HOLLAND BULBS 
At the time this Catalog goes to press, we have no definite information regarding bulb shipments from 
Holland. However, it is expected that these bulbs will be available this fall. While we are not in a position 
to quote at this time, we would suggest that orders be placed now and we will advise regarding prices as 
soon as possible. 

Michell’s Reliable Bulbs for Fall Planting 
IMPORTANT NOTICE. We call attention to the fact that Easter in 1946 comes on April 21, 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 
indicate 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 Tulips 
Darwins are the most profitable Tulips for the florist to grow. The 
longstems on whichthe flowers are borne make them valuable for cutting. 
Afterglow (Katherine Havemeyer). F26. Rosy orange, tinted sal- 
mon at edges. 
*Allard Pierson. E26. Dark crimson-maroon. An early forcing va- 
riety. 
*Bartigon. F24. Fiery red; white base. Extra fine for pans. 
*Bleu Aimable. F25. Lavender, with white base, starred blue. A 
good forcer. 
*Centenaire. E30. Enormous, rich violet-rose flowers with large 
blue centers. Excellent for border or for early forcing. 
*City of Haarlem. F27. One of the best scarlet varieties. 
blue base with white outline. 
*Clara Butt. G21. Delicate salmon-pink. Extra-fine forcer; good 
bedder. 
*Dream. G24. Rosy lilac and mauve; blue base. 
*Farncombe Sanders. F25. Large, brilliant scarlet flowers. 
Faust. F30. Dark purple-maroon with blue base. 
*King George V. F25. Salmon-scarlet, shaded rose; blue base. Ex- 
cellent for forcing. 
La Tulipe Noire (The Black Tulip). G25. Deep maroon-black 
with a velvety sheen. 
*Le Notre. E24. Rose-pink. Very early and a fine forcer. 
*Matchless (Roi d’Islande). F27. A rare shade of old-rose. One of 
the finest for commercial forcing. 
*Mme. Krelage. F26. Rosy lilac, with pale silvery margin. Fine 
forcer. 
*Pride of Haarlem. F26. Rosy carmine. 
*Princess Elizabeth. F23. Clear pink, changing with age to a 
deeper shade. 
*Professor Rauwenhof. F26. 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 lavender. 
*The Bishop. F30. Large, deep violet, with white center edged blue. 
Victoire d’Oliviera. F26. Dark red with white-bordered deep 
blue base. Good for forcing as well as for planting outside. 
*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. 
*Zwanenburg. F28. Large, fragrant, pure sparkling white flowers. 
Fine forcer. 
Darwin, Mixed. All colors. 
Steel- 
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 suffi- 
ciently moist at all times. 
Don’t take the bulbs into the greenhouse unless well rooted and 
the buds far enough advanced. 


Triumph Tulips 
Alberio. Cherry-red; yellow edge. 24 in. 
Elizabeth Evers. Aniline-red, shaded silvery rose. 22 in. 
Kansas. Snow-white. 22 in. 
Lord Carnarvon. Pink, and white. 22 in. 
Telescopium. Reddish violet. 22 in. 
Ursa Minor. Golden yellow. 18 in. 
Algiba. Purplish mauve, lighter toward edge. 18 in. 

Border of Darwin Tulips 

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