Only the Best Since 1890 
SEEDS — BULBS — PLANTS — GARDEN SUPPLIES 
riminating gardeners and florists with our quality seeds, 
of our claims and the productiveness of our merchandise 
For the past 65 years we have been serving the most exacting and disc 
bulbs and plants. Growers whose own livelihood rests on the integrity 
have been doing business with us consistently over the years. 
Many of the beautiful blooms that you see in your florist’s shop originated from our seeds and bulbs. Our seeds, bulbs, and plants 
are carefully inspécted and examined in growing fields all over the country by trained men in our organization who are constantly 
seeking new and improved strains for your enjoyment and satisfaction. 
You may rest assured that when you buy from Michell’s you are buying the best. 
FREE GIFTS 
FOR EARLY ORDERS 
In order that we may process your order early and give it our 
best attention, we will give you these wonderful free gifts as an 
inducement to mail your order in early. 
These gifts are carefully selected for your pleasure and satis- 
faction—don’t miss out on them. Remittance must accompany 
order to earn free gifts. Free premiums apply only on mail orders 
for Seeds, Bulbs, and Plants. Insecticides, Fertilizers and Tools 
do not count towards credit for gift. 
On orders of $5.00 select ONE premium. 
On orders of $10.00 select TWO premiums, alike or different. 
On orders of $15.00 select THREE prmiums, alike or different. 
On orders of $20.00 select FOUR premiums, alike or different. 
The premium you select MUST BE WRITTEN ON THE 
ORDER or none will be sent, even if you notify us later. 
INDEX 
Lawn Seed 
Page 3 
Flower Seeds 
Pages 4 to 21 
Vegetable Seeds 
Pages 22 to 3] 
e 
Bulbs 
Pages 32 to 4] 
& 
Gladiolus 
Pages 38, 39, 
Back Cover 
Dahlias 
Pages 40 and 41 
e 
Lilies 
Pages 33 and 34 
e 
Roses 
Pages 42 to 45 
Perennial Plants 
Pages 46 to 49 
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CONDITIONS OF SALE SAVE TIME AND MONEY — ORDER BY MAIL 
It’s easy to order by mail. Just use the convenient order sheets in- 
closed and send to us with your remittance as soon as possible. Please 
In accordance with our policy: “Only 
the Best—Since 1890’’, we exercise the 
greatest care at all times to send out use the order sheet so indicated for plants, Roses, trees, fruits, and e@ 
only merchandise of the very highest shrubs. These are all shipped to you from the nursery at the proper 
quality and germination. PLAGE A separate order sheet is requested for seeds, bulbs, and Shrubs 
sundry items. 
WARRANTY Save money by not sending C.O.D. orders. The post office makes an PUES 20 to 54 
extra charge for this service, which makes your cost greater. @ 
Henry F. Michell Co. gives no war- LOCAL CUSTOMERS see page H in supplementary section for free ‘ 
ranty express or implied as to the pro- delivery terms; don’t miss our big offer on page G for our Garden Fruits 
ductiveness of any seeds, bulbs or plants Store customers. Pages 55 to 57 
it sells. The limit of liability for all 
claims shalltbe no preater-(han the, pula G)—aan en S7 aea | en a «| an @ 
chase price of the goods, and in no |Zone 8 
case shall it be responsible for loss or Sea Zone 3|Zone 4|Zone 5 |Zone 6 |Zone 7) Over Mums 
damage to the crop. Local [rr ain) 150- | 300- | 600- | 1000- | 1400- | 1800 Pages 60 and 61 
Phila. 200: 300 | 600 | 1000 | 1400 | 1800 | miles eee aa 
FORWARDING SERVICE bd 
Flower Seeds, Vegetable Seeds, Bulbs, | The first Sundries 
Lawn Seed, Roses, Mums, Shrubs and pound costs} .18 .23 43 ts .26 .28 30 32 Pages 58 and 59 
Fruits where indicated, are prepaid fereeach cea 
anywhere in the United States. ae. 1 © 
Please remit postage for Perennial a cai a ee 
Plants, Shrubs and Fruits where not ain CA 02 04 Insecticidies, etc. 
indicated as postpaid. Sundries, Insec- Oe ae : : Me au 10 12 16 18 Pages 62 and 63 
ticides and Fertilizers if desired by 
parcel post. Please refer to chart for Plants, bulbs, to all zones, weight limit 70 Ibs., size 100 in. Other 
amount. Shipments too large for parcel _ parcels as follows—(between first class post offices) local, first and second For Prompt 
post will be sent express or freight col- zones weight limit 40 lbs., size 72 in. Zones three to eight, weight limit Deli 
lect. 20 Ibs., size 72 in. Please include postage to cover items not prepaid. elivery 
Phone LOmbard 
3-5620 
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2 HENRY F. MICHELL CO., PHILADELPHIA 5, PENNA. 
