A real surprise awaits the gardener who plants these garden gems 

Michell’s Summer-Flowering Bulbs 
Amaryllis 
CuttruraL Directions: There are few 
bulbs which will give the amateur gardener 
(or even the professional) more for his money 
or time than the Amaryllis. 
Place the bulbs, when they are procurable 
(usually from fall until spring), in pots 4 to 6 
inches or more in diameter, and cover only to 
the shoulder of the bulb, leaving the neck 
protruding. Use a rich sandy loam, mixed 
with some bonemeal or sheep-manure. Water 
sparingly at first but tncrease as the growth 
Increases. A temperature of from 50 to 60 
degrees is the most suitable. The flower- 
spikes, often 3 to a bulb, will develop quickly, 
and each bears several of the immense, 
beautifully colored, lily-like flowers. 
After blooming, it takes the foliage a con- 
siderable time to complete its growth, and 
the plants should be well cared for during 
that period, to imsure next year’s blooming. 
Dry off gradually and after the leaves turn 
yellow, keep the pots m a cool and dark place 
for about 4 to 5 months, when they can be 
started again as described above. 
Giant American Hybrids 
The finest race of Amaryllis in cultivation, 
exceeding in size and fine form of their flow- 
ers as well as in the diversity of colors and 
markings, all former hybrids. Flowers striped 
and flaked. We offer mixed colors only. 
Each Doz. 
Large selected bulbs....... $0 60 $6 75 
Choice mammoth bulbs.... 85 9 50 
Michell’s Superb Tuberous- 
Rooted Begonias 
Our strain is the finest grown. The enor- 
mous flowers are of the most exquisite color- 
ming and are produced in great abundance. 
These can be grown in porch- or window- 
boxes, or in the garden in semi-shady places; 
can be started in pots indoors very easily. 
Plant outdoors in May, in a light, well- 
drained soil where they will flower uninter- 
ruptedly from latter part of June till frost. 
Single Crispa Frilled Begonias 
(Large Bulbs) 
Each Doz. 100 
Orange............ $0 35 $3 75 $27 50 
Pink, Rose......... 5) 35 AE OE SU) 
Salmon............ SES sh oS) B47 XY) 
Scarlett ..es.. 2 35) 8) S.A Sy) 
Whites2 356 3.2 a) SPATE NY) 
Yellow............. 35 By sy PTL NY) 
Double Camellia-Flowered Begonias 
(Large Bulbs) 
Each Doz. 190 
Orange............ $0 35 $3 75 $27 50 
Pink, Rose......... 3i B/G) DL SY 
Salmon............ 26) 3) PFE Ew 
Scarlet=...3.0 a7. 5c. 35 WS PE BY 
Whitestone... 35 37D — Hf BY 
Wellowsata. scores 30) 3) 7/5) Of iY) 
Double Carnation-Flowered Begonias 
(Large Bulbs) 
The edge of each flower petal is exquisitely 
frilled. Each Doz. 100 
Oranges >%.......5: $0 35 $3 75 $27 50 
Pink, Rose......... SOMO MDa OO 
Salmon............ ay SS) GY BE ID) 
Scarlet tee. 5 ce 3G) BY PA EY) 
White yes... 5.. 35 375 27 50 
Yellow............. 35mm 582750 
HENRY F. MICHELL COQO., 


Begonia Pendula 
(HANGING-BASKET TYPE) 
Unsurpassed for vases, hanging-baskets, 
porch- and window-boxes. Medium-sized 
flowers all season. 
Mixed Colors. Each 35c.; doz. $3.75; 100, 
$27.50. 
Fancy-leaved Caladiums 
These are grown for us by one of the Iead- 
ing hybridizers. They are charming conserva- 
tory plants. Being of a tropical nature, they 
like a warm temperature. They do quite well 
outdoors during the summer if planted in a 
shaded place. The foliage covers a wide 
range of colors, making a grand display. Bulbs 
should be started in moss with plenty of 
bottom heat. 
Ask for leaflet on their culture and care. 
Extra Highly Colored Named Varieties 
Each 40c.; doz. $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
Mixed Varieties 
An assortment especially blended for us. 
3, $1.00; doz. $3.50; 100, $25.00. 
NOTE: It often happens that the finest 
colored varieties do not produce the largest 
bulbs. The bulbs we furnish can be de- 
pended on for best results. 
Calla Lilies 
Excellent as a pot-plant for the window- 
garden or for growing outdoors, preferring a 
shaded location. May be started tmside any 
time prior to May 1, after which they can be 
safely planted out. 
Elliottiama. Yellow flower as large as the 
common white Calla. Spotted leaf. 
Each Doz. 100 
Mammoth bulbs ..$0 40 $4 50 $35 00 
Monster bulbs.... 65 700 50 00 
Jumbo bulbs..... ee oo 9) OO 65,00 
Spotted. Flowers 
white. Foliage green 
spotted white..... 40 450 35 00 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
Begonia, Camellia-Flowered 



Baby Calla 
Pink (Richardia Rehbmanni). Dwarf. Flowers 
rose-pink, fading to cerise as they mature. 
An unusual flower. Each 50c.; doz. $5.50. 

Caladiums, Fancy-leaved 
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PHILADELPHIA 5, PA. 53 
