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ISBELL SEED COMPANY, JACKSON, MICHIGAN 
Panorama 
and 
. Mammoth Old Dutch Tulips 
Prince of 
Orange. 
Breeder Tulips 
Wonderful Pastel Shades—Tall Stems 
A distinct class of single late- or May-flowering Tulips, simi¬ 
lar in shape and size to the Darwin, blooming at the same 
time. Nature’s happiest color combinations are revealed to us 
in these handsome, stately Mammoth Dutch or Breeder Tulips, 
with their restful, rich browns, bronzes, purples, old golds, 
and lavenders. These lovely pastel shades combined with the 
bright Darwin and Cottage Tulips make a fine display. 
Plant during October and November and until the ground 
freezes up; set the bulbs 4 to 5 inches apart and cover 4 to 5 
inches. Bone Meal is the best fertilizer for Tulips. (See page 22). 
28 inches. Dark plum-blue; very beautiful, large, 
DaCCnUS egg-shaped flowers. Blooms a long time; extra 
choice dark colored sort. 9c each; 85c per doz.; $5.90 per 
100, prepaid. 
CARDINAIi MANNTITG. (Goliath). 26 inches. Extra large flowers 
of rich wine-red color, shaded rosy brown. Odd of color and very 
showy. 9c each; 85c per doz.; $5.90 per 100, prepaid. 
25 inches. New. Without question one of the finest 
“”^*®** Tulips. When in full bloom the large flowers are bright 
orange with a shade of bronze. A glorious Tulip on a strong stem. 
Highly recommended for garden display and cutting. 15c each; 
$1.65 per doz.; $12.85 per 100, prepaid. 
DOM FDDRO. 26 inches. Beautiful shade of coffee-brown, inside 
rich mahogany. Very large, well formed, cup-shaped flower with 
pleasing perfume. 10c each; 90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
GOZiDRN BRONZR. 24 inches. Wonderfully showy Tulip, bright 
bronze-yellow; inside of a darker shade, rich yellow base. Large, 
well formed flower. 9c each; 85c per doz.; $5.90 per 100, prepaid. 
32 inches. Considered the most wonderful of all Tulips. 
Immense globular flowers, rich purple with golden 
bronze margin. 10c each; 90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100, prepaid. 
(Gorgeous). 25 incnes. Magnincent 
with rosy bloom; large, well shaped 
’ 10c each; 95c 
Lucifer . 
geous Tulip for garden display 
100, prepaid. 
PANORAMA OR PAIRY. 
24 inches. One of the finest 
sorts, lasting a long time in 
bloom. Large, globular flow¬ 
er of deep orange-red with 
mahogany shading. Very showy. 9c each; 85c per doz.; $5.90 per 100, prepaid. 
PRINCR OP ORANGR. (Orange Beauty). 2 4 inches. Orange-scarlet with edge 
of light yellow; distinct and of striking beauty. Very fragrant. 10c each; 95c 
per doz.; $6.90 per 100, prepaid. 
MIXTURR OP DUTCH ART TULIPS. Many varieties and colors. Plant this 
mixture liberally for cut flowers; you will be well pleased. 65c per doz.; $4.50 
per 100, prepaid. 
ISBELL’S SUPERB MIXTURE OP MAMMOTH BREEDER TULIPS. 
A real choice selection of varieties that will make a wonderful display of pastel 
shades. 80c per doz.; $5.50 per 100, prepaid. 
flowers. It is 
per doz.; $6, 
a gor- 
90 per 
Pasfel Collection of Breeder Tulips 
THE GREAT FIVE AT A SPECIAL PRICE 
The lovely shades and pastel tints that only this class of Tulips will produce. 
CARDINAL MANNING DOM PEDRO GOLDEN BRONZE 
LOUIS XIV PANORAMA 
12 bulbs of each ( 60' bulbs), prepaid for.$ 3.90 
25 bulbs of each (125 bulbs), prepaid for . 7.75 
50 bulbs of each (250 bulbs), prepaid for . 14.90 
Parrot or Dragon Tulips 
GORGEOUS AND VIVID COLORS 
The Parrot Tulips bloom in May and are remarkable for their fantastic form and 
coloring. The flowers are large and each is gracefully fringed, while the colors are of 
such wonderful combinations that they resemble the plumage of a beautiful parrot. 
They grow 12 to 15 inches tall and bloom in May. A light, sandy soil and sunny location 
suits them best. 
“FANTASY” PARROT TULIP. Sec Color Illustration on Page 2. The new marvel¬ 
ous pink Parrot Tulip with a strong, upright stem, which has so far been lacking in 
the Parrot Tulips. Lovely clear pink of the same shade as Clara Butt Darwin, with 
markings of apple-green. The petals are beautifully lacinlated. 15c each; $1.65 per 
doz.; $11.90 per 100, prepaid. 
Following four varielies: 9c each; 85c per doz.; .$6.25 per 100, prepaid. 
ADMIRAL OP CONSTANTINOPLE. Bright red, tipped orange. 
CRAMOISI BRILLIANT. Deep crimson, large black center. 
LUTEA MAJOR. Bright yellow; very large; free Vjloomer. 
PERFECTA. Yellow and scarlet; fine coloring. 
SUPERB MIXED. A strictly high class mixture of the best sorts of this type, which 
will be greatly admired for their beauty and variety of coloring. 3 for 25c; 85c per 
<loz.; $5.90 per 100. 
Late Show Tulips 
THE TITLIPS OF RO.MANCE AND HISTORY 
The Beautiful Stripe<l Sorts. This is an old race of Single Tulips which have been 
grown in Holland and k'rance since the beginning of the seventeenth century. The 
flowers are of good size and quaintly striped and feathered in all colors. They flower 
at the same time as the Darwins, grow 18 to 22 inches tall and make a fine display in 
the border or among shrubs. 10c each; 95o per doz.; $6.90 per 100. 
Show Tulip, 
