




Our Dahlia Collections are real bargains 

MICHELL’S MERITORIOUS DAHLIAS, continued 
DECORATIVE TYPES, continued 
Indiana Moon. ID. Orange, carmine suffusion. Large-flowering 
type and a free bloomer. Roots, each 35c. 
Jane Cowl. ID. Massive blooms of bronzy buff and old-gold, blend- 
ing darker. Stems unusually strong. Roots, each 35c. 
Jean Kerr. FD. A fine white Dahlia of medium size. Fine for 
bedding and cutting. Roots, each 25c. 
Jersey’s Beacon. FD. Bright scarlet, with buff reflex, giving a 
two-toned effect. Free bloomer. Roots, each 35c. 
Jersey’s Beauty. FD. Blooms high above the foliage on strong 
stems; flowers are immense, glowing pink. Roots, each 35c. 
Jimmie Foxx. ID. Immense exhibition blooms of coppery red, 
shaded with henna. Strong plants producing flowers on straight 
stems, well above the foliage. Winner of many prizes at the leading 
eastern shows. Roots, each 75c. 
Kathleen Norris. ID. True rose-pink, deepening to mallow-pink, 
tight center. Good bloomer; excellent keeper. Roots, each 50c. 
Kemp’s Violet Wonder. ID. Large, well-formed, bright violet- 
purple flowers. Roots, each 35c. 
Kentucky. ID. Pure salmon-pink, similar in habit and form to 
Jersey’s Beauty. Roots, each 35c. 
Kentucky Red. FD. One of the brightest reds—a flaming scarlet 
pss a stand considerable sunshine without fading. Roots, 
eac c 
Lord of Autumn. ID. Flowers rich, deep golden yellow, with forma- 
tion as wonderful as the size. A marvelous grower with stems 
strong and erect. Roots, each 75c. 
Maryland Glory. FD. Perfect blooms of Tyrian rose, shaded 
crimson-carmine, are borne in profusion on good stems. Blooms 
from early to late. Roots, each 35c. 
Meadowbrook. FD. Imposing, regular blooms of lilac, veined rosy 
magenta. An exceptionally strong and rugged grower, with heavy 
foliage and very long, erect stems. Roots, each 35c. 
Mid West Champion. FD. Bloom 10 by 6 inches, brilliant violet- 
rose with yellow shadings at base of petals. Plant growth and 
stems are ideal with heavy, insect-resisting foliage. Grows 4 feet 
high. Roots, each 50c. 
Milton J. Cross. ID. Beautiful apricot-peach, with bright golden 
face. Flowers of enormous size, measuring 12 inches across and 
8 inches in depth, are held well above the foliage on Iong, straight, 
stiff stems. Winner of five medals in 1935, including three Achieve- 
ment Medals. Roots, each 50c. 
Miriam Hopkins. ID. One of the giant varieties of the year. A 
seedling of Amelia Earhart. Color shades to_a_ copper-orange 
instead of apricot to salmon as in the parent. Tall grower, with 
long stems that hold the flowers at right angles. Roots, each 50c. 
Monarch of the East. FD. A giant Dahlia, 11 by 5 inches, which 
is a strong contestant for the Iargest bloom class. Color is a light, 
rich cadmium-yellow, with a reverse of red. The 5-foot bush is 
exceptionally sturdy. Roots, each 75c. 
Mother Maytrott. ID. A fitting name for such an outstanding and 
artistic white Informal Decorative variety. Good grower, with 
healthy, dark green foliage and strong, erect stems. A profuse 
bloomer. Flowers 10 to 11 inches across and 6 to 7 inches deep; 
hold perfect centers throughout the season. Won the American 
Home Achievement Medal and the Best Bloom in the Show at 
Washington, D. C. Roots, each $1.50. Plants, 50c. 
Mrs. George LeBoutellier. 1D. An exhibition variety of extra- 
large size and good form. Carmine-red. Roots, each 50c. 
Mrs. I. de Ver Warner. FD. Mauve-pink. Early and free bloomer. 
Roots, each 25c. 
Mrs. John W. Stockwell. ID. The large, full flowers have slightly 
curled petals, giving them a graceful and refined appearance; color, 
amaranth-pink, shading to rose-pink at base. The blooms average 
9 inches, with always a full center. A fine, healthy open bush, 
6 to 7 feet high. Stems Jong and straight. Roots, each 75c. 
Murphy’s Masterpiece. ID. Immense, dark red blooms, held erect 
on good stems. A stocky grower and good bloomer. Roots, each 75c. 
Oakleigh Monarch. FD. An unusual shade of blood-red and free 
flowering. Roots, each 50c. 
Omar Khayyam. FD. A sensational variety of unusual coloring— 
Chinese red at base of petals, shading to bright orange and tipped 
lighter—making a meade rful soft color-effect. Tall, healthy grower. 
Roots, each 35c. 
Opal. ID. One of the most beautiful Dahlias in soft pastel shades 
that we have ever seen. Colors soft salmon-rose with lighter shades, 
center light yellow; heavy, wavy, curling petals. Long, strong 
stems and dark foliage. Roots, each 50c. 
Palo Alto. ID. Large blooms of a salmon and gold color. Long, 
sturdy stem. Roots, each 50c. 

Pride of Austinburg. ID. The unusual thing about this Dahlia 
is its color which is a soft apricot shading violet-rose, with a reverse 
shading of light purple; measures 10 by 4 inches. Blooms early 
on strong stems, centers full. Height, 444 ft. Roots, each 50c. 
Prince of Persia. ID. Very dark red, with velvety markings; 1m- 
mense blooms, very deep, often a foot across. Roots, each 35c. 
Queen of the Garden Beautiful. FD. Immense primrose-yellow 
blooms, facing upward on strong stems. Free bloomer. A favorite 
variety. Roots, each 35c. 
Red Salute. Heavy petals and leathery foliage, as well as the 
height cardinal-red color, place this variety in good standing as a 
red Formal. Blooms are 9 by 6 inches. Stands as much adverse 
growing conditions as any Dahlia we know. An early and continu- 
ous bloomer; grows 5 feet high. Roots, each 50c. 
Robert L. Ripley. ID. One of the largest varieties grown. Color 
soft rhodamine-purple with deep rose-pink suffusion throughout. 
Stems straight and strong. Roots, each $1.50. Plants, 50c. 
Sanhican’s Bluebird. ID. A _ pleasing near-to-blue Informal 
Decorative type, with outer petals of bright violet-blue, center 
petals violet. An attractive flower on wiry stems. Roots, each 35c. 
Sultan of Hillcrest. FD. Extra-large blooms on straight, stiff 
stems; soft autumn color, with yellow reverse. One of the finest 
varieties grown. Roots, each 50c. 
Sunrays. ID. A Dahlia that is quite spectacular on the show 
table. Color, clear buff with apricot suffusion, with a rather distinct 
peach-red on reverse of petals. This variety has won several 
prizes. Roots, each $1.50. Plants, 50c. 
Television. ID. Giant flowers of a light bronze suffused with car- 
mine. Large, broad petals with high centers. Good bush and stems. 
Roots, each $1.00. 
The Commodore. ID. One of the largest and most spectacular 
yellow Dahlias, many of the blooms attaining 1 foot across and of 
good depth; color a brilliant lemon-yellow; petals Jong and broad. 
Exceedingly free bloomer. Roots, each 35c. 
The World. FD. Rich, deep rosy magenta, overlaid garnet, with 
silver shadings on edges. Roots, each 35c. 
Thomas A. Edison. FD. Royal purple exhibition variety, named 
by permission of the famous electrical wizard. Roots, each 50c. 
Treasure Island. FD. Bright apricot, with gold and rose suffusion 
and shadings; flowers measure 10 mches across. Roots, each 50c. 
White Wonder. ID. Giant pure white blooms with long-pointed, 
ponited and curled petals. Strong, vigorous, bushy growth. Roots, 
each 35c. 
MICHELL’S DAHLIA COLLECTIONS 
Furnished in strong roots 
Buy your Dahlias from specialists. It has been our privilege 
to bring before the public new introductions which have been 
well received. To stimulate larger plantings, we offer the follow- 
ing Collections as an inducement for you to obtain an assortment 
of meritorious varieties at a very reasonable price. When ordering 
these Collections, please stipulate name and number and when 
delivery is desired. 
No. 1. Superb Collection, $5.00 
Marietta. Canary-yellow 
Maryland Perfection. New. 
May Robson. Rose-pink 
Opal. Salmon-rose 
Son Of Satan=. Scarlets. chur ussaci as cae eee 
Television. Bronze-carmine OU 
.. $6 00 
No. 2. Beauty Collection, $2.50 
Ballego’s Surprise. White.. As t0 75 
Bonny Bright. Pink POI NG ae 50 
Monarch of the East. . 75 
Red Salute. Cardinal oy 50 
Thomas A. Edison. Purple oe 
e. .$3 00 
No. 3. Garden Collection, $1.00 
Altamont. Rose-pink 
City of Cleveland. Red-orange 
Gallant Fox. Dark red 
Jane Cowl. Orange-buff 
Jersey’s Dainty. White-lavender 
Value. .$1 75 


HENRY F. 
MICHELL CO., 516 AND 518 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. 65 
