The temporary occupation of Dutch territory by the German Army we 
fear will prevent the importation of Tulips, Hyacinths, Crocus, Muscari, 
Scillas, etc., this year from Holland. 
A Special Tulip Catalog 
We are closely in touch with the situation abroad and if for one reason or 
other it does become possible to import Tulips, Hyacinths, Crocus, Scillas, 
etc., from that country, we will issue and mail you a special catalog offering 
these imported items. 
Bulb Fields Not Damaged 
The bulb fields have not been damaged by fighting nor have they been 
flooded. The bulb growing industry in Holland is intact but in great diffi¬ 
culty. But, the Hollanders at the head of this industry are resourceful. 
We are positive that our inability to obtain certain bulbs from abroad is 
only temporary and will last only as long as the war. 
Use Daffodils This Year 
In view of all this uncertainty, it is our recommendation that wherever it is 
practical you plant this year our American grown Daffodils, Dutch Iris, and 
Lilies. We offer in this catalog a splendid list of American grown bulbs. 
The new Daffodils are superb. They offer great beauty as well as unlimited 
variety. They increase rapidly and require little care. All in all, they are 
an excellent investment. The Dutch Iris also are colorful, inexpensive flowers 
which do very well in any garden. 
Order Your Daffodils Immediately 
The number of good Daffodils grown in America is sufficient to take care 
of normal demands. But there are not enough Daffodils available to fill all 
orders under the present conditions. We earnestly request that you order 
your requirements immediately. We will fill orders in the same rotation as 
received and will do so for as long as our stock lasts. Shipment of your order 
will be made as usual early this autumn. 
Brilliant Colors in Early Spring 
There are several brilliantly and gay colored perennials which flower at "Tulip 
Time." We recommend they be used to temporarily take the place of Tulips. 
The new beautifully clear colored Creeping Phlox moke a gay display for 
very little cost. Then, there is the new pale yellow Alyssum and new large 
flowered white Iberis Snowflake. They are followed immediately by Golden 
Doronicums, Bleeding Hearts, Iris, and Poppies, so that your spring garden 
need not be without color. These plants are offered on pages 47-48, 52-54, 
57 and 60. 
P. S. 
We are not offering any American or Japanese grown Tulips because they 
have proven after careful testing over a number of years to be of inferior 
quality! 
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