Nelis tant May 
The modern Giant May-Flowering Tulip is the result of 3 separate 
experiments of Tulip breeding, formerly classified as Darwin, Cot- 
tage and Breeder Tulips. Through the inter-breeding of the three 
before-mentioned classes, the terms Darwin, Cottage (or Hybrid) 
and Breeder Tulips still listed in some catalogs have become so con- 
fusing that even among the best informed there are many clashes 
of opinion. Since the modern Giant May-Flowering Tulips contain 
the blood of all the three preceding crosses in proportions unknown 
to even the plant breeders themselves, it seems useless to maintain 
this class distinction any longer, as they are both scientifically and 
practically absolutely meaningless. We, therefore, will list them from 
now on as Giant May-Flowering Tulips. The term May-Flowering is 
based on our Michigan climate, and in southern locations the bloom- 
ing period will, of course, be earlier. In revising our list for 1945 
we have eliminated many varieties, which we have considered to be 
surpassed by later introductions. 



Per3 Doz. 100 
AFTERGLOW. 26 inches. A cup-shaped flower of clear dark 
salmon, edged light orange. This excellent variety makes a 
gorgeous effect if planted in masses with blue ground cover. $0.60 $2.00 $15.00 
ALBINO. 24 inches. Beautiful pure white flower, with white 
stamens, RE suited where a short but sturdy white is 
desired a. Sar tretnik astoene cone Ie PCa ten treacle sfolrere qfeteehe cie7 OL meeeD. 16.50 
ALLARD PIERSON. 27 inches. A lovely variety with a 
beautiful dark crimson-maroon blossom ...........+----+ +70 2.25. 16.00 
AMBROSIA. 28 inches. Hybrid novelty; bronze with rosy 
lilac, salmon-orange inside; a pleasing blend that harmonizes 
with Gianyccolers s,s cil tener ene eae ee eee -60 2.00 15.00 
ANNIE LAURIE. 22 inches. A delicately soft pink with 
bright yellow stamens, related to the well known variety 
Clara Butt, but of a lighter shade. The color is best de- 
scribed, as "baby cpink's @ kane ee ere cena -70 2.25 16.00 
ARGO. 24 inches. Deep golden yellow, mottled red, which 
deepens as the flower ages ....sccccecccecveccecucecs sian, 60: 2-008 15°00 
ASTRA. 31 inches. A rich bluish rose, with large blue cen- 
ter. A magnificent Tulip with extra strong stem and flower. .75 2.50 
; AVALANCHE. 28 inches. Best late pure white Tulip, with 
OMLANG white stamens. Flowers are large and cup-shaped, on a 
StLOMPs erect SCCM stra ciereceisveletertele eieisherere en einieterelatoheer at orice 75 2.50 18.00 
AVIS KENNICOTT. 26 inches. Long, yellow flower with 
striking black anthers; contrasts beautifully with any blue 
flower. Commands attention wherever seen ........... -.-. 60 2.00 15.00 
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