Nelli Qiant May- 
T HE modern Giant May-Flowering Tulip is the result of 
three separate experiments of Tulip breeding, formerly 
classified as Darwin, Cottage and Breeder Tulips. Through 
the interbreeding of the three before mentioned classes the 
terms Darwin, Cottage (or Hybrid) and Breeder Tulips still 
listed in so many catalogs has become so confusing that even 
among the best informed there are many clashes of opinion. 
Since the modern Giant May-Flowering Tulips contain the 
fylxuae/Utuj, 
blood of all the three proceeding crosses in proportions now 
unknown to even the plant breeders themselves, it seems silly 
to maintain this class distinction any longer, as they are both 
scientifically and practically absolutely meaningless. 
We, therefore, will list them from now on as Giant May- 
Flowering Tulips. The term May-Flowering is based on our 
Michigan climate, and in southern locations the blooming 
period will, of course, be earlier. 
The number after the variety name 
indicates the height at blooming time. 
Louis 
XIV 
100 
$ 6.75 
21.50 
6.00 
7.00 
8.00 
7.00 
7.75 
6.50 
7.00 
7.25 
Doz. 
Adonis. (Lily-Flowered.) 26 inches. Long 
striped flower with reflexing petals, vivid cerise- 
red; a very elegant Tulip and it keeps well 
when used for cut flowers. $ 0.90 
Advance. 28 inches. A glorious orange-scarlet 
Tulip of tremendous size; a wonderful novelty 2.75 
Afterglow. 26 inches. Clear dark salmon, edged 
light orange .80 
Alaska. (Lily-Flowered.) 24 inches. Exquisite, 
long pure yellow flower, slightly reflexing. 
A prize winner and a valuable addition to any 
collection . 95 
Doz. 100 
Apricot. 28 inches. Light bronze, apricot shaded, 
olive base; very showy . $ 0.90 #6.75 
Argo. 24 inches. Deep golden yellow, mottled 
red, which deepens as the flower ages ..85 6.50 
Ariadne. 28 inches. Vermilion-scarlet with vio¬ 
let base..85 6.50 
1.10 
.95 
1.05 
.90 
.90 
.95 
Artemis. (Lily-Flowered.) 27 inches. Brilliant 
carmine-rose, with white base. Similar in type 
to Retroflexa, except in its color.95 7.00 
Astra. 31 inches. A rich rose-violet with large 
blue center. A magnificent Tulip with an ex¬ 
tra strong stem and flower. 2.60 20.00 
Avalanche. 28 inches. Flowers of purest white, 
enormous, and of great substance . 1.10 8.00 
Avis Kennicott. 26 inches. Long, yellow flower 
with striking black base and anthers; contrasts 
beautifully with any blue flowers. Commands 
attention wherever seen .85 6.25 
Bacchus. 32 inches. Dark plum color. Large 
egg-shaped flower. A beautiful garden variety 
with no superior.95 7.25 
Barbara Pratt. 30 inches. Cochineal-carmine 
with lilac-rose edge, very tall and pleasing 
color . 1.75 13.50 
Baronne de la Tonnaye. 26 inches. Carmine- 
rose, soft pink edge; long, large flower, and 
very popular .70 5.00 
Bartigon. 24 inches. Fiery crimson with white 
base; very strong grower. One of the best in 
its color.70 5.00 
Bella Donna. 28 inches. Lovely crimson- 
red with a greenish blue center. Very 
large flower carried on a strong stem. . 1.10 8.00 
Black Eagle. 26 inches. A lovely deep 
purple; a large flower of good substance 
on a tall and firm stem.85 6.50 
Albino. 24 inches. Beautiful pure white flower; 
very sturdy. Excellent for bedding purposes. 
Alcmene. 23 inches. A refined oblong flower of 
glowing deep carmine shaded crimson; base 
white with blue border. 
Alice Keith. 27 inches. A beautiful flower of 
bright reddish orange changing to rich buff- 
orange, terra cotta veined. An outstanding 
variety . 
Ambrosia. 28 inches. Hybrid novelty; bronze 
with rosy lilac, salmon-orange inside; a pleas¬ 
ing blend that harmonizes with many colors. 
Annie Laurie. 22 inches. A delicately soft pink, 
with bright yellow stamens. Best described by 
one of our Tulip Time visitors as “baby pink” 
Anton Mauve. 30 inches. Clear violet with soft 
grayish white edge. A fine and strong exhibi¬ 
tion variety, and highly recommended . 
Indian Chief 
