MICHELL’S CINERARIAS 
CREMER’S PRIZE STRAIN, WILT-RESISTANT 
This excellent new strain is the result of a cross between Multiflora 
nana, Hybrida grandiflora, and Stellata. The flowers are larger than 
Multiflora. Plants very compact with small leaves. Choice mixed 
colors. Trade pkt. $1.50; 1/64 oz. $2.25; 1/32 oz. $4.00; 1/16 oz. $7.50. 
SITER’S RAINBOW STRAIN 
Mixed. Large flower heads of medium-sized individual florets in an 
excellent color range. 
Trade pkt. $2.00; 1/64 oz. $2.50; 1/32 oz. $4.50. 
Multiflora Nana 
Potsdam and Berlin Market Strain 
Very dwarf and compact. Large flowers produced in great profusion 
and in a range of fine colors. 
Mixed Colors. \% trade pkt. 60c; trade pkt. $1.00; 
1/64 oz. $1.75; 1/32 oz. $3.25. 
Multiflora Grandiflora Maxima 
This new Hybrid is a cross between Multiflora nana and Grandiflora. 
Individual florets measure 2 to 3 inches in diameter and are produced 
in quantities of 100 blooms and over to the plant. We offer it in mixed 
colors only. 
14 trade pkt. 60c; trade pkt. $1.00; 1/64 oz. $2.25; 1/32 oz. $4.00. 
HOWARD & SMITH’S STRAIN 
A. fine strain of large-flowering Hybrida grandiflora, large-leaved 
type, grown by a California specialist. 
Trade pkt. $1.00; 1/64 oz. $3.00. 
Cineraria maritima candidissima 
Dusty Miller 
White-leaved foliage plant much in demand for bedding, vases, bas- 
kets, etc. Trade pkt. 25c; oz. $1.00. 
Clarkia elegans 
A popular annual of easy growth, much used for cutting, both in- 
doors and out. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Double Salmon Queen. Brilliant salmon............... $06.25 $1.00 
Double Scarlet Queen. Fiery scarlet................... 25 1.00 
Double White Prince. White....................-.5555 25 1.00 
Double. Mixed es. ie re te ceremgn  clssssin te iether fous abe 25 1.00 
Cleome - Spiderflower 
Giant Pink Queen. Silver Medal, All-America Selections. Huge trusses 
of bright salmon-pink top the long stems of this distinctly novel 
plant. This Cleome is a hardy annual easily grown from seed planted 
directly in the border or garden. It blooms abundantly from mid- 
summer to late fall. Height 3 to 4 feet. 
Trade pkt. 30c; oz. $1.80. 
Cobaea scandens - Cup-and-Saucer Vine 
There is always a good demand for this popular climber. Seeds 
should be placed edgewise to insure good germination. 
Purple. Trade pkt. 25c; 14 1. 50c; oz. $1.50. 
Coleus, Large-Leaved Varieties 
Popular bedding plants with beautifully colored foliage. Easily 
grown from seed. 
GLORY OF VICHY. A beautiful mixture of apricot, bronze, pink 
and cream shades. A really fine strain with splendid form. 
Trade pkt. 75c; 1/16 oz. $2.50; 14 oz. $4.00; 14 oz. $7.00. 
RAINBOW MIXTURE. An excellent mixture. 
Trade pkt. $1.00; 1/32 oz. $2.50; 1/16 oz. $4.00. 
CHOICE MIXTURE. Trade pkt. 50c; 4 072. $3.50; oz. $12.00. 
Convolvulus - Morning Glory 
Major or Tall Varieties 
Trade pkt. Oz. 14%41b. Lb. 
Clarke’s New Improved Early Blue...... $0.25 $0.65 $2.00 
Imperial Mixed......-..-.--.:-:5---5505> -20 .60 $2.00 
HENRY F. MICHELL COMPANY, Phone Lombard 3-5620, Philadelphia 5, Pa. 
COSMOS 
FIESTA. All-America Selection 1952 Winner. The festival colors 
of Old Mexico, combined in one flower by the plant breeder’s 
magic, bring this sparkling newcomer ALL-AMERICA’S TOP 
AWARD for 1952. For the first time—anywhere—there is a true 
Early, 
scarlet in Cosmos: a new color for the garden landscape. 
heat-loving, easy to grow,- Fiesta makes a compact 2¥2-ft. plant 
with a riot of bloom all summer long. Flowers are semi-double 
ruffled, borne like tropical birds amidst lacy foliage. 
Trade pkt. 50c; 14 oz. $1.00; oz. $3.50. 
RADIANCE. Silver Medal, All-America Selections. A striking new 
color combination never before seen in Sensation Cosmos. Deep rose 
petals overlaid with large, well-defined zone of rich crimson, 
Trade pkt. 25c; 14 o2. 50c; oz. $1.75. 
Double Varieties 
Orange Ruffles. A semi-double form of the ever-popular Orange Flare 
but slightly dwarfer in habit. The extra two or three rows of petals 
add immensely to the butterfly-like beauty of the richly colored or- 
ange blooms. Trade pkt. 25c; oz. $1.00. 
Early Sensation Mixed. Two types, fluted and crested. The crested 
type has a large, 2-inch crested center and the fluted are so double 
they resemble a Camellia. Trade pkt. 40c; 14 oz. $1.00. 
Single Sensation 
Early, giant-flowering single variety. Blooms large, 4 to 6 inches 
across. Height 6 feet. Trade pkt. Oz. 
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Pinkie. Light pink... 4.0... 0. oes s. sede ett 30 8=61.20 
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Single Early-Flowering Novelties 
YELLOW FLARE. Silver Medal, All-America Selections. Similar to 
the original Orange Flare, except in color, which is a very rich 
golden yellow. A very striking plant for the garden, growing 3 to 4 
feet tall. Trade pkt. 25c; oz. $1.00. 
ORANGE FLARE. This single strain comes into full bloom in less 
than 4 months from sowing. Vivid orange. Trade pkt. 25c; oz, $1.00. 
Single Early-Flowering Variety 
Begins blooming as early as July and continues until frost. 
Large Early-Flewering, Mixed. Trade pkt. 20c; oz. 75c. 
Double Early-Flowering Variety 
Mixed. Trade pkt. 30c; oz. $2.25. 
Single Late-Flowering Varieties 
Giant-Flowering. White (White Lady). 
Crimson. Mixed. 
Pink (Lady Lennox). 
Each of above, trade pkt. 20c; 02. 75c. 
