A Word 
About Domestic Grown 
Tulip Bulbs 
It is with more than the usual satis' 
faction that this catalog is presented to 
you. Not only does it offer you a much 
larger variety of choice tulips, but the 
bulbs this year are the finest I have ever 
seen. Soil and weather conditions have 
seemed to be ideal for producing the 
kind of bulbs that will bring joy to the 
heart of every flower lover. It makes 
me very happy, indeed, to be able to 
offer such a wonderful selection of 
choice bulbs. 
Nelis Tulips are American grown. 
They are produced in a soil and climate 
that make them perfectly acclimated to 
domestic cultivation. They need not be 
pampered—just give them ordinary 
care and they will reward you hand' 
somely. 
Nelis Nurseries are the largest grow- 
ers of Tulips in Michigan. We are also 
intimately associated with the Tulip 
industry of the Netherlands. And so it 
is with full knowledge and authority 
that we recommend domestic grown 
Tulips. They are easier to grow, cheap' 
er to buy, and once you have seen 
their marvelous blooms you will under' 
stand why we favor them so highly 
over the imported bulbs. The most 
complete selection of choice and staple 
varieties is listed for you in this catalog. 
You are urged to get your order in 
early while the choicest bulbs are avail' 
able; orders are filled in rotation as re' 
ceived. 
Our Guarantee 
We guarantee every bulb we ship out to be 
strictly top size (with the exception of our 
Tulip City Collection which is a trifle smaller 
in size than top size bulbs) and to be absolutely 
true to name. We further guarantee every bulb, 
root or plant to grow and bloom and we will 
replace bulbs, roots or plants free of charge if 
found otherwise. 
How We Do Business 
All orders of $2.00 or more will be shipped 
fully prepaid if cash is included with order. 
Smaller orders must include an additional charge 
of 10c to cover transportation. 
CHARGE ACCOUNTS. As our business is 
spread over the whole country, no charge ac- 
counts will be accepted unless customer is well 
known to us and credit has been established. 
We supply 6 of one variety at the dozen rate; 
25 of one variety at the 100 rate; 250 of one 
variety at the 1000 rate. 
Prices in this catalog supersede all previous 
catalogs. 
.. Novelty Tuli 
The Novelty Tulips offered below are 
among the most outstanding varieties of latest 
introduction and have been specially priced 
so you may enjoy them NOW—many years 
before they become universally offered. 
As a beautiful addition to your garden or 
highest awards at any spring shows, they are highly recom' 
mended. 
for gaining 
Novelty Darwin Tulips 
Doz. 100 
AMERICAN FLAG. 26 inches. Dark red with broad white 
lines and blue base, having the same colors as the American 
Flag. A real novelty . Each, 60c. .#6.00 
BLEU CELESTE. 30 inches. Dark heavenly blue, strong and 
sturdy. Highly recommended . Each, 25c. . 2.50 18.00 
ECLIPSE. 28 inches. The most perfect red Tulip in existence 
today; a glorious crimson of perfect shape and form, and 
without any defect . 2.00 15.00 
GOLDEN AGE. Bright golden orange, strong grower and 
beautifully shaped; among the many new yellow Darwins 
of recent introduction, this is considered the finest . 
Each, 75c. 7.50 
INSURPASSABLE. (Award of Merit). Mammoth lilac Tulip 
on tall, strong stem. At least three times larger than Wm. 
Copland, and of far better color. Highly recommended . . 
Each, 75c . 7.50 
LILAC WONDER. 26 inches. Clear porcelain-lilac. A color 
which up to now has not been seen in any Tulip. 1.75 12.00 
PRINCESS MARY. 30 inches. Brilliant cerise shaded pink. 
Tremendous flower of great substance; one of the largest of 
this color. An outstanding variety and highly recommended. 2.00 14.00 
TOP LIGHT. 26 inches. Creamy yellow. Excellent for bed¬ 
ding and highly recommended . 1.65 12.00 
WHITE GIANT. 30 inches. Absolutely the finest white 
Tulip offered today. Highly recommended . 2.00 15.00 
YELLOW GIANT. 29 inches. A golden yellow Darwin of 
great beauty and substance. Much stronger and taller than 
any other yellow Tulip. Highly recommended. 2.00 15.00 
Novelty Breeder Tulips 
Doz. 100 
CHERBOURG. 32 inches. Old gold shaded light bronze; a 
large, egg-shaped flower on a tall and strong stem; one of 
the most beautiful Breeders. Recommended for exhibition 
purposes . #2.50 #18.00 
DILLENBURG. 27 inches. A glorious salmon-orange. 
Highly recommended for exhibition . 1.50 10.00 
INDIAN CHIEF. 32 inches. A very tall and delightful 
Tulip of a reddish coppery brown; an excellent variety for 
exhibition purposes. 2.00 15.00 
Novelty Cottage Tulips 
Doz. 100 
ADVANCE. 28 inches. A glorious orange-scarlet Tulip of 
tremendous size; a wonderful novelty. Each, 35c. .#3.50 
BARBARA PRATT. 30 inches. Cochineal-carmine with 
lilac-rose edge. Each, 35c. . 3.50 
FORMOSA. 24 inches. Green with yellow border. An un¬ 
usual color combination . 1.60 12.00 
INGA HUME. 26 inches. Red with sharply broad lined 
yellow edge; inside deep yellow; slightly sprayed red .... 
Each, 30c . 3.00 
JEANNE DESOR. 26 inches. Orange-yellow with clear red 
border. Highly recommended . 1.50 12.00 
MAYFLOWER. 28 inches. Beautiful light orange-scarlet, 
with glittering black center. The largest of all Cottage 
Tulips. Highly recommended. Each, 40c.. 4.00 
REV. JOSEPH JACOB. 26 inches. Geranium-red with white 
center. Another outstanding color . Each, 50c. . 5.00 
WALTER T. WARE. 22 inches. The richest yellow Tulip 
in existence; slightly shaded orange. A delightful garden 
variety . 1.00 7.50 
VIRIDIFLORA. 20 inches. Almost a pure green flower with 
a slight margin of yellow. Very scarce. Each, 20c. . 2.00 
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NELIS NURSERIES, HOLLAND, MICHIGAN 
