Michell’s “Distinctive Flower Seeds 
“Distinctive’’ Strains of Flower Seeds for the florist are one of our specialties 
and no trouble or expense is spared in our endeavor to supply only the best and 
most improved strains, from both home and foreign growers. 

NOTE: Half trade packets are supplied only where listed; 
smaller quantities are wanted than those listed, retail packets may be 
ordered at a discount of 30 per cent from our Retail Catalog prices. 

On all Flower Seeds quoted in this Catalog there is no extra charge for 
Parcel Post, except for Registry or Insurance. 
Varieties marked * are especially suitable for rock-gardens 
SEEDS OF ANNUALS AND GREEN- 
HOUSE PLANTS 
Seeds of Hardy Perennials are offered on pages 26 to 30 
Fractions of ounces are supplied as follows: 
Where price per ounce is 50c. or less, half-ounces can be supplied 
at a slight increase in prices. 
Where price 
per oz. is Woz. 1402. 
$0 60 $0 20 
75 25 
1 00 30 
1 25 35 
1 50 45 
DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING 
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to insert exact quantities and 
varieties required. Where one-quarter pound price is quoted, one 
ounce to three ounces at the ounce rate; four ounces only of a 
variety at the one-quarter pound rate. 
Where price 
per oz. is 
$1 75 
2 00 
2e25 
2 50 
Y4oz. 
$0 90 
1 00 
Leis 
125 
Yyoz. 
Acroclinium - Everlasting 
Excellent for cutting when fresh, or for winter bouquets. 
SENSATION GIANTS. An improved strain of Acro- 
clintum that produces much larger blooms than any 
existing strain and grows 6 to 8 inches taller. The Trade 
colors range from medium rose to light pink shades. A pkt. Oz. 
florist flower par excellence. . .$0 40 $1 50 
Deable-Mixed:, eee Sk Oey a ee ttemml 15 75 
Ageratum - Floss Flower 
Excellent bedding plants. Seed should be sown early for good-sized 
plants for spring sales. 
MICHELL’S BLUE BOY. Novelty. Extra dwarf. Trade 
This Michell’s Strain is the result of many years’ care- pkt. Oz. 
ful selection. Plants compact and very dwarf, about 
4 inches high. Growth uniform and plants are almost 
completely smothered with flowers of the richest 
shades of blue. 14oz. $1.25. .$0 50 
MIDGET BLUE. Silver Medal, All-America Selec- 
tions. A fine Dwarf Ageratum, 3 inches high with 
small true Ageratum-blue flowers..... 140z. $1.50. . SOD RSO 
FAIRY PINK. Novelty. This Ageratum is a delightful 
soit salmon-rose-pink. Habit of plant dwarf and com- 
pact. The maximum height ts 5 inches. 40z. $1.50.. 50 5 50 
Blue Cap. A fine dwarf variety, very compact, with 
flowers larger than Little Blue Star and deeper in 
color.. . 4oz. 80c.. XO 4 TAS) 
* Blue Ball. Ven ioree. thine tonne jess Rts Rae 20 see 00 
Blue Perfection. Best dark blue. Fine for cutting. 1 ft. 15 1 00 
Little Blue Star. Very dwarf. Bright blue.... 
Ihoz. 70c.. 40 2 20 
Mexicanum. White. Tall (2 ft.); fine for cutting.... 15 75 
$4 00 



IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING 
FLOWER SEEDS 
PLEASE READ 
where 
Many varieties of flower seeds will not be 
available this season. The war has made it 
impossible to import stocks which are nor- 
mally sold by the American seedsmen. Many 
of these sorts have never been produced in 
this country. Furthermore, the labor shortage 
has handicapped the production in California. 
We, therefore, will take the liberty of sub- 
stituting other good varieties wherever pos- 
sible. However, we believe that American 
florists will find that our list contains sufficient 
good standard varieties to cover their needs. 
A further suggestion is to order early while 
present supplies last. 

Alyssum 
VIOLET QUEEN. A new dwarf compact form, Trade 
the flowers of which are a pretty bright violet pkt. Oz. Wb. 
tint. A decidedly brilliant shade, and a va- 
riety that will come very true from seed... . 
140z. 60c...$0 40 $1 50 
* MICHELL’S BOU QUET (Carpet of Snow). 
Our specially selected strain is the finest dwarf 
type obtainable. Plants form perfect bou- 
quets of miniature white flowers. Fine for 
growing in pots and a real gem for edging. 
Superior to all existing types.. . 4lb. $5.00. 20 (ey, ex he 
Lilac Queen. Dwarf and compact. Ficwen lines 15 15022575 
Little Gem. Our strain of this popular sort is 
quite distinct. Very dwarf and compact... . 
IAlb. $3.25. . 15 60 2 00 
Sweet (A. maritimum). The well-known, fra- 
grant, white, trailing variety. . Yelb. $2.25. . 15 40 1 25 
Amaranthus 
Molten Fire. Summer Poinsettia. Very ornamental Trade 
and easily grown from seed. Leaves dark bronze, pkt. Oz. 
center poinsettia-red. We offer seed from selected 
plants only. . se tas fend visio epee pO 54 OBO OO 
Tricolor Splondens! Woeeon s Cae Neat colors. 15 75 
Mixed efor Ree ee aes 15 vs 
Anchusa 
Blue Bird. A new ees with pau fasliacse blue 
bloomsag) wants 15 75 
Capensis. Blue.......... tees ae rene 15 75 
Nee : tile Reis Deliy 
Grandis. Large, Daisy-like flowers, pure white on the 
upper surface, reverse side of petals lilac. Good 
florists’ cut-flower. 3 ft.. RT eee Seen a ck 15 75 
Aarancrs 
Plumosus nanus 
This has been one of our specialties for many years. Our seeds are 
of high germination and will produce extra-fine stock. 
Lathhouse-grown Seeds 
100 seedss3-055.2 ee eee $0 30 1000 seeds?-2 ae eee $1 90 
250 SCS hehe ae 605) 5000:seedss = aes ae eee 8 00 
Asparagus Sprengeri 
LOOtseeds Rete eee $0: 304)-=1 000 céedsaya, gone. so a $1 90 
250'seedsinsae eee ee ee 601" 5000 seeds a eee Sone 8 00 
Larger quantities of Asparagus seed quoted on application. 

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES 

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HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 
