
DORIS SHIPPY BARNES DWIGHT LAMBERT BARNES 
FOREWORD 
It is a genuine pleasure to be able to issue this catalogue of Dutch 
bulbs for it demonstrates that the brave, indomitable Dutch people have 
begun to surmount the great difficulties occassioned by the occupation of 
their country during the war. 
Tulips are not only a symbol of beauty and dignity to the Dutch peo- 
ple but a way of economic deliverance as well. They have grown their 
bulbs in the hope and expectation that their American friends will buy 
them generously not only to satisfy a pent-up hunger for their beauty 
but to give the Dutch the necessary dollar exchange for the purchase of 
raw materials and machinery in the United States. It is a happy circum- 
stance that enables our countries thus to help each other. 
Already they have expressed their appreciation of parcels of food 
which rained down on their country from our bombers during the closing 
days of the war by lavish gifts of bulbs for planting in public gardens in 
New York and the national capitol. These were presented by Dutch 
representatives in a fitting ceremony held at the New York Botanic Gar- 
dens early this spring. 
We are proud to be the American Representative of C. G. Van Tuber- 
gen, Ltd., Zwanenburg Nurseries, Haarlem, Holland, who grow a greater 
variety of bulbs than any other firm in Holland including many rare 
species unobtainable elsewhere. Many of the most popular Tulip and 
Narcissus varieties now in commerce, as well as many other bulbs, are 
introductions of this firm. Van Tubergen bulbs are the cream of the 
Dutch crop, specially grown for those who demand the finest bulbs ob- 
tainable. In spite of the utmost difficulties during the war, they succeed- 
ed in maintaining their unique collections in good condition and in add- 
ing to them many choice new originations. 
Although modest in make-up, we believe this catalogue to be one of 
the most complete lists of bulbs to be issued this year. We cali 
your attention to the many classes of Tulips including the magniti- 
cent collection of rare botanical species. In addition, the Hyacinths, 
Narcissi, and many smaller types of bulbs are well represented. ‘The 
special collections of Tulips and Daffodils were prepared with great care 
by our Horticulturist, and we trust that they will appeal to our customers. 
Our policy is to handle all correspondence and orders in a prompt, 
courteous and efficient manner and upon this basis invite your patronage. 
DWIGHT AND DORIS BARNES. 
