Michell’s Summer-Flowering Bulbs 
Amaryllis 
Amaryllis 
CutturaL 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 increase 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 bloomimg, it takes the foliage a con- 
siderable time to complete its growth, and 
the plants should be well cared for during 
that period, to insure next year’s blooming. 
Dry off gradually and after the leaves turn 
yellow, keep the pots in 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. 
First size selected bulbs.....$0 50 $5 50 
Mammoth bulbs........... 75 8 00 
Junto: bulbs aera neem COME LOO 

Michell’s Superb Tuberous- 
Rooted Begonias 
Our strain is the finest grown. The enor- 
mous flowers are of the most exquisite color- 
ing 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 >:...°..5.--- $0 25 $2 50 $20 00 
Pink, Rose......... ae ee OO) 
Salmon............ 252 O20) 100 
Scarlet-3.. 2.5.2 ence 25 250 £20 00 
White72 eo. te... ) See ee OOO 
Wellow: on cece Ds BIXY P40) OD) 
Double Camellia-Flowered Begonias 
(Large Bulbs) 
Each Doz. 100 
Orange en ee oe: $0 25 $2 50 $20 00 
Pink, Rose......... 25 250) 20 00 
Salmon 403027 25 eee OROO 
Scarlet.... Dis) DSN AAO) 100) 
White®4.05%5-0446 2) ee ee? ORO) 
Yellow: 200 cote Dy SY AY) (OY) 
Extra Large Bulbs 
in above colors.... a8 Sk SY WEN) 
Begonia Pendula 
(HANGING-BASKET TYPE) 
Unsurpassed for vases, hanging-baskets, 
porch- and window-boxes. Medium-sized 
flowers all season. 
Mixed Colors. Each 25c.; doz. $2.75; 100, 
$22.50. 
| 2 
, Tuberous-Rooted 

Begonia 


Fancy-leaved Caladiums 
These are grown for us by one of the lead- 
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 
3 for $1.00; doz. $4.00; 100, $30.00. 
Mixed Varieties 
An assortment especially blended for us. 
3 for 90c.; 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. 
Caladium Esculentum. Elephant Ears. 
Each Doz. 
Selected (Sizeuneee eee $0 25 $2 50 
TL Op:Sizet ae eae ee 35 400 
Calla Lilies 
Excellent as a pot-plant for the window- 
garden or for growing outdoors, preferring a 
shaded location. May be started inside any 
time prior to May 1, after which they can be 
safely planted out. 
Elliottiana. Yellow flower as large as the 
common white Calla. Spotted leaf. 
Each Doz. 100 
Selected bulbs..... $0 40 $4 50 $35 00 
Mammoth bulbs... 60 550 £40 00 
POD: SIZGanh eee 85 900 67 50 
AON 5 clears cace 1 00 10 00 75 00 
Spotted. Flowers 
white. Foliage green 
spotted white..... 60 550 £40 00 
Baby Calla 
Pink (Richardia Rebmanni). Dwarf. Flowers 
rose-pink, fading to cerise as they mature. 
An unusual flower. Each 50c.; doz. $5.50. 

30 HENRY F. 
MICHELL CO., 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
PHILADELPHIA 5, PAs 
