Friendly Nessage lo Our Customers 
Dear Customer: 
This, our 1944 Bulb Catalog, contains some pleasant surprises for you. Despite the 
great scarcity of all types of bulbs we are able to offer you a wide selection of your 
favorite kinds. This has been made possible by the ever-increasing production on 
our Long Island bulb farms as well as the arrangements we made last year to 
procure Oregon-grown bulbs for your benefit. Let me assure you that the quality 
of American-grown Tulips, Daffodils, and all the rest, leaves nothing to be desired. 
Please keep in mind, however, that the bulb stocks in the United States are much 
lower than normal. It will be greatly to your advantage to order promptly while 
you may have your choice. You will find our prices held as low as possible—much 
lower than the general market in many cases. As usual, we guarantee every bulb 
to bloom. You may always rely on Van Bourgondien quality. 
VAN BOURGONDIEN BROS., INC. 
Siliwn Gandidum 
This is the exquisite Madonna Lily, which produces a 
large mass of snow-white flowers on straight stems. Plant 
these bulbs in the open in September or October, and 
protect them well from frost, as they are not extremely 
hardy, and during May or June you will have an abun- 
S. 
dance of flower Teboc Bulky 
a ; 60c each; 
a | $6.00 per doz.; 
$45.00 per 100. 
First Size Bulbs: 
35c each; 
$3.50 per doz.; 
$26.00 per 100. 
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A View of One of Our Bulb Fields in Long Island—Season 1944 
POINTS TO REMEMBER 
Please Read Carefully 
PREPAID SHIPMENTS: We will prepay all carrying charges 
“to destination on orders accompanied by payment in full. 
C. O. D. SHIPMENTS: We will book your order on receipt 
of 50% of the amount of the order; the planting material will be 
shipped C. ©. D. including transportation charges. 
MINIMUM ORDERS: We cannot fill orders below $1.00. Six 
or more of a variety are sold at the dozen rate; twenty-five or more 
of one variety at the hundred rate; two hundred fifty or more of 
one variety at the thousand rate. 
ORDER BLANKS are enclosed for your convenience. 
EXTRA CATALOGS: We will gladly send copies of this catalog 
to any of your friends upon receipt of their addresses. 
We will include in every shipment, free of charge, our own most 
explicit Cultural Directions for indoor as well as outdoor culture. 
VAN BOURGONDIEN BROS.., Inc. 
Babylon, Long Island, New York 
