Peeorat NOTICE... .. 
Due to existing conditions in Europe it is almost a 
certainty that there will be no Tulips, Hyacinths or 
other bulbs shipped from Holland this season. 
However, we have arranged for a supply of Amer- 
ican- and British-grown Tulips in varieties as 
listed in this Catalog. 
American-grown Narcissus, Iris, etc., will also be 
available as usual. 
Our customers who place their orders with us can 
be assured that we will do our utmost to fill them 
completely. 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 
Michell’s Reliable Bulbs for Fall Planting 
IMPORTANT NOTICE. We call attention to the fact that Easter in 1942 comes on April 5, and it is important that florists keep 
this in mind, particularly when planting and handling their bulbous stock. 
Our Tulip bulbs are grown in the best districts, to insure perfect development and full-sized stock. Those who place their orders with 
us may be sure of getting bulbs that will not only bloom but also prove true to name. 
The asterisk (*) preceding the variety denotes that it is suitable for forcing as well as bedding. The letters E, F, and G 
following the variety mndicate their relative time of blooming, the E’s being the earliest to bloom. The figures indicate the 
normal height in inches. Tulip bulbs are packed 250 in a bag; please order in units of this number if possible. 
Michell’s Superb Darwin 
Darwins are the most profitable Tulips for the florist to grow. The 
long stems on which the flowers are borne make them valuable for cutting. 
Afterglow (Katherine Havemeyer). F26. Rosy orange, tinted salmon 
at edges. 
*Allard Pierson. E26. Dark crimson-maroon. An early forcing variety. 
*Bartigon. F24. Fiery red; white base. Extra fine for pans. 
*City of Haarlem. F27. One of the best scarlet varieties. Steel-blue 
base with white outline. 
*Clara Butt. G21. Delicate salmon-pink. Extra-fine forcer; good bedder. 
*Farncombe Sanders. F25. Large, brilliant scarlet flowers. 
*Le Notre. E24. Rose-pink. Very early and a fine forcer. 
*Mime. Krelage. F26. Rosy lilac, with pale silvery margin. Fine forcer. 
*Pride of Haarlem. F26. Rosy carmine. 
perncess Elizabeth. F23. Clear pink, changing with age to a deeper 
shade. 
*Professor Rauwenhof. F206. Large, cherry-red with blue star at base. 
*Rev. H. Ewbank. F20. Light heliotrope, edged lavender. Very fine. 
*Rose Copeland. E27. A sport from William Copeland, with the same 
forcing qualities. Color, pinkish Javender. 
Victoire de’Oliviera. F26. Dark red with white-bordered deep blue 
base. Good for forcing as well as for planting out ide. 
*William Copeland. E24. Delicate lavender. 
*William Pitt. E24. Deep crimson, shaded purple on outer petals 
Splendid for early forcing. 
*Yellow Giant. E28. Large, globular, deep golden yellow flowers on 
tall, stiff stems. 
All Darwin Tulips, 75c per doz.; per 100, $5.00; $45.00 per 1000 
Triumph Tulips 
Lord Carnarvon. Pink, and white. 22in. 75c. per doz.; per 100, $5.00; 
$45.00 per 1000. , 
Telescopium. Reddish violet. 22 in. 
$52.50 per 1000. 
90c. per doz.; per 100, $6.00; 
May-flowering or Cottage Tulips 
Desirable for outdoor planting for a supply of brilliant cut blooms in 
May. Some varieties are also valuable for forcing. z 
Argo. F22. Golden yellow, mottled red, passing to reddish brown. 
Avis Kennicott. G24. A rich, deep shade of yellow, with black base 
and anthers. TR 
*Carrara. F26. Pure white flowers. Excellent for forcing in pans for 
mid-March blooms. 
Gesneriana Spathulata. G24. Rich scarlet; blue-black center. 
Grenadier. F24. Brilliant orange-red. ; 
*Inglescombe Yellow. F 20. Bright yellow. Often called ‘*Yellow Darwin.” 
All May-flowering or Cottage Tulips, 75c. per doz.; per 100, $5.00; 
$45.00 per 1000 
A Few Don’ ts 
Don’t leave bulbs in paper bags or cases when they are damp. 
Don’t plant bulbs in soil in which bulbs have been grown before. 
Don’t put flats or pans on top of the ground after planting. 
Don’t bury the flats or pans in a warm, sunny, too wet or too 
dry place; choose a cool sunny corner where the soil is sufhi- 
ciently moist at all times. 
Don’t take the bulbs into the greenhouse unless well rooted and 
the buds far enough advanced. 

HENRY F. MICHELL CO. 

Tulips. First Size 11-12 ctm. 
Dutch Breeder Tulips 
A May-flowering type similar to the Darwins in their tall, strong 
growth, but an entirely different range of colors, running mostly in 
shades of bronze, terra-cotta, and buff. 
Dillenburg. F. A brilliant salmon-orange, shaded rose. The flower is 
large and borne on a strong, stiff stem. Recommended for the garden. 
Louis XIV. B28. Dark purple with broad, golden bronze margin. 
*Prince of Orange. B24. Terra-cotta-brown, shaded yellow. 
All Dutch Breeder Tulips, 75c per doz.; per 100, $5.00; 
$45.00 per 1000 
PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES 

Cottage Tulip 

