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NOVELTIES - 
MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS 
We take great pleasure in presenting these novelties which represent 
the latest advancement in the art of flower breeding and urge our custom- 
ers to treat themselves to the thrill of growing something out of the or- 
dinary by planting a few of these new varieties. We believe that the 
Messrs. Van Tubergen have been very modest in their descriptions. Fig- 
ures following names denote height in inches. 
ARISTOCRAT, 28.....(Darwin). Soft violet-rose, an enormous flower 
on a very tall stem. A majestic variety. Doz. $3.60, 100 $24.00 
BADEN POWEL, 24 (Darwin). Beautiful salmon-pink with large, 
white center. Most decorative in the garden, Each $2.25 
GIL BLAS, 22 (Breeder). Blackish, shaded rich purple. Huge 
flowers on strong stems; most unusual. Each $2.25 
GRENVIL OF LABRADOR, 28 (Darwin). One of our finest intro- 
ductions. An immense flower of dark red with large blue center that is 
a stand-out in the garden. Remarkable for its long and sturdy stems. 
Each $3.00 
LINETTE, 20 (Lily-Flowered). Purple with white center on strong 
stems. Doz. $8.50, 100 $60.00 
MERIDIAN, 24 (Breeder.) A most distinct violet-carmine shade, in- 
terior and margin gold. A lovely combination of unusual colors; a fine 
strong flower. | Doz. $10.70, 100 $75.00 
PAOLA, 20 (Lily-Flowered). Pure orange with greatly reflexed 
petals. This elegant flower has drawn much admiration in our gardens. 
Borne proudly on strong stalks. Doz. $8.50, 100 $60.00 
POSEIDON, 22 (Breeder). A tall, egg-shaped flower of soft violet, 
edges and interior olive. This is a remarkable harmony of colors, and 
the flowers are large. . Each $3.00 
QUEEN ASTRID, 20 (Darwin). A delicate pure pink, edged white. 
An improvement on the popular Dresden China. The flowers held on | 
very strong, rigid stems are very long lasting. An apvealing variety. 
Doz. $4.20, 100 $30.00 
RED MATADOR, 22 (Triumph). A masterpiece of intense, bright, 
fiery scarlet; base yellow, shaded black. We are proud of this origination 
and claim it is one of the most brilliant garden Tulips in exist- 
ence. Each $9.00 
ROCKET, 24 -(Double Paeony-Flowered). A sport from Eros with 
scintillating bright, red flowers. Doz. $21.50, 100 $150.00 
ROSY WINGS, 22 (Cottage). An early variety of radiant pink. 
Very long flower of a most unusual and distinct shape. 
Doz. $17.00,, 100 $120.00 
SMILING QUEEN, 24 (Cottage). Deep pure pink. A flower of the 
most refined appearance, and a great improvement on the well-knowr 
variety, Leda. The flowers last a long time. Doz. $10.70, 100 $75.00. 
SYMPHONIA, 26 (Double Paeony-Flowered). A sport from the well- 
known Darwin, Pride of Haarlem. ‘Huge, fully double, carmine-red 
flowers with great carrying power in the garden. Doz. $21.50, 100 $150.60 

ALL BULBS TOP SIZE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 
