Doz. 
Goldfinch. 29 inches. Golden chestnut, interior 
mahogany'brown; flushed lilac through center 
of petals; pointed flower on tall, strong stem. 
Sweet scented.^0.90 $ 
Gold Lake. 30 inches. Among the new yellow 
Darwins it is outstanding. The large deep 
golden yellow cup'shaped flower has a slight 
blending of bronze at the center of petal which 
enhances its coloring. Flowers are large and 
tall, on a strong plant. We consider it one of 
the be.st in the deep yellow Darwins. 1.10 
Grenadier. 21 inches. Dazzling vermilion'orange; 
very striking color. Excellent in clumps in the 
border as outstanding bright spots in the color 
scheme . .80 
G. W. Leak. 28 inches. Brilliant flowers of ger- 
anium-scarlet of compelling beauty. The tips 
of the petals turn downwards showing the 
lovely pale base. This tall, strong variety is 
ideally suited for American climate. 1.15 
Indian Chief. 36 inches. A very tall and strong 
Tulip of enormous size. The coloring is fascin¬ 
ating and very suitable for outdoor planting; 
Indian brown, flushed coppery brown, with a 
burnished metallic sheen. It towers above prac¬ 
tically all other varieties . 1.35 
Inga Hume. 26 inches. Red with sharply broad 
lined yellow edge; inside deep yellow, slightly 
sprayed red. 1.50 
Inglescombe Yellow. 22 inches. Clear golden 
yellow. One of the best known May-Flowering 
yellows, which has given universal satisfaction. .65 
Jeanne Desor. 26 inches. This highly recom¬ 
mended variety is a deep golden yellow, with 
a clear scarlet edge, which remains this way 
until the petals drop. This striking color con¬ 
trast is very pleasing. Bulbs produced are 
generally smaller in size than those of many 
other varieties.95 
Jubilee. 31 inches. This Tulip of splendid form 
and texture holds a place by itself. A fine 
purple, blended violet and deep wine-red; the 
dark, yet cheerful coloring gives value of 
contrast in the border planting.95 
Kathleen Parlow. 30 inches. Large, beautifully 
shaped flower of silvery rose, with a white 
center, is carried on a strong, tall stem. Its 
fine coloring draws immediate attention. 1.25 
King George V. 30 inches. Sparkling salmon- 
scarlet, shaded bright rose: enormous flower of 
perfect form; tall and heavy stem. Recom¬ 
mended for exhibition purposes.95 
King Harold. 25 inches. Crimson-maroon with 
a blue base; effective in partial shade.75 
La Fiancee; 30 inches. Deep rose, shading to old 
rose and delicate pink at the edges; of very 
large size, effective when planted with mauve 
and dark lavender varieties .95 
La France. 28 inches. A beautiful self-colored 
light rose-pink, large and strong flower, with 
stiff stem. Extra.95 
La Salle. 26 inches. This variety opens creamy 
white and becomes a pure white as the flower 
ages. Black anthers and straight strong stem. .90 
La Singuliere. 28 inches. Opening silvery white, 
heavily flushed at margin with dark crimson; 
this color suffuses the whole flower as it ages. 
Very unusual .95 
La Tulip>e Noire. 26 inches. The nearest ap¬ 
proach to the so-called black Tulip; deep ma¬ 
roon-black with a velvety sheen. The darkest 
in the medium priced varieties.85 
Leda. 23 inches. Brilliant rose-pink with a lighter 
edge, the color combination attracts immediate 
attention. Most highly recommended.85 
Lilac Wonder. 26 inches. Soft syringa-lilac, white 
center. This variety does not fade even when \ 
planted in full sunshine.95 
Louis XIV. 32 inches. Rich purple, with an edge 
of golden bronze, producing a fine blending of 
tone. Immense flower and a great favorite . . .85 
Nel is Giant May-Flowering Tulips 
100 
6.50 
7.80 
6.00 
8.40 
10.00 
4.50 
7.20 
6.90 
9.00 
7.00 
5.50 
7.00 
7.00 
6.75 
6.90 
6.50 
6.50 
6.90 
6.50 
r r , 100 
Lucifer. 30 inches. Bright terra ^ cotta ^ orange; 
considered one of the finest of the orange 
shades. Late bloomer; fine for outside planting. 
Sweet scented.^o .95 $ 6.90 
Madame Butterfly. 29 inches. An outstanding 
novelty, the likes of which are but seldom 
seen. Strong, with a magnificent egg-shaped 
flower, making a beautifully proportioned 
plant. The color is purple, changing to silvery 
lavender and gray. A sensation at our annual 
Tulip display. 1.15 
Marina. 26 inches. Brilliant crimson-scarlet with 
purplish shading on outer petals, exception¬ 
ally useful where a late red variety is needed. 
One of the very latest varieties. 95 
Marjorie Bowen. 31 inches. A beautifully shaped 
flower of a color difficult to describe; it consists 
of buff, salmon, and orange shades, which 
change to rose-pink as the flower ages. A beau¬ 
tiful and outstandingly graceful variety. 95 
Marvel. 20 inches. A very distinct, sweet-scented 
variety. Inside old gold, outside salmon-rose, 
edged yellow, a fine and lovely Tulip. Its dif¬ 
ferent and unusual coloring makes it highly 
desirable . 90 
8.00 
7.50 
6.90 
6.60 
NOTICE! 
Many varieties from our 1939 
catalog have not been listed this 
year, as it is our policy to offer at 
all times the best Tulips available, 
and to eliminate obsolete varieties. 
If you do not see listed any partic¬ 
ular Tulip you should want, please 
write us, for we still grow a limited 
number of some of the older varie¬ 
ties. 
Madame Butterfly 
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