LOVELY TULIPS AT A 30% REDUCTION 
Dillenberg 
Lilac Wonder 



























Lilium 
Tenuifolium 
Beautiful, dainty little Lily, 
with slender stems and grassy 
foliage, blooming in June or 
July. Produces numerous 
showy scarlet flowers, with re- 
flexing petals. Prefer a sunny 
location in well drained soil. 
SPECIAL: 5 for $1.00; 
10 for $1.75. 



We are offering here a grand assortment of 10 cm. blooming size Tulip bulbs, at a 30% reduc: 
tion from the price for top size bulbs in our complete bulb catalog. The majority of seed houses have 
been offering this smaller size bulb for several years, and some firms have sold bulbs even smaller. 
These 10 cm. bulbs are not to be confused with the top size we usually offer for sale. The following 
high class selection is available for fall shipment: 
Doz. 100. Doz. 100. 
Afterglow. Gorgeous cup-shaped King George V. Sparkling salmon- 
flower of salmon, edged orange. .$0.95 $ 7.00 scarlet, shaded rose; enormous Mee fai 
Allard Pierson. A lovely variety of flower SeCerie: sist iohetis velie:\0..0 (e.1e Gecteeue vane: (6 g . . 
beautiful dark crimson-maroon.. .95 7.00 La Tulipe Noire. Deep maroon- 
Annie Laurie. Delicate soft “baby black with a velvety sheen, so- 
pink,” with bright yellow sta- Galle dime: b lac kamen liom ametenen teenie 95 7.00 
VIVCTH SP rane teks eweion el sitcleleteitelelt ke leis lesen 95 7.00 Lilac Wonder. Soft syringalilac, 
Avis Kennicott. Lovely, long yel- with white center. Unusually love- £ 
low flower with striking black ly Ti oteholts vena Wepanta) wetloice Ler oMeive Colrefel\eite.e ieice 1.26 9.45 
base 5.0 ThE, CHO OD Oc Bodo diseo af cents 95 7.00 Madame Butterfly. Magnificent nov- 
Bleu Aimable. Blue-violet, changing elty of purple, changing to silvery ATED 
to a charming blue as the flower lavender and gray .....+++++-- 1.4 . 
AXES | a haa’ 8.0bS G OlbiOko Oto OKO 95 7.00 Mrs. Ethel Telling. Brilliant car- 
Carrara. Flowers round, and pure mine-crimson, with a satiny sheen. 
white as the marble of that name. 1.23 8.75 An outstanding Nelis introduc: 
LakG) bly hci Cad Cred Soko Oe ckoeat oes Oho Lie 1.40 10.50 
City of Haarlem. Bright glittering 
scarlet; one of the best reds ... 1.30 9.45 Panorama. Beautiful coppery or 
ange, with olive-green base .... 1.15 8.40 
Pride of Haarlem. Brilliant Ameri- 
95 7.00 can-Beauty-red; sweet scented .. .88 6.30 
Ellen Willmott. Deliciously fragrant el ea Ore va 
blooms of | rimrose-vellow.. .70 5.25 violet, resulting in a eau 
eae a2 oer Mon WINES COLOLISS Sie tenet eetno neni 1.23 8.75 
Scarlet Beauty. Beautiful fiery scar- 
let, with a tall, straight stem .... 1.40 9.80 
Dillenburg. A new variety of glori- 
ous salmon-orange; of great sub- 
Rekie Scalwrortaotie Ole nie eIODE OF 
Farncombe Sanders. Broad-petaled 
flower of scarlet, with a rosy gloss. .80 5.60 
Gesneriana Lutea. Sweet scented, 
rich golden yellow flower ...... AY 5.60 Sundew. Cardinal-red of great beau- 
Gold Lake. Outstanding golden yel- ty, with finely cut fringed edge .. 1.05 7.70 
low, slightly bronzed at center Yellow Giant. A tall golden yellow 
SPE LCM a ann ick Mae eee 1.40 10.50 of great beauty and substance .. .98 = 7.35 
Grenadier. Dazzling vermilion-or- Yellow Perfection. A large flower of 
ange; a very striking Tulip ..... 1.05 7.70 olive-yellow, with yellow edge .. .84 6.30 
NOTE: All of the above varieties can be purchased in top size bulbs, as listed with complete de- 
scriptions in our 1942 catalog. 
Turn to inside for important listing of rare Tulip varieties, heretofore uncatalogued due to war cur- 
tailment. Larger bulbs, specially bred for strength, finer than any the Old World has ever given us. Be 
Culture: Protect late plantings with a light covering of straw or 
° i/ as a border. 
Vesper Iris J Kk : 
(Dichotoma) YU aenLp CL leaves after the ground is permanently frozen, to prevent heaving. A 
heavy application of manure is beneficial. Once established, they flower 
New and Different! 
The beautiful filigree of 
graceful branches of the profusely year after year. 
Vesper Iris is studded with BETTY JEAN CHILDS. Single, white, faintly splashed and 
from one to two hundred veined purple. Petaloids deep purple. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; IUCIE MARSHALL. Gigantic double of pansy-violet, with a 
jewel-like flowers, truly a $3.50 per doz. white throat area with yellow blotch. Petals veined with 
. mammoth bouquet. The CAPRICE. Single. Sometimes a solid lavender-blue. More white. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 per doz. 
delicately plore Pahoa, which ay often striped and mottled. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per MRS. J. ALEXANDER HAYDEN. Double. White ground 
distance somewhat resemble a multitude o oz. Dah fe zi Z og ie pa OR . fe 
gorgeous butterflies at rest, with motionless, DOMINATOR. Single. Rich indigo-blue with narrow white a ee ae Coane Ee pee yee eree 
outstretched wings, vary in color, including stripes and lighter center. One of the finest and richest 
such hues as cool translucent lavender, with colors. 
markings of mahogany, copper, lemon, or- ELBRUS. Double. A recent introduction, which we consider 
; ange, brown or Tyrian. the best of all the clear lavenders. Exceptionally large, six- 
40c he f 10: ‘ ‘ PAINTED LADY. Single white, center blotched light phlox- 
Cee tes EOE Re purple, tufts white with phlox-purple edge. 35c each; 3 for 
$1.00; $3.75 per doz. 
The Vesper Iris, which is exceedingly easy petaled. 35c each; 3 for $1.10; $3.75 per doz. PYRAMID. A magnificent double to triple deep blue-purple, 
to grow, blooms for a month, during July ETHEL J. MARSHALL. Single. Ivory-white splashed and with white veins and yellow throat in striking contrast. 35c 
‘ and August, when flowers veined with dull bluish violet. Petaloids aconite-violet edged each; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 per doz. 
are scarce. Resists white. Stigmas ivory-white edged with violet. 35c each; 3 RED RIDING HOOD. A fine single amaranth, veined and 
both severe cold and for $1.10. $3.75 per doz. ase ie : aesiisytaavat 3 
intense heat with GEKKA-NO-NAMI. Double. Dense, pure white, with yel- Sas ions Caen Rea TC Oe eS et 
impunity. Be the low center. 35c each; 3 for $1.10; $3.75 per doz. T. s WARE D bl Sdick nolo alana 
first one in GOLD BOUND. A fine double of pure white, with cream ae : ouble, reddish violct lowers of large size, 
8 for $1.50. for $1.00; $3.75 per doz. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 per doz. 

1 each, 15 varieties, labeled (15 pl B/D) 
IRIS KAEMPFERI 5 eich: 15 varieties, labeled (43 plen's) 11.00 
CO L L E GT. | O N 8 aa arses distinct types, 
all Blooming IJ ris 
These unusual Iris flower in the spring, and with a little 
care we have obtained excellent fall bloom in Michigan in 
the fall. A really interesting and valuable addition in the 
garden. 

Each Doz. 
BLACK MAGIC. A rich purple, which turns to 
wine-red when struck by the rays of the setting 
sun. It has enough intrinsic merit to recommend 
it highly, even if it bloomed only in the spring. $0.30 $3.00 
DORCAS HUTCHESON. A fragrant, beautiful 
pansy-violet variety; unusually lovely ........ Pay Papi) 
SEA GULL. A new variety of blue-black color of 
remarkable intensity. A recent introduction .. .30 3.00 
SEPTEMBER SKIES. A purple-red self which 
blooms not only in the spring and fall, but in 
South blooms in the summer also. A _ rapid 
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Six Fall Blooming Iris >| 
our selection...... 


sure to include some of these distinctive, high bred varieties in your order. Yellow Giant 
Gorgeous and showy Iris of giant size. Lovely planted in a mass, or 





















veined white. White center, slightly marked lemon. 35c 
your locality glow at gold-banded center. Heavy, firm petals that seem to 
to grow this be formed of wax. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; $3.75 per doz. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 per doz. 
unique Iris! JEANNETTE PARRY. Single. White suffused with lines of VIOLET GIANT. Single, reddish purple flower with a con- 
3 for 73c; bluish violet, petaloid stigmas amethyst-violet. 35c each; 3 spicuous yellow blotch, dark veins. Extra fine and large. 

