SPECIAL NOTICE!.... 
Due to existing conditions in Europe there will be 
no Tulips, Hyacinths or other bulbs shipped from 
Holland this season. 
; However, we have arranged for a supply of Amer- 
ican=- and British-grown Tulips in varieties as 
listed in this Catalog. 
American-grown Narcissus, Iris, etc., will also be 
available as usual. 
Our customers who place their orders with us can 
be assured that we will do our utmost to fill them 
completely. 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 
Michell’s Reliable Bulbs for Fall Planting 
IMPORTANT NOTICE. We call attention to the fact that Easter in 1945 comes on April 1, and it is important that florists keep 
this in mind, particularly when planting and handling their bulbous stock. 
Our Tulip bulbs are grown in the best districts, to insure perfect development and full-sized stock. Those who place their orders with 
us may be sure of getting bulbs that will not only bloom but also prove true to name. 
The asterisk (*) preceding the variety denotes that it is suitable for forcing as well as bedding. The letters E, F and G following the variety 
indicate their relative time of blooming, the E’s being the earliest to bloom. The figures indicate the normal height i in inches. 
are packed 250 in a bag; please order in units of this number if possible. 
Michell’s Superb Darwin Tulips 
First Size 11-12 ctm. 
Darwins are the most profitable Tulips for the florist to grow. 
The long stems on which the flowers are borne make them valuable 
for cutting. 
*Bartigon. F24. Fiery red; white base. Extra fine for pans. 
Bios. eat re: G26. Bright violet-purple shaded steel-blue; blue 
*Centenaire. E32. Rich violet-rose, large blue center. Large 
Owers. 
*City of Haarlem. F27. One of the best scarlet varieties. Steel- 
blue with white outline. 
pe: G21. Delicate salmon-pink. Extra-fine forcer; good 
edder 
*Farncombe Sanders. F25. Large, brilliant scarlet flowers. 
King Harold. F25. Crimson-maroon, with blue base. Fine forcer 
and a good bedder. 
Si ae Krelage. F26. Rosy lilac, with pale silvery margin. Fine 
orcer. 
*Pride of Haarlem. F26. Rosy carmine. 
*Princess Elizabeth. F23. Clear pink changing with age to a 
deeper shade. 
Aaland Rauwenhof. F26. Large, cherry-red with blue star at 
bas 
*Rose ‘Copeland. E27. A sport from William Copeland, with the 
same forcing qualities. Color, pinkish lavender. 
The Sultan. G22. Glossy maroon-black. An unusual flower; fine 
for bedding. 
Victoire de’ Oliviera. F26. Dark red with white-bordered deep 
blue base. Good for forcing as well as for planting outside. 
*William Pitt. E24. Deep crimson, shaded purple on outer petals. 
Splendid for early forcing. 
Darwin Mixed. 
3 Prices on application 
May-flowering or Cottage Tulips 
Desirable for outdoor planting for a supply of brilliant cut blooms 
in May. Some varieties are also valuable for forcing. 
Gesneriana Lutea. G24. Perfect-shaped flowers of purest golden 
ellow. 
Goaeriana Spathulata. G24. Rich scarlet; blue-black center. 
Inglescombe Pink. G24. Soft rosy pink, flushed salmon. Large 
flowers adapted for borders or late forcing. 
*Inglescombe Yellow. F20. Bright yellow. Often called ““Yellow 
Darwin” 
Prices on application 
Michell’s Wagon Heater 
For heating wagons and cya s trucks. Efficient, durable, eco- 
nomical, safe. 14-in. diam., 19 in. high. Price, $10.00. 
Coal for Wagon Heaters 
Price, 20 briquettes $1.15; 100 bricks $13.00. 
Tulip bulbs 
A Few Don’ts 
Don’t leave bulbs in paper bags or cases when they are damp. 
Don’t plant bulbs in soil in which bulbs have been grown before. 
Don’t put flats or pans on top of the ground after planting. 
Don’t bury the flats or pans in a warm, sunny, too wet or too 
dry place; choose a cool sunny corner where the soil is suffi- 
ciently moist at all times. 
Don’t take the bulbs into the greenhouse unless well rooted and 
the buds far enough advanced. 

Hyacinth Stakes, Wood, Dyed Green 
Used for staking tulips, hyacinths, etc. 
5000 10,000 
1000 _ _~—sper 1000 per 1000 
TOs eS ao ot Ea to LEO $1 20 $1 15 
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET 
CHANGES 

Darwin Tulips 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 516 and 518 Market St., Philadelphia 5, Pa. 1 
