BULBS 
and FREE 
FERTILIZER 
pj To Your Home and Garden 
^/^^'traRGE R BULBI make showy, giant Blooms 
Y’S BIG SUPER GIANT TULIPS, 
with Your Bulb Order 
All Bulbs 
Postpaid Too. 
BRINGS YOU 5 EXTRA BULBS TREE. (Value 25c) 
5 Bulbs, New Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinth. 
BRINGS YOU 8 EXTRA BULBS FREE. (Value 60c) 
5 Bulbs of Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinth and 3 
Bulbs of New Giant Gem Darwin Tulip. 
BRINGS YOU 10 EXTRA BULBS TREE. (Value 75c) 
5 Bulbs of Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinth and 5 Bulbs 
of New Giant Gem Darwin Tulip. 
BRINGS YOU 15 EXTRA BULBS TREE. (Value 95c) 
10 Bulbs of Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinth and 5 
Bulbs of New Giant Gem Darwin Tulip. 
PRESIDENT TAPT. Deep, blood red. Flow-^B 
ers extra-large, bright, and showy. Extra¬ 
good. 
PURPLE GIANT. Deep reddish purple. Strong 
grower. Extra-large, and extra-line. 
SANTA ROSEA. The pink Bartigon. Deep 
rose-pink. A very outstanding new variety. 
SCARLET BEAUTY. A rich glowing scarlet. 
Large, thick, velvety petals. 
SNOW DRIFT. Large, pure white—brings out 
the other colors and adds charm. 
YELLOW GIANT. Pure rich golden yellow. 
The long sought for yellow. Extra large. 
CINEST of all May flowering Darwins. Largest Giant 
1 bulbs mean mammoth blooms. The Newer Choicest Dar¬ 
wins are in this list. Every one a winner. Each flower 
extremely large, the choicest of color, tall stout stems. 
Every one a beauty. 
AFTERGLOW. Soft apricot and orange tinted 
pink. Glory of the setting sun. 
CHERRY. Beautiful, soft rose. Harmonizing 
blend of beautiful pink. 
CITY OF HAARLEM. 
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with your Bulbs makes taller, stronger 
stems, larger blooms—richer color. 
With each order for $1.00 or more of bulbs on this page, I send you, 
without charge, enough of my especially prepared bulb fertilizer Free 
for all your bulbs ordered. The more bulbs, the more Free Fertilizer. 
Free Fertilizer 
-—- Handsome fiery car¬ 
dinal red. Large showy. 
FAUST. Largest deep wine color, 
rich velvet like. 
FLAMINGO. A delightful bright pink, a real 
gem. 
FRANS HALS. Large, bluish violet, extra- 
large. Tall, heavy stems. 
5 for 40c lO for #5c 2 
All Postpaid 
All of One Kind if You Like. INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND FREE FERTILIZER 
YOUR BULB ORDER OF Si.00 OR MORE. 
GRAPE HYACINTH 
New Heavenly Blue 
Perfectly hardy in sun or shade. 
Blooms early, and for a long time. 
A delicate blue flower that blooms 
more abundantly year after year. 
5 for 25c; 10 for 45c; 25 for 90c. 
beautiful 
NEW GIANT GEM DARWIN 
Large, rich cherry red. Out¬ 
standing large, velvety, tliick- 
petalled blooms. Tall stems. 
Very attractive. 
3 for 35c; 5 for 50c. 
Extra 
Special 
Ik Bulbs- 1 
New Super Darwin Col¬ 
lection INCLUDING FREE 
BULBS AND FREE FER¬ 
TILIZER WITH YOUR 
BULB ORDER OF 81.00 OR 
MORE. 
-g Bulbs— 1 each of these tm rm 
9 A Super Darwins . #04 
•a 4 Bulbs — 2 each of these m 
^■-* Super Darwins . JW £ 
**£• Bulbs— 3 each of these JL -« m 
• 1W Super Darwins . 
/•a Bulbs— 5 each of these m 
IMP Super Darwins . 
■ tkik Bulbs — 10 each of these JL — „. 
■-&\t Super Darwins . mOiJS 
See free premium offer—Free Extra Bulbs 
and Free Fertilizer. All prices Postpaid. 
I send you complete planting instruc¬ 
tions with each and every order. 
Order Early 
ALL POSTPAID 
Purple Giant 
EARL'S COTTAGE 
MAY FLOWERING TULIPS 
They bloom just after the Darwins. Their graceful long 
pointed petals with their wide range of harmonious colors 
make them unsurpassed for show and cutting. 
DIDO. A fine new Tulip, orange tinted rose. Extra large. 
GRENADIER. Rich dazzling orange scarlet. 
INGLESCOMBE PINK. Soft rose pink, very showy. 
INGLESCOMBE YELLOW. Rich canary yellow, strong grower. 
PICOTEE. (Maiden Blush). Long, clear white pointed petals, 
beautifully margined with bright pink. 
AMBROSIA. Large, salmon-orange. Long-stemmed. 
SIREN. Beautifully shaded clear, bright pink. 
POSTPAID PRICES YOUR CHOICE 
•4 BvUbS 35c 2i*5 Bulbs 
lO lISus 55c I on BiUbs $4.25 
MIXED COLORS 
lO Bulbs "15c 50 Bulbs si.ao 
25 IS*, 81.00 100 funis 93.75 
INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND FREE FERTILIZER WITH 
YOUR BULB ORDER OF $1.00 OR MORE 
Choice Flowers—Long Stems 
The large cup-shaped flowers and extra long stems of the Giant 
Darwins make them the favorite with all flower lovers. Perfectly 
hardy anywhere, they can’t be beat for beauty and quality of 
bloom. Include some of these fine varieties in your Tulip order 
now and enjoy them for years to come. Bloom in May. 
BARTIGON. Rich fiery red, very showy. One of the leading reds. 
CLARA BUTT. Apple blossom pink. A popular variety. 
FARNCOMBE SANDERS. Rich scarlet with rose tints. The per¬ 
fectly shaped Tulip. 
KING GEO. V. Glowing scarlet. A Darwin worthy of a royal 
name. 
KING HAROLD. Crimson-maroon on a blue base. An unusual 
large flowered variety. 
LA TULIP NOIRE. (The Black Tulip.)- Velvety dark .maroon, 
the darkest of all Tulips. A truly distinctive flower. 
LAVENDER LADY. Deep reddish purple with dark blue base. An 
extra-fine Tulip. 
MRS. MOON. Deep yellow, reflexed, pointed petals. Very popular, 
showy color. 
PRIDE OF HAARLEM. Fragrant, carmine red, large. Very pop¬ 
ular. 
VENUS. Large, pure silvery rose. One of the finest pink Tulips. 
POSTPAID PRICES 
5 Big *1 111 Bi * *1 I Big MB' 
Bulbs M Bulbs Bulbs 
14141 Big fij INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND 
Bulbs *•FREE FERTILIZER WITH YOUR 
BULB ORDER OF $1.00 OR MORE. 
My Greatest 
Rainbow Darwin 
OFFER 
IRON 
CLAD 
GUARANTEE 
I have gathered into this 
collection the very finest of 
the Giant Darwins. A col¬ 
lection especially blended to 
give you all of the very best 
shades and colors of the 
rainbow. 
I import only the very finest Tulip Bulbs direct from Holland, where 
the finest Tulips in the world are grown. That’s why 1 can absolutely 
guarantee that you will be satisfied with these Bulbs. Every Tulip 
Guaranteed true to name, to arrow, and a bloom in every bulb. 
EARL E. MAY. 
Finest Quality at Bargain Prices 
Prince of Orange 
( Breeder) 
Pres. Taft 
Mammoth Old Dutch 
BREEDER TULIPS 
Hardy NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS 
Mammoth Velvety llloomu on Strong Stems 
The petals are thick and velvety, coming in deep rich 
colors of purple, old gold, bronze, buff, mahogany and ma¬ 
roon. Soft and rich like velvet. The last of Tulips to bloom 
and the (lowers hold up a long while. 
APRICOT. Rich apricot, edged bronze-buff tinted deep rose. 
BACCHUS. Deep plum purple. Large, stout, erect stems. 
LOUIS XIV. Rich purple, bronze edged. A truly royal Tulip. 
PANORAMA. Beautiful orange red. shaded with mahogany. 
FEU ARDENT. Glossy, mahogany red. Extra-large. 
PRINCE OF ORANGE. Bright terra-cotta orange. Very fine. 
BUTTERFLY. Lovely, glistening orange-red. Yellow edged. 
POSTPAID PRICES 
Your Choice All Alike or Each One Different 
5 iS„, 35c 25 IS*, f 1.35 
lo 1*5,,. 60c lOO liuba 81.75 
MIXED COLORS 
lO Hubs 55c 50 HSb. 82.25 
25 ii5„, 81.15 IOO HSb. 84.35 
INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND FREE FERTILIZER WITH 
YOUR BULB ORDER OF 81.00 OR MORE. 
Truly stately flowers, grow well in most any location. They are especially 
fine planted in beds along the shrubs or perennial border. They multiply and 
increase m beautv ' • ar after year. Permanent, showy, and sure to bloom. 
5 for 35e IO tor GOc 25 *» 81.25 IOO; S4..»0 
Unless otherwise noted. All Postpaid 
INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND FREE FERTILIZER WITH YOUR BULB 
ORDER OF $1.00 OR MORE. 
LUCIFER. (Bi-Color). Petals clear white; cup chrome yellow with glowing 
orange red edges. 
GOLD CUP. (Bi-Color). Very e 
free bloomer. 
EMPEROR. (Yellow Trumpet). 
overlapping petals. 
RED CHIEF. (Barri). L'nusus 
brilliant orange r ed cup. 
KING ALFRED. ( 
pet of great size. 
Frans Hals 
Grenadier 
I Cottage) 
Louis XIV 
(Breeder) 
Afterglow 
Y ellow 
Giant 
DOUBLE EARLY 
PEONY FLOWERED TULIPS 
FANTASY PARROT TULIP 
As beautiful as the Giant Ruffled and 
Fringed Petunia. A crimson rose shot 
through with lines of emerald green. 
Strong, stout stems; extra fine for cutting. 
5 for 55c 10 for $1.00 25 for $2.25 
INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND FREE 
FERTILIZER WITH YOUR BULB ORDER 
OF $1.00 OR MORE—ALL POSTPAID. 
Earliest of All Spring Flowering Bulbs 
Hardy Everywhere 
The earliest Spring arrivals. They come up year after year, in sun or] 
shade. They are especially fine for a perennial border planting or for the] 
GLORY OF SNOW (Chionodoxa). ROSE QUEEN (Scilla Campanulata). 
BLUE SQUILLS (Scilla Siberica). GIANT CROCUS MIXED COLORS. 
WINTER BUTTERCUP (Eranthis). SNOWDROPS. 
30 BULBS (5 each of the above 6 varieties)— .65c 
60 BULBS (10 each of the above 6 varieties)—$1.15 
120 BULBS (20 each of the above 6 varieties)—$2.00 
Beautiful double flowers, almost like a Peony. 
Medium height, especially line for cemetery plant¬ 
ing or for beds and borders. Bloom early, ex¬ 
tremely double. Postpaid Prices. 
Mixed 6 for :ir>c 25 for $1.25 
Colors 12 for »»<• IOO for 81.50 
INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND FREE FER¬ 
TILIZER WITH YOUR BULB ORDER OF $1.00 
OR MORE. 
Dido 
(Cottage) 
Mixed Hardy DAFFODILS 
and NARCISSUS 
A splendid assortment of all the bet¬ 
ter kinds and colors of hardy outdoor 
Daffodils and Narcissus blended together 
in one fine mixture. They bloom year 
after year and will increase the charm 
of your garden. 
5 for 25c 
12 for 50c 
25 for «5c 
50 for $ 1.50 
IOO for $2.75 
All Postpaid 
INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND FREE 
FERTILIZER WITH YOUR BULB 
ORDER OF $1.00 OR MORE. 
CROCUS —Early Giant Flowering 
Hardy Everywhere. The earliest of the spring flowering 
bulbs. Bright showy colors; will grow in most any loca¬ 
tion: do especially well in full sun. You will find a Crocus 
Corner in every planting. We offer only the largest, top size 
bulbs that are sure to bloom. All Postpaid. 
Blue, White, Yellow or Striped All Colors Mixed 
6 for 25c 25 for 60c 6 for 20c 25 for 50c 
12 for 35c 100 for $2.25 12 for 30c 100 for $2.00 
INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND FREE FERTILIZER WITH 
YOUR BULB ORDER OF $1.00 OR MORE. 
BLUE SQUILLS 
WINTER 
BUTTERCUP 
(Eranthis) 
Lovely golden yellow flow¬ 
ers. They make their appear¬ 
ance in early Spring. A striking 
contrast, when combined with 
Snowdrops and Scillas. They 
do especially well under trees 
and In the Rock Garden. 
I‘os t paid U for 25c 25 *« 
Prices 12 for 40c IOO for J 
INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND FREE FERTILIZ1 
YOUR BULB ORDER OF S1.00 OR MORE 
Big Bulbs—Large, Showy, 
Fragrant Blooms 
Delightfully fragrant. Extremely 
hardy. Sure to bloom in the outdoor 
planting. Easiest of all bulbs to pot 
for indoor blooms. Flowers ahead of 
the Tulip. Medium height. Ideal for 
border planting. 
KING OF THE BLUES. The deepest 
blue. 
LA VICTOIRE. Bright rose. 
L’INNOCENCE. Pure, fragrant white. 
YELLOW HAMMER. Golden yellow. 
YOUR CHOICE—OR ALL COLORS 
MIXED. 
4 for 35c 12 for $1.00 
25 for $1.75 
ALL POSTPAID 
Including Free Bulbs and Free Fertil¬ 
izer with your Bulb order of $1.00 or 
more. 
SCILLA SIBERICA. A very 
lovely little flower and does well 
in shaded flower borders, bare 
shady places, and odd corners. 
A mass of blue in early Spring. 
Apricot 
(Breeder) 
h LL Blue Ribbon Winners. 
n The very finest in spring 
color charm In Cottage and the 
biggest Tulip of them all — 
Breeders. Only nature can 
produce such splendor in rich¬ 
ness and color. All Postpaid. 
SNOWDROPS 
ROSE QUEEN 
SCILLA 
7 Large Bulbs 
1 each as 
pictured here 
o 1 Large Bulbs 
~ 9 Z each as 
pictured here 
Q sr Large Bulbs 
5 each as 
pictured here 
*741 Barge Bulbs 
# ” 10 each as 
Should be in every garden planted * in masses for best 
planting. show. 
POSTPAID PRICES 
O for 25c 12 for 40c 25 for TOc 100 for $2.45 
INCLUDING FREE BULBS AND FREE FERTILIZER WITH 
YOUR BULB ORDER OF $1.00 OR MORE. 
Crocus—Early Giant Flowering 
PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS 
For Indoor Blooms. 
The most popular for indoor forcing. Delicately sweet- 
scented blooms. Easily potted and grown in gravel, sand, 
peat, or soil. _ __ 
3 for 25c; 6 for 40c; 12 for 70c; 25 for $1.25. 
All Postpaid. _ 
Including Free Bulbs and Free Fertilizer with your Bulb 
Order of $1.00 or more. 
ORDER EARLY 
All Postpaid 
(Breeder) 
King Alfred 
Gold Cup 
WINNERS CUmtiuAe 
GIANT DARWIN TULIPS 
LARGE FRAGRANT HYACINTHS 
EARL E. MAY SEED CO. 
SHENANDOAH, IOWA. 
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