The 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 con¬ 
fusing that even among the best informed there are many clashes of opinion. Since the modern Giant May-Flow¬ 
ering Tulips contain the blood of all the three preceding crosses in proportions unknown to even the plant breed¬ 
ers themselves, it seems silly to maintain this class distinction any longer, as they are both scientifically and practic¬ 
ally 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. In revising our list for 1940 we have eliminated many varieties, which we have considered to be surpassed 
by later introductions. 
Adonis. (Lily-Flowered.) 26 inches. Long striped 
flowers with reflexing petals, vivid cerise-red; 
a very elegant Tulip and it keeps well when 
used for cut flowers . 
Advance. 24 inches. A glorious orange-scarlet 
Tulip of tremendous size; a wonderful novelty. 
Afterglow. 26 inches. A cup-shaped flower of 
clear dark salmon, edged light orange. This 
excellent variety makes a gorgeous effect if 
planted in masses with blue ground cover. . . 
Alaska. (Lily-Flowered.) 24 inches. Exquisite, 
long pure yellow flower, slightly reflexing. A 
prize winner and a valuable addition to any 
collection. 
Albino. 24 inches. Beautiful pure white flower, 
with white stamens. Ideally suited where a 
short hut sturdy white is desired. 
Alice Keith. 27 inches. A beautiful flower of 
bright reddish orange changing to rich buff- 
orange, terra cotta veined. An outstanding 
variety. 
Allard Pierson. 27 inches. A lovely variety with a 
beautiful dark, crimson-maroon blossom .... 
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, related to the well- 
known variety, Clara Butt, but of a much light¬ 
er shade. The color is best described as “baby- 
pink.” . 
Artemis. (Lily-Flowered.) 27 inches. Brilliant 
carmine-rose, with white base. Similar in type 
to Retroflexa, except its color.. . 
Avalanche. 28 inches. Best late pure white Tulip, 
with white stamens. Flowers are large and cup- 
shaped, on a strong, erect stem . 
Avis Kennicott. 26 inches. Long yellow flower 
with striking black base and anthers; contrasts 
beautifully with any blue flowers. Commands 
attention wherever seen . 
Bacchus, 32 inches. Dark plum color. Large egg- 
shaped flower. A beautiful garden variety with 
no superior.90 
Baronne de la Tonnaye. 26 inches. Car¬ 
mine-rose, soft pink edge; long, large 
flower, and very popular.75 
Bartigon. 24 inches. Fiery crimson with 
white base; very strong grower. One of 
the best in its color.75 
Bella Donna. 28 inches. Lovely crimson- 
red with a greenish blue center. Very 
large flower carried on a strong stem. 1.00 
Black Eagle. 29 inches. The cup-shaped 
flower is of great size and of an intense 
deep purple, with a deep blue base, and 
black anthers. On our show field it has 
proved to be one of the outstanding 
deep purple varieties. Try to combine it 
with pure white or yellow Tulips.90 
Bleu Aimable. 26 inches. Blue-violet changing to 
a charming blue as the flower ages. A very 
distinct and handsome Tulip, late. 
Bleu Celeste. 30 inches. Dark heavenly blue, 
strong and sturdy. Highly recommended .... 
Bronze King. 24 inches. Golden brown-olive, yel¬ 
low base . 
Doz. 100 
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.85 6.00 
.90 6.75 
.90 7.00 
.95 6,90 
.90 6.60 
.85 6.50 
.90 7.00 
Captain Fryatt. (Lily-Flowering.) 24 inches. Dark 
ruby-red, with a purplish blue center. It is the 
only Tulip in this color in the Lily-Flowering 
type. Highly recommended. 3 for 60c. . . 
Cardinal Manning. 32 inches. A rich wine-red 
with a golden flush which is just in its glory 
when most other varieties have passed; strong 
bloomer. 
Carrara. 28 inches. Flowers round and pure white 
as the marble from which it has its name. 
Finest white . 
Chester J. Hunt, 31 inches. Violet changing to 
purplish blue, white base. A tall, stately flower 
of graceful habit, regarded by us as one of the 
best purple Tulips among the medium priced 
varieties. 
City of Haarlem. 29 inches. Bright glittering 
scarlet with steel-blue base; one of the best 
scarlet Tulips for forcing or bedding . 
Clara Butt. 22 inches. Clear salmon-pink, a beau¬ 
tiful and charming bedding Tulip . 
Columbus. 24 inches. Golden yellow, heavily 
flamed with red stripes, an unusual color, dis¬ 
tinct from all others. Sweet scented. 
Darwin Eclipse. 30 inches. Outstanding among 
the deep reds. A dark blood-red with a lustrous 
sheen and a white margined center, with a 
long lasting blooming season. The color is 
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6.25 
.90 
6.50 
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6.60 
.95 
7.00 
.70 
5.00 
.95 
7.20 
1.50 
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