MICHELL’S SUPERB TULIP BULBS 
The asterisk (*) preceding the variety denotes that it is suitable for forcing as well as bedding. The letters F, G and H following 
the variety indicate their relative time of blooming, the F’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. 
See page 1 for reference to prices on Tulip Bulbs. 
MAY FLOWERING OR COTTAGE TULIPS 
Desirable for outdoor planting for a supply of brilliant cut 
blooms in May; some varieties also being valuable for forcing. 
Ambrosia. F25. Outside color, lilac rose, edged apricot, inside 
color, bright orange changing to tan. 
Argo. F22. Golden yellow mottled red, passing to reddish brown. 
Avis Kennicott. G25. A rich, deep shade of yellow, with black 
base and anthers. 
*Cararra. F26. Pure white flowers; excellent for forcing in pans 
for middle of March. 
Dido. G30. Large flowers, deep rich pink, shaded salmon yellow, 
soft orange suffusion at edges of petals, fragrant. 
*Fairy Queen. G20. Rosy heliotrope, broadly margined yellow. 
’Gesneriana Lutea. H24. Golden yellow. 
Gesneriana Spathulata. G24. Rich scarlet, blue-black center. 
Grenadier. F24. Brilliant orange red. 
*Inglescombe Pink. F24. Salmon pink. 
‘Inglescombe Yellow. F20. Bright yellow, often called Yellow 
Darwin. 
John Ruskin. G18. Apricot rose edged pale yellow. 
*Leda. H25. Large oval flowers; color, a glowing salmon pink 
with lighter edges; recommended for late forcing. 
*Moonlight. H24. Canary yellow. 
*Mrs. Moon. H24. Large golden yellow. 
Orange King. G24. Glistening deep orange, shaded rose. 
Rosabella. G26. Bright rose, shading to lighter at edge, inside 
petals shell pink with ivory base. 
May-Flowering Tulips (Single). Mixed. 
May-Flowering or Cottage Tulip 
DUTCH BREEDER TULIPS 
Breeder Tulip 
A May-flowering type, similar to the Darwins, in their tall, 
strong growth, but an entirely different range of colors, running 
mostly in shades of bronze, terra cotta and buff. 
Bacchus. F28. Dark violet blue, base starred white. 
’Bronze Queen. G28. Soft buff, inside tinged golden bronze. 
Cardinal Manning (Goliath). G28. Wine red, flushed rosy brown. 
*Dom Pedro. G24. Coffee brown, shaded maroon, inside 
mahogany. 
Indian Chief. G34. Deep Indian red, flushed purple, edged 
brown with age; a splendid exhibition variety. 
Louis XIV. G28. Dark purple, broad margin of golden bronze. 
Lucifer. G24. Large, reddish-orange. 
‘Panorama (Fairy). F24. Reddish mahogany, with bronze 
shading. 
*Pink Pearl. Lilac pink, inside rose. 
’Prince of Orange. G24. Terra cotta brown shaded yellow. 
’Yellow Perfection (OldGold). F24. Light bronze yellow, edged 
and shaded golden yellow. 
Breeder Tulips. Mixed. 
See pages 15 to 22 for complete list of Plants for Florists 
