer and continue until 
rost. 
GIANT DAHLIA-FLOWERED, ROYAL 
PURPLE. Honorable Mention, 1942 All- 
America Selections. For description see 
Novelties, page 6. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 
75c.; Yoz. $1.00. 
LILLIPUT, BLACK RUBY. Bronze Medal, 
1941 All-America Selections. For complete 
description, see Novelties, page 8. Pkt. 
25c.; large pkt. 50c.; l4oz. $1.00. 
HOWARD’S NEW GIANT CRESTED, 
MIXED. Novelty 1941. For complete de- 
scription, see Novelties, page 8. Pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 75c.; Woz. $1.25. 
Gaillardia-flowered. Novelty 
This fine new type of Zinnia has flowers 
which strongly resemble the double Gaillardia 
picta. The colors range through the mellow 
tones of rose, pink, bronze, yellow, orange, 
and lavender. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 40c.; 
Woz. 75c. 
Scabious-flowered 
CAMPFIRE. Vivid, intense scarlet flowers 
are carried on strong stems of good length 
for cutting. The free-blooming plants 
reach a height of 2 to 2% feet. Pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 60c. 
SUNBURST. Early-flowering. Bright pure 
canary-yellow flowers 114 to 2 inches 
across. Plants are 2 to 244 feet in height. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Autumn Tints, Mixed. The flowers which 
range through all the gorgeous autumn 
tints, including orange, bronze, russet, 
dull red, carmine-red, and intermediate 
shades. Excellent for cut-flowers because 
of their long stems and fine keeping quali- 
ties. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c.; 14o0z. $1.00. 
Mixed. New. edium-sized flowers re- 
' sembling the annual scabiosa. Fine for 
cutting. Choice mixed colors. Pkt. 15c.; 
large pkt. 50c.; Moz. 75c. 
Fantasy or Chrysanthemum- 
flowered 
ORANGE LADY. A rich shade of deep 
bright orange. The 214 to 3-inch flowers 
are shaggy and gay in appearance. Pkt. 
25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
ROSALIE. The color is a bright, intense 
rose. Plants are about 2% to 3 feet in 
height. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
STAR DUST. Novelty. All-America Winner. 
It has the same shaggy-petaled, medium- 
sized flowers as the mixture, but the color 
is a rich deep golden yellow. Plants grow 
21% to 3 feet tall. The type Is very free 
flowering and early blooming. Pkt. 15c.; 
large pkt. 50c.; Ygoz. 75c. 
WILDFIRE. Rich dazzling scarlet. Free 
blooming, 2% to 3 feet in height. Pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 60c. 
MIXED COLORS. (Bodger.) Novelty. A 
new Zinnia, the rounded flowers of which 
are composed of a mass of shaggy, ray-like 
petals which give a delicate and refined 
appearance to the medium-sized, double 
flowers. The color-range includes the 
brightest red and orange, as well as the 
popular pastel pinks and creams. Pkt. 15c.; 
large pkt. 50c.; oz. 75c. 
Zinnia linearis 
A very unusual and interesting new type 
of Zinnia. 8 to 10 m. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 
60c.; oz. $1.00. 
36 


California Giant Zinnias 
These are larger than the Giant Robusta, 
and are a cross between them and the Dahlia- 
flowered. An excellent, long-stemmed type 
for cutting. 
Brightness. Deep rose. 
Cerise Queen. Orange-rose. 
Daffodil. Canary-yellow. 
Enchantress. Bright rose. 
Golden Queen. Golden yellow. 
Grenadier. Dark red. 
Lavender Queen. Rosy lavender. 
Miss Willmott. Soft pink. 
Orange Queen. Golden orange. 
Purity. Best white. 
Salmon Queen. Salmon-rose. 
Scarlet Queen. Deep scarlet. 
Violet Queen. Purple. 
Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 40c.; oz. $1.50 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 40c.; 
oz. $1.50 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each our selection of 
12 colors.ca eee oe ee $1 00 
One pkt. each our selection of 
6 colors Wiens cos ee 50 
Giant Dahlia-flowered 
Plants of vigorous habit, from 21% to 3 feet 
high. Mammoth flowers, 4 to 6 chs across 
and 21% to 3 inches deep, so closely resem- 
bling Decorative Dahlias that when placed 
by their side it is difficult to distinguish one 
from the other. This new type is also valu- 
able for growing under glass for cutting. 
Buttercup. Immense deep creamy yellow. 
Crimson Giant. 
Dream. Deep lavender, turning to purple. 
Exquisite. Light rose, center deep rose. 
Golden Dawn. Bright golden yellow. 
Golden State. Orange-yellow. 
Luminosa. A new shade of bright pink. 
Old-Rose. 
Oriole. Orange and gold. 
Polar Bear. Pure white. 
Purple Prince. Large; deep purple. 
Scarlet Flame. Scarlet, with blending of 
orange. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 40c.; oz. $1.50 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 40c.; 
oz. $1 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each our selection of 
IZ colors .328 Gi or coe $1 50 
One pkt. each our selection of 
G’colors.4, 6fe cater ce ee teen 75 
One large pkt. each our selection 
of 12. colors: cfc aie eet een 3 75 
Desert Gold Zinnia 
A large-flowering type in shades of yellow 
and gold, each petal overlaid at the base with 
a deeper color; a charming bicolor combina- 
tion. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 40c.; 40z. 60c. 

cA 
California Giant Zinnia 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 


Super Crown of Gold Mixture 
This is an aristocrat among Zinnias. The 
flowers are large and each petal is overlaid 
with a deep golden yellow at the base, while 
carrying out the individual flower color at 
the tip. This mixture includes all shades of 
rose, cream, yellow, carmine-pink, red, and 
lavender. A vigorous grower, reaching a 
height of 2% feet. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c.; 
Yyoz. $1.00. 
Elegans + Lilliput or Baby 
Of compact habit, not over 15 inches high. 
Beautiful, miniature, perfectly double flow- 
ers. Excellent for bedding and good for cut- 
ting. 
Pastel Mixture. In response to popular 
demand, we are pleased to be able to offer 
now this new mixture, which is composed 
solely of delicate shades not found in the 
ordinary mixed type. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 
30c.; oz. $1.25. 
Canary- Yellow 
Crimson Gem Rosebud 
Golden Gem Salmon-Rose 
Scarlet Gem (Red Riding Hood) 
Valencia. A new shade of burnt-orange. 
White Gem. 
Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; oz. $1.25 
Mixed Colors Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c ; 
Purple Gem 
oz. $1 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each our selection of 
6 colors wince neste tee $0 50 
Elegans « Lilliput Tom Thumb 
A new, dwarf, compact variety, growing 
6 to 10 inches high, in a fine range of bright 
colors. Excellent for potted plants or borders. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Dwarf Double or Cut-and- 
Come-Again 
Compact bushes not over 2 feet in height. 
Large, double flowers. 
Crimson Scarlet 
Flesh-Pink White 
Pinkie. Deep rose-pink. Yellow 
Salmon-Rose 
Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; oz. 85c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; oz. 75c. 
New Cupid 
Small, button-like flowers. 
very free-flowering plants. 1 ft. 
Pixie. Bright yellow. 
Tiny Tim. Bright scarlet. 
Snow Drop. Pure white. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c.; oz. $1.75 
Fimest Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 40c.; 
oz. $1.50. 
Well-formed, 
Haageana - Mexican Hybrids 
Mixed. Very popular small-flowering Mexi- 
can Zinnias, which have a charm all their 
own. Excellent for bedding, making a fine 
display and having Jong stems. Excep- 
tionally good for house decoration. The 
mixture contains many attractive colors 
and color combinations. Pkt. 15c.; large 
pkt. 50c. 
Various Zinnias 
Pumila, Picotee, Delight. An extra-select 
variety in light and deep salmon shades. 
Petals ruffled and curled. Pkt. 15c.; large 
pkt. 50c. 
Curled and Crested, Mixed. Petals curi- 
ously twisted and curled. A distinct va- 
riety in a good range of colors. Pkt. 10c.; 
large pkt. 30c.; oz. $1.00 
PHILADELPHIA, PA, 
