IMPORTANT NOTICE. It should be borne in mind that Easter in 1938 comes on April 17, and it is important 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 Hyacinths 
at the time this Catalog goes to press, fixed prices cannot 
be made. We assure you, however, that when costs will 
be established, we shall be in line with all large and 
reputable houses. Our quality will be of the best, and all 
Darwin 
Darwins are the most profitable Tulips for the florist to grow. The 
long stems on which the flowers are borne make them valuable for cutting. 
Afterglow (Katherine Havemeyer). F26. Rosy orange, tinted salmon 
at edges. 
*Allard Pierson. E26. Dark crimson-maroon. An early forcing variety. 
*Baronne de la Tonnaye. F26. Rose-pink, shading paler toward 
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. Enormous, rich violet-rose flowers with large blue 
centers. 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; blue base. 
*Farncombe Sanders. F25. Large, brilliant scarlet flowers. 
Golden Fleece. F22. Bright yellow petals, slightly tipped brown; 
black anthers. Medium-sized flowers. 
*King George V. F25. Salmon-scarlet, shaded rose; blue base. Excel¬ 
lent for forcing. 
*La Fiancee. G30. Deep rose, shading to old-rose, and finally to deli¬ 
cate pink at edges. Extra large, and a fine forcer. 
La Tulipe Noire (The Black Tulip). G25. Deep maroon-black with 
a velvety sheen. 
*Le Notre. E24. Rose-pink. Very early and a fine forcer. 
Tulips we furnish this season will be top-size bulbs only. 
Our Hyacinths are strictly up to sizes as specified. 
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. 
Tulips 
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 is 
borne on a stiff stem. 
^Matchless (Roi d’lslande). F27. A rare shade of old-rose. One of 
the finest for commercial forcing. 
*Mme. Krelage. F26. Rosy lilac, with pale silvery margin. Fine forcer. 
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 Rauwenhof. F26. Large, cherry-red with blue star at base. 
*Queen of Hearts. F30. Large, substantial bright rose flower, borne 
on strong stem. 
*Rev. H. Ewbank. F20. Light heliotrope, edged lavender. Very fine. 
*The Bishop. F30. Large, deep violet, with white center edged blue. 
Venus. F30. Silvery rose; white base with pale blue ring. 
White Queen. F24. Pale rose when opening, turning to pure white. 
^William Copeland. E24. Delicate lavender. 
*William Pitt. E24. Deep crimson, shaded purple on outer petals. 
Splendid for early forcing. 
Yellow Giant. E28. Large, globular, deep golden yellow flowers on 
tall, stiff stems. 
*Zwanenburg. F28. Large, fragrant, pure sparkling white flowers. 
Fine forcer. 
Darwin, Mixed. All colors. 
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