Michell’s Novelty and Specialty Flower Seeds. 

Cosmos, Radiance 
ANTIRRHINUM, VELVET GIANT 
Bronze Medal, All-America Selections. The large fringed flowers 
have a pronounced velvety texture; deep crimson illumined with 
undertone of orange-bronze. Plants are base branching, 21% feet tall, 
with 6 to 12 spikes to a plant. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c.; oz. $1.75. 
ANTIRRHINUM, NEW GIANT RUFFLED 
(TETRA) 
Largest flowered of all Snapdragons. Individual florets are huge— 
134 to 24% inches wide. Many distinctly and attractively ruffled. 
The color-range contains all the variations of bright orange, pink, 
red, yellow, scarlet, and white. The plants are of husky growth, 
reaching a height of 3 feet and bearmg many huge, close-set flower- 
spikes. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c.; Yoz. $1.25. 
ANTIRRHINUM, SEMI-DWARF 
RUSTPROOF 
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Michell’s Exclusive Introductions 
This popular group comprises the following five separate colors 
and mixture. The plant habit is very dwarf, compact and free 
flowering; exceptionally fine for pots or bedding. 
Appleblossom. Beautiful appleblossom-pink shade. 
patie Flowers are glowing orange with white tube. Brilliant 
shade 
Princess. Bright salmon-rose. 
White Gem. Pure white. 
Yellow Gem. Clear golden yellow. 
Choice Mixture. Blended from the above colors. Separate colors 
and mixture, pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
ANTIRRHINUM, SUPER MAJESTIC, 
PINK JEWEL 
Huge waved Spencer type with bright pink flowers. An excellent 
type. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c.- 
EARLY GIANT ASTERS 
The flowers are full, with broad, graceful petals, daintily plumed 
and intertwined; 4 to 5 inches across. Plants 11% to 2 feet tall, with 
branches coming low on the central spike, with practically no laterals 
or side branches. As early as the Royals and with the large flowers 
of the Crego type. 
Light Blue. 
Peachblossom. Opens white, flushes pink. 
Rose Marie. Rich lively shade of rose. 
Early Giant Mixed. Above three varieties. 
Any of above, pkt. 25c.; large pkt 60c. 

ASTER, WILT-RESISTANT QUEEN OF 
THE MARKET, BALLET QUEEN 
Good news for Aster growerat This Queen is very definitely wilt- 
resistant, and a fascinating shade of deep salmon-rose that attracts 
attention immediately. It bears 3 14-inch flowers generously on plants 
useful for both bedding and cutting. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
CALENDULA, PACIFIC BEAUTIES 
A new strain with very ee flowers on long upright stems. The 
colors range from pale lemon-buff to deep orange, making the flowers 
very attractive. Excellent for cutting. Splendid mixture. Pkt 25c.; 
large pkt. 60c. 
CARNATION, MARGUERITE, GIANT-_ 
FLOWERING, ALL-DOUBLE, MIXED 
This is an extra-selected strain in a range of 15 to 20 colors. The 
flowers are large, fully double, and very freely borne. Plants are of 
stocky upright growth, excellent for cutting. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
CENTAUREA, MICHELL’S BLUE BONNET 
Improved deep Bites A superior strain with large, deep blue, very 
double flowers. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt.40c.; oz. $1.00. 
COSMOS, RADIANCE (BODGER) 
Silver Medal, ANAT ES Selections, Top award winner for 1948. 
A striking new color combination never before seen in Sensation 
Cosmos: deep rose petals overlaid with a large, well-defined zone of 
rich crimson, the first bicolor Cosmos ever to be developed. Destined 
for immediate popularity in the nation’s gardens, it is the first post- 
war novelty. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c.; 1%40z. $1.50. 
DIANTHUS HEDDENSIS, WESTWOOD 
BEAUTY Annual 
Honorable Mention, All-America Selections. As the type implies, 
this new Dianthus is the result of a cross between Dianthus Heddewigi 
and Diantbus chinensis, combining the large open flowers of Hed- 
dewigi and the long stems of Chinensis. Flowers single, 144 to 24 
inches, deeply Iaciniated. The color is somewhat variable in shagee 
of crimson and scarlet, some having attractive white edgings. Average 
height 16 inches. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c.; oz. $2. 50. 
DIANTHUS, NEW SINGLE IMPROVED 
GAIETY 
An excellent Iarge-flowered type with well-fringed flowers in a 
brilliant mixture of colors. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 40c.; oz. $2.00. 
DIANTHUS HEDDENSIS, FINEST MIXED 
The 1946 Award Winner, Westwood Beauty, is now offered in the 
full range of Dianthus colors. Well-formed, 2-inch flowers on 16-inch 
stems, fine for cutting. An entirely new Tetraploid variety combining 
the large open flowers of Heddewigi with the rugged growth and long- 
stemmed habit of Chinensis, and more tolerant of extreme temperates 
than either of its parents. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c.; oz. $3.00. 
LARKSPUR, NEW GIANT IMPERIAL; 
DEEP CARMINE KING IMPROVED 
A larger, more beautiful Carmine King, which will hold its color 
under the most trying conditions. Newest and largest of the favorite 
Giant Imperial type, it will certainly become the standard carmine in 
this class. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c.; oz. $2.00. 
HIBISCUS, NEW AVALON HYBRIDS 
- Perennial 
An exceedingly diverse strain not only in flower form and color but 
in foliage and plant habit as well. Flowers are huge, and the color 
varies from the palest blush through pinks into vivid, rich red. Height 
4 feet. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c. 
MYOSOTIS, BLUE SPIRE (NEW) 
(Forget-me-not) 
Very large flowered; rich blue color. 
Compact medium habit; 
free flowering. Pkt. 25¢.; large pkt. 75c. 

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