VINCA ROSEA 
Madagascar Periwinkle 
Annual. 18 in. 
Dwarf bedding plants, easily raised from 
seed. Deep green, glossy foliage and bright 
single blossoms of striking beauty. Also 
suitable for pot-plants. Sow early. 
Alba. White, with rose eye. 
Alba pura. Pure white. 
Kermesina. Bright red. 
Rosea. Rose, with dark eye. 
Any of above, pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 40c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 40c.; oz. $2.50. 
WALLFLOWER 
Half-bardy Perennials. Dutt. 
Deliciously fragrant blooms. They should 
be protected in a coldframe in winter and 
planted out in spring. 
Double, Mixed. All colors. 
large pkt. 60c. 
Early-flowering Double, Mixed. An extra- 
early variety, flowering from seed in 90 
days. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 50c. 
Single, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 30c.; 
oz. $1.00 
1% ft. 
Gold Standard. Double, deep golden yel- 
low, very fragrant blooms. ‘The finest 
waety for forcing. Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 
c. 
Paris Extra-Early, Mixed. A single-flower- 
Ing variety which may be treated as an 
annual, flowering the first year from seed. 
Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 30c.; oz. $1.00. 
Pkt, 10e:; 
XERANTHEMUM 
Everlasting Flower 
Annual. 12 in. 
Double Mixed. For winter bouquets. Pkt. 
10c.; large pkt. 40c. 
ZINNIAS 
Youth and Old Age 
Hardy Annuals. 6 to 30 in. 
Howard’s New Giant Crested Choice 
Mixture. Magnificent shades of orange, 
orange-scarlet, yellow, rose, maize, and 
crimson. As cut-flowers they are without 
apeer. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c.; Woz. 75c. 
Floradale Scarlet. A new kind of Zinnia. 
Giant scarlet-red, flowers with beautiful 
Iong ruffled petals. Very free flowering, 
with long strong stems. A splendid cut- 
flower; also fine for garden use. Pkt. 25c.; 
large pkt. 60c.; Moz. $1.25. 
Fantasy or Chrysanthernmadouered 
arieties 
The fairly large flowers have informally 
curled and twisted petals which produce an 
attractive novelty effect. Height 2% to 3 ft. 
Melody. Rich orchid-lavender. 
Orange Lady. Bright orange. 
Pink Frills. Soft flesh-pink. 
Rosalie. Intense rose-pink. 
Star Dust. Bright deep golden yellow. 
White Light. Pure white. 
Wildfire. Dazzling scarlet; a_ strikingly 
brilliant color. See color plate, page 29. 
Mixture. Formula mixture of all colors in 
this class. 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c.; 
1402. 75c. 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 
Scabious-flowered 
Autumn Tints, Mixed. The flowers range 
through all the gorgeous autumn tints, In- 
cluding orange, bronze, russet, dull red, 
carmine-red, and intermediate shades. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c.; 1440z. $1.00. 
Mixed. Medium-sized flowers resembling 
the annual scabiosa. Choice mixed colors. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 50c.; oz. 75c. 
Giant Dahlia-flowered 
Plants of vigorous habit, from 24 to 3 feet 
high. Mammoth flowers, 4 to 6 inches across 
and 244 to 3 inches deep, so closely resem- 
bling Decorative Dahlias that. when placed 
by their side it is difficult to distinguish one 
from the other. This new type is also valu- 
able for growing under glass for cutting. 
Buttercup. Immense deep creamy yellow. 
Crimson Giant. 
Dream. Deep lavender, turning to purple. 
Exquisite. Light rose, center deep rose. 
Golden Dawn. Bright golden yellow. 
Golden State. Orange-yellow. 
Indian Summer. Mixture of crimson, 
cherry, flame, burnished copper, yellow, 
and white. A blend of dazzling colors, 
excellent for cutting. 
Luminosa. A new shade of bright pink. 
Old Rose. 
Oriole. Orange and gold. 
Polar Bear. Pure white. 
Purple Prince. Large; deep purple. 
Royal Purple. Deep rich reddish purple 
tones of this Zinnia are a charming re- 
minder of the soft velvet of regal robes. 
Scarlet Flame. Scarlet with blending of 
orange. 
Any of above, pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 40c.; 
0z. $2.00 : 
Mixed Colors. See color plate, page 29. 
Pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 40c.; oz. $2.00. 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each, our selection, of 12 
COLONS feeb os hes ys saenenhckeoe $1 50 
One pkt. each, our selection, of 6 
colors) tis ace. He Sate aru sarah and 75 
One large pkt. each, our selection, 
of: 12 colors:o: ocnke os oun s ee 
California Giant Zinnias 
These are Jarger than the Giant Robusta, 
and are a cross between them and the Dahlia- 
flowered. An excellent, long-stemmed type 
for cutting. 
Brightness. Deep rose. 
Cerise Queen. Orange-rose. 
Daffodil. Canary-yellow. 
Enchantress. Bright rose. 
Golden Queen. Golden yellow. 
Grenadier. Dark red. 
Lavender Queen. Rosy lavender. 
Miss Willmott. Soft pink. 
Orange Queen. Golden orange. 
Pastel Shades. An outstanding mixture of 
soft pastel tones. 
Purity. Best white. 
Salmon Queen. Salmon-rose. 
Scarlet Queen. Deep scarlet. 
Violet Queen. Purple. 
Finest Mixed. 
Any of above, pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 40c.; 
oz. $1.75 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each, our selection, of 12 
COLOTS Pa nice eine estes $1 00 
One pkt. each, our selection, of 6 
GCOLOLS ee herein iaraie eae cielatene 50 
516 AND 518 MARKET ST., 
Super Crown of Gold Mixture 
The flowers are large and each petal is 
overlaid with deep golden yellow at the base, 
while carrying out the individual flower color 
at the tip. This mixture includes all shades 
of rose, cream, yellow, carmine-pink, red, and 
lavender. A vigorous grower, reaching a 
height of 214 feet. See color plate, page 29. 
Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 60c.; oz. 85c. 
Zinnia Linearis 
A very unusual and interesting new type 
of Zinnia. 8 to 10 in. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 
60c.; L4oz. $1.00. 
Dwarf Double or Cut-and-Come- 
Again 
Compact bushes not over 2 feet in height. 
Large, double flowers. 
Crimson Spun Gold. But- 
Flesh-Pink ter-yellow. 
Pinkie. Deep rose-pink. White 
Salmon-Rose Yellow. Golden 
Scarlet orange. 
Mixed 
Any of above, pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; 
oz. $1.00 
Cupid Zinnias 
The smallest of all. Compact plants about 
1 foot tall, consisting of a large number of 
slender branches which give the plant a well- 
rounded, bushy habit. Each of the numerous 
upright stems bears a miniature flower that 
hardly exceeds 1 inch in diameter. Useful for 
corsage making. Choice mixed. Pkt. 15c.; 
large pkt. 30c.; Yoz. 60c. 
Haageana - Mexican Hybrids 
Mixed. Very popular small-flowering Mexi- 
can Zinnias, which have a charm all their 
own. Excellent for bedding, making a fme 
display and having long stems. Excep- 
tionally good for house decoration. See 
ores plate, page 29. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 
ic. 
Elegans - Lilliput or Baby 
Of compact habit, not over 15 inches high. 
Beautiful, miniature, perfectly double flowers. 
Black Ruby. Bronze Medal, All- 
America Selections. Deep velvety ma- 
roon. 
Canary- Yellow. Crimson Gem. 
Dainty Gem. New dainty bicolor rose. 
Golden Gem. Rosebud. 
Lilac Gem. Salmon-Rose. 
Purple Gem. 
Scarlet Gem (Red Riding Hood). 
Valencia. A new shade of burnt-orange. 
White Gem. Mixed Colors. 
Pastel Mixture. This new mixture is com- 
posed solely of delicate shades not found in 
the ordinary mixed type. See color plate, 
page 29. 
Any of above, pkt. 10c.; large pkt. 25c.; 
oz. $1.25 
COLLECTION 
One pkt. each, our selection, of 6 colors, 
50c. 
XANTHISMA TEXANUM 
Star of Texas 
Annual. 
18 in. 
One of the prettiest annuals and deserves 
to be very popular. The light canary-yellow 
flowers are single, daitsy-ltke, with long- 
pointed petals. Pkt. 25c.; large pkt. 60c. 
Annual Mixed or Wild Flower 
Garden Seed 
This mixture includes a large number of 
varieties of easy-growing, beautiful and 
interesting annual flowers which will fur- 
nish a profusion of bloom throughout the 
entire summer and autumn. Many of 
them will be found useful for cutting. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; M4Ib. 60c.; Ib. $2.00. 
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