Giant 
Yellow Giant 
Pride of Haarlem 
Perry’s Bulbs for Fall 1937 
qA Select List, Carefully Revised to Include Only Popular, Modern Varieties 
We supply one bulb of the Tulip varieties on this P a f» e j ozen ^ ^ ozen rate, 6 of a variety at the 
dozen rate, 25 at the 100 rate, and mail free at each an C * 8 ‘ other prices allow for postage except 
as noted. Mailing weight, 1 »>• P" « lbs. per 100 
Perry’s Giant Darwin Tulips 
parent sis ( ) indicate usual height varieties attain 
is 3 ±^ La , rge - lJ owers of pure silvery rose. Each white 
inn Darwin ^ Wlt4t a pa l e blue ring. One of the outstand- 
ing Damns. Doz. 80c > 100 $6 00 . 
is a ,a cBl M ? p, r nd (® weet Lavender) (26). When forced, it 
Forces so.;i * av f n der, but outside it shows a rosy lilac, 
forces easily and early Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
hloomnn ^ 24 ^' ^ brilliant, dark scarlet with purplish 
outer petals. Of great size and beauty. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
and'sirn'T 1 A golden yellow' Tulip of great beauty 
. borne on strong stems. Grand in every' way. 
, Doz. 85c., 100 $6.50. 
Zwanenburg (28). The finest pure white. 
Doz. 90c., 100 $7.00. 
Varieties marked (*) best for forcing. Numbers in 
Afterglow (26). Dark copper red with salmon shadings at 
margins, inside deep orange with yellowish base. Excep¬ 
tionally fine. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
♦Baronne de la Tonnaye (26). A vivid rose pink shaded 
blush. A splendid pastel shade for bedding. 
Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
*Bartigon (26). A large, fiery crimson, white base. Showy 
effective and dependable. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
Bleu Aimable (24). Bright violet, with distinct steel blue 
shading; inside dark violet purple with blue base. Forces 
late. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
*City of Haarlem (2S). Intense dark scarlet with darker 
bloom, steel blue base and white halo. One of the best of 
the bright reds. Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.50. 
♦Clara Butt (22b Soft pink, flushed salmon; white base. 
Always admired and in steady demand as a pastel shade. 
Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
♦Farncombe Sanders (26). Fiery rose scarlet, inside cerise 
with white center mottled blue. A grand light red for 
bedding or forcing. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
Giant (30). Enormous blooms of a deep reddish purple 
shaded violet with blue and white base. Without a doubt 
the finest variety of its color. Doz. 90c., 100 $7.00. 
Inglescombe Yellow (22). Pale canary yellow'. Sometimes 
called the Yellow Darwin. Deep cup shape; very striking. 
Ideal for cutting. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
Kathleen Parlow (30). An exceptionally fine variety with 
extra large flowers of shell pink and white base. 
Doz. $1.50, 100 $11.50. 
♦King George V (25). Biilliant cherry red Highly recom¬ 
mended for every purpose. Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.50. 
La Fiancee (30). Pale magenta with a soft, satiny sheen, 
paler at margins. Base, white with blue. 
Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
♦La Tulipe Noire (25). Intense, lustrous black maroon. The 
darkest Tulip known. Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
Orange Perfection (30). Large, well proportioned flowers of 
fiery' salmon orange with a bright blue base. A most strik¬ 
ing variety and one of great merit, especially for the border. 
Doz. $1.65, 100 $12.50. 
♦Pride of Haarlem (32). A brilliant cerise red, suffused pur¬ 
ple. A magnificent, showy and inexpensive general purpose 
sort. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
♦Princess Elizabeth (26). A large and beautiful clear deep 
pink, changing with age to rose pink; white base. Quite 
like a Rose when first open. Doz. 65c., 100 $5.00. 
Princess Mary (28). Bright carmine rose with lighter edge, 
inside clear carmine rose with blue base and white halo. 
The blooms are large, magnificently formed and carried 
on long stems, making it a splendid exhibition variety. 
Doz. $1.75, 100 $13.00. 
♦Rev. Ewbank (24). Heliotrope lilac, with paler edge. Still 
a favorite for bedding. Doz. 65c., 100 $4.50. 
Scarlet Beauty (31). Immense egg-shaped blooms of glow¬ 
ing vermilion scarlet. Doz. 85c., 100 $6.50 
Scotch Lassie (26). One of the finest large lavenders in 
cultivation remaining in bloom, under favorable conditions, 
three to four weeks. Petals slightly reflexed and of great 
substance; excellent as a cut flower. Pure, deep lavender 
with a darker shade inside and a dark blue base. 
Doz. $1.50, 100 $11.50. 
The Bishop (29). Its elegant, large, bowMike flowers.of a 
clear, deep violet stand boldly erect on stiff, long stems. 
An exceptional exhibition variety and with Mrs. Moon or 
Moonlight Cottage Tulips presents an outstanding picture. 
Doz. $1.25, 100 $9.50. 
♦Valentine (20). Bluish violet, darker than Rev. Ewbank. 
One of the best among the violet shades. 
Doz. 80c., 100 $5.75. 
Qiant Darwin Tulips 
in Mixture 
S Blue Ribbon” Mixture. Every' one a plump, 
farst quality, blooming size bulb. Blended from the fine 
namea varieties that are certain to give our customers lots 
°i satisfaction. We heartily recommend them to our most 
critical and discriminating trade. Plant freely' in spots 
wliere their beauty can be constantly admired. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
“Selected Mixture” of Darwin Tulips. This mixture 
wiu prove entirely satisfactory to those of moderate mean 
or fwnere large quantities are to be used. 
Doz. 55c., 100 $4.00. 
ichleri. Lovely 
crimson scar¬ 
let Lilylike Tu¬ 
lip species from 
Turkestan 
growing 11 in. 
tall that will 
command at¬ 
tention in y'our 
rockery early 
in May. Doz. 
75c., 100 $5.50 
HOW TO PLANT BULBS 
Tulip*—5 inches deep and 5-6 inches apart. 
Hyj^nths —Q inches deep and 6-8 inches apart. 
Daffodils - Narcissus—4-6 inches deep and 6-8 inches 
apart. 
Crocuf—1}^ inches deep and 3 inches apart. 
Snowdrops —3 inches deep and 3 inches apart. 
Grape-hya -inths—3 to 4 inches deep and 3-4 inches apart. 
Scilla sibirica—3 inches deep and 3 inches apart. 
Perry’s Single Early Tulips 
The letters (D. M. T.) indicate those which grow dwarf, medium and tall, respectively 
Varieties especially recommended for forcing are marked with an asterisk* 
Couleur Cardinal (M). A superior, velvety, crimson scar¬ 
let for late forcing or beds. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
♦De Wet (T). A striking orange, flushed and stippled a fiery 
orange scarlet. Large, sweetly scented blooms that are 
universally admired. Grand for late forcing or bedding. 
Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
♦Flamingo (M). Brilliant carmine rose, shaded silvery 
white. Beautifully and strikingly crinkled petals. Hand¬ 
some when forced. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Fortuna (M). Deep satin rose; of immense size and com¬ 
pelling interest. Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Fred Moore (T). Bright orange, shaded scarlet. A very fine, 
sweetly scented sort. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
♦Ibis (T). An exquisite, brilliant deep pink. Large blossoms 
and strong stems combine to make it splendid for cutting 
and exhibition. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
♦Keizerskroon (T). An immense crimson scarlet, edged yel¬ 
low. An old favorite. Still popular for bedding. 
Doz. 85c., 100 $6.75. 
♦Olympiade. An extra fine yellow. Without doubt the 
largest and tallest yellow of this type. When forced in 
February and March it approaches the Darwins in size 
and length of stem. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
♦Pelican. A very large, intense Lily white Tulip for either 
forcing or bedding. Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Perry’s Double Early Tulips 
♦Crown of Gold. Pure yellow’, with large, well expanded 
flowers. Early. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Electra. Deep carmine rose, tinged violet. Enormous flowers 
on sturdy 12 in. stems. Choice. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Marechal Niel. A soft canary yellow with an iridescent flush 
of soft orange or salmon. The beautiful blending of these 
colors gives it exceptional appeal. The finest of its color for 
forcing or bedding. Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
♦Murillo. Superb blush pink shaded w'hite; a most popular 
forcing and bedding variety. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
♦Mr. Van der Hoef. A beautiful pure yellow sport of the 
variety Murillo. A fine variety for forcing. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Oliver Curwood. Brilliant scarlet with margins of yellow. 
Especially recommended for planting in borders in clumps 
for ‘‘high spots" in the color scheme. Doz. 85c., 100 $6.50. 
♦Orange Nassau. One of the finest—a warm orange red, 
for forcing or bedding. Doz. 80c., 100 $5.75. 
♦Peach Blossom. Large, bright rose pink, flushed white, 
deepening with age to carmine rose. Magnificent for indoor 
decoration; compels admiration. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Rubra Maxima. Large, deep crimson for forcing or bedding. 
Very showy. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
♦Schoonoord. Without doubt the finest double white sort. 
Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
♦Tea Rose (Safrano). Pale yellow, flushed salmon; a very 
distinct shade, and pleasing. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
♦Vuurbaak. Large, fiery scarlet flowers, tinged orange when 
open. Very brilliant. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
PERRY’S “PRIZE MIXTURE” OF DOUBLE EARLY 
TULIPS. The excellence of this mixture will only be mani¬ 
fest to those planting these splendid bulbs. We are confi¬ 
dent that they w'ill give the utmost in satisfaction, for 
these big, glowing beauties do present such a handsome 
display when fullv open. Grand for formal 
effects. Doz. 65c., 100 $4.50. 
RED EMPEROR 
The Largest Tulip in Cultivation 
Dazzling vermilion scq/fletAvitfi a 
center, bordered with yelIo%£ Magnificent in ‘ s '» 
every way with giant flo^FS up to 9 1 2 inches 
in diameter on 18-inch stems.. Midseason. 
What a sight a few of them will offer ! 
Each 85c., doz. $9.00—supply limited 
Single Cottage Tulips 
MAY-FLOWERING 
Alaska (Lily-flowered) (25). Long, slender blooms of a clear 
bright yellow and slightly reflexed outer petals. A charming 
and unusual variety—one of the finest of this type- 
Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Albino (22). Creamy white blooms with ivory white stamens 
carried on strong stems. The finest white Tulip for 
under glass. Doz. 95c., 100 $7.50. 
Ambrosia (28). A magnificent shade of pale terra cotta and 
amber with a rosy glow throughout. Unequaled for editing 
and garden decoration. Fragrant. Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Argo (26). Deep golden yellow flowers, slightly penciled 
towards the top edge with orange, gradually changing to 
a beautiful shade of orange red as the flower ages. 
Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Avis Kennicot (23). Large chrome yellow flowers; striking 
black base and anthers. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Carrara (24). Pure white as the marble of that name; black 
anthers. The finest white and of the largest size. 
Doz. 95c., 100 $7.50. 
Dido 30) Rich salmon orange slightly shaded cherry red; 
inside orange, paling to old gold. One of the largest Tulips 
known; spicy fragrance. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Grenadier (21). Dazzling flame orange, yellow base. Sweetly 
scented. Useful for accent in color schemes. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Inglescombe Yellow (22). Very tall and striking. Deep cup 
shape. Pale canary yellow. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
John Ruskin (18). Its color, pink, bordered golden, reminds 
one of the setting sun in its most beautiful colors. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Leda (25). A unique and most desirable glowing salmon pink, 
lighter edges, light blue and white base. Its splendid large 
flowers are a beautiful elongated shape. 
Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
Marjorie Bowen (24). A beautiful combination of buff and 
salmon, passing to a deep rose pink with salmon shading. 
Finely formed flowers on tall, strong stems. A tulip of 
outstanding merit. Doz. $1.85, 100 $14.00. 
Moonlight (22). Long, oval shaped, soft yellow flowers, on 
strong stems. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Mrs. Moon (24). Giant rich yellow flowers of elegant form, 
tapering and reflexing. One of the finest offered. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Pride of Inglescombe (28). Reflexing petals of white pico- 
teed carmine rose which gradually suffuses over the long 
pointed blooms as they age. A flower of great beauty and 
highly recommended. Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Red Rocket (Gesneriana Major) (26). A superb large 
scarlet set off by blue black center. Grand for Memorial 
Day. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Rosabella (24). Luminous rose, broad pink edge; inside a 
beautiful shell pink on cream. Before opening resembles a 
rosebud on a long stem. Doz. 85c., 100 $6.50. 
Sirene (Lily-flowered) (20). A brilliant satin rose. Forces 
well. Unique, graceful, decorative. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Walter T. Ware (20). Unexcelled as a deep golden yellow. 
Very showy and effective flowers of a globular shape with 
broad, slightly reflexing petals. Excellent for planting 
among shrubbery. Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
SPLENDID MIXED. Our own mixture of all colors from 
the named varieties, which we unhesitatingly recommend 
to all. Doz. 65c., 100 $4.50. 
Pink Beauty (M). A most beautiful shade of glowing rose, 
especially desirable for bedding or late forcing. 
Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
♦Prince of Austria (T). Scarlet, suffused orange; yellow 
center. A trifle darker than De Wet. Handsome, sweetly 
scented. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
♦Proserpine (M). A magnificent deep rosy pink Tulip for 
any purpose. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
♦Rising Sun (T). The finest deep golden yellow grown. 
Very large and beautiful. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Sunburst (T). Pointed flowers colored a curious but pleas¬ 
ing 'ombination of bright yellow, striped and feathered 
bright red. Doz. 85c., 100 $6.50. 
Verm dion Brilliant (M). Ideal for pots or bedding. Rich, 
dazzling scarlet. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Lite Hawk (M). A large, pure white flower borne on a stiff 
siem. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Yellow Prince (D). Bright yellow. Fragrant. One of the 
best of the color. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
PERRY’S “FAVORITE” MIXTURE of SINGLE EARLY 
1 ULIPS. Only the first grade bulbs of dependable varie¬ 
ties and finest colors are blended to make this mixture that 
will flower at approximately the same time and at the 
same height. Doz. 65c., 100 $4.50. 
Breeder or “Art” Tulips 
(MAY-FLOWERING) 
Alice Keith (28). A truly handsome variety, unquestionably 
the finest of the newer reddish orange Breeders. Orange red 
with a bronze edge. Fragrant. Doz. $1.10, 100 $7.50. 
Apricot (24). A very large, chestnut red with purple flush, 
stained bronze. Doz. 80c., 100 $5.75. 
Bacchus (28). Dark violet blue. Exceptionally large, egg- 
shaped blooms. Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
Bronze Queen (26). Soft buff, inside tinged golden bronze. 
Very fine out of doors. Large and sturdy. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Cardinal Manning (Goliath) (28). A striking rosy violet, 
flushed with a coppery glow, yellow base. Particularly fine 
for late effects. Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Dom Pedro (21). Rich coffee brown, shaded maroon, inside 
glittering mahogany. Especially fine for planting with light 
colored late Tulips. Doz. 80c., 100 $5.75. 
Garibaldi (32). Pale lilac bronze with a broad margin of 
primrose yellow. A variety of great beauty with long, 
graceful blooms and somewhat reflexed petals. 
Doz. 90c., 100 $7.00. 
Indian Chief (32). An exceptionally fine copperv red flushed 
purple. Doz. $1.35, 100 $10.00. 
Louis XIV (30). Rich, dark purple overlaid with bronze and 
margined golden brown. Large, globular flowers and 
distinct. Doz. 85c., 100 $6.50. 
Lucifer (30). Vividly colored, terra cotta orange; inside 
flushed deep orange. Simply gorgeous; late. 
Doz. 95c., 100 $7.50. 
Panorama (22j. Deep orange red shaded mahogany. An 
enormous globular flower on a strong stem; unsurpassed 
for bedding or forcing. Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Pink Pearl (26). An exceptionally attractive lilac pink over¬ 
laid with a rosy bloom; interior rose, shaded white. 
Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
Prince of Orange (24). Rich chestnut, overlaid brilliant 
orange scarlet. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
St. James (26). A pretty old rose with lilac, margined with 
bronze; inside ruddy mahogany. Choice. 
Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Vulcan (25). Carmine violet with orange edge; a distinct 
and unusual coloring. Doz. 85c., 100 $6.50. 
MIXTURE FROM NAMED VARIETIES. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
The prices in this folder are made in 
the face of rapidly changing markets 
and are reasonable as we go to press. 
However, we reserve the right to 
change any price without notice. 
FOR ADDITIONAL TULIPS SEE WITHIN 
When cash accompanies order, we deliver free in Dedham, Lynn, Nahant, Saugus, Wakefield, 
Winchester, Woburn, and all towns in the Boston Postal District, providing the order amounts 
to $3.00 or over at these prices 
PERRY SEED COMPANY 
12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square BOSTON, MASS. 
Cottage 
Louis XIV —Breeder 
