Michell’s Novelty and Specialty Flower Seeds. 
ANTIRRHINUM, NEW GIANT RUFFLED 
(TETRA) 
Largest flowered of all Snapdragons. Individual florets are huge— 
134 to 21% 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 bearing many huge, close-set flower- 
spikes. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt 75c. 
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. 
wd et fe 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. 






ASTER, SUPER CALIFORNIA GIANT, 
SANTA MARIA (NEW) 
Immense flowers, fully double, pure white in color. Excellent for 
cutting. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. $1.00. 
ASTER, PRINCESS LINDA (Bodger, 1949) 
Linda brings an important new color to the already popular Prin- 
cess type—pure, clear rose. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 85c. 
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 Iow 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. 
Cosmos, Radiance 
ASTER, WILT-RESISTANT QUEEN OF 
THE MARKET, BALLET QUEEN 
Good news for Aster growers! 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. 
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 blue. A superior strain with large, deep blue, very 
double flowers. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 40c.; oz. $1.00. 
COSMOS, RADIANCE (BODGER) 
Silver Medal, All-America Selections, Top award winner. A strik- 
ing 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. 60c.; 140z. $1.00. 
DIANTHUS HEDDENSIS, FINEST MIXED 
The All-America 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 temperatures than either of its parents. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 
50c.; oz. $2.50. 
IPOMOEA, BLUE STAR 
Honorable Mention, All-America Selections, 1949. An entirely new 
color in Giant Morning-Glories, a distinct shade of clear sky-blue 
accentuated by the five deeper blue midribs that form an attractive 
star. A truly outstanding and most attractive shade. 
The flowers are of great size, being larger and earlier than the 
ever-popular Clarke’s strain of Heavenly Blue. They average from 
4 to 4% inches in diameter and are borne in great profusion. One 
of the most notable characteristics of this Morning-Glory is the fact 
that the flowers remain open well into the afternoon on cloudy days. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 75c.; 14 oz. $1.25. 
LARKSPUR, NEW SUPREME STRAIN‘ 
This new giant base-branching type has a much Jonger main spike 
with larger flowers, fully double and more closely spaced on the main 
stem than existing types. 
The following popular colors are available now: 
Lilac Supreme. The best clear lilac to date. 
Pink Supreme. Clear bright rose-pink. 
Salmon Supreme. True salmon-pink. 
White Supreme. Pure white. 
Any of above, pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c.; oz. $2.00. 
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, 1t will certainly become the standard carmine in 
this class. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 40c.; oz. $1.60. 
LILIUM 
WHITE QUEEN. A giant, snow-white, early-flowering variety of 
the Philippimense formosanum type. This strain bears very large 
flowers and will bloom in approximately 15 months from seed. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. $1.25. 
MARIGOLD, BURPEE GOLD 
Beautiful carnation-like flowers, fully double, 314 inches across;: 
color is an even rich orange. Plants minus the disagreeable odor.. 
Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 50c. 

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