October, 1940 
FORBES BULBS FOR PLANTING NOW. 
In spite of recent rumors, no Holland bulbs will be available this Fall. Because of the 
comparatively few varieties available, we are not issuing our usual bulb catalogue. The bulbs 
offered in this list are now in stock and are the best British and American quality bulbs avail¬ 
able. We suggest prompt action as our supplies are quite limited. In comparing prices, which 
are of necessity higher than in normal times, remember that we offer the largest available 
flowering first-size bulbs which will give excellent satisfaction. 
Next Spring, we will repeat our flower display but at our permanent Display Garden, on 
the south side of Route 10, Hanover, N. J., just west of River Road or a little over a mile 
west of the Livingston Traffic Circle. You will find countless varieties of Daffodils and 
Narcissus, May-flowering Tulips, both Japanese and Bearded Iris, Gladiolus, Chrysanthemums, 
and numerous Annuals and Perennials. Please feel free to enjoy these beautiful flowers often. 
HYACINTHS 
APRIL FLOWERING 
There is nothing so satisfactory as single Hyacinths to bring beauty of color to the spring garden. 
Planted in clumps among other plants or against backgrounds they offer their full beauty and sweet 
fragrance for your enjoyment. Hyacinths are very easily grown indoors through the winter, either in 
water alone or in bulb fibre, stones or soil. The letter following the variety name shows the relative 
earliness of bloom. 
Grand Maitre. B. Dark lavender and blue, its large 
bells forming a well-filled truss on an unusually 
strong stem. 
L'lnnocence. A. This is without question the best 
pure white Hyacinth for all purposes, with large 
bells in broad loose truss. 
Roi des Beiges. B. This is considered by many as 
the best red Hyacinth. Nicely formed trusses 
are held on strong stems. 
Any of the above, 45c each; $5.00 per doz. 
GIANT DARWIN TULIPS 
MAY FLOWERING 
For garden plantings Darwins are unequaled. They embrace a color range which is practically 
unlimited. Their stately beauty may be enjoyed in large beds or planted in groups in perennial 
borders, among shrubs or against backgrounds. 
In the following lists the letter indicates the relative earliness of bloom and the number shows the 
height in inches. 
Bartigon. A 26. A beautiful, large, fiery crimson 
flower held on a strong stem. $1.10 per doz.; 
$8.00 per 100. 
Clara Butt. D 22. A lovely shade of soft salmon- 
rose-pink. A popular old favorite. $1.10 per 
doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Farncombe Sanders. B 26. A brilliant rose-scarlet 
of superb form and great size. $1.10 per doz.; 
$8.00 per 100. 
Feu Brillant. B 28. A glorious vermilion-red. A 
large perfect Tulip on a strong stem. $1.35 
per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Greuze. B 27. Splendid purple-violet of good form 
on sturdy stems. $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 
King George V. B 28. Sparkling cherry-rose of 
great size. Goes well with lavender and white. 
$1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Madame Krelage. B 26. An attractive soft bright 
rose, edged silver-blush. A popular variety. 
$1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Princess Elizabeth. B 27. Clear deep pink aging 
rose-pink. $1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Professor Rauwenhof. C 28. An enormous bright 
cherry-red. $1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
FORBES RAINBOW DARWIN MIXTURE. Specially prepared from cream quality first-size bulbs 
of named Darwins in distinct color shades. Packed as a mixture, without names. $1.10 per 
doz.; $4.25 per 50; $8.00 per 100. 
COTTAGE AND HYBRID TULIPS 
MAY FLOWERING 
These differ from Darwin Tulips chiefly in the shape of the flowers, which in many varieties are 
long and oval with gracefully reflexed petals. All colors imaginable—in fact, some of the most 
beautiful Tulips we have—are to be found in this class. They are particularly useful for cut-flowers. 
Argo. A 27. Deep yellow with orange flecks, aging 
to a reddish orange. A well-rounded flower. 
$1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Caledonia. B 24. A distinct orange-scarlet variety 
for bedding. $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Inglescombe Yellow. C 22. Glossy canary-yellow, 
aging orange-red in warm weather. $1.10 per 
doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
MAJESTIC BREEDER TULIPS 
MAY FLOWERING 
Truly the aristocrats of Tulips, the Breeders, generally of rich subdued colors, are unrivaled for 
their elegance and stateliness. They are invaluable as contrasts with the brighter Darwin and Cottage 
Tulips. In form they closely resemble the Darwin Tulips. 
Bronze Queen. C 28. A blend of deep yellow and 
brown shaded rose and bronze. Very attractive. 
$1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Louis XIV. B 32. Rich dark purple, broadly mar¬ 
gined with golden bronze. Immense. $1.35 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
