
We lay before you a perfect feast of Tulips in the most elegant new varieties and the most delectable colors. We have the honor to present 
direct from Holland the latest originations of the famous firm of C. G. Van Tubergen, Ltd., who have gained recognition as the world’s most 
skillful hybridizers of bulbs. Whether your garden is large or small, you will naturally wish to have the finest varieties obtainable and these 
you will find on the following pages as we list only those of distinct merit. 
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1947 Color Ensemble 
This is a collection composed of fine varieties in a wide range of 
colors that may be used together or as separate groups in borders. 
Pink—Eunice Rose—Pride of Zwanenburg 
Lilac—Insurpassable Black—La Tulipe Noire 
Bright Red—Charles Needham Orange—Beverley 
White—White City Strawberry—Gloria Swanson 
Yellow—Arethusa Deep Yellow—Sunkist 
50 bulbs, 5 each of 10 varieties, labeled $ 5.90 
100 bulbs, 10 each of 10 varieties, labeled $10.50 
Sampler Collection 
These varieites have been carefully chosen to give our customers 
an opportunity to study at first hand the many types of Tulips that 
can be used to beautify the garden after the Single Early and Double 
Tulips have passed on. All colors are represented. 
Lily-Flowered—Martha Rembrandt—American Flag 
Mendel—John Gay Cottage—Belle Jaune 
Triumph—Princess Beatrix Breeder—Louis XIV 
Darwin—Valiant Double Late—Eros 
Bizarre—Insulinde Parrot—Blue Parrot 
30 bulbs, 3 each of 10 varieties, labeled $ 4.25 
50 bulbs, 5 each of 10 varieties, labeled $ 6.50 
100 bulbs, 10 each of 10 varieties, labeled $11.50 
De Luxe Collection 
This group contains only the finer varieties and includes several 
never before offered in collections. The colors can be arranged to 
harmonize with each other or used as accent points in flower borders; 
in either case their beauty will charm and delight the most discrimin- 
ating gardener. 
Orange—Orange Wonder 
Red—Grenvil of Labrador 
Coffee—Brown—Madelon 
Yellow—Inimitable 
Pink—Rosy Wings Violet—Mercurius 
Purple—Linette Rose—Queen Astrid 
White—Blanca Wine Red—Sidonie 
30 bulbs, 3 each of 10 varieties, labeled ($14.25 value) $11.75 
50 bulbs, 5 each of 10 varieties, labeled ($23.75 value )$19.50 
100 bulbs, 10 each of 10 varieties, labeled ($44.50 value) $37.25 
Color Collections of Tulips 
Color Mixtures of May-Flowering Tulips 
We offer these unusual color collections of strong first size Tulips 
which will be found very useful and inexpensive for grouping in 
borders or for cutting. 
No less than one dozen sold of any one of the 5 colors listed 
below. 
White Rose and rose-red 
Lilac and Blue Red and dark red 
Brown and Black 
12° $295, 25 $12857 1 0056:505250) Silay 
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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 customers to treat themselves to the thrill of growing some- 
thing extraordinary by planting a few of these new varieties. We 
believe that the Messers. Van Tubergen have been very modest in 
their descriptions. Figures following names denote height in inches. 
All Bulbs are Extra Size, 12 cms or over unless otherwise noted. 
BADEN POWEL, 24. (Darwin) A variety of surpassing beauty. 
Lovely shade of salmon pink with large white center. Very decorative 
in the garden. Each $1.25, 6 $7.20, 12 $14.00. 
GIL BLAS, 24. (Breeder) A worthy addition to the small number 
of excellent dark Tulips. Huge, almost black flowers shaded with 
highlights of purple. Most unusual. Strong stems. ('”) Each $1.25, 
6 $7.20, 12 $14.00. 
GLOWING EMBLEM, 24. (Breeder) A most striking shade of 
scarlet orange with large black center. The best in this color. (4) 
Each $.85, 6 $4.60, 12 $8.90. 
GRENVIL OF LABRADOR, 28. (Darwin) One of our finest 
introductions. 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. (4) Each $1.00, 6 $5.70, 12 $11.00. 
MADELON, 24. (Breeder) A fine large bronze, shaded coffee- 
brown with a distinct yellow base. A great improvement on Golden 
Bronze. Each $ 85, 6 $4.60, 12 $8.90. 
PAOLA, 20. (Lily-Flowered) This elegant flower has drawn much 
admiration in the Tubergen Tulip fields. Rare pure orange with 
greatly reflexed petals borne proudly on strong stems. Each $.70, 
6 $3.75, 12 $7.15, 25 $13.00. 
POSEIDON, 22. (Breeder) A tall egg-shaped flower of soft violet 
with edges and interior shading to olive. This is a remarkable har- 
on eee and the flowers are large. (4) Each $1.25, 6 $7.20, 
QUEEN ASTRID, 20. (Darwin) An appealing variety of delicate 
pure pink edged white. The flowers held on strong rigid stems are 
very long lasting. (4) 3 $1.00, 12 $3.60, 25 $6.50. 
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 
existence. (YU) Each $4.50, 3 $13.00. 
ROSADA. (Cottage) Beautiful pure pink with snow white center. 
A lovely flower of elegant shape as the three outer petals are 
gracefully reflexed. Grand for cutting for the flowers last a long time. 
Each $2.95, 6 $13.00. 
ROSY WINGS, 22. (Cottage) An early variety of radiant pink with 
a finely shaped tall flower. This is one of the lovliest varieties for 
cutting, especially if the stems are cut short; they can then be ar- 
ranged charmingly in bowls and vases. One of our best introductions 
and should be in every collection. (4) Each $.85, 6 $4.60, 12 
$8.90, 25 $16.00. 
SMILING QUEEN, 24. (Cottage) A deep pure pink flower of the 
most refined appearance. A great improvement on the well-known 
variety Leda. 3 $1.20, 12 $4.50, 95 $8.15, 100 $31.25. 
