MICHELL’S SUPERB DARWIN TULIPS 1 
IMPORTANT NOTICE.— It should be borne in mind that Easter in 1937 comes on March 28th, and it is of importance 
that florists keep this in mind, particularly when planting and handling their bulbous stock. 
Our Tulip Bulbs are grown in the best districts of Holland to insure perfect development and full sized stock. Those who place 
their orders with us may be sure of getting bulbs that will not only bloom, but also prove true to name. 
The asterisk (*) preceding the variety denotes that it is suitable for forcing as well as bedding. The letters E, F and G following 
the variety indicate their relative time of blooming, the E’s being the earliest to bloom. The figures indicate the normal height in inches. 
Tulip bulbs are packed 250 in a bag; please order in units of this number if possible. 
Due to the uncertainty of prices on Tulips and Hya¬ 
cinths at the time this catalogue goes to press, fixed 
prices cannot be made. 
We assure you, however, that when costs will be estab¬ 
lished, we shall be in line with all large and reputable 
houses. 
Our quality will be of the best, and all Tulips we 
furnish this season will be top-size bulbs only. Our 
Hyacinths strictly up to sizes as specified in our list. 
Why not place your order on open account as so many 
of our customers are now doing? You are assured of 
QUALITY, SIZE, RELIABILITY and PRICE. 
The Darwin’s are the most profitable Tulips for the florist to 
grow. The flowers being borne on long stems, make them valuable 
for cutting. 
Afterglow (Katherine Havemeyer). F26. Rosy orange, salmon- 
tinted edge. 
*Baronne de la Tonnaye. F26. Rose pink, shading paler 
towards edges of petals. 
*Bartigon. F24. Fiery red, white base; extra fine for pans. 
•Bleu Aimable. F25. Lavender, with white base, starred blue; 
a good forcer. 
•Centenaire. E30. Rich violet rose with large blue center; 
enormous flowers; excellent for border or for early forcing. 
•City of Haarlem. F27. One of the best scarlet varieties; steel 
blue base with white outline. 
•Clara Butt. G21. Delicate salmon pink; extra fine forcer; 
good bedder. 
’Dream. G24. Rosy lilac and mauve. 
’Famcombe Sanders. F25. Brilliant scarlet, flowers of large 
size. 
Golden Fleece. F22. Bright yellow, petals slightly tipped 
brown, black anthers; medium sized flowers. 
•King George V. F25. Salmon scarlet shaded rose, blue base; 
splendid for forcing. 
*La Fiancee. G30. Deep rose shading to old rose, delicate pink 
at edges; extra large and a fine forcer. 
La Tulipe Noire. G25. Deep maroon black, with a velvety 
sheen. 
*Le Notre. E24. Rose pink; very early and fine forcer. 
Lilac Wonder. F28. A new shade which has not been seen in 
any tulip; the flower is clear porcelain lilac with a white center 
and borne on stiff stems. 
*Mme. Krelage. F26. Rosy lilac with pale silvery margin; fine 
forcer. 
•Matchless (Roi d’Islande). F27. A rare shade of old rose; one 
of the finest for commercial forcing. 
A FEW DON’TS 
Don’t leave bulbs in paper bags or cases when they are damp. 
Don’t plant bulbs in soil in which bulbs have been grown before. 
Don’t put flats or pans on top of the ground after planting. 
Don’t bury the flats or pans in a warm, sunny, too wet or too 
dry a place; choose a cool sunny corner, where the soil is 
sufficiently moist at all times. 
Don’t take the bulbs into the greenhouse unless well rooted and 
the buds far enough advanced. 
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Darwin Tulip 
Mrs. Potter Palmer (Fashion). G26. Rich purple. 
•Pride of Haarlem. F26. Rosy carmine. 
•Prince of the Netherlands. F31. Cerise-scarlet edged rose, 
blue base, large flowers; good forcer. 
•Princess Elizabeth. F23. Clear pink, changing with age to a 
deeper shade. 
•Professor Rauwenhoff. F26. Cherry red, blue star at base, 
large flowers. 
* Queen of Hearts. F30. Bright rose; large and substantial 
flower, borne on a strong stem. 
•Rev. H. Ewbank. F20. Light heliotrope edged lavender, very 
fine. 
•The Bishop. F30. Deep violet, center white edged blue, large 
flower; a new introduction. 
Venus. F30. Silvery rose, white base with pale blue ring. 
*W. Copeland. E24. Delicate lavender. 
White Queen. F24. Pale rose when first opening, turning to 
pure white. 
•William Pitt. E24. Deep crimson; splendid for early forcing. 
Yellow Giant. E28. Deep golden yellow; large globular flowers, 
on tall, stiff stems. 
•Zwanenburg. F28. Pure sparkling white, large fragrant 
flowers; fine forcer. 
Darwin Mixed. All colors. 
Henry F. Michell Co. give no warranty, expressed or 
implied, as to the description, purity or productiveness 
of any seeds, plants or bulbs they send out, and they 
cannot be in any way responsible for the crop. If the 
customer does not accept the goods on these terms, he 
must notify us at once, and we will give instructions for 
disposition of goods. 
See 4th cover page for Pots and Bulb Pans 
