G veetings 
TO OUR OLD FRIENDS THE HOLLAND TULIPS 
W JOY we welcome back Holland Tulips. We have awaited with 
patience and often with apprehension the return of these petaled 
treasures, for we could not hazard just how they would emerge from 
war’s devastation. Fortunately, however, fields in certain parts of Holland 
were tended despite battles elsewhere, so that the bulbs had opportunity to 
grow strong in the soil so highly suitable to their culture. Today, they are 
ready to cross the ocean to us again, and garden owners who realize the 
importance of Tulips to the garden will give them a cordial reception, as 
every beauty lover knows that no flower does so much to dramatize the 
landscape—whether only a few bulbs are planted to illuminate an obscure 
corner or to complete the vast carpeting of a regal estate. Wherever Holland 
Tulips are used, their elegance lends distinction. 
DRAMATIC VARIETIES 
Yo will notice that we will have back not only the old favorites with 
the pre-war quality, but also a number of new varieties, never before 
shown, which are exclusive with us. The peculiar characteristics of 
these new bulbs qualify them to be classed with the older aristocrats. Cer- 
tainly, they will surprise you with their interesting features and their beauty, 
and whether your garden picture requires the delicate pastels, the burnished 
Rembrandt shades or forceful and brilliant colors, we have them. 
THE CREAM OF THE CROP 
UR slogan and the principle on which we have based our business is 
and always has been THE CREAM OF THE CROP. That is what 
we supply—nothing else. This is a high standard to maintain con- 
sistently, but our reputation is built upon it, thereby assuring complete 
satisfaction to buyers and perpetuating the confidence which our customers 
have always had in us. 
ORDER EARLY 
N the past we have stressed ordering early when there was a shortage of 
certain popular varieties, but today early ordering is of even greater 
importance because all selected Tulips will be packed and shipped 
directly from Holland bulb fields to you. Thus, in order to obviate dis- 
appointment or delay and to secure the bulbs in time to produce the happiest 
results, repetition is necessary: ORDER NOW. The spring result will 
be your reward. 
So good luck—and happy gardening. 
JOHN SCHEEPERS, INC. 
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