OCTOBEH, 1916 
THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
79 
A Guarantee and Its Meaning: - 
We guarantee every bulb offered below or in the pages of our catalogue to Tvoical Truss 
produce just the kind of a flower which the description will cause you to . 
expect. We also guarantee all bulbs offered below to compare favor- 
ably in size and potential blooming power with any bulbs of the same - * Exhibition 
varieties available from other sources. If, for any reason whatsoever fi': ^ ’■ Hyacinth 
you are not satisfied with Diamond Brand bulbs upon receipt of \ “Uncle Tom” 
shipment, return them and your money will be refunded. The / X Off A 
valueofthisguaranteedoesnotlie inwAatis said but in wAo says it. / ' Utterea 
for the full meaning of this read “Facts about ourselves” below. T VN Below 
Diamond Brand 
Facts About Ourselves 
Half a century of bulb growing experience I BI I I ■! Ba 
stands back of every Diamond Brand bulb. / 
In the midst of the finest bulb producing / 
section of Holland (near Leyden) we . , , • r i • r i -nt i i i i • , 
devote 400 acres exclusively to the / Are the choicest of that section ol the Netherlands which produces %| 
growing of high-class bulbs. At / the cream of the Dutch bulb crop. For centuries, the plains sur- ’ 
home we are recognized authority / rounding the city of Leyden have been famed for their ability to grow 
on all subjects pertaining to -- bigger, better bulbs than most localities. Combined with human skill of a 
bulb culture. We now extend / p|- degree, the soil in our nurseries yields bulbs which, in size, solidity and 
a helping hand to Amenc.m blooming power are distinctly in a class of their own. 
Dutch bufb*depe*ndabil-° - These facts have helped us to become the largest growers of high grade bulbs only, 
ity. Our policy is to -/ During the past fifteen years, millions of Diamond Brand bulbs have added to the 
treat every customer as / spring time beauty of American gardens. The following collections should appeal to 
^1s'^b^fs^and"with" discriminating readers of The Garden Magazine. In their make-up, we were guided 
the assurance that ^ by the motto “not how cheap, but how good.” We trust to your judgment and stand 
ord^ras'^'TOmm^'^ unusual guarantee as expressed above. 
auentioT / “Unlquc” TulIp CoIlectioD — $5 “Exhibition” Hyacinth Collection — $10 
^ offers Postpaid Postpaid 
^ ^ One hundred and twenty-five bulbs of unusual varieties and 100 Bulbs, generally 5 years old (instead of 3) guaranteed to pro- 
X Diamond Brand Quality. duce at least two fine spikes. Note varieties. 
25 Diamond Superior Pink. Striking novelty. Early, of 20 Madame Hudson. An early single carmine rose of size and 
^ singular beauty and size. Rare. shape beyond compare. 
# 25 Leonardi da Vinci. A magnificent early orange. Single, re- 20 Queen of Hyacinths. The most magnificent early bright 
fined, lasting. red we know. 
25 Mrs. Moon. The most charming of all late yellow Parisian Boule- 20 Lady Clinton. A pure white with exceptional blooming and 
vard Tulips. lasting characteristics. 
25 Keizerskroon. Illustrated below— greatest early bedding. We 20 Queen of the Blues. The light blue companion to Queen of 
. sell a million annually. Hyacinths. Extra. 
25 Parrot Perfecta. Quaint and curiously shaped yellow and 20 Uncle Tom. See typical flower truss herewith. We promise 
-j”s red striped, late. two flowers like this from every bulb. Color, dark blue. 
One half of above collection for $2.50, postpaid. One half of above collection, $5, postpaid ^ 
A Magnificent “Silver Winged” * H V:\-t oct. le 
Daffodil — Bridesmaid ^ Order 
Of the Leedsii type, this variety combines the grace and beauty GoUDOn 
of the Trumpet and Poet Narcissi in a wonderful degree. Pure Ct. ir 
white, primrose cup. Exceptional for indoor culture. $2.50 »» s- ni 
per dozen, postpaid. Please send, 
n U* !.• as per your guar- 
Combination Offer ^ items 
We want to make more friends for Diamond Brand Bulbs .^r ji checked below, 
among The Garden Magazine readers. Though against our policy to postpaid, or by prepaid 
make "Bargain" offers, we make this the exception. The combination express 
of Tulip and Hyacinth collection, plus the dozen Daffodils would cost ^ 
$17.50. Those who will order the combined collection, will receive, 1 ,. . m i- ii 
with our compliments. \ I UniqUC TuIipCoIleCtlOIl 
100 Magnificent Darwin Tulips Extra 
Of the same quality which has caused our annual sales of Dar- 
wins to exceed five millions, in these two exceptional sorts — In i -fi* o • r> if i* 
50 Pride of Haarlem. The grandest salmon rose shaded I 1 HyaCinth CoIIectlOD 
scarlet. 
50 Clara Butt. A remarkably exquisite salmon pink. 
Of exceptional size. 
Where Half Collections are ordered at $8.75, select 
either of above. All prices postpaid. i'. r o ii 
We^ consider your personal checks “as good as \ | Combination of Collections 
“Treasures of Bulb Land” 
is the title of a modest little 16 page book- 
let you will want. Devoid of gaudy pic- 
tures, abounding with facts about lnr»i^n Ti -i ii ii i r> ii n • 
buibsworthpianting.Pleaseaskforit ^rKLL (juide to Holiand Dulo Bargains 
or, better still.usecoupon to order, , c t , j j 
Jixtt put X front of article wanted and mail coupon 
Netherland Bulb Co. 
(Home Nurseries, Oegstgeest, near Leyden, Holland) 
Address All Mail to 
^‘'Beddi"gTuUps^'' -V 'ms 32 Broadway, New York City 
“Keizerskroon” W Make This Coupon Your Order Sheet 
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