‘ MICHELL’S SUPERB TULIP BULBS 
The asterisk (*) preceding the variety denotes that it is suitable for forcing as well as bedding. The letters A, B and C following 
the variety indicate their relative earliness to bloom, the A’s being the earliest, followed by the B’s and later by the C’s. The figures indi¬ 
cate the normal height in inches. Tulip bulbs are packed 250 in a bag; please order in units of this number if possible. 
See page 1 for reference to prices on Tulip Bulbs. 
SINGLE EARLY TULIPS 
*Albion {White Hawk). A12. Pure white; excellent forcer and 
bedder. 
*Belle Alliance. B8. Rich scarlet; one of the finest forcing and 
bedding varieties. 
^Brilliant Star. A12. Vermilion scarlet. 
*Chrysolora. BIO. The finest golden yellow for bedding; also 
fine for forcing. 
♦Couleur de Cardinal. CIO. Bright scarlet; for forcing or 
bedding. 
*Cramoise Brilliant. CIO. Glowing scarlet, with yellow base. 
*De Wet (Fireglow). B15. Beautiful golden yellow, flushed and 
stippled fiery orange scarlet, sweet scented. 
*Flamingo. B12. Carmine rose shaded lighter, white stripe in 
center of petals. 
*Fortuna. A12. Pale satiny lilac rose; flowers large; medium tall 
stem; excellent forcer. 
*Fred Moore. B12. Bright orange, sweet scented; fine for forcing. 
*Ibi8. B12. Bright carmine pink, very large flowers; popular for 
cutting and pans. 
*Keizerkroon (Grand Due). B15. Brilliant red, gold border; for 
forcing or bedding. 
*Lady Boreel (Joost Van Vondel White). B12. Pure white and of 
splendid form. 
*Pink Beauty. B12. Bright cherry rose, center of petals striped 
white. 
*Prince of Austria. B12. Orange scarlet shading to brick red. 
*Rising Sun. B15. Rich golden yellow; one of the largest tulips 
in existence. 
*Rose Luisante. CIO. Deep rose pink, flowers large. 
*Royal Crimson. A12. Color, luminous or bright old rose; 
--- good for February, March and mid-April, 
for bunching and for pans. 
*Thomas Edison. B12. Orange yellow; a sport of Rose Grisdelin. 
*Vermilion Brilliant. BIO. Brilliant vermilion scarlet; early 
forcer and a good bedder. 
*Yellow Prince. BIO. Golden yellow; excellent for early forcing 
or bedding. 
SINGLE TULIPS IN MIXTURE 
Our mixtures are made up from large flowering varieties with a 
wide range of bright colors and will give excellent satisfaction. 
Early Varieties, Superfine Quality. 
LILY FLOWERING TULIPS 
A type now very popular; the varieties, some of which were 
previously listed among the Cottage tulips, were obtained by 
crossing Darwins with Retroflexa tulips. They bloom at the same 
time as the Breeders, Cottage and Darwins; their long recurved 
petals give them a lily-like appearance. 
Alaska. C28. A beautiful new hybrid; long flowers, outer petals 
reflexing slightly; color, pure golden yellow. 
Artemis. C30. Carmine rose with pure white base, reflexed petals; 
long stems. 
Picotee {Maiden’s Blush). C20. White with distinct pink-edged 
border, which suffuses the flower as it ages. 
Sirene. B20. Beautiful cerise-pink, margined pale pink with 
white base; a fine forcer. 
Single Early Tulip 
PARROT OR DRAGON TULIPS (Late) 
These belong to the late flowering class and on account of their 
peculiar rnarkings and shadings are much in demand. The petals 
have feathered edges and in addition to other colors combine 
shades of green. 
Fantasy. Beautiful, true salmon-rose, with ragged edges and 
fantastically shaped petals, outside of which are marked apple 
green; erect, long stems; grows about 21 inches high. 
Mixed. All colors. 
BUNCH FLOWERED TULIP (New) 
Monsieur Mottet. Ivory white; produces 4 to 6 blooms on a 
stem; ’an excellent cut flower variety; height, 24 inches. 
BOTANICAL OR SPECIES TULIPS 
Botanical or Species tulips are much in demand for rock gardens 
and those florists and landscape gardeners catering to such trade 
should recommend them at every opportunity. They make ex¬ 
cellent combinations when grown with perennials or in front of 
shrubs or in the border. 
*Clusiana {Lady or Candystick Tulip). 8. Outer petals cherry red, 
inner petals creamy white, with violet base. 
Eichleri. 11. Immense crimson-scarlet, shaded orange, black 
center marked with gold. 
Greigi. 10. Large, brilliant orange-scarlet flowers, with yellow 
and black center. 
Kaufmanniana. 6. Creamy white, tinged carmine; one of the 
earliest. 
Marjoletti. 14. Soft primrose shaded carmine red at base; early 
bloomer. 
Sylvestris (FlorentinaOdorato). 15. Rich yellow, fragrant flowers. 
See page 2 for Michell’s Bulbs for Rock Gardens 
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