
HARRY NELIS 
General Manager 



WURSERIES Inc. 
HOLLAND 
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HERE is a time each year when the Tulip takes command of the clean, 
thrifty city of Holland. In years past, hundreds of thousands of people 
have invaded this lakeshore community to drink in the beauties of spring- 
time’s most welcome flower, and Holland has provided a daily round of festivi- 
ties to entertain its guests. 
1947 is the Centennial of Holland, Michigan, and the Festival Dates for 
“Tulip Time” are set for May 14th to 18th. However, the blooming dates are 
during the month of May, and if you wish to come to see the greatest amount 
of Tulips in bloom, please be guided by your local weather conditions, for the 
blooming season will depend on whether the season is early or late. If in doubt, 
we will gladly advise you, if you write in and request the information. 
Meanwhile, the Nelis Nurseries, who have always played a quiet but 
important part in this annual Tulip Festival, will do their utmost to keep alive 
the culture of Tulips, which their forefathers began centuries ago. In its 
extensiveness of varieties and gorgeousness of color, the Nelis Tulip Farm is 
undoubtedly the most colorful mass display of Tulips to be seen anywhere in 
the world. We have planted as many Tulips as in past years, and our display 
will be open to the public for those that are able to come to enjoy the beauty 
of “Tulip Time.” 
Nelis Famous D UTC H RA | | BO Il Collection 
This is the finest, most colorful mixture of Darwin, Breeder, Cottage and Lily-Flowered Tulips, in a color range 
that includes every color, shade and blending. Ideal for beds and cutting. Offered this year in two sizes as follows: 
Large size—averaging 114 to 
114 inches in diameter— 
50, for $ 5.25 
100 for 10.00 
250 for 23.75 
1000 for 90.00 
Blooming size—averay- 
ing 1 to 114 inches in 
diameter— 
50 for $ 3.25 
100 for 6.00 
250 for 14.50 
1000 for 












