MIDSUMMER CATALOGUE, 1931 
Dutch Breeder Tulips, continued 
St. James. 28 in. Dark lilac, flushed bronze, shading to pure 
golden yellow with yellow-green base. Large flower on good 
stem. 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Sunset (Prince of Orange). 24 in. Glowing orange-scarlet, with 
distinct yellow edge—a delightful color combination. Inval- 
uable for border planting. 85c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Turenne (MacMahon). 30 in. Bronzy violet-brown with broad 
edge of soft yellow. The flower is large and perfectly formed. 
90c. per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
Velvet King (Dreadnought). 29 in. Deepest purple-maroon, 
with vivid white base; velvety sheen overspreads the outside 
of petals. The flower is extra large and firm in texture, hold- 
ing its shape for many days. $1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Virgilius. Satiny violet-purple, shading to a lighter tone at the 
edge. Charming when planted with light-colored Breeders or 
Darwins. $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 
Vulcan. 26 in. Reddish apricot, margined buff-yellow, with 
yellow, starred base. A most effective and unique Tulip. $1.15 
per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 
Yellow Perfection (Old Gold). 24 in. Light bronze, margined 
light yellow. The flower is large and exquisitely shaped.. 90c. 
per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
SUPERB BREEDER TULIP MIXTURE. This splendid Mix- 
ture includes a wide range of colors. 70c. per doz.; $5.00 per 
100; $48.00 per 1,000. 
Single May-flowering or Cottage Tulips 
These flower late, like the Darwins and Breeders, many varieties lasting well into June. They are splendid subjects for nat- 
uralizing along shrubberies and borders and are equally effective for bedding and forcing. This class of Tulips produces the clearest 
yellows, the finest whites, the richest reds, and the most gracefully formed flowers of all. ‘The following list includes many of the finest 
hybrid introductions. 
Not less than 6 bulbs at dozen rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1,000 rate. 
per 100 bulbs, 7 lbs. 
NEW AND RARE VARIETIES 
Ambrosia. 26 in. Inside salmon-orange; outside softened 
by shades of lilac-rose and bronze. The flower is extra large, 
of fine form, and carried high on erect stem. $2.00 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 
Argo. Golden yellow, mottled red at first and becomes 
bronzy brown with age. Large and attractive, globular blooms. 
$1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Dido. 30 in. Inside bright salmon-orange with yellow base, 
bordered green; outside of petals orange-red, with edges 
shading to pure orange. Undoubtedly one of the handsomest 
Tulips of all time. A fascinating sort for border planting. 
$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Isolda. Soft yellow; long pointed petals make this flower 
graceful and attractive. $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Rosabella. 22 in. Beautiful shade of salmony rose with 
broad white edge; inside soft. shell-pink with creamy white 
base. The outer petals reflex gracefully, giving it especially 
beautiful form. $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Vesta. Pure white with showy black filaments. The flower 
is more or less Darwin-shaped with very long, graceful stem. 
$1.60 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
GENERAL LIST OF COTTACE TULIPS 
Amber. Vivid terra-cotta shaded pure amber; lemon-yellow 
base with blue markings. Flower almost round. Forces well 
and is most attractive in border. 85c. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Arethusa. 25 in. Soft shade of pure yellow which pales to 
cream-white with age. The flower is large, vase-shaped, and is 
considered one of the finest yellows in this class. $2.75 per doz.; 
$20.00 per 100. 
Avis Kennicott. 25 in. Rich yellow, with bold black spots at 
base of petals. Large flower of dainty form. $1.35 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Bouton d’Or (Golden Beauty). 20 in. Deep golden yellow, with 
contrasting black anthers. Medium-sized flower, cup-shaped 
in form., 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1,000. 
Carnation. White, edged rose, changing to bright rose over all 
when mature. Brighter than Picotee and not so tall. 75c. 
per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Carrara. 26 in. One of the finest of all white Tulips. The 
flowers are broadly cup-shaped with even, rounded petals, 
faintly lined with gray at the base. An extra-strong stem car- 
ries the bloom erect. $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Ellen Willmott. 18 in. Soft primrose-yellow; elongated flower 
with reflexed, pointed petals. 85c. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Gesneriana Aurantiaca Major (Orange Beauty). 20 in. Glow- 
ing orange-red. A brightly colored sort for the border or 
shrubbery. 90c. per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 
Gesneriana Major (Spathulata). 20 in. Brilliant crimson- 
scarlet with blue-black base. A large, solid bed of this variety 
at our Dedham (Mass.) Nursery Tulip-Garden was greatly 
admired by the hundreds of visitors. 75c. per doz.; $6.00 per 
100; $55.00 per 1,000. 
If wanted by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates; weight 
Gesneriana Lutea. Deep golden yellow. A large flower of 
perfect form with gracefully reflexing petals. 65c. per doz.; 
$5.00 per 100. 
Golden Spire. 18 in. Deep golden yellow, slightly edged orange 
as the flower ages. The flower is large, with graceful, reflexed 
petals. $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Grenadier. 24 in. Rich flaming orange. The flower is beauti- 
fully formed and is one of the most brilliant colors imaginable. 
85c. per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
Hammer Hales. 18 in. Rich mahogany-brown, edged bronze- 
orange; inside of flower is rich apricot with yellow base. The 
long, exquisitely formed flower is borne high above the foliage. 
85c. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Ingiescombe Pink. 22 in. Delicate rose-pink, tinted salmon, 
with blue-green centre. The long-pointed petals recurve grace- 
fully and become pure pink with age. 65c. per doz.; $5.00 
per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. 
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May-flowering Tulip, Rosabella 
