Yellow Giant 
Truly a magnificent Darwin 
1938 
BEST FOR SIZE AND CERTAINTY TO BLOOM 
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order, all goods amounting to $3.00 or Prices; we reserve the right as to method 
of delivery. All prices sudjvcc to change without notice 
BULBS MAILED FREE WHEN CASH ACCOMPANIES THE ORDER 
Advance 
A huge, fiery-red Cottage Tulip 
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THE OUTSTANDING, TALL, MAY- FLOWERING TYPE 
Varieties marked (*) are best for forcing. Numbers in parenthesis ( ) indicate 
the usual height the flowers attain in inches. 
Afterglow (26). Dark copper red with salmon shadings at margins, inside 
deep orange with yellowish base. An exceptionally fine bicolor. 
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 striking, fiery crimson, white base. Showy, effective and 
dependable. Much used for forcing. 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. 80c., 100 $5.75. 
*City of Haailem (28). Intense dark scarlet with darker bloom, steel blue 
base and white halo. One of the best of the large, bright reds. 
Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.50. 
*Clara Butt (22). Soft pink, flushed salmon; white base. Not large, but 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. 65c., 100 $4.75. 
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. $1.00, 100 $7.50. 
Inglescombe Yellow (22) Bright canary yellow. Large, globular and cup 
shaped; very striking and lovely. Ideal for cutting. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
Kathleen Parlow (39). An exceptionally fine variety with extra large flowers 
of shell pink and white base. Doz. $1.60, 100 $12.00. 
*King George V (25). Brilliant cherry red. Lovely and highly recommended 
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. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
*La Tulipe Noire (25). Intense, lustrous black maroon. The darkest Tulip 
known. Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Margaux (30). Ideal Darwin. Outstanding in the garden, its strong, stiff stems 
bearing tremendous flowers of a deep wine-red with a broad edge of a lighter 
shading; blue base—the only one of its color. Especially recommended for 
the garden or exhibition. Each 15c., doz. $1.45, 100 $11.00. 
Orange Perfection (30). Large, well proportioned flowers of fiery salmon or¬ 
ange with a bright blue base. A most striking variety and one of great merit, 
especially for the border. Each 15c., doz. $1.45, 100 $11.00. 
♦Pride of Haarlem (32). A brilliant cerise red, suffused purple. A magnificent, 
large, inexpensive general purpose sort that fairly sparkles in the sunlight. 
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. 70c., 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. 
Each 18c., doz. $1.75, 100 $13.00. 
Queen of Hearts (29). Large, well-rounded flowers of a silvery rose-pink with 
a distinct blush-pink edge; white base. Inside it is a cerise-rose enhanced by 
blue anthers. Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
♦Rev. Ewbank (24). Heliotrope lilac, with paler edge. Still a favorite for bed¬ 
ding and forcing. Doz. 65c., 100 $4.75. 
Rose Copeland (26). A beautiful shade of deep rose; just grand for forcing 
or the garden. Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
PERRY’S “BLUE RIBBON” DARWIN MIXTURE. Every one a 
plump, first quality, blooming size bulb. Blended from the fine 
named varieties that are certain to give our customers lots of satis- 
faction. We heartily recommend them to our most critical and dis¬ 
criminating trade. Plant freely in spots where their beauty can 
be constantly admired. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
“SELECTED MIXTURE” OF DARWIN TULIPS. This mixture 
will prove entirely satisfactory to those of moderate means or 
where large quantities are to be psed. Doz. 55c., 100 $4.00. 
World’s Fair 
Gloriously beautiful 
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World’s Fair (30). You ought to plant this gloriously beautiful 
new Cottage Tulip, it is so exceptional in form and color. 
What a picture a bed of these will make—each flower a bril¬ 
liant rose with lighter edges shading to a sparkling white at 
the base! Within the base is a creamy-white from which ivory 
stamens rise. Each 20c., doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00 
Scarlet Beauty (31). Immense egg-shaped blooms of glowing vermilion scarlet. 
Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.50. 
Scotch Lassie (26). Ideal Darwin. One of the finest large lavenders in cultiva¬ 
tion 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. $1.35, 100 $10.00. 
Sunset Glow (26). Ideal Darwin. A meritorious variety, superior to Afterglow. 
Clear rose flushed orange. Within it is bright salmon shaded orange; yellow 
center ' Each 15c., doz. $1.50, 100 $11.00. 
The Bishop (29). Its elegant, large, bowl-like flowers of a clear, deep violet 
stand boldly erect .on stiff, long stems. An exceptional exhibition variety and 
planted with Yellow Giant will present an outstanding picture. 
Doz. $1.25, 100 $9.50. 
♦Valentine (20). Bluish violet, 
among the violet shades. 
darker than Rev. Ewbank. One of the best 
Doz. 80c., 100 $6.00. 
Venus 1321 Laree flowers of pure silvery rose. Each white base is marked with 
a pale blue ring. One of the outstanding pink Darwins. Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Advance (32). Unlike other Tulips this striking Cottage variety 
suggests an Oriental Poppy when fully open. It is one of sur¬ 
passing beauty, fiery-red in color with a purplish bloom at the 
base. We urge you to include it in your list this year. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.35, 100 $18.00 
Red Emperor (18). The Largest Tulip in Cultivation ! The most 
brilliant of all—dazzling vermilion scarlet with a large black 
center, bordered with yellow. Magnificent in every way with 
giant flowers opening to 9^ in. in diameter. What a sight a 
few of them will offer! This year the supply is more plentiful 
so we can sell them at lower prices. 
Each 65c., 3 for $1.75, doz. $6.50. 
Yellow Giant (29). The largest of the yellow Darwins and a 
majestic flower of a deep golden yellow, lightly touched with 
bronze. Moderately priced, too, for such a fine variety. You 
can afford to buy it plentifully. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
PeASupi SinCfle Cottage 
Plant for Brilliance in May Gardens 
Figures in parenthesis ( ) indicate height in inches 
Advance (32). A difficult color to describe or reproduce in color, but one of 
great merit—a fiery-red with purplish bloom. Of surpassing brilliance. 
Each 25c., doz. $2.35, 100 $18.00. 
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 forcing under glass. Doz. 90c., 100 $7.00. 
Ambrosia (28). A lovely shade of pale terra cotta and amber with a rosy glow 
throughout. Unequaled for cutting and garden decoration. Fragrant. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.25. 
Avis Kennicot (23). Bright chrome yellow flowers with long, pointed petals; 
black base and anthers. Doz. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Carrara (24). Pure white as the marble of that name; black anthers. The larg¬ 
est and finest white; goblet-shaped. Doz. 95c., 100 $7.00. 
Dido (30). Rich salmon orange slightly shaded cherry red; inside orange, paling 
to old gold. Very attractive flowers enhanced by a spicy fragrance. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Grenadier (21). Long-petaled flowers of a dazzling flame orange and yellow 
base. Sweetly scented. Useful for accent in color schemes. 
Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
Inglescombe Yellow (22). A great favorite, very tall and striking. Deep cup 
shape. Pale canary yellow. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
Jeanne Desor (28). Long flowers in a striking color combination—orange yel¬ 
low with a broad border of bright scarlet; a handsome bicolor to brighten 
up the hard border. Each 10c., doz. $1.00, 100 $ 7 . 50 . 
John Ruskin (18). Its color, salmon-rose edged with lemon yellow, reminds 
one of the setting sun in its most beautiful colors. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.25. 
,eda (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 - 
.ohengrin (30). Brilliant cochineal-red flowers of a pleasing oval shape tinted 
with carmine and orange outside; white base within. 
Marjorie Bowen (24). One of the finest Cottage Tulips in a beautiful combina¬ 
tion of buff and salmon, passing to a deep rose pink with salmon shading . 
Finely formed flowers on tall, strong stems. Doz. $1.35, 100 $10.00. 
Moonlight (22). A favorite with long, oval shaped, soft yellow flowers. Slightly 
reflexed petals. 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. 75c., 100 $5.50. 
Sirene (Lily-flowered) (20). A brilliant satin rose. Forces well. Unique, 
graceful, decorative and a prime favorite. Doz. 70c., 100 $5.00. 
World’s Fair (30). A never-to-be-forgotten color combination of bright rose 
shading to a lighter color on the edges and a sparkling white base. Within 
ivory stamens rise from the creamy-white base. 
Each 20c., doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00. 
SPLENDID MIXED. Our own mixture of all colors from the named varieties, 
which we unhesitatingly recommend to all. Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
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Keep abreast of the times and plant some of these—a new type of Single 
Tulips blooming between the Early Singles and the Cottage, filling the space 
admirably, and giving the large, beautifully formed, Darwinlike flowers on tall 
stems quite a few days before the regular Darwins appear. Figures in paren¬ 
thesis ( ) indicate height in inches. 
Bright Beauty (22). A striking creation with brilliant orange flowers of noble 
form. Each 10c., doz. $1.00, 100 $7.50. 
Johanna (22). This exceptional variety carries its large, pure salmon rose 
flowers on stout stems. Exquisitely beautiful; a white base to each. 
Doz. 90c., 100 $7.00. 
Nova (22). Large, egg-shaped blooms of a salmon-apricot beautifully tinted 
burnt orange; creamy white base. Within is a soft salmon-rose shade with a 
base of yellow. Excellent for early forcing. Doz. 90c., 100 $7.00. 
Orange Glow (22). Bright apricot orange. Inside orange suffused yellow at the 
edges. Yellow base. Very bright and attractive. Doz. 85c., 100 $6.25. 
Ursa Minor (23). Pure golden yellow. The large, cup-shaped flowers are car¬ 
ried on strong stems, eclipsing all other yellow Triumph Tulips. 
Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.50. 
Quantity of Bulbs Necessary 
for Round Beds 
Diam. 
Distance Apart 
4-in. 6-in. 8-in. 
3 ft. 
. 95 
37 
4 ft. 
.127 
61 37 
5 ft. 
....225 
91 69 
6 ft. 
.271 
127 78 
Distance Apart 
Diam. 4-in. 6-in. 8-in. 
7 ft.410 169 96 
8 ft.469 225 127 
9 ft.650 271 156 
10 ft.721 331 190 
♦William Copland (26). 
lavender, but outside it 
easily and early. 
When forced, it is a delicate 
shows a rosy lilac. Forces 
Doz. 60c., 100 $4.50. 
*WilIiam Pitt (24). A brilliant dark scarlet with purplish 
bloom on outer petals. A handsome^vimety.^ $5 . 00 . 
Yellow Giant (29). A golden yellow Tul ip of great 
beauty and size, borne on strong stems. The largest 
of the yellow Darwins. Grand .^every $5 „„ 
We supply one bulb of the Tulip varieties on this page at one-tenth (1/10) the dozen rate, 6 of a 
variety at the dozen rate, 25 at the 100 rate, and mail free, when cash accompanies the order. 
SEED COMPANY 
12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square Boston, Mass* 
CHAMELEON TULIP 
( c7 Npvelty) 
The colors of this odd single-flowering variety are so 
changeable that on no two days will it appear the same 
shade. 
M rs. John Good. 24 in. Creamy yellow with rose-pink 
streaks gradually turning to almost a pure pink. Large 
*Zwanenburg (28). 
The finest pure white. 
Doz. 85c., 
100 $6.50. 
Margaux 
Carrara 
Jeanne Desor 
and attractive. Each 15c., doz. $1.35, 100 $10.00. 
Kathleen Parlow 
Nova 
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