Only the Best Since 1890 
Seeds - Plants - Bulbs- Supplies 
CONDITIONS OF SALE 
Due to constant market fluctuation, all prices in this catalog are subject to change 
without notice. 
WARRANTY 
“The Henry F. Michell Company warrants to the extent of the purchase price that 
seeds or bulbs sold are as described on the container, within recognized tolerances. 
Seller gives no other or further warranty, express or implied.” 
FORWARDING SERVICE 
Flower Seeds, Vegetable Seed (except Peas, Beans and Corn), listed in catalog, prepaid 
anywhere in the United States. 
Please remit postage for all Bulbs, Plants, Insecticides, and Sundries, if desired by 
parcel post. Refer to postal chart for amount. Shipments too large for parcel post will 
be sent express or freight collect. 
First Pound | , Annas - 
PARCEL POST RATES FROM PHILADELPHIA as ie S Raiae 
Subject to Change Fraction Fraction 
DOL, LUNG. MISMIeMDINEDIeEUN nn dun ae $0.18 $0.02 
Ist and 2nd ZONES—51 to 150 MILES .................. .23 .04 
3rd ZONE—OVER 150 UNDER 300 MILES ............. .23 .06 
4th ZONE—OVER 300 UNDER 600 MILES ............. 24 .07 
5th ZONE—OVER 600 UNDER 1000 MILES ............ .26 .10 
6th ZONE—OVER 1000 UNDER 1400 MILES ........... .28 12 
7th ZONE—OVER 1400 UNDER 1800 MILES ........... 30 14 
StheZONE=OVERUIS00: MILES) =e 4 nee 32 .19 
Plants, Trees, Shrubs, Seeds, Bulbs, to all Zones, weight limit 70 lbs., size 100 inches. 
Other Parcels as follows—between First Class Post Offices, Zones, Local, First and 
Second, weight limit 40 lbs., size 72 inches. Zones Three to Eight, weight limit 20 Ibs., 
size, 72 inches. 
Please include Postage to cover items Not Prepaid. 
INDEX 
General Offices and Warehouse 
3rd and Spruce Sts. 
Specialty Flower Seeds Lawn Seed Foliage Plants Fertilizers 
Aiphabeticaly Order Pages) Iije2anse | seam eonieetinicich seer Page t4 4 cine atisiele ss aiseaisiievsns Pag C25 OM ete loy halt (oliahotetetetotamrerustete Page 71 
Flower Seed—Annuals Perennial Plants ; ~ 
Alphabetical Order.. Pages 4-32 Bulbs Alphabetical Order . Pages 57-58 Soil Conditioners P 69 
Gladiolusmeacemnrer Pages 46, 47 Su plies aed Cas dik, Saab eee BES 
Flower Seed Miscellaneous bulbs Pages 45, 48 P 
; Dahlias ire rater te Page 49 See Complete Index Below _ Weed Killers 
Perennials Lilies tas eos ee EGS Ge | FOC OS aeNae Soi G Pages 59-67 
yj CMU Tt neyo pire ae ew im SE he Boe sk pe ee ae ec tee ree ore Page 67 
P 8 Insecticides and FI Pots. T PI 
Vegetable Seeds Greenhouse Plants Fungicides ower Pots, Tubs, Plant 
Alphabetical Order Pages 38-43 Alphabetical Ordereasb aces 5-55 memento Pages 68-70 Bands «. 4.2.27. 3rd_ cover 
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Tools : Pruners and Rutty ae cso ere 63 localiwaxeeeir hr cicn ae 67 Rishans As afenshas Sha aeuae 66 
Asparagus Knives ... 60 Accessories Putty Distributor ... 63 Florists’ Shears ..... 60 Saad 70 
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aN ie Ph Glass Cutters Saat 63 Aluminium Foil Pot Jute ie} ola Shella’ eile veleeue..s\e 0: 65 Stake Ties ........- 64 
Paddéte! ms tateaat 60 Glazing Chisel ...... 63 Wrap A Seas Clams Staples... ... ss. eee 65 
Rak 59 Glasing® Points: eo.. 63 Artificial Flowers 66 HAVES CMe siete citere cee 59 Stapling (PILES Sorel 65 
BK CS iie-gtyePertice chs! a) sustars Gopeless Ranbosaeeecuos 2 ‘ [atest Cea oe 64 stone! “Wites aaccenc. 65 
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rip ta ee, Sa ipl a 59 Hose Bande, eens 62 BolpeRacee Dee 67 EAVES er sy. ee ae aoe 66 Thermometers 
_ £ 3 TetLers memreyaeemie aie. hirer 66 Thermostats 
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: eS Hose Couplings | 62 Carnation Dye ...... 70 Moss 65 Toothpicks 
SoillelestaKatsimece ene 59 Hicses Mendes 62 Carnations Menders) 004m es ae een ee ue oa Twines ierewty nate 
Spades muses sere ie 59 Hose Reducers ...... 62 Celery ape w epee 70 Paper tmisereetrare eceart 62 Twist-Ems 
; Elose Washerswe. rs 62 Cel-O-Glass_........ 62 Pearl Chips). 0... LO as 
IEGOWSIS «na go 6 oc oooe 60 Hozon Syphon 6 Goaecodl Sa cemomoeae ue Se > Genodocnoo0 Bt 70 Vitepane ‘SGLOG GOOLE ee 
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pcceet: weet e teens 68 INEMIEL At, Shep sRe 63 Corsage Boxesmem vere 62 Pencilsine Sere ects 64 Wik-Fed Pots ..... 65 
Wheelbarrows ...... 59 INozzlesmaseee ee erie 62 Corsage) Pins aie ae 67 P ote Goversan ence 67 Witetrecc cen, See eee 65 
For Prompt and 
Courteous 
DISCOUNTS 
For Cash with Order, or 
within 10 days of invoice: 
Flower and Vegetable Seeds— 
5% on orders of $5.00 to $25.00. 
8% on orders of $25.00 or over. 
All other items, 2%. 
NO Discounts on Special Quotations. 
For YOUR CONVENIENCE 
We have a special sales room at our 3rd 
and Spruce Sts. building which is easily 
Payment 
Service 
accessible to our eastern Pennsylvania and 
New Jersey custemers. Here, at all times, $ 
there is ample parking space and complete 
stock for your requirements. 
Call LOmbard 3-5620 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 3rd and Spruce Sts., PHILADELPHIA 5, PA. 
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