
THE FASCINATING PARROT TULIPS 
The most spectacular advance in tulip breeding of recent years has been in the Parrot 
Tulips. The o.d varieties had weak stems and were poor growers but these new Parrots are 
derived from the Darw-n type of tulips and have the same strong stems and vigorous growth. 
The flowers are enchanting in their pecular forms, lacerated, encrusted and marked in 
| sundry ways. The list below has been chosen with great care to represent the best things 
available. Increased stocks enable us to greatly reduce many prices this year. 
DISCOVERY. Beautiful flowers of bright rose tinged lilac shaded with silvery-white at the 
margin. Derived from Darwin Princess Elizabeth it has the same strong tall stem and 
vigorous growth. Each 45c, 3 for $1.25, 12 for $4.50. 
| BLUE PARROT. One of the finest tulips, it is a sport of Darwin Bleu Aimable and has the 
same deep lavender-blue color. The flowers are large and beautifully waved. They have 
strong stems and last unusually well. 3 for 55e, 12 for $2.00, 100 for $15.00. 
FANTASY. The parrot form of Darwin Clara Butt, it has the same beautiful salmon pink 
color but shaded with scarlet and often encrusted with apple green. When the huge cup opens 
it shows geranium-red shading to the white base. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50, 100 for $11.25. 
ORANGE FAVORITE. Beautiful glowing orange with green incrustations and yellow base. 
Very fragrant. Strong medium height stems. Each 30e, 3 for 85e, 12 for $3.00. 
OPAL QUEEN (Violet Queen). A charming soft lavender-violet tulip with a distinct feathery 
appearance. The color increases and the flower becomes more beautiful as it ages. Cons d- 
erably lighter in color than Blue Parrot. Late flowering. 3 for 50c, 12 for $1.80, 100 for $13.50. 
RED CHAMPION. A very much feathered and lacerated flower of great size. A sport from 
the red Darwin Bartigon, it has the same fiery red color shaded with rosy-red. 3 for 6@c, 12 
for £2.20, 100 for $16.50. 
SUNSHINE. Bright yellow flowers with some green markings, deeply cut and lacerated. 
Large flowers, having good substance. Strong stems of medium height. This variety makes 
a rather small bulb. Each 35c, 3 for $1.00, 12 for $3.00. 
THERESE. Huge cherry-scarlet flowers with green markings, that often attain a diameter 
of 8 inches. The inside of the flower is vivid cerise-scarlet. An extra fine variety sported 
from Farncombe Sanders. 3 for 60c, 12 for $2.20, 100 for $16.50. 

Collection of 
PARROT TULIPS 
A planting of this collection of the 
above eight superb Parrots would be 
the center of attraction in your gar- 
den. It would provide gay and exotic 
material for flower arrangements, 
too. 


























3 each (24 bulbs) $ 5.45 
6 each (48 bulbs) 10.00 
12 each (96 bulbs) 19.50 
Just received my tulip order. 
Your bulbs are certainly of top 
quality and I am delighted with 
them—far superior to some I 
received from... 
E. A., Los Angeles, Calit. 
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BLUE PARROT 









Our 20th 
Anniversary Tulip Collection 
Collection T-2 
We have chosen these superb tulips as representing the very finest obtainable of 
their type. They are not necessarily the newest but are the varieties that we consider 
the most outstanding as to size, color, and quality. We are proud to be able to offer 
them in this collection. 
1. BLUE PARROT 8. MRS. JOHN T. SCHEEPERS. 
2. CHERBOURG. Golden bronze Yellow Cottage. 
Breeder. 9. MOUNT EREBUS. White Darwin. 
3. ECLIPSE. Dark red Darwin. 410. NIPHETOS. Cream Darwin. 
4. EROS. Late double pink. | 11. PRIDE OF ZWANENBURG. Pink 
5. FANTASY. Pink Parrot. Darwin. 
6. INSURPASSABLE. Lavender 12, QUEEN OF THE NIGHT. Darkest 
Darwin. (i Darwin. 
7. MARSHALL HAIG. Red Cottage. 
3 each (36 bulbs), $5.00 6 each (72 bulbs), $9.75 12 each (144 bulbs), $19.00 
25 each (300 bulbs), $36.80 100 each (1200 bulbs), $142.50 
DIE Ya lO WERE DE RUIELES 
A division of the Cottage Tulip class distinguished by long and reflexing 
petals. The gracefully recurved flowers have a distinct lily-like appearance. 
These are the most charming tulips for cut flowers. 
ALASKA. As we walked through the tulip plantings this year we were 
always impressed by the beauty of this lovely tulip. The color is glisten- 
ing butter-cup yellow, the po nted petals reflex in a most attractive man- 
ner. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60. 
BEVERLY. Large flowers of orange-red flamed orange on strong stems. 
3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50. : 
CAPTAIN FRYATT. Sparkling ruby-red with blue center. This is a 
very attractive tulip with strongly reflexing petals. 3 for 55e, 12 for $1.95. 
MARCELLINA. Deep cerise-pink flowers that have the true lily form. 
The color develops well in the opening bud and the flower is beautiful at all 
stages. One of the most delightful tulips for cutting. 3 for 40c, 12 for 
$1.50, 160 for $11.25. 
PICOTEE (Maiden’s Blush). In the young flower the gracefully recuryv- 
ing petals are outlined with deep pink, which color gradually suffuses the 
whole flower as the days pass. One of the most beloved of tulips and now 
quite scarce. 3 for 45e, 12 for $1.65. 
WHITE CROSS. The finest white lily-flowering tulip available. Large 
glistening white petals of which the outer three are gracefully reflexed 
while the inner three remain erect. 3 for 50c, 12 for $1.80. 
YELLOW MARVEL (Jaune a Merveille). Large much reflexed flowers 
of br.ght golden yellow. The tall stems are very strong. 3 for 45ce, 12 for $1.70. 
COLLECTION 
OF SEVEN 
GRACEFUL 
LILY-FLOWERED 
TULIPS = 
The above seven lovely 
varieties so beautiful for the 
garden or cutting. 
3 each (21 bulbs) $ 3.00 
6 each (42 bulbs) 5.50 
12 each (84 bulbs) 10.75 
MOUNT 
MARCELLINA TACOMA 



DOUBLE MAY FLOWERING TULIPS 
A group of large double peony-shaped flowers that follow the Early Double Tulips and 
bloom at about the time of the earliest Darwin Tulips. Because of their large size, they are 
unusually effective for mass effects. The tall stems are very strong, holding the huge 
flowers well erect. 
ALLEGRO. The large peony-double flowers are bright amaranth red with a narrow white 
edge and white center. Strong stiff stems. 22 inches. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50, 100 for $11.25. 
COXA. Large, fully double flowers of carmine-red with white tips. 22 inches. 3 for 40c, 
12 for $1.40. 
EPICURE. Rich old gold with shadings of brown and orange. The large flowers have an 
unusually large number of petals. 21 inches. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.40. 
EROS. Of all the tulips we grew this year few made as distinct an impression as this 
variety. The color is delightful old rose, shading silvery-rose toward the edges. When opened 
by the sun the flower is six inches or more across and shows a soft yellow center. It is of the 
true peony form. 20 inches. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.40, 100 for $10.50. 
LIVINGSTON. One of the brightest and showiest varieties. The large flowers are brilliant 
carmine-red with yellow center. Very scarce. 18 inches. 3 for 50c, 12 for $1.80. 
MOUNT TACOMA. This variety and Fantasy were the two most popular tulips in our 
catalog last year. It is a splendid pure white flower like a big double white peony. Sweetly 
fragrant. Strong 24-inch stems. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50, 100 for $11.25. 
Collection of Double 
Peony -Flowered 
TULIPS 
The six above varieties which 
represent the best varieties 
available. 
3 each (18 bulbs) 
2 40 
6 each (36 bulbs) 
$4.75 
12 each (72 bulbs) 
59.45 

Your double tulip Eros 
is one of the most beau- 
tiful tulips I have ever 
seen. Huge, peony-like 
flowers on strong, husky 
stems. Needless to say, 
I am very satistied. 
H. E. M., Berkeley, 

ty 
FANTASY 
(Parrot) 
