GENERAL LIST, 1938 ■ 
THE 
MEYER 
All bulbs sent postpaid unless otherwise 
specified, in 1st and 2d zones 
TULIPS FOR SPRING BEAUTY 
BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS 
next ^ptinqi 
34-36 LIGHT STREET, 
M.-S. SUPERB DARWIN TULIPS 
Afterglow. 26 in. Rosy apricot-orange with light tan shading at edges of petals, inside deep orange with 
yellowish base. Very brilliant outdoors, particularly when associated with blue flowers. 60c per doz., 
$4.25 per 100. 
Anton Mauve. 32 in. Bluish lilac. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Baronne de la Tonnaye. 26 in. Rose, shaded blush. Beautiful flower of large size. A faultless variety for 
bedding and splendid forcer. 55c per doz., $4.00 per 100. 
Bartigon. 24 in. Fiery red, veiy fine flower; good forcer. 55c per doz., $4.00 per 100. 
Bleu Aimable. 28 in. Bright lilac-blue; elegant shape. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Clara Butt. 20 in. Globular flower, salmon-colored, with rose base and external flushing of pink. A choice, 
refined Tulip of pleasing shade. 50c per doz., $3.75 per 100. 
City ol Haarlem. 27 in. Beautiful large red flower. 80c per doz., $5.50 per 100. 
Farncombe Sanders. 25 in. Rosy scarlet, inside cerise-pink with white center. One of the finest. 55c per 
doz., $4.00 per 100. 
Faust. 30 in. Purple-maroon. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Feu Brillant. 28 in. A glorious scarlet. 80c per doz., $5.50 per 100. 
King George V. Brilliant carmine-red. A Royal Tulip. 80c per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 
King Harold. 24 .Oxblood-red- 55o per doz,, $4-00 per 1QQ. 
La Candeur (White Queen . Lovely soft white. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
La Fiancee. 28 in. Soft lilac-rose. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Louise de la Valliere. 30 in. Very handsome flower. Brilliant, deep rose-red with blue base starred white. 
Lovely Tulip of beautiful shape. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
La Tulipe Noire (The Black Tulip). 29 in. Deep black-maroon. The blackest of all Tulips. Very large 
flower of fine form. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. _ '_-—" 
Mme. Krelage. 28 in. Bright lilac-rose margined silver-rose, center salmon-pmkl VervTine. 55c per doz., 
$4.00 per 100. 
Mrs. Potter Palmer. 28 in. Bright purplish violet. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Peking. 30 in. Deep golden yellow. True Darwin shape. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Pride of Haarlem. 24 in. Brilliant deep salmon, shaded with scarlet. 55c per doz., $4.00 per 100. 
Prince of Wales. Bright rose-scarlet. 75c per doz.. $5.00 per 100. 
Princess Elizabeth. Deep pink. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Prof. Rauwenhof. Carmine-red. Good forcer. 55c per doz., $4.00 per 100. 
Psyche. 30 in. Rich rose, inside shaded silvery rose, with pale blue base. Large, handsome flower on sturdy 
stem. Very beautiful for the border. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Rev. H. Ewbank. 20 in. Soft lavender-violet; very large. A beautiful flower for the garden or forced. 55c 
per doz., $4.00 per 100. 
Rose Copland. 24 in. Deep rose. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Venus. Satiny pink. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
William Copland. 24 in. Delicate lavender. 55c per doz.. $4.00 per 100. 
William Pitt. 24 in. Immense flower of brilliant dark scarlet. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Zulu. Velvety purple-black. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Zwanenburg. 28 in. A most attractive Tulip. Very large, pure white flower with black anthers. One of 
the best white Darwins, regardless of price. 80c per doz., $5.50 per 100. 
M.-S. Perfection Mixture. A mixture of choicest varieties giving a splendid range of colors. 45c per doz., 
$3.00 per 100. 
Triumph Mixed. An early Darwin; finest mixed. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
M.-S. BREEDER TULIPS 
Apricot. 26 in. Apricot, flushed orange. 70c per doz., $4.75 per 100. 
Bacchus. 32 in. Dark plum color. Immense flowers. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Bronze Queen. 28 in. Soft buff, inside tinged apricot-bronze; large flower of sturdy habit. Very fine for 
forcing and out-of-doors. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Dom Pedro. 30 in. Coffee color. One of the finest. 80c per doz., $5.50 per 100. 
Louis XIV. 32 in. Dull bluish violet margined golden brown; greenish black base starred yellow. Large, 
goblet-shaped flower of great beauty. Exquisite for planting outside an extra variety for forcing. 80c 
per doz., $5.50 per 100. 
Lucifer. 24 in. Bright terra-cotta-orange. 80c per doz., $5.50 per 100. 
Panorama. 29 in. Deep orange-red, shaded mahogany. Large, goblet-shaped flower of great beauty. 70c 
per doz., $4.75 per 100. 
Prince Albert. 30 in. Mahogany-brown. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Prince of Orange. Deep orange-red, golden orange margin. 70c per doz., $4.75 per 100. 
Professor Schotel. 28 in. Heavenly blue. Quite unique. 70c per doz., $4.75 per 100. 
Sanspareil. 28 in. Dark violet, extra fine. 70c per doz., $4.75 per 100. 
Velvet King (Dreadnought). 26 in. Purple-violet. 90c per doz., $6.50 per 100. 
M.-S. Perfection Breeder Mixture. Collection of best named varieties. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
M.-S. COTTAGE or MAY-FLOWERING TULiPS 
Avis Kennicott. 23 in. Chrome-yellow. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Carrara. 25 in. Pure white. 80e per doz., $5.50 per 100. . . 
Dido. 30 in. The perfect flower is borne on a strong, straight stem and its color is rich orange-rose, margined 
bright orange-yellow; inside bright orange with yellow base. Most unusual and magnificent. Truly a 
wonderful Tulip. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Eclipse. Orange-yellow. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Golden Fleece. 22 in. Bright yellow. 70c per doz., $4.75 per 100. 
Grenadier. 21 in. Orange-red. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Hobbema (Le Reve). 24 in. Distinct buff-lilac; large flower. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Inglescombe Yellow. 22 in. Rich yellow. 55e per doz., $4.00 per 100. 
La Merveille. Rich orange-scarlet with yellow center. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Moonlight. 26 in. Sulphur-yellow; large. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Species Tulip, Clusiana 
COTTAGE TULIPS, continued 
Mrs. Moon. 25 in. Large; yellow. Very fine. 65c 
per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Picotee (Maiden’s Blush). 20 in. White, mar¬ 
gined rose-pink; reflexing petals. Fine for bed¬ 
ding and cutting. 55c per doz., $4.00 per 100. 
Rosabella. 27 in. Pink, white center. 65c per doz., 
$4.50 per 100. 
Sirene. 28 in. Beautiful satin rose; strong stem. 
60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Yellow Giant. 29 in. The best yellow to date. 
75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
M.-S. Cottage Tulip Mixture. All choice va¬ 
rieties. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
REMBRANDT TULIPS 
Beautifully colored Tulips blooming in late May. 
Feathered, striped and blotched with various colors. 
Finest Mixed. 70c per doz., $4.75 per 100. 
M.-S. DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS 
Boule de Neige. White. 70c per doz., $4.75 per 100. 
El Toreador. Orange-scarlet, bordered yellow. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Mr. Van der Hoef. Yellow sport of Murillo. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Murillo. Pink suffused white. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Orange Nassau. Deep orange-red. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Titian. Red with yellow border. 70c per doz., $4.75 per 100. 
Imperator Rubrorum. Fine bright scarlet. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Peach Blossom. Deep pink. Fine for forcing. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Superfine Mixed. All good varieties. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
M.-S. PARROT or DRAGON TULIPS 
Fantasy. A wonderful Tulip. Clear rose-pink with apple-green marks and spots on inside of petals; base 
white, with black anthers. A mutation from the well-known Clara Butt. The large, erect flowers are 
borne on stiff stems. 24 in. 80c per doz., $5.50 per 100. 
Gemma. White, tinted rose; fringed. 80c per doz., $5.50 per 100. 
Admiral de Constantinople. Fine red. 
Cafe Brun. Brown-yellow. 
Lutea Major. Yellow; very fine. 
Markgraaf Von Baden. Orange, striped scarlet. 
Sundew. Tail-stemmed, like Fantasy. Dazzling crimson with friiled and ruffled edges. 
Superfine Mixed. 
All the above, 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100, except where noted 
SPECIES or BOTANICAL TULIPS 
Clusiana. The “Little Lady” Tulip. Outer petals cherry-red, inner petals white with violet. Should be 
planted 6 inches deep. Grows about 8 inches high; naturalizes readily. 75c per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Kaufmannlana. Primrose-yellow with golden yellow center; outside pink. Flowers open wide on short 
stem. Splendid for naturalizing in shady places and for forcing. Blooms early in April. 5 in. $1.00 per doz., 
$7.50 per 100. 
Marjolettl. Small, soft primrose flower, shaded carmine-rose at base. Blooms in early May. 12 in. 75c per 
doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Sylvestrls Florentlna Odorata. Fragrant yellow flowers with bronze exterior, often two on a tall, slender 
stem. Very free flowering when established. 18 in. 80c per doz., $6.00 per 100. 
HYACINTHS 
M.-S. MOTHER BULBS-1 8-19 ctm. 
The varieties listed below have been selected for their distinct coloring and free-flowering qualities. 
Especially suited for growing indoors in pots and glasses or for extra-high-grade bedding. 
City of Haarlem. The best yellow. 
Duke of Westminster. Large purple bells. 
Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain-blue. 
King of the Blues. Dark blue, very showy; extra 
fine. 
La Victoire. Red. 
La Grandesse. Waxy white, broad spike. 
L’Innocence. Pure white flowers. Best forcer; 
immense size. 
Marconi. Deep pink. 
Myosotis. Forget-me-not blue. 
Queen of Pinks. Bright rosy pink. 
Queen of Blues. Light blue with silvery shade. 
Mixed Colors. 
Price of all above varieties, 12c each, $1.25 per doz., $9.00 per 100 
M.-S. FIRST-SIZE BULBS—16-17 ctm. 
These are a little smaller than our exhibition-size bulbs, and admirably adapted for pot-culture and 
high-grade bedding where distinct shades of color are desired. Same varieties as Mother Bulbs. 
Price, all varieties, 10c each, $1.00 per doz., $7.25 per 100 
M.-S. CHRISTMAS-BLOOMING HYACINTHS 
These are particularly adapted for house blooming and have been especially treated for this purpose. 
Furnished in 3 colors—pink, white, and blue. 20c each, $2.00 per doz. 
FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS 
These are used for indoor pots, pans and boxes. They produce graceful spikes of sweetly scented flowers 
and come in 3 colors—blue, pink, and white. 10c each, $1.00 per doz. 
QUIK-GRO 
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QUIK-GRO water-culture method. No hoeing, no spading, no mess. A season’s supply, enough for 
6 square feet, $ 1.00 postpaid. Descriptive circular on request. 
RODOPELL 
Protects bulb plantings against ravages of rats, mice, moles and other destructive rodents. It does not 
kill rodents but drives them away from the plantings. It is harmless to pets and birds. Clean and pleasant 
to use. 2-gal. size, sufficient for 100 bulbs, $2.00, postpaid; 5-gal. size, sufficient for 250 bulbs, $3.75, 
postpaid; 20-gal. size, for 1000 bulbs, $ 10 . 00 , postpaid. Descriptive circular on request. 
SEMESAN FOR BULBS 
Semesan treatment for bulbs is very beneficial to keep away disease and vermin. 2 ozs., enough for 
almost any garden, 35c, postpaid 40c. Descriptive circular on request. 
CO. 
Golden 
Giant 
M.-S. Four-Cclor Collection 
of Darw'ii Tulips 
This Collection of strikingly beautiful Darwin Tulips. 
$1.25 for 25, $2.25 for 50, $4.25 per 100 (25 of each color) 
M.-S. Pastel-Shade Darwin 
Tulip Collection 
This Collection consists of four beautiful lighter 
shade Darwin Tulips. Priced same as above. 
HOLE-IN-ONE PLANTING TOOLS 
Bring to you an improvement far in advance of former planting 
methods. The tapered cup removes the soil and makes a perfect plant¬ 
ing hole in one operation. Whethef for use in a small city garden, large 
estate or commercial nursery, Hole-in-one is the ideal planting tool. 
Made of good materials, properly constructed, it will serve well for 
many years. Junior 50c, postpaid 60e; Senior $4.00, postpaid $4.25. 
Descriptive circular on request. 
Species Tulip, Kaufmanniana 
M.-S. SINGLE EARLY TULIPS 
Belle Alliance. Bright red. 65c per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Chrysolora. Fine yellow. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Cottage Maid. Pink and white. 60e per doz., 
$4.25 per 100. 
Diana. Pure white. 60c per doz., $4.25 per 100. 
Gen. de Wet. Orange. 75c per doz., $6.00 per 100. 
erzersKroonr— scrrrreT;"-yTnlow-^Txrttera ——s»c per— 
doz., $5.50 per 100. 
Pink Beauty. Cherry-rose, striped white. 70c per 
doz., $4.75 per 100. 
Prince of Austria. Orange-red. 60c per doz., 
$4.25 per 100. 
Proserpine. Rosy violet; very large, handsome 
flower. 70cper doz., $4.75 per 100. 
Rising Sun. Large; yellow. 65c per doz., $4.50 
per 100. 
Yellow Prince. Pure yellow. 60e per doz. $4.25 
per 100. 
Superfine Mixed. All good varieties. 55c per doz. 
$4.00 per 100. 
SEED 
PLANT BULBS THIS FALL 
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BALTIMORE, MD. 
Phone: Plaza 
6170-6171 
Feu Brillant 
Inglescombe Yellow 
Princess Elizabeth 
Rev H. Ewbank 
Louis XIV 
Bacchus 
Zwanenburg 
Dido 
