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HENRY F. MICHELL. FRED. J. MICHELL.

Telephone 3-55-43 A.

Henry F. Michell

WAREHOUSE :

1019 Ludlow street

OFFICES AND STORE :

1018 MARKET ST.

PHILADELPHIA.

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MICHELL'S HIGHEST QUALITY BULBS

H A R R I S I I

Photograpli of a house full of Easter Lilies (Lil. Harrisii), taken April 9th, J900.

ALL BULBS SUPPLIED BY US.

Grown by H. L Faust, Merion Sta., Pa.

Merion, Montgomery Co., Penna., 14tti day of April, 19U0. Me. henry F. MICHELL, Seedsman, Etc.

My Dear Sir :— I cannot refrain from congratulating you, as well as my- self, upon the outcome of Harrisii Lilies purchased from you last August, They were the most satisfactorj- we have had for years. Out of 3800 bulbs we had 3300 salable plants. Please book me same quantity for next season. With kind regards, believe me. Very truly yours,

HENRY I. FAUST.

Trenton, N. J., April 16th, 1900.

Mr. henry F. MICHELL,

Dear Sir :— Your lilies turned out the best I ever saw. The loss on them was only about two per cent The flowers on them were from eight to fourteen on each plant. Please book me fifteen hundred more for next rear.

Y'ours truly,

CARL E. TAUBE,

Lilium Harrisii.

True Bermuda Easter liily. Our " Superior Strain."

tbe most reliable Grofrer in Bermuda.

Grown toy

Our grower reports to us that less than ten per cent, appeared on the plantation engaged and secured by us.

Contents of original case.

5 to 7 in 400 bulbs .

7 to 9 in 200 "

9 to 11 in 100 "

Per doz, . $0.75 . 1.50 3.00

Per 100, $1,50 10.00 20.00

disease

Per 1000

$42.00 90.00 180,00

Lilium Longifiorum (Bermuda).

5 to 7 in. 7 to 9 in. 9 to 11 in.

Contents of

original case. Per doz,

. 400 bulbs 80.75

, . 2u0 " 1.50

.100 " 3.00

Per 100. $4,50 10.00 20.00

Per 1000 $42.00 90.00 180.00

Lilium Longifiorum (Japanese).

Ready about October 5tb.

5 to 7 in.

6 to 8 in.

7 to 9 in. 9 to 10 in.

Per doz. . SO.oO .75 1.00 . 1.50

Per 100.

$2.50 3.75 5,50 9.00

Per 1000 $22.50 32,50 50,00 80.00

Lilium Candidum (or Annunciation Lily).

Per doz. Per 100.

First size bulbs $0.50 $3.50

Extra Large Bulbs 60 4.00

Per 1000 $33.00 37.50

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Calla Lilies (White).

Well Matured Dry Bulbs. Now Ready.

First size

Second size ,

Third size .

Fourth size

LITTLE GEM CALLA

Per doz.

Per 100

$1.40

$10.00

1.00

8.00

.75

6,00

,60

4,50

,45

3.00

.75

6,00

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3.00

Per 1000 895.00 77.50 57..50 40.00 25.00

27.50

Japan Lilies

AURATUM (Golden Banded). Per doz. PerlOO. PerlOOO

8 to 9 in $0,60 $4,50 $40,00

9 to 11 in 1.00 6,75 65,00

11 to 13 in 1.75 12,00 115.00

SPECIOSTJM (lancifolium) Album,

8 to 9 in, ,75 5.00 47.50

9 to 11 in. 1.00 6,00 57,50

Per doz,

SPECIOSUM (lancifolium) Roseum,

8 to 9 in, 80,60

9 to 11 in, 1.00 " " Rubrum.

8 to 9 in, ,60

9 to 11 in. 1,00 " " Melpomone.

8 to 9 in, ,75

Per 100. Per 1000

$4.50 6,50

4.50 6.50

5,00

$40,00

60,00

40.00 60 00

47.50

The above varieties of Japan Lilies will arrive in October.

S5 BULBS OF' ANY ONE VARIETY AT lOO RATES; SSO OF ANY ONE VARIETY AT lOOO RATES.

MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS.

HIGHEST QUALITY BULBS

ALL PRICES INCLUDE DUTY. We do not charge for Packing or Cartage.

ROMAN HYACINTHS.

(FRENCH).

Per doz.

Per loo

Per looo

11 to 12 cm , 1st size

. . . SO 25

§150

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30

1.75

17.00

lo to 15 cm., mnmmoth bul)j3 . . .

35

2.25

21.00

Rose or Piiik ( Frcuch)

25

1.50

13 00

Blue (French)

30

1.75

15.00

30

1.75

15.50

Original case lots

only. Per lOOO S12.50 16.00 20.50

ONE OF OUR MANY UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS

"Wilmington, Del , August 2Ist, 1899. I have just received your Roman Hyacinths aud Paper While Nar- cissus ; am very much pleased with them They are as good as ever I

bought.

Vei-y truly,

E. BAYLIS,

Flori^it.

Best riiniature, or Dutch Roman Hyacinths.

NAMED VARIETIES. FIRST SIZE BULBS.

Profitable for growing iii pots or pans, blooming later than the French Romans.

Per doz. Per loo Per looo

Amy, rich red gO 35 g2.50 824.00

Oertrade. deep pink 35 2 50 24 00

Glgantea, light pink 35 2.75 26.50

Geii, Pellsaler, dark red 8o 2.50 24 00

Chas. Dickens, deep pink . . 40 3.i 0 27..50

Baroness van Tlinyll, pure white 15 3.40 31.00

Grand A'Mervellle, blush white 40 3.25 30.00

La Grandesse, pure white . . .60 4.50 42.00

Mad. Vauder Hoop, creamy while 40 3 25 30.00

Chas. Dickens, light blue 35 2.75 25.00

Grand Maitre, rich porcelain 35 2.50 24.00

King of the Blues, deep blue 35 2.75 25.00

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The latest advices from Holland © are that all BULBS are finer this ^ year than they have been for the three past seasons, and customers can fully rely upon getting the highest quality^ only, as we import only from reliable growers.

Dutch Hyacinths.

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IN SEPARATE COLORS. VERY BEST QUALITY.

For bedding out doors, and also for forcing. They do not, however, produce as fine large spikes as the Second and First size named varieties.. We ispecially recommend the Second size named varieties for forcing, as they are more profitable and certain to produce large flower heads.

P. S. Do not compare these First Quality Bulbs with sacb as are offered at a loM'cr price. The size we quote wiU produce &ner trusses.

'Per doz. Per loo Per looo

Single Red, all shades $0.60 $4.25 $41.00

" Pink 60 4.25 41.00

»' Deep Red 60 4.25 41.00

White, all shades 60 4.25 41.00

Pure White 65 4 50 43.00

«» BlnshWhUe 60 4.25 41.00

" Blue, all shades 60 4.25 41.00

" Light Bine 60 4.25 41.00

" Deep Blue 60 4.25 41.00

" Yellow, all shades 65 4.50 43.00

" All Colors, Mixed 60 4.25 4100

Double, Red, all shades 60 4.25 41.00

" PiiiK, all shades 60 4.25 41.00

» White, all shades 60 4.25 41.00

Blue, all shades 60 4.25 41.00

" Mixed, All Colors dO 4. 25 41.00

25 BULBS OF ANY ONE VARIETY AT 100 RATES' 250 OF ANY ONE VARIETY AT 1000 RATES.

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MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS.

STRICTLY

FIRST SIZE NAMED HYACINTHS.

Desirable for the Very Choicest Trade, Wher^ High Quality is Wanted.

SINGLE RED AND PINK. Perdoz

A.m.y, bright carmine, iine truss $1.00

Baron Van Thuy 11, tine rosy pink, early 1.00

General Pellssier, crimson, early 85

Gertrude, clear pink, large truss 85

Gigantea, pink, large bells and truss 1 .00

Lord Macanlay, bright rosy carmine 1.00

Norma, delicate waxy pink, early 95

Rol des Beiges, scarlet 95

Robert Steiger, deep crimson red 80

SINGLE PURE AND TINTED WHITE.

SINGLE BLUE, LAVENDER, PURPLE, &c.

SINGLE YELLOW.

Herman, orange yellow . . . ,

Ida, pure yellow, fine

King of tlie Yellows, best deep yellow

1.10 1.25 1.30

DOUBLE RED AND ROSE.

Bouquet Royale, rose, red centre ,90

Bouquet Tendre, dark carmine red 90

Czar Nicholas, delicate pink 90

Noble par Merite, deep rose, very large truss 90

DOUBLE PURE AND TINTED WHITE.

La Tour d'Anvergne, pure white, early 1.00

La "Virglnlte, rosy white .• 85

Prince of Waterloo, pure white, tine 1.10

Per 100 S7.50 7.50 6.50 6.50 7.50 7.50 7.50 7.25 6.25

8.50

1.10

8.50

. . .90

7.00

La Graudesse, pure white, fine bells and spike . . .

. . 1.80

10 on

1.10

8 50

9 00

, , , .95

7.00

7.50

Czar Peter, light porcelain blue, fine

. . . 1.40

11.00

Grand Maltre, deep porcelain blue

... .95

7.'>5

. , , .90

6.50

King of the Blues, deep blue, extra large ....

... .90

7.00

7.00

8.00 10 00 10.50

6.50 6.50 6.50 6.75

7.75

6.25 8.50

Named Hyacinths for Forcing in Pots.

DOUBLE BLUE. Perdoz. Perioi

Blocksberg. Hght blue *1.10 $-<.00

Garrlck, blue, darker centre 1.00 7. SO

Mtguon von Dryf hout, light blue 95 7.25

DOUBLE YELLOW.

Bouquet Orange, orange yellow 1.00 8.00

Goethe, citron 95 7 50

FORCING NAMED HYACINTHS.

(SECOND SIZE.)

For Forcing and Fancy Outdoor Bedding where Correct Designs are Wanted.

The following sorts have proven to be the very best for the florist for growing in pots. They produce well shaped, full and compact spikes, and ev^ry pot will bring the best price, on account of its fine quality. It pays the florist to plant only the named sorts, as they are far superior to the regular separate color quality.

SINGLE PINK VARIETIES.

Baron Van Thuyll

Gertrude

Glgantea

Per doz. . 80.80 .75 . .80

SINGLE RED VARIETIES.

Lord Macaulay 85

Q,ueen of Hyacinths, rich red 80

Robt. Steiger 75

Rol des Beiges (scarlet) 75

SINGLE WHITE VARIETIES.

Alba Superblsslma, pure 90

Baron Van Thuyll, pure 90

Mme Van der Hoop, pure 90

La Grandesse, pure 1.10

lia Innocence, pure white 1.10

Per 100 86.25 5.75 6.25

6.50 6.00 5 50 5.75

7.25 7.25 7.25 8 50 8.50

SINGLE WHITE VARIETIES. (Continued). pe^. ^qz

Grandeur A'Mervellle, blush 80.80

La Pucelle de Orleans, pure white 85

Q,ueen of the Netherlands (Pure) 1.10

SINGLE BLUE VARIETIES.

Chas. Dickens, light 80

Baron Van Thuyll, deep 75

Cxar Peter, light 1.10

Grand Maltre, rich 85

King of the Blues, deep 75

Lieonldas, light 75

SINGLE YELLOW VARIETIES.

Heroine, lemon yellow

Herman, bright yellow

Per 100 $6.25 7.00

8 50

6.25 6.00 850 6.25 6.00 6.00

.85

.05

6.75 7.00

25 Bulbs of any one variety at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. Write for Special Prices on orders over 1000 of any one variety.

MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS.

Michell's Highest Quality Bulbs

Early Single (Named Varieties).

True to Color and Name. All strictly first size Bulbs.

JPer loo Per looo

Artus. Scarlet . $0 75

Belle Alliance. The best scarlet 1:I5

Canary Bird. Light yellow 1.40

Cardinal's Hat. Scarlet , 90

Clirysolora. Yellow ; bedding 1.25

Cottage Maid. Pink and white 1 25

Coulour de Cardinal. Scarlet ; forcing 1.85

Colonr Ponceau. Cherry and white 85

Crimson King. Scarlet; forcing 75

Uiicliesse de Parma. Red and yellow .85

Due Van Thol. Scarlet 1 00

" " Yellow 1.75

White 1.40

Pink 1.25

" " " Gold striped 90

" " " Red and yellow 90

Jaght Von Delft. Pure white 95

Joost Van Voudel Red striped with white 1.25

Kaiseritroou. Red and gold ].2o

La Relne. Blush white 1.25

Li'lmmacnlee. I*ure white 1.00

Pottebaker. Yellow 1.60

White 1.40

Scarlet 1.15

Proserpine. Bright pink ; large 1.75

Racliel Rulscli. Pink 1.00

Rose Orlsdeliu. Pink '. . . . 1.50

Rose AInndl. Bright pink 1.00

Silver Standard. White, crimson slripe 1.25

Yellow Prince l.-.£5

Vermilion Brilliant. Richest scarlet 2.25

Wouwerman. Purple violet 1.00

IN MIXTURE.

All colors, choice mixed .70

Superfine, mixed 90

Early Single. Extra Cboice.

Early Double Tulips.

Due Van Tbol. Red and yellow 80

Duke of York. Red, with white edge 90

Gloria Solus. Red, with yellow border 1.00

Imperator Rubrorum. Scarlet; tine forcer 1.75

La Candeur. Pure white 1.00

Lie Blazon. Pink 1.50

3Iarlllo. Pink : forcing 2.40

Rex Rubrorum. Scarlet 1 ,50

Rose Blancbe. Pure white 90

Tonruesol. Red and yellow 1.60

Yellow 3.00

Titian. Red and yellow 1.20

Yellow Rose 1.25

Pine Mixed. Early Double 70

Superfine Mixed. Early double, selected 95

$ 7.00 10.00 12.75 7.50 11.50 11.00 17 50 S.OO 7.25 7.75 9.00 16.00 13.00 11.00 8.00 8.00 9.00 10.50 12 00 10.75 8.75 15.00 13.00 10.50 16.00 9.00 14.25 9.50 11.00 11 75 21.00 9.50

6.50 7.75

7.50 7.75 9.0U 16.00 8.50 14.00 22.25 14.00 8.50 14.50 28.50 10.00 10.00 6.50 8.25

Late Flowering Tulips.

Per loo Per looo

Parrot Choicest mixed 85 7.50

Bfblooms. Single 1.00 8.60

Bizards. Single 80 7.25

Gesueriana. Single scarlet 1.25 10.50

Paeony. Double red 1.25 10.50

Narcissus Von Sion (Double),

Per lOo

Von Sion. Double yellow ; good size blooming bulbs , . . .81.25

" " Double yellow ; selected first size bulbs 1.50

" " Extra large, double-nosed bulbs ; will produce

about 170 flowers from 100 bulbs 2.00

" " Double yellow, "Paris Market". Extra early;

especially adapted and very profitable for Christmas forcing 2.00

Paper White

Paper White Oranditlora.

.75

Extra size bulbs 1.00

" " " J/u/////o/ a (new) choice . . . . 1.25

Double Roman 1.00

Trumpet Major. Single yellow trumpet-shaped flowers.

(Best Holland grown) l.?5

Campernelle. Yellow 60

Poeltcus. Single white 45

" Double {Alba Plena Odorata) 85

" Ornatns. White; for forcing 1.00

Grand Sollel de O'r. Yellow Polyanthus 1.50

Orange Phoenix. Double, orange and white 1.75

Incomparable. Double, yellow 75

Giant Princeps. Single yellow trumpet 1.00

Golden Spur, Large single golden trumpet 3.75

Incomparable Stella Single white, wiih large yellow cup . .60 Campernelle Rugulosus. Extra large single yellow Jonquil .75

Chinese Sacred Lily.

READY IN OCTOBER. Extra strong bulbs— 65 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per basket of 30 bulbs ; $f baskets ; per 1000, $45.00.

Show Cards sent free with one basket or over.

Per looo $12.00 14.00

17.50

16 00 0.75 8.26

10.00 9.00

10.00 5.00 3.75 7.25 9.00

12.50

16.00 7.00 9 00

35.00 5.00 6 00

1.75 for 4

2(5 Bulbs of any one variety at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. Write for Special Prices on orders over 1000 of any one variety.

MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS.

Allium Neapolitanum. Penoo penopo

Very desirable white flowers for forcing 80.50 $4.50

Anemones. Ptrdoz. PenoO PenOOO

Double, Mixed, all colors -. S0.15 Sl.OO $7.50

Single, " 10 .60 5 UO

Fulgeu's Rich Scarlet 25 1.50 13.50

Amaryllis.

Belladoana, Pink l.fO COO

Johnsoui, Red and White, extra large 2.50 20.00

Pormosissima (Jacobean Lily) 40 3.00

New Seedlings, extra cQoice 30 3.00

Begonia. (Tuberous Rooted).

Very choicest large flowering type. Extra fine large bulbs.

READY IN NOVEHBER.

Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000

Single Orange S0.40 S2.50 S20.00

Scarlet 40 2.50 20 00

Pink 40 2.50 20.00

White 40 2.51) 20.00

Yellow 40 2.50 20.00

" Mixtd 35 2.25 19.c0

Double Crimson 65 5 00 40.00

Scarlet 65 5.00 40.00

Piuk 65 5.00 40.t0

White 65 5.00 40.00

Yellow 65 5.00 40.00

Mixed 60 4.50 37.50

ChionodOXa. (Glory of the Snow).

Lucilla 15 .75 6.00

Gigantea 15 1.00 7.50

Sardensis 15 .75 7.00

Crown Imperial.

Mixed colors. 75 5.00

Crocus. (First Size Bulbs). Pcrioo Periooo

White ?0.30 S2.50

Blue 30 2.50

Striped 30 2.50

Yellow, extra large mammoth 60 5 50

" regular size 3't 2.50

Cloth of Gold 40 3.25

Mixed, all colors .25 2.25

Named Varieties 50 4.25

Dielytra Spectabilis. (Bleeding Heart.)

strong Clumps per doz. 85c. 6.00 57.50

Freesia Refracta Alba.

First size 50 4 00

Selected 75 6.00

Extra mammoth bulbs 1.15 9.00

Gladiolus "Bride"

Excellent white Tarietv for forcing 50 4.50

Colvilli Rubra (Pink Bride) 75 6.50

Gladiolus. (Forl=orcing).

"May." The finest forcing variety now on the market, produces a large spike of very large flowers nearly pure

white in color 2..50 23.50

White and light colors 2.00 18.00

Choice mixed 1.25 lO.oO

Gloxinia Crassifolia Grandiflora.

READY IN NOVEMBER.

Extra large bulbs, of finest erect flowering varieties. Richest colors, con- taining al.so the tigered and spcjtted. 50c. per doz., §4.00 per lOO, $30.00 per 1000.

^'*^^» Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000

English Mixed 80.15 $0.75 $0.00

Spanish " 10 .30 2.50

Spanish for forcing Blanclie Saperba.

Pure White 12 .60 5.00

Spanish for forcing Jamie Brllliaiite. Yellow .12 .60 5.00 Spanish for forcing Alex. Von Humbolt.

Blue 12 .60 5.00

Ixia.

Choice Mixed 10 .50 4.00

Lachenalia.

Pendula 1.00 7.50

Lily of the Valley. selected Berlin 3-year-old Pips.

Per 100 81. 2d Per 1000 SlO.oO Case of 2,500 $25.00

Per 100 Per IlOO Per case Mlchell's Excelsior or Rnsslan XXX (3-vear-old). of 2500

Very large spikes §1.50 §14.00 §32.00

Hamburg (3-vear-old). Late 1.00 9.75 23.00

Clniups of Lily of the Valley S2.00 per doz.: $15.00 per 100

OxaliS. Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 Bermnda Batterciip, large yellow, verv

popular, extra large bulbs ' $0.18 $1.00 §9.00

Mixed, all colors lo .50 4.50

Separate colors, piuk, white, yellow, red 20 1.00

Ornithogalum Arabicum (star of Bethlehem).

Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 Large white flowers in clusters $0.25 $1.60 $14.00

Paeon ieS. sinensis Extra choice Double. Strong Original Clumps.

READY IN NOVEHBEr! Per doz. Per 100

Double White $1.75 $12 50

" Pink 1.75 12.50

" Red 1.75 12.50

Ranunculus. per doz. PerlOO Per 1000

Double Turkish Mixed SO.IO $0.50 $3.00

Double Persian Mixed 10 .50 3.00

Double French Mixed 10 .50 3.00

Spirea Astilbe. selected strong Clumps.

Per doz. PerlOO Per 1000

Japonlca $0.50 $3.50 $30 00

Compacta Multiflora. strong clumps 65 4.00 38.00

Astllholdes Florlbnuda 65 4.25 40.00

Washington (New). Extra large, and verv

free blooming. The finest of all Spireas...". 2,00 15 00 145.00

Scilla.

Slberlca (Squill) 15 .60 5..50

Snowdrops.

Single 10 .60 5.0O

Double 15 1.00 9 00

Elwees Giant 15 .60 5.25

Sparaxis.

Mixed 10 .50 4.00

Tuberose. excelsior pearl (for forcing).

Extra large. Ready in November. Per 100 Per 1000 Blooming Bulbs $1.00 $7.50

Zephyranthes. per doz. penoo

Pink $0.25 , $2.00

White 25 1.50

25 BULBS OF ANY ONE VARIETY AT 100 RATES; 250 OF ANY ONE VARIETY AT 1000 RATES.

MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS.

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OUQCl^ Seeds August, September and October.

ALL OF NEW CROP AND CAN BE STRICTLY RELIED UPON.

Antirrhinum; (Snapdragou) Queen of the North. Large flower- ing, pure white, good forcer and ready seller. 15c. per trade pkt. ; 50c. per oz.; also all other varieties.

Asparagus Plumasa Nana. |r.oo per 100 seeds ; ^Sg.oo per icoo seeds.

New seeds ready in November. Asparagus Sprengeri. 60c. per loo seeds ; I5.00 per 1000 seeds. Browallia Speciosa Major. A very choice Winter blooming plant, producing large, rich, blue flowers Per trade pkt. 25c.

CALCEOLARIA.

£xtra Cliolce Stiaiit. Mixed Colors.

Retail pkt. Trade pkt.

Compacta. Dwarf $0.27 ^0.60

Qrandiflora 17 60

Rugosa (Shrubby ) 34 .60

James' Superb English Strain. Per pkt 75c. Sutton's Perfection Mixed. Per pkt 75c.

MichelVs Special Strain of Cineraria "Giant Prize".

CINERARIA.

Dwarf Giant Prize. Mixed. All colors ; best sort as pot plants, tt-ade pkt. 6dc.; trade pkt. $1.00.

Medium Tali Qiant Prize. Mixed. Desirable to grow as a deco- rative plant, also for cutting. )4 trade pkt. 6oc. ; trade pkt. $1.00.

Stellata. Sutton's new type, mixed. 65c. per original pkt. James' English Giant Strain. Per j4 trade pkt. 60c.; per trade pkt. $1.00.

Sutton's English Superb Strain. 6oc. per pkt.

Dwarf Mixed. Very desirable, producing large heads ; flower

not quite as large as the " Prize". Trade pkt. 50c. Tall Mixed. Same as above, but taller in growth. Trade pkt. 50c. Choicest Double Mixed. Beautiful. Trade pkt. 50c.

Please accept a testimonial of praise from the undersigned for Michell's Giant Prize Cineraria seed. My plants ha^e over 100 flowers on each and measure the enormous size of 4 inches in diameter, or 12 inches in circum- ference. Respectfully,

PAUL REINHART,

Germantown, Phila. Gardener to H. T. Mason, Esq.

CANDYTUFT— For winter Forcing.

Per trade pkt.

Giant Empress. White $0.10

White Rocket 05

Little Prince (New). White 25

Per oz. I0.25 .10 1.00

CYCLAMEN QIQANTEUM.

Grown by one of the leading growers in Europe,'who has world-wide reputation for this strain.

P. S.—All our Giant Cyclamen seed is grown in greenbovses- and should not be compared wi*b seed offered at lower price and' wbicb is usually outdoor grown seed, producing mucb smaller lowers than our Giant greenhouse grown seed.

Per 100 Per looo

Mixed, of four colors . . |i.oo $7.co

Red (Rubrum) i.oo 7 50

White (Album) i.oo 7 50

White, with Red Bye (Roseum) i.oo 7 50

Pink I.oo 7.50

Persicum, Wiggins' Best Mixed. Trade pkt. 50c.; oz. $3.00. Bush Hill Pioneer. New feathered type. 50c. per original pkt. ; 6 pkts. for $2.50.

DOUBLE DAISY.

Bellls Perennls.

Sow in August and September, and treat similar to Pansies. Snowball. Per trade pkt. 30c. Qiant White. }^ trade pkt. 30c. ; trade pkt. 50c. Giant Mixed. }i trade pkt. 30c.; trade pkt. 50c. Longfellow Red. Double. Per trade pkt. 30c. Choicest Double Mixed. Per trade pkt. 30c.; i^a.oo per oz.

Dracaena Indivisa. Per pkt. loc; oz. 30c.

Sow now to make salable plants for next year.

Dracaena Australis. Broad green foliage. 25c. per trade pkt.; 85c. per oz.

Fern Spores or Seeds. (Fresh). Choice mixed, all varieties=j, 30c. per trade pkt. We can also supply Fern Spores of nearly- all the good popular sorts of Adiantum, Pteris, etc., grown by a most careful, reliable fern grower. 30c. per liberal trade pkt» List of varieties sent on application,

Grevillea Robusta. Trade pkt. 15c. ; oz. 40c.

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MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS.

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4

^ ^ Michcirs l^eliable Flower Seeds ^ ^

^

^^"^V^ ^ ^ ^-Jr^ i^J-^ ^ ^ ^-Jri ^ ^ ^ ^-i ^ iy\ A/^ Ajr^ ^ "Z-/^ A/^ -^V^ ^ AJ^W^

Hollyhock.

THE FINEST DOUBLE.

Chater's Improved Snowball, Pure White Brilliant Scarlet . . . " " Bright Pink . . . ;

Salmon

" '* Yellow

" Choice Mixed . . . -"Allegheny", New Fringed Pink . . .

Red .... Mixed . . .

Trade ptt. Per oz.

.20 .20 .20 .20 .20 .20 •25 ■25 •25

75 75 75 75

75 60

00 00 00

Allen's New Defiance Hignonette.

Mr. Allen's own growth, and in his own original packets containing ■2000 seeds, ^1,00. Original half trade pkts., 60c.

MIGNONETTE.

ALIEN'S DEFIANCE. New, Large Flowering.

Out-door grown, carefully selected seed. One of the greatest acquisitions of recent introduction. Selections have done as noble work with the Mignonette as with any other florists' flower, and this strain is beyond question the acme of perfection. Per trade pkt., 20 cts.; per ounce, 75 cts.

Per trade pkt. Per oz.

Gabrieie Mammoth Dwarf $ 15 I 50

Machet. Improved. Selected from the best speci- mens of blooms 15 .50

Miles' Spiral 10 .15

Bird's Mammoth. Very long spikes 25 ,60

MYOSOTIS (Forget=ne=Not.)

Alpestris Victoria (New Forgei-Me-Not). This is, without exception, the proper soit for florists. The plants are corn- fact, the flowers are of a rich blue with a white centre. Per trade pkt., 25c.; per oz., fi.co.

Eliza Fanrobert {Robusta Rrfeda). A general favorite for spring blooming, it also forms a compact bush, and is verj' large flowering. Per trade pkt., 2cc ; per oz., 75c.

Alpestris [Alpine Forget-Mc-Not). Blue. Per trade pkt., 15c. ; per oz , 50c.

Palustris. The best sort for cut flowers. Per trade pkt., 25c.; per oz., $r.5o.

POLYANTHUS.

Choice Mixed per trade pkt., 30c.

Micbell's Prize Fringed Primula.

PRIMULA.

We have just received a very choice strain from the leading Primula Specialist, and florists may rely upon this strain to be of the very best. Size of flowcs very large. Beautifully fringed, and of the brightest colors only.

nichell's Choicest European flixture.

Per }4 trade pkt., 6oc. ; per trade pkt., $1.00; per j\ oz., I2.50.

KERMESSINA SPLENDENS— Fringed.

Bright Crimson with Large Eye.

Per }4 trade pkt., 60c.; per trade pkt., ^i.oo.

Per trade pkt.

Coccinea. Scarlet, fringed, fancy $ .75

Alba riagnifica. White, fringed, fancy 75

Holborn Blue. Blue, fringed, fancy .' 75

Qlobosa. Crimson, fringed, fancy 75

" Striped, fringed, fancy 75

" White, fringed, fancy 75

" Mixed, fringed, fancy : .75

Fern Leaved. Mixed, fringed,'fancy 75

Double. White, fringed i.oo

" Mixed, fringed i.co

Forbesi. New Baby Primrose 30

Stellata. Sutton's New Star. Original pkt., ^i. 25. Veris. Cowslip. Per pkt., 15c.; per oz., 50c. Vulgaris (English). Per pkt., 30c.; per oz., ^1.50. Obconica Qrandiflora. Per trade pkt., 3cc.

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Micheirs

»

Clioicest

Pansy Seed

GIANT EXHIBITION

Pansy Seed

0<^ NEW CROP OF SEED JUST RECEIVED ^ P>0

77 1 E HAVH received a large luiiiiber of unsolicited testimonials from florists, stating that they never before had such fine colors and immense size blooms in Pansies. It is a mixture composed of the very best of the German, French, Scotch and American Strain which insures the best results the seed as per test made by us germinated 98 per cent.

Trade pkt., 50c ; Vs oz., 85c.; % 02., $1.50 ; 3^ oz., $2.50 ; oz., $5 00.

PANSY SEED, various types and separate colors.-

Per trade pkt. Per oz.

Bugnot's Giant French Mixed $ .50 ^5.00

Cassier's Fancy Mixed 50

Trimardeau Giant, Clioicest Hixed

Trimardeau Giant, Yellow

Trimardeau Giant, White

Snow Queen. Large White

Golden Yellow, with eye ^ . . . .

Faust. Black

Yellow Gem

Lord B^consfield. Purple violet

Bronze Shades

Havana Brown . . . ^

25 .40 .40 .20 .20 .20 .20

.25 .20 . 20

4.0Q r.50 2.00 2.00 .80 .80 .80 .80 .80 .80 .80

Ter trade pkt.

Per oz.

Light Blue $

.20

$ .80

Emperor William. Light, ultramarine blue . .

.20

.80

Striped

.20

.80

.20

.80

.20

.80

.20

.80

Silver Edged

.20

.80

Very Large-flowering. German. Choicest

•25

I. GO

•15

■50

Michell's Giant Exhibition. See description

and illustration above. Choicest mixed . .

.50

5.00

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MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS

FLOWER SEEDS FOR AUTUMN SOWING-continued

SMILAX SEED.

New crop just received. Per trade pkt. 15c.

lb.

per oz. 30c.; per

.00.

Sweet Peas

FOR AUTUMN SOWING

. . . AND FORCING

LEADING MAMMOTH FLOWERING

VARIETIES.

Per oz.

Blanche Burpee. Large pure white S0.05

Countesse of Radnor. Best lavender 05

Emily^ Henderson. Large white 05

Extra Early Blanche Ferry (True). The most profitable variety for forcing ; bright piuk, with

upper petals white 05

Katharine Tracy. Light but brilliant pink, very

large flowers. Excellent for forcing 05

Lady Mary Currie. Best clear pink (long stem) .10

Lottie Eckford. White, blue border 05

Mars. The best deep pink 05

Queen of England. White 05

Sadie Burpee. Largest white 15

Mixed Eckfords. All colors 10

Also other named varieties in our regular catalogue .05

Per lb.

$0.50 .40 .40

.40 .40

•75

.40 ■50 .40 1.50 .40 •50

STOCKS. (Ten Week.)

The seed we offer is all grown in pots and will produce over 70 per cent, very double flowers. trade pkt. Trade pkt. Oz

Pure While I0.30 . .^.50

Blood Red 30 .50

Crimson 30

Purple and Blue . . .■ 30

Mixed of all colors 30

Princess Alice \Ciit and Coine Agai)i)

Without exception the best for outdoor culture, the flowers are very double and

pure white

Snowflake (Triie). The sort used princi

pally for pot culture. Piire white, wall-

•50 •50 •50

I2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00

torenia.

Fournierii Orandiflora, The best variety for the florists. .

Per trade pkt. 30c. Bailloni. Yellow. Per trade pkt. 20c.

WALLFLOWER. Trade pkt.

Extra Fine Mixed Strain of Double .... $0.30 Single Mixed 10

Oz. ^2.00 •15

Blood Red

Purple

VERBENA.

Michell's Mammoth. Choicest mixed. Our

Per trade pkt., 40 cts.; per oz., Si. 50. Mammoth Scarlet. Per trade pkt., 40 cts ; per oz

" White. Per trade pkt., 40 cts.; per oz.

" Pink, Per trade pkt., 40 cts.; per oz., .

VINCA.

Rosea. Pink

Alba Oculata. White with red eye . . .

Alba Pura, Pure White

Mixed, all colors

■30

•50

3.00

•30

•50

8.00

•30

•50

3.00

•30

■50

3-50

•30

•50

3-50

•30

•50

3-50

own

special

stock.

, Si. 50. Si. 50. ^1.50.

Trade pkt. $0.20 .20 . 20 .20

Oz. I0.75

•75 •75 •75

VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR AUTUMN SOWING.

CAULIFLOWER SEED. Earliest Snowstorm. The earliest and best of all for forcing ;

must be kept growing constantly; will not stand a check at any

period of its growth. Per pkt., 20 cts ; per yi oz., 75 cts.; per

oz., I5.00; per % lb., 517.50. Early Snowball. Per pkt., 15 cts.; per % oz.,65 cts.; per oz.,

S2.50 ; per % lb., |8.oo. Michell's Selected Dwarf Erfurt. Per pkt., 15 cts ; per X oz.,

65 cts.; per oz., $2.50 ; per % lb., 58. 00. Lenormand's Short Stem. Per pkt., 10 cts.; per oz., 50 cts. Veitch's Autumn Giant. Per pkt,, 10 cts.; per oz., 40 cts.

CUCUMBER SEED.

Eugllsli Prize.

Tender and True. Per pkt , 15 cts.

Long Qun. {Pierson's.) The best of all. Per pkt., 15 cts. Telegraph. Per pkt., 15 cts.

Also all other varieties.

CABBAGE SEED.

Early Jersey Wakefield, The best for early use ; of excellent

quality, good size and sure to head ; extra fine selected stock.

Per oz., 25 cts.; per lb., S2.75. Large Jersey Wakefield. Per oz., 30 cts. ; per lb., $3.25. Henderson's Early Summer. A second early sort with large,

solid heads, coming iu a few days later than the Wakefield.

Per Oz., 20 cts.; per lb , $2.00.

Also all other varieties.

KALE SEED.

Dwarf Qreen Curled. Ver\' hardy; leaves numerous, frilled, and of excellent quality. Per pkt., 5 cts.; per oz., 10 cts.; per ]i lb., 15 cts.; per lb., 50 cts.

New Imperial, or Long Standing. A beautiful curled and crimped sort. Per oz., 5 cts.; per )i lb., 15 cts.; per lb , 50 cts.

MICHELL'S SPECIAL STRAIN SELECTED ERFURT CAULIFLOWER.

CORN 5ALAD SEED.

Large Seeded. Per % lb., 15 cts.; per lb., 40 cts.; 5-lb. lots, $[.75.

LETTUCE SEED.

Silver Ball. Per oz., 15 cts ; per )^ lb., 40 cts.; per lb., Jr. 50.

Forcing Emperor. Per oz.,

20 cts.; per y^, lb., 50 cts. Early Tennisball. Perez,

15 cts ; per M lb., 30 cts.;

per lb., $i.co. Boston Market. Per pkt.,

5 cts.; per oz., 15 cts.; per

)i lb.,35cts.;-perlb.,$i.25. Big Boston. Per oz., 15 cts ;

per X lb., 40 cts. ; per lb.,

Sr. 50.

Early Dutch Butter, Spotted. \Tnee Stock.) Per oz., 15'cts.; per ^ lb., 40 cts. ; per lb., Ji 50.

Early Cabbage, or White Butter, Per pkt., 5 cts.; per oz., 15 cts.; perX lb., 35 cts.; ^)er lb , $1.25. Also all other varieties.

MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS.

9

MUSHROOM SPAWN.

GENUINE ENGLISH MILLTRACK. Michell's Superior Brand "

Fresh shipments are received every month from the best maker in England.

We have received a large number of testimonials from our customers stating that the}' never had such good, quick, large crops of the finest quality nmshrooms as from spawn they pur- chased from us.

We have the pleasure of supplying a number of the

largest Mushroom growers.

Per brick $ .15

" dozen bricks 1.50

" 50 lbs 4 00

" 100 lbs 6.50

" 1000 lbs 60.00

Original case lots containing about 250 lbs. at looo-lb rate.

P. S.— Please do not compare price of our Spawn with any which may be offered at lower prices. Good reliable Spawn cannot be sold for less than prices we quote herewith.

RADISH SEED.

Cardinal Globe (True). Per oz., 5c.; per lb., 60c ; 5 lbs. for ^2.75. Round Red Forcing, or Button. Per oz., 5c.; per lb., 20c.; per lb., 60C.

Round White Forcing. Peroz.,5c.; per X lb., 2cc.; perlb.,6oc. Fireball. Per oz., 5c.; per X lb., 20c.; per lb., 6cc. Early French Breakfast. Per oz., 5c. ; per % lb., 15c. ; per lb., 45c. White Box {^True). Per oz., 5c.; per X lb., 20c.; per lb., 60c.

FOR FORCING. TOMATO SEED FOR FORCINQ.

Lorilard. The best. Per pkt., 7c.; per oz., 25c.; per X lb., 65c. Livingston's Stone. Excellent. Per pkt. ,7c.; per oz., 15c. Hayflower. {True). Pkt., loc.; peroz., 20c ; per lb., ^82.25. Sutton's. (Imported). Best of all. Per original large pkt., 40c.

We can especially recommend this as the very best forcing tomato. If 3^ou want the true stock insist on gettmg it in Sutton's original packets.

Also all other varieties.

SPINACH SEED.

(Ten to twelve pounds are required for an acre).

Bloomsdale Round=seeded Savoy. Best home-grown seed.

Per lb., 25c.; per peck, ^1.75; per bush., $6.50. Long Standing Round=seeded. Per lb., 20c ; per peck, $1.50]

per bush., $6.00.

Victoria Long Standing. 25c. per lb.; $1.75 per peck; $6.50 per bush.

Grass and Clover Seeds.

GRASS SEEDS.

nichell's Evergreen Lawn Grass. Our very best mixture. (20

lbs. to the bushel). Ot., 20c.; peck, 85c.; bi»sh., $3.25. Fairmount or Central Park Lawn Grass. ' Excellent mixture

of short growing grasses and white clover (15 lbs. to the bushel).

Ot., IOC. ; peck, 6oc.; bush., $2.25. Fine Mixed Lawn Grass. ( 15 lbs. per bush.). $2.00 per bush. Permanent Pasture nixture. (20 lbs. to the bush.). ;?2.5o per

bush.

Per peck. Perl)iish. Per 100 lbs.

Herd, or Red Top. Bush, of 10 lbs. $ .25

$ .80

^S6.oo

Fancy Cleaned Red Top. Free from

4-75

14.00

Kentucky Blue. Fancy triple cleaned .50

1.65

10.50

Natural Green. 14 lbs. to the bush. .50

1-75

1 1. CO

Wood Headow. Per qt. 25c. 1.25

4 00

26.00

Sweet Vernal. (Annual). 20c. per lb. 100

3-50

15.00

Sweet Vernal. ( Perennial). 40c. " 1.50

5-50

35 00

1.75

12.00

English Perennial Rye. (24lbs. tobu.) .50

2.00

7-50

Also all other varieties of grass seed,

Special prices will be quoted to large

buyers.

CLOVER SEEDS.

Prices may fluctuate.

Per lb.

Per 10 lbs. Per bash.

White Dutch Clover. Extra clean. | .20

^10.80

Scarlet, or Crimson Clover 10

•95

5.40

1.40

7.00

1.50

7.50

I. ID

6.00

Millet Seed.

JSi-35

< <

1.09

Timothy Seed.

. . . about

$2.15

Seed Wheat.

Best varieties and quality . , about $1.25 per bush.

Seed Rye.

Best varieties and quality about $1.00 per bush.

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MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS.

BEST QUALITY

Standard Flower Pots.

Full Inside

Measnrtment.

P. The prices herewith quoted are subject to discount of 10 per cent, for cash with order, or if paid within 30 davs.

Per 100 Per I COO \% inch Su.35 $3.15

2 " W S.tiO

2^4 " 45 4.05

2)4 " 55 4.95

2% •' 60 .^r..... 5.63

3 " 70 6.30

3J^ " 85 7.65

3ji " 90 8.10

4 " l.lu 9.9.I

i% " 1.25 11.25

41^ •' 1,50 13.50

5 " 2.0<) 18-00

53^ " 2.50 22..50

6 " 3.00 27.U0

634 " 1 00 40.00

7 ■" 5.00 50.10

8 " 7..0 70.00

9 '• Id.On 100.00

10 " 13.50 1:3-5.00

Per 100

11 inth siS.CO

12 " 25.00

13 " 37.50

Each

14 inch §0.50

16 " i!oo

18 " 1.50

20 " 2.00

22 " 3.00

24 " 4 00

The above prices are subject to 10 per cent, discount for cash with order, or if paid within 30 days.

BULB PANS.

(EARTHENWARE.)

Height Width Per Doz. Per 100

3 X 6 $0.50 Si.OO

X 7 60 4.00

4 X 8 75 5.00

4>^ X 9 l.no 7 00

5 X 111 1.25 9.00

« X 12 1.75 12.50

7 X 14 3.50 25.00

8 X 16 6.00 50.00

9 X 18 9.00 75.00

FLOWER POT SAUCERS.

(EARTHENWARE.)

4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14

inch

per 100

.50.90 . 1.12 . 1.50 . 2.00 . 3.00 . 4.00 . 5.00 . 6.00 . 7.50 .12.50

Size

^MNEPONSET" PAPER FLOWER POTS.

They are the cheapest flower pots on the market. Made from the well-ljnown Nepoxset Water-Proof Fabric, aud for lightness, cleanliness and cheapness have no equal. Especially valuable for shippers of small plants.

Per 100 ,...§0.25...

30...

45...

60...

SO...

... 1.20... .. . 1.65...

Per 1000 Weight per 1000 pots

S2.20 20 pounds.

2.40 23

3.90 33

.... 5.15 44

6.90 38 "

.....10.35 56 "

14..55 74

Not less than Original Crates at 1000 Rates

GLASS

VASES for CUT FLOWERS.

No

625.,

736.,

Style No. 639

Height Each Per Doz.

. 8 inch $0.25 S2.50

.12 " 75 8.00

REDUCED PRICES

OF

FLORISTS' CUTj^ FLOWER VASES.

Made of Indurated Wood Fibre.

Diam.. inches Depth, inches

No.

0 .

1..

2..

3..

4.. 22.. 33.. 44.. 00..

inside

...Ay,.. ....4 .. ..,.3 .. ...Ay, .

4 ..

... 3 .. ,....9 ..

inside ..13 .... ..10 .... .. 9 .... .. 6 ....

.. 4y....

..15 ....

-.12 ....

.. 9 ....

.21 ....

Each

.. §0.40

. .35

.. .30

.. .25?

. .20

.. .40

,. .-35

. .30

.. .75

Per

Doz.

84-:55 3 80 3.25 2.75 2 20 4.35 3.80 3.25 8.75

FLOWER POT SAUCERS.

Made of Wood Fibre.

Unbreakable. Are not porous, and will protect woodwork, tables, etc., on which plants are to stand.

inch

Per Doz. , 80.68..,

.... .72..

77..,

81...

.90..

.95.. 1.22.. 1.35.. 1.80..

Per 100

S5.40

5.63

6.18

6.39

6.84

7.38

7 83

9 00

10.80

13.50

ROLLING STANDS.

For Heavy Plants and Palms.

Made of Indurated Fibre Ware.

Also a large assortment of Vases at very low prices.

latest stvles in Glass

Will not soak or rust. Casters have ball bearings. Even,- heavy plant sold needs one to save carpets and floors.

Size Each Doz. 12 inch 80.59 $6.4S

14 16 18 20 22

./ /., .86. .99. 1.22., 1.44.

8 10 9.00 10.80 13.50 16.20

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MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS.

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THERMOMETERS.

Mushroom Bed Thermometers.

Very best cjualily, with Brass Tip, ;?i.5o each.

Florists' Thermometers.

8 in., tin, 15c. each; doz., $1.60; 10 in., tin, 20c. each; doz., ^2.00

riaximum and ninimum.

Registers the coldest and warmest point of ten,- perature during the previous night.

Each. Per ]^ doz. 8 in., I2.25 $6.00 10 " 2 50 6 75

Sundries, bw.

Peat. (Jersey), $1.1^ Moss, Sphagnum, I 15 " Gr. en (hunp) 125 " Green (Sheetj 2.00 Tin Foil. Per lb., 15c.; 4 lbs., 5cc.; 10 lbs., ii 20.

Twine (Bouquet). Per lb., 40c ; 3 lbs , ^l.oo.

Bouquet Wirh. All

sizes, per lb , loc; per stone of 12 lbs., 80c. to I1.50.

Improved Bouquet Wire. All sizes already cut in lengths. Per box of 12 lbs., Si. 30.

RAFFEA. Fresh and Strong.

Best material for tying up plants. 17c. per lb.; 10 lbs., $1 50; ^14.00 per 100 lbs.

Green Silkaline.

For stringing Smilax and Asparagus. Fast color and will not fade ; very strong and will not break. Coarse or fine, put up oq 2 oz. spools, 8 in a box, 16 oz. of Silkaline guaran- teed. Price, $1.25 per lb.; per spool, 20c. TWINE. (Jute). 2, 3 or 4-ply, 12c. per lb. TWINE. All kinds at lowest prices.

OILED MUSLIN OR FIBRE CLOTH

Light grade, 4c. per yd.; piece of about 65 vards, 3>^c. per yd.

Medium grade, 8c. per vd.; piece of about 60 yards, 73^c. per yd.

Heavy grade, 10%c. per yd.; per piece of ahout 40 yards. 10c. per yd.

These goods are now extensively used bv floiists for shading the greenliouses in preference to the old style of wiiitewashing the gla>s.

Waters' Improved Tree Pruners.

With Pole Attached.

Considered to be the most practical as well as the cheapest,

r

4-

foot pole . .

. $ .80

6

it

-9°

8

IC

. 1.00

k

10

t<

. 1. 10

12

c<

. 1.20

14

it

. 1.30

Extra Cutting Blade, 25c.

PLANT STAKES.

Note these low prices. We are Headquarters. Galvanized Steel Plant Stakes.

Used by nearly all the largest florists for Roses, Carnations, etc. They are neat and durable.

Per 100 Per lOOO

2 feet long ^ .50 I3.55

.60 4.45 •70 5 35 .80 6.25 .90 7.10 I 00 8.ro 1. 10 8.90 1.30 10.65

2/2

4

4/2

5 6

GALVANIZED WIRE.

In rolls of 12 lbs each, Nos. 14, 16, 18, 2C, at Soc. to $1 .20 per roll.

Bamboo or Cane Plant Stakes. Pci 100 Periooo 8 to 12 feet long $ -75 f 5 00

Unpainted Stakes or Dowels

^6 in. long, in. diani. 36 " X " 36 " ^ " 42 " "

PerinO $ .60

50 SO

.60 •65 .85

Per IPOn $5-50 4.00 4.90 5.00

5-25 7.00

42 " "

42 " >^ "

We can supply these Dowels, dyed green, at 50c. per 1000 additional.

Green Painted Tapering Plant Stakes

Size

I'A feet 2

2 14 "

3 " 3K "

4 "

Per doz. .12 .22

•33 .40 •52

.60

Per 100 f .80 1.40 2.10 2.65

3-35 385

Pize 3 3J 4 5 6

Green Painted Heavy or Dahlia Stakes.

Per doz.

feet $60

" .70

" 80

" 1. 00

" 1.20

POT LABELS, PAINTED.

Per 1000

Per 100 ^3-85 4.50 5-15 6.40

7-65

Per 1000

3^ inch .... ^ .60 6 inch 1.25

4 " 65 8 " 2.50

" 70 10 " 3.50

5 " 90 12 " 4.50

Tree Labels, Notched. Iron Wired . .90

" " " Copper Wired i.co

Indelible or Permanent Hanging Labels.

The best and most durable made Send for sample. Per doz., i<;c.; per 100, $1.00. Glass Labels. (Permanent). 50c. per doz.;

^3 00 per 100.

DIsstou's Little Giaiit Pruner.

Price SI .CO; witli ?aw, 81.30

German Hand

Pmiiliig Sh«-ars.

Steel blades, coiled .stee l spring which cannot drop out. 8 in. 65c., 8^ in. 90c.

American Hand Prnulng Shears.

Price, 30c. each.

Hedge Slirars.

8 in 81-50

9 •• 1.7.5

10 " 2.00

The New '-Snperior" Iron Plant Stand showing a Palm In TILTING position.

THE NEW PATENT

Superior" Iron Plant Stands.

We are the Sole Manufacturers' Agent for these.

This is the very best and only stand that fills a /o»o- felt jvnnt. You can tilt and set your plants at any angle desired to produce the proper decora- tive effect. (For Azaleas and similar style plants it is especially invaluable). They are neat, dur- able, very strong, and suitable for either parlor, store, hall, conservatory or greenhouse. They are also desirable for elevating plants above others to save space.

Height Size of Plates Price

12 inch 5 x 7 S .75

" 5x 7 .80

" 8 X 103^ 9.")

" 8 X 1014 1.(15

•• 8 X 12 1.15

" 8 X 10>4 1-20

" 8 X 12 1.30

" 8 X 10>$ 1.3'>

8 X \L 1.10

" .s X 10>^ 1.40

•' 8x 12 l.-'iO

" ....^ Kx]2 1.60

" 8 X 12 1.70

" 8 X 12 1.80

18

18 24 24 3it 30 ?6 36 4i 42 48 60 72

We can supply Iron Stands witliout tilting attach- ment at 10 per cent, le.^is than above price.

PRUNING AND BUDDIXG KNIVES

A large assortment, 50c. to $1.25 each.

PRUNING SAWS (DISSTON'S)

Best equality, 70c. to |i.2S.

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MrCHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST OF BULBS AND SEEDS.

Carnation Supports.

"MODEL.'

Doz. iro 1000

2 riugs...S -35 $2 75 S25.00

3 " ... .50 3.25 30 00

P. S.— Ask for special prices on lots of over 1000 Supports.

"HAINES. "

Consisting of oue c>T)ress wood Slake and three cop- per wire rings. Doz. IfO lOUO s .30 52.00 ^20. ''O

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"Model" Three Rliii

" Model " Two Ring.

ZEMENTINE.

The very best material for shading green- house and hot bed sash. Far superior to whitewHSh. 15c. per lb. pkgr.; 10 lbs ior8l.4n

UNIVERSAL GLAZIERS' DIA/V\OND.

Hold the Diamond showu in cut (against the ruler) Place it perpendicular on the glass so that it rests on the Diamond and Guide Wheel— the Wheel towards you. Press on it gradu- ally; until it makes a singing sound, not a harsh noise.

Draw over the glass slowly and uniformly, never cut twice in the same place. Price ^^2.50.

STEEL WHEEL GLASS CUTTERS. (Very good).

15 cents esch ; four for 50 cents.

MASTICA

FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES.

(New or Old )

Elastic, adhesive, easy to apply. Used now extensively and highly recommended by all the up-to-date gardeners and florists. Immense quantities were used last season. One gallon will cover about 300 running feet, one side. Per gal., $1.25 ; half gal , 65c.; 5 gals., ^5.75- ID gallons and over, $1. 10 per gallon.

Machines for applying Mastica, $1.00.

The Van Reyper Perfect Glazing Points.

Made of steel ■wire and galvanized, having double points and lap over the glass in such a manner as to positively keep It from slid- ing. They may be u^ed on either side of the sash bar, thus preventing the annoy- ance of rights and lefts.

Per box of 1000 60c.

5000 lots at .S^c. i>er inoo.

Pinceis for driving, 50c.

Siebert's Practical Qlaziflg Points.

Two sizes : % and % in. long. Per lb 40c.

SCOLLAY'S

PUTTY DISTRIBUTOR.

The best appliance for distributing putty. It has been used by a large number of the lead- ing florists, who have proven its merits. One day's work b}' the old method of glazing can easily be done in four hours by the use of the Distributor.

Price, each 75 cts.

By mail S5 cts

Improved White Cedar Plant Tubs.

Made of white cedar, bound with extra heavy iron hoops Drop handles of special patte-n, sen'ins: as hooks. Substantiallron feet of original design. Removable pe rf o rated bottoms. painted green outside and brown inside.

.§4 75 . 4.25 . 3.60 .. 3.25 . 2.75 ,. 2.50

. 2ro

.. 1..50

Outside

Length

No.

Diam.

of Stave

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27 in.

24 in

1

25 "

22 "

2

2:^ '•

21 "

3

21 "

18 ••

4

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16 "

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13 "

7

15 "

12 "

8

14 "

10 " ..

Union" Plant Tubs. '''^y4ff/oTfee?'''^

No 12 3 4 5

Diameter inch ]3 li}^ 16 20 24

Length of Slaves, in. 11 13 1.5 I8 2I

P i'c 68 1.12 1 58 2.00 2 .-^O

IMPROVED

COLUMBIA

Plant Tubs

$0 90 each.

1-35 "

1.80 "

2.25 "

2.70 "

PALMER'S HOT BED MATS

FROST PROOF.

Made expressly for winter covering of liot beds. cold frames ants and seeds of all kinds.

Indestructible, Cheap and warm.

Will not harbor mice or vermin. Ea-syba <l- iing. Have now been in practical use tliree years. Costing less than half as much as old fashioned straw mats and entirely taking their place

Size 76 X 76 inches, fully covering two regular size hot bed sash, SI . 10 each: 813 00 per doz.

f„iiv covering one hot bed sash, 80c. each; 19.25 perdoa.

MICHELL'S WHOLESALE PRICE LIST

SOLD WITH OUR GIARANTEE

FERTILIZERS

..STRICTLY HIGHEST GRAD

Mlcliell's Pnre Bone 3Ieal. (Pierson's Brand.] This grade is the purest article on the market. It is prepared from fresn bouts only, aud contains not a panicle of vegetable, ivory or ovster shell, often found in cheaper grades. Per ton $29.00, per sack of 20(3 lbs. $3.25, per 100 lbs. 81-75, per 50 lbs. SI 00.

Native Poiulrette. We can recommend this very highly for a general green- house fertilizer. Per 100 lbs. $1.50, 500 lbs. for $5.50, $15 00 per lou.

Bowker's Greenlioiise Cliemlcals. One of the very best all around fertilizer.^ for forcing and producing bloom. 5 lbs. -15c., 25 lbs., $1.25, luO lbs. $1 50.

Dried Blood. $3.00 per 100 lbs., per 200 lb. sack, $5 75.

"Jadoo" Fibre. 5c. per lb., 10 lbs. for 35c., 25 lbs. 80c., per sack containing 125 lbs., l}4c. per lb., per % ton $6.25. per tou $20.00.

" Jadoo" Liquid. For feediug plants. 2 gallons, $1.30, 5 gallons, $3.00, 20c. per pint bottle. ,

Canada Uu leached Hardwood Aslies, Pnre. Per bbl. of 250 lbs. $2.5' per tpn $18.00, ($11.00 per ton f. o. b. Canada).

Bone Flour. Ground perfectly fine. An excellent fertilizer for pot plants or beds where an immediate effect is wanted. 100 lbs. $2.25, bag or bbl. of 200 lbs. $4.00, per ton 836.00.

Pliospliate. Best quality. $3.00 per sack of 200 lbs., $25.00 per ton.

Gnauo. Per 5 lb. bag 20c., 25 lb. bag 90c., 100 lb. bag $2.75, 200 lb. bag $4.50, per ton $40.00.

Nitrate of Soda, Pure. Per lb. 5c., 10 lbs. 40c., 25 lbs. 95c., 100 lbs. $3.25, 200 lbs. $6.00, per ton $49.00.

Pulverized Sheep Manure. Best quality (Elliott's Brand). 5 lbs. 20c., 25 lbs. 75c., 100 lbs. 32.00, per ton $32 50, or $30.00 per ton f. o, b. factory.

Pulverized Sheep Manure. (Ashman's Brand). $1.75 per 100 lbs., $25.00 per ton.

Horn Shavings. Per bag of 20 lbs. $1.00, per 100 lbs. $4.00.

Special Notice.

We carry on hand or can supply all other FERTILIZERS at the very lowest wholesale prices. Quotations will be made on request. Also Horse and Cow Manure.

INSECTICIDES OR INSECT DESTROYERS.

Ant Exterminator. A most effectual preparation for destruction of Ants in greenhouses and flower beds 25c., 50c. , $1.00 per package.

Bordeaux Mlxtui-e. In liquid form. Per qt. 40c., per gal. $1.00.

Copper Soap (Permol). Positive cure for mildew and rust. 75c per can.

Copperdine (For black spots, etc ). Per qt. 50c., per gal. $1.50. Special price on large quantities. One quart makes 25 gallons wash.

Fostlte (For preventing mildew). 5 lbs. 50c., 25 lbs. $2.00, 50 lbs. $3.50, 100 lbs. $6.50.

Fir Tree Oil. Per qt. $1.25, per }^ gal. $2.00, $3.75 per gallon.

Fir Tree Oil Soap. 2 lb. can 65c., 5 lb. can $1.50. Grape Dust. (For mildew). 5 lb. package 30c., $5.00

per 100 lbs. Hellebore. Per lb. 20c.

Kerosene Emulsion. 15c per lb can, sufficient for

10 galions of spray: 60c. per 5 lb. can, makes 50

gallons of spray : 25 lb. can $2.50. Kraft's Palm Wash. 75c. per qt., $2.65 per gallon. Kraft's Plant Tonic. 75c. per qt., $2.65 per gallon. Lemon Oil. 75c. per qt., $1.25 for 2 qts., $2.00 per gal.,

$9.00 per 5 gallon keg. Nlkoteen. Per pt. $1.50, 10 pts. for $13.00. Outfit of pans, etc., $3.00. Nlkoteeu Aphis Punk. 60c. per roll, $6.50 per doz. Paris Green. Per lb. 20c., 10 lb. lots at 18c. per lb. Persian Insect Powder, Pnre. Per lb. 30c.

Rose Leaf Extract of Tobacco Very extensively used now by all the

leading growers for fumigating, doing away to a great extent with smoking with tobacco stems Per gal. $1.25, 5 gal can $4.25. Rose Brand Sulpho Tobacco Soap. A valuable and eflRective insecticide for nearly all pvuposes. Dissolve 2 ounces to the gallon of water. 10 lb. box $3.00.

Seal Oil Soap. Recommended very highly for destroying scale and all other insects. 22c. per lb.. 5 lbs. for $1.00, 25 lb. cans at 19e. per lb.

Snlphur. Per lb. 6c., 5 lbs. 25c., 25 lbs. $1.10, 100 lbs. $3.50, full bbl. lots at 3c. per lb.

Slug Shot. 5 lbs. 25c., 100 lbs. $4.50, per bbl. in bulk 3%c. per lb. Tobacco Dust. Best quality. 5 lbs. 20c., 100 lbs. $2.25. Tobacco Stems. In bales of 250 lbs. $1.50, $10.00 per ton. Whale Oil Soap, Pnre. Lb. lOc, 10 lbs. 80c., 100 lbs. $7.00. Worm Eradicator. Always sure. 50c., $1.00 and $3.00 per bottle. Weed Killer. 75c. per gal., $1.25 per gal., 5 gals, for $6.00.

Lemon II kectioiie.

The Best and Cheapest Insec-

rticide in the Market. Used now by nearly all the leading growers. It effectually destroys Mealy Bug, Scale, Thrip and Red Spider.

Half Pint, 25c. Pint, 40c. Quart, 75c. Half Gal., $1.25 Gal., $2.00 B Gal. Kegs, $9.00 10 Gallon Kags, $17.60

Olli.

MacMichael's "Peerless" Sulphur Blower

Price $4.75 each.

This Sulphur Blower has no equal for applying sulphur to the foliage in rose houses. It does the work quickly and perfectly, the distribution of the sulphiu- being so even that every leaf receives its due pro- portion, and noneheing wasted, thus making it more economi- cal than the bellows. The blower will also distribute with equal facility and thoroughness. Tobacco Dust, Slug Shot, Lime or any other powdery substance used in green- houses. It is a great labor saA'er, as a 200 foot rose house can be sulphured in less than five minutes.

It is easily handled, is strong and durable, and is Guaranteed for Ten Years.

PERFECTION FliMIGATOR.

Will fumigate and vaporize at the same time. The tank should be filled with water ; when the stems are lighted the water boils and emits a dense mass of moistened smoke or steam.

Made in tAvo separate bodies, detachable, does not be- come heated when in operation, harmless to the most tender plants.

No. 1, holds 1 peck of stems $2.75

No. 2, holds % bushel of stems 3.25

No. 3, holds bushel of stems 3.75

No. 5, holds 1 bushel of stems 5.00

ELREKA FIMIGATOR.

Made of extra heavy galvanized iron. No. 1, $1.00 ; No. 2, $1.50 ; No. 3, $2.00 ;

No. 4, $3.00.

Woodason's Liquid Insecticide Bellows,

No. I, $j.oo each ; No. 2, $1.65 each.

Woodason's Sulphur Bellows,

Price

51.50

Woodason's Powder Bellows,

No. I, 90c. each; No. 2, $1.75 each; No. 3, I2.70 each.

MICHELL'5 WHOLESALE PRICE LIST.

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SCHUCK'S HOSE PROTECTOR.

The best invenlion for protecting hose from breakage around greenhousj benches. 25 cents each : $2.50 per dozen.

RUBBER HOSE.

Red Cross Braud. in. 7c. per foot. Standard Brand. ^ iu. 10c. per foot. Extra Standard Brand in., 3-ply, 11%C.

per foot. With our guarantee. Extra Standard Brand. % in., d-ply, 14c.

per foot. With our guarantee. Chicago Electric (New). 15c. per foot. Wire Wrapped 3-PJy. 54 in. 13c. per foot. Wire Wrapped (Sphincter). ^ in. 15c. per

foot.

Water Tight Hose Coupler.

Instantaneous in operation. Simplicity itself Can be operated by a child. No screws to get out of order. Nothing to get damaged or broken. Per pair 22e.: per doz. pairs $2.20.

HOSE MENDERS (Woodason's). One of the best. Each 5c. : per doz. 50c. THE NEW "COOPER" HOSE MENDERS. Specially recommended for mending old hose. For inch or 54 inch hose. 8c. each ; 75c. per doz.

Hudson's Practical Hose Mender.

For mending rubber hose. One box contains 6 tubes, 20 bands, i pair pliers.

6oc. for whole outfit.

Tubes and bands sold, also, separately.

Galvanized Water Pots.

THE "SIMPLICITY" HOSE

ATTACHMENT OR COUPLER.

There is no simpler or more practical device for attaching hose to hydrant ; one part is attached to hose, the other to the hydrant; by a slight turn the fastening is made.

Complete, 25c.; ^3.00 per doz.; parts separate, I1.50 per doz.

4 qt. . .

. . 81.50

6 qt. . .

. . 1.75

8 qc. . .

2.00

10 qt. . .

12 qt. . .

. . 2.50

16 qt. . .

. . 3.00

(WOTHERSPOON'S MAKE.)

The best and most durable Water Pot made. Each has two roses one fine and one coarse.

Manure Watering Cans.

12 quart capacit}^ . . . $2.75 Extra Heavy Galvanized.

DEAKIN'S BRASS GARDEN SYRINGES.

Length of Barrel, \'6y-^ iu. ; diam , 1 j;^ 3

Mo. A. 1 .«tream and sprav rose, 12 x 1 in _ $1.90

No C. 1 •■ " " " 143^x13^ in 3.00

No. 2. 1 " " " " 1.33^ X 1t=5 in 3.75

No. 5. 1 " " " 18x13^ in 5.50

Zinc Syringes, $1.10 eacli.

RAIN MAKER NOZZLE.

One of tlie best for spraying greenhouses or flower beds, taking the place of using the thumb. Eacli, 40 cents.

THE BOSTON HOSE NOZZLE OR SPRAY ROSE.

Tills is the best nozzle for the florist. Having a flat face, it throws the Avater exactly Avhere it is wanted without spreading. It is made of copper, and will last a lifetime.

Fine or Coarse Spray, 50 cents each.

THE SUCCESS" SPRAY PUMP.

FOR SPRAYING, PLANTS, &c , &c.

We can very highly recommend this pump. Perfect satis- faction guaranteed, or can be returned to us Price, S4.00.

Scollay's Rubber Sprinkler.

Large size, price each 75c., $7.80 per dozen. Small size, 50c. each, I5.20 per dozen.