Michell’s Reliable Plants 
Special Notice on Guarantee 
_We spare no effort to supply all Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Roses, 
Vines, etc., of the best quality. The many causes beyond our control 
do not permit us to guarantee the life of this stock. That is entirely 
within the power of the buyer or planter. However, we will gladly 
replace any plant, tree, or shrub damaged in transportation if the 
Railway Express receipt is marked “damaged” and returned to us. 
Shipping-Time 
In average seasons, applying to orders booked for spring. 
Hedge Plants, Small Fruits, Trees, Flowering and Orna- 
mental Shrubs. Sometimes late in March, generally during April 
and lasting until growth is too far advanced for transplanting with 
safety or assurance of stock surviving. 
_ Herbaceous Perennials. April and continuing either until stock 
is exhausted or until season is too far advanced. 
Roses. Weather permitting, our stock of pot-grown varieties will 
be shipped during the month of May. 
Bedding Plants. Geraniums, Cannas, Salvias, etc., are usually 
shipped all through May and June. 
For all Mail and Express Orders 
In the face of the limitations of the times, we must ask that 
orders call for at least 
6 Plants of each variety of Annuals 
3 Plants of each variety of Perennials 
(Special Collections as listed on page 72 excepted) 






The problems involved in handling lesser units are time-con- 
suming, an element that must be conserved now. 
In so far as stocks will be available, we will be pleased to serve 
customers at our Store, 518 Market St. with single plant units on a 
cash-and-carry basis. 




Bedding Plants 
Ageratum - Floss Flower 
One of the best bedding plants, being 
literally a mass of bloom from early summer 
till frost. 
Michell’s Blue Boy. Extra dwarf. The 
growth is uniform and even, 4 inches high, 
completely covered with flowers of the 
richest shade of blue. An excellent plant 
for the border. Doz. $3.50; 100, $25.00. 

Alyssum 
Little Gem. Pure white flowers on dwarf, 
compact plants. Desirable for edging as It 
flowers all season. Doz. $2.00; 100, $15.00. 
Antirrhinum + Snapdragon 
A very effective plant for massing or group- 
ing in the flower border. Should be planted in 
groups of not less than six for the best effect. 
Nanum grandiflorum (Semi-Dwarf) Rust- 
proof. A selected mixture of Orange- 
Yellow, Carmine-Rose, and White. Doz. 
$3.50; 100, $25.00. 
Asters 
Giant Branching. A useful plant for the 
border and for cutting. Offered only in 
mixture of White, Pmk, Crimson, and 
Blue. Doz. $2.50; 100, $18.00. 
shading to carmine. 

Begonia gracilis luminosa 
Begonias, Fibrous-rooted 
Gracilis luminosa. A popular variety with 
bronzy red foliage and brilliant scarlet 
flowers. The ideal plant for showy masses 
of color in partially shaded areas. 
Prima Donna. Lovely rose-colored flowers 
All Begonias, 4-in. pot-plants, doz. $3.50; | 
100, $25.00 
Please read carefully before ordering Plants 
from this Catalogue 
When there are other goods on your order, please write the portion 
applying to plants on a separate sheet. 
Plant orders are filled and shipped at what we consider the proper 
season for planting. 
Localities where cold weather is not a permanent thing, shipments 
are made as soon as possible. 
Shipments are best made by Express, except orders for small 
quantities of perennials. These can be sent by Parcel Post, if sufficient 
remittance on cash orders accompanies same. Parcel-Post arrange- 
ments do not apply on Bedding Plants. 
Special Attention 
NOTICE: On receiving plants, unpack them, plant and water 
thoroughly immediately. If they cannot be planted at once, at 
least unpack and water them. Newly planted stock, no matter how 
moist it may appear, should at planting time and every day (in the 
evening) for a week thereafter, be watered thoroughly, unless we 
have rain each day during the period. Most losses, through 
Plants, Shrubs, Trees, Hedges, etc., dying, are caused by their 
not being watered sufficiently and regularly at planting time. 

PLEASE NOTE. These plants do not ship satisfactorily by 
mail. 
On all orders for Bedding Plants please note 6 plants of any 
variety or color is the minimum quantity for delivery by Railway 
Express or Local Truck. 
Add 10 per cent to your order to cover delivery if less than 
$3.50 value. 
Small quantities will be available at our Store on a cash-and- 
carry basis during the planting season at especially established 
prices. 

Cannas (Green Plants) 
For particulars of dormant roots, see 
page 48. 
Ambassador. Brilliant cherry-red flowers. 
Bronze foliage. 
City of Portland. A glowing pink. Foliage 
green. 
King Humbert. Its majestic growth is en- 
hanced by its massive trusses of coppery 
scarlet flowers. Foliage is deep bronze. 
Richard Wallace. Large, showy, pure 
canary-yellow flowers. Green foliage. 
The President. Rich glowing scarlet. Green 
foliage. 
All Cannas, doz. $4.00; 100, $30.00 

Coleus 
The popular bedding plant with beautifully 
colored foliage. Ideal for edging canna and 
geranium beds, also for mass plantings. 


Golden Bedder. Rich canary-yellow foliage. 
Queen Victoria. Red foliage with yellow 
edge. 
Verschaffelti. Dark crimson foliage. 
Rainbow Mixture. An excellent mixture of 
all colors and markings. 
All Colors, doz. $2.50; 100, $18.00 

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET 
CHANGES 
Philadelphia's Complete Garden Store 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, PA. 55 
