Cannas are the most spectacular plants grown in gardens 
MICHELL’S SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS, continued 
Gloriosa Superba Rothschildiana 
. This -handsome African tuberous-rooted plant, known as the 
Climbing Speciosa Lily,’’ has been used mostly as a greenhouse 
climber, but can be grown very successfully as an outside climber if 
given a warm, sunny location. May be grown on a trellis as it finds 
support through the numerous tendrils. It reaches a height of 
6 to 8 feet and produces large, gorgeous, lily-like flowers which open 
bright yellow, but change to a deep scarlet. Strong tubers, each 75c.; 
doz. $8.00. 
Ismene calathina 
Pancratium Lily; Peruvian Daffodil 
A choice flowering bulb, blooming profusely during the summer. 
Clusters of large, striking, fragrant, pearly white flowers. Bulbs 
should be kept warm and dry and planted out the middle of May; 
they will commence flowering in July. Before freezing weather sets in 
they should be lifted and kept in a warm, dry place. Large bulbs, 
each 25c.; doz. $2.50; 100, $18.00. 
Madeira or Mexican Vine 
_Also known as “Climbing Mignonette.”’ A beautiful and popular 
vine, growing rapidly, and much prized for porches and arbors. Leaves 
heart-shaped and of a light green color. Racemes of feathery white, 
fragrant flowers produced in profusion. Should be protected with 
litter during the winter. Extra-large selected tubers, each 10c.; 
doz. $1.00; 100, $7.50. 
Montbretias 
Montbretias resemble miniature gladiolus, are fine for cutting, and 
excellent for border planting. They prefer a light, loamy soil, well 
enriched with leaf-mold, but no manure or chemical fertilizer should 
touch the roots. A little bonemeal and a light top-dressing of lime 
is beneficial. They will thrive either in partial shade or full sunlight, 
but see that the moisture supply is good at all times. 
Doz. 100 
Aurea. A fine yellow variety..................... $1 50 $10 00 
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George Davison. Pure golden yellow. ............ 1 00 7 00 
His Majesty. Rich yellow center, shading to scarlet.. 1 50 10 00 
King Edmund. Rich golden yellow, with brown 
Markinestinsthroatreer esse Se Mihliea a ae 1 00 7 00 
Choice:Mixed 2s 2) ee teeta ee oaks 60 4 50 
OTHER VARIETIES OF MONTBRETIAS SUPPLIED 
ON REQUEST 
Oxalis (Summer-blooming) 
Valuable for edging the borders of walks or flower-beds. 
Mammoth Bulbs Doz. 00 
Deppei. Small white flowers...................45- $0 25 $1 50 
Lasiandra. Rosy pink. Beautiful cut foliage....... 30 il VE 
Shamrock. Clover-like foliage. Pink flowers. ....... 35 2h DS) 

Spring Flowering Bulbs. By Thayer. Price $1.25 



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Gloriosa Superba Rothschildiana 
Tigridia Pavonia - Mexican Shell Flower 
Hybrids, Mixed. An excellent flowering bulb for the garden, known 
as the Tiger or Shell Flower. Colors vary from pure white to gold 
and vivid scarlet, all deeply blotched and speckled with crimson- 
maroon. Plant in May, 6 inches apart and 3 to 6 inches deep; they 
require treatment similar to gladiolus. Each 20c.; doz. $1.75; 
100, $12.00. 
Tuberoses 
One of the most fragrant and popular of summer-flowering bulbs. 
For blooming in the open, plant about the middle of May. 
Doz. 100 
First-size bulbs......... $0 60 $4 50 
Double Pearl. Pure white. 
Double Pearl Mammoth. Extra-large selected bulbs. 1 00 8 00 
Albino or Mexican. Single white blooms in July and 
August. A very free-flowering variety. The odor is 
Iess pronounced than in the double varieties........ 60 4 50 
Zephyranthes - Fairy Lily 
_ This is a small-flowering type of dwarf-growing amaryllis, flowering 
in profusion during the summer; also suitable for pot-culture. 
Doz. 100 
Carinata. Very large, showy pink blooms........... $0 90 $6 00 
Treatiz alba. Pure white.................2.0 000: 60 4 50 
Treatiz rosea. Clear rose.............. 0c ee eee ee 100 700 
Michell’s large-Flowering Cannas 
Cannas can be used for both bedding and border planting, producing effective results and blooming from early summer until 
frost. The heights given are as they average in the nurseries; this may vary, depending on soil, weather, and climatic conditions. 
Ambassador. Brilliant cherry-red flowers. Bronze foliage. 31% ft. 
Roots, each 10c.; doz. 75c.; 100, $5.00. 
City of Portland. A glowing pink. Foliage green. 31% ft. Roots, 
each 10c.; doz. 90c.; 100, $6.00. 
Eureka. The best white variety. Free bloomer. Green foliage. 4 ft. 
Roots, each 10c.; doz. 75c.; 100, $5.00. 
Hungaria. Plant dwarf and compact. Flowers rich peach-blossom- 
pink. Foliage green and very massive. 31% ft. Roots, each 10c.; 
doz. 90c.; 100, $6.00. ; 
King Humbert. Its majestic growth is enhanced by its massive 
trusses of coppery scarlet flowers. Foliage is deep bronze. 414 ft. 
Roots, each 10c.; doz. 75c.; 100, $5.00. 
Mrs. Alfred C. Conard. Color delightful salmon-pink, which 
becomes more brilliant as the flower develops. Foliage light green. 
4 ft. Roots, each 10c.; doz. 90c.; 100, $6.00. 
Richard Wallace. Large, showy, pure canary-yellow flowers carried 
on good stems. Green foliage. 41% ft. Roots, each 10c.; doz. 75c.; 
100, $5.00. 
HENRY F. MICHELL CQ., 

516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
The President. Rich glowing scarlet. Superior m quantity and 
quality of bloom to any other red variety. Green foliage. 4 ft. 
Roots, each 10c.; doz. 75c.; 100, $5.00. 
Wyoming. Orange-chrome-red. Bronze foliage. Roots, each 10c.; 
doz. 75c.; 100, $5.00. 
Yellow King Humbert (Queen Helen). Masses of golden yellow 
flowers, dotted red; occasionally some will be streaked red. Green 
foliage. 41% ft. Roots, each 10c.; doz. 75c.; 100, $5.00. 
Mixed Cannas. AII colors. Roots, doz. 65c.; 100, $4.50. 
Our booklet on the culture of Cannas, Dahlias 
and Gladiolus, free on request 
Prices of Canna Plants. If plants are wanted, they are ready 
about May 10, and will be supplied at the followmg prices: 
Each 30c.: doz. $3.00; 100, $20.00. Please specify if roots or 
plants are wanted. 

PHILADELPHIA, PA. 69 
