Michell ‘ Novelty and Specialty 
FLOWER SEEDS FOR 1943 
For General List of Flower Seeds, See Pages 4 to 30 
Rustproof Antirrhinum - Snapdragon 
This strain has proved excellent under extensively wet outdoor conditions. 
They have stood the tests and are better than 75 per cent rustproof. For grow- 
ing outdoors for cutting or bedding, they will prove excellent. Each plant pro- 
duces from 15 to 18 spikes, which are non-lateral, with flower-heads 10 to 14 
inches long. They are of vigorous growth with broad, dark green foliage 
practically immune from rust. 
ANTIRRHINUM, REVEILLE, MAJUS GRANDIFLORUM, R. R. New. This gor- 
geous new Snapdragon grows to a height of 22 inches and has an upright 
base-branching habit, each plant producing from 6 to 8 huge spikes of 
flowers. The color is a deep luminous yellow, with the upper lip of each 
floret toning to a lighter lemon-yellow. Individual florets are unusually large 
and the plant is rust-resistant. Trade pkt., 75c; 4 oz., $1.50 
Antirrhinums 
Michell’s Exclusive Introductions 
DANDY, N. G., RUSTPROOF (SEMI-DWARF). A new and distinct variety 
in this popular group. The flowers are a beautiful glowing orange with 
white tube. Plant habit is very dwarf and compact; free flowering. Ex- 
ceptionally fine for pots or bedding. Trade pkt., 50c; 4 oz., $1.25 
PRINCESS, RUSTPROOF (SEMI-DWARF). A fine addition to this semi-dwarf 
group. The color is a brilliant salmon-rose, a glowing shade under arti- 
ficial light. Plants are very dwarf, the habit compact; free flowering. 
Requires no pinching, therefore makes a fine pot plant. 
Trade pkt., 50c; 1% oz., $1.00 
QUAKER MAID. This excellent new rustproof Maximum type of Snapdragon 
is one of the finest large-flowering varieties we have seen. The color is a 
brilliant rose, with large, open florets which have yellow upper lips, and 
the tubes are pure white. This variety will prove excellent for outdoor 
cut flowers. This is an all-purpose Snap. Trade pkt., 50c; 14 oz., $1.00 
MICHELL’S WHITE N. G., RUSTPROOF (SEMI-DWARF). This is the first 
white to be offered in the semi-dwarf group. Flowers are pure white, and 
the habit and growth identical with the above varietie:. 
Trade pkt., 50c; 4 oz., $1.00 

Aster, Victory Giants Mixed 
Honorable Mention, 1943 All-America Selections. Splendid extra early 
Giants of California type Aster. Strong, sturdy plants of branching habit, grow- 
ing 3 feet tall. The flowers average 5 inches across, and in a fine range of 
light colored shades, including salmon-pink. Really a well-balanced mixture, 
without reds. A splendid type for cut flowers. Trade pkt., 50c; 14 oz., $1.50 

Cosmos, Semi-Double, Orange Ruffles 
Baileya multiradiata 
(Desert Sun Ray) 
This plant grows a foot tall, with grayish green foliage. The hand- 
some Daisy-like flower is 11% inches across, composed of many bright 
yellow rays. Excellent as a cut flower. 
Trade pkt., 40c; 14 oz., 90c; oz., $3.00 
Calendula 
Michell’s Sunbeams. An exclusive Michell’s Novelty. This is a very 
choice florists’ cut flower, an exquisite blending of many. delightful 
shades and color combinations, ranging from pale cream to deep 
orange. The flowers are of various types and forms, with extra-long 
stems which make them excellent for cutting. See back cover for 
color illustration. 
Trade pkt., 40¢c; 1/4 oz., 60c; oz., $2.00; 14 Ib., $6.50 
Carnation, Marguerite, Michell’s Giant- 
Flowering Alldouble, Mixed 
This is a new and extra-selected strain in a range of 15 to 20 colors. 
The flowers are large and fully double; very free flowering. Plants are 
of stocky, upright growth. Excellent for cutting. 
Trade pkt., 50c; oz., $3.00 
Cleome (Spiderflower), Giant Pink Queen 
Silver Medal, All-America Selections 
Huge trusses of bright salmon-pink top the long stems of this dis- 
tinctly novel plant. This Cleome is a hardy annual easily grown from 
seed planted directly in the border or garden. It blooms abundantly 
from midsummer to late fall. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
Trade pkt., 50c; oz., $2.00 
Cosmos, Semi-Double, Orange Ruffles 
New 
A semi-double form of the ever-popular Orange Flare but slightly 
dwarfer in habit. The extra two or three rows of petals add immensely 
to the butterfly-like beauty of the richly colored orange blooms. It is 
from ten days to two weeks earlier blooming than Orange Flare, and 
continues throughout the summer weeks. Trade pkt., 40c; oz., $1.50 
Cosmos, Yellow Flare 
Silver Medal, All-America Selections 
Similar to the original Orange Flare, except in color, which is a very 
rich golden yellow. A very striking plant for the garden, growing 3 to 
4 feet tall. It is a free bloomer on long, wiry stems. Aijry serrated 
foliage. Trade pkt., 50c; oz., $2.00 
Dahlborg Daisy 
A dwarf, compact edging plant, producing a profusion of small golden 
yellow flowers continuously from late spring until frozen in the fall. 
Height, 8 inches. Trade pkt., 50c; Vg oz., $1.25 
Delphinium - Perennial Larkspur 
MICHELL’S SUPER-GIANT PACIFIC HYBRIDS 
We offer a special selected strain of this excellent florists’ cut flower. 
The spikes are strong, growing 5 to 6 feet tall. The flowers are large 
as a silver dollar, and are closely set on wiry stems. This strain is par- 
ticularly immune from mildew, and is proving a splendid variety for 
cut flowers. 
Michell’s Choice Mixture, Originator’s Strain. See page 27 for complete 
list, also color illustration on back cover. 
Trade pkt., $1.00; Vg oz., $2.00; 14 oz., $3.50; 
YW oz., $7.00; oz., $12.00 

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