Flag of War 
Bonnie Prince 
Gorgeous PARROT TULIPS 
BLUE PARROT. Bright violet and mauve, tinted bronze outside and purple inside. 3 for 45c; 12 for 
* $1.60; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
FANTASY. Beautiful salmon-pink blooms with darker interior. 
$11.20, postpaid. 
GADELAN. Bright violet and mauve with purple shading and a white center, The best blue Parrot 
in existence. 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.80; 100 for $25.60, postpaid. 
ORANGE FAVORITE. See color photo. Bright orange with green blotches and a yellow base. An 
outstanding new introduction and one of the few sweet scented Tulips. 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.40; 
: 100 for $16.80, postpaid. 
RED CHAMPION. Brilliant cochineal-carmine shaded with 
soft, rosy red. Very large flowers on stiff stems. 3 for 70c; 
12 for $2.60; 100 for $18.20, postpaid. 
SUNSHINE. Bright golden yellow blooms with deeply lacini- 
ated petals, sometimes marked with 
green. We offered this bulb in 1940 
at $2.00 each and now offer it at 
3 for 65c; 12 for $2.40; 100 for 
$16.80, postpaid. 
THERESE. One of the finest of all 
Parrot Tulips. Bright cochineal-scar- 
let. Sold at 60c per bulb in 1940. 
We now offer it at 3 for 65c; 12 for 
$2.40; 100 for $16.80, postpaid, 

3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for 
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“Pannot Tulip 
Collection 
One bulb each of the above 7 
varieties of Parrot Tulips (un- 
labeled) for only $1.25, postpaid. 


Orange 
Favorite 







/ BUNCH 
: FLOWERED 
TULIPS 
A 
Bouquet 
of Tulips 
On 
One Stem 
Rose Mist _ 



This cl. of Tulips is unique in its blooming habit and is growing morr 
popular e year. The name ‘’Bunch-Flowered"’ comes from the fact that 
these varieties produce several flowers on a single stem. Only a few varies 
ties have been developed so far and we offer here the two best. 

ROSE MIST. The buds are creamy white with just a tinge of pink at the 
edge, but as it opens, the pink coloring spreads to the entire petal just 
as though sprayed on with a fine mist. (See color photo.) 2 to 4 flowers 
per stem, 27 inches. 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.80; 100 for $19.60, Postpaid. 
WALLFLOWER. Glistening Wallflower-red, with the interior clear yellow 
A vigorous grower, producing 4 to 6 blooms on each stem, 27 inches. 
3 for 75c; 12 for $2.80; 100 for $19.60, postpaid. F 





The following letter was received in 
July, 1947: “—In ordering these bulbs, 
I would like to tell you how very beau- 
tiful the Tylips were from the one hun- 
dred I received from you last year. 
IT never saw such blooms and size. The 
whole neighborhood came to see them.” 
MRS. H. P., 
Erieside, Ohio. 
J. J. Bouman 
Old Glory 
Tulip Collection 
The named varieties pictured on this 
st si seweuld cost 
nearly $3.00, but we offer a special col- 
lection of 1 bulb each of the 12 varie- 
ties in 1 package, unlabeled, at a spe- 
cial reduced price 
for Only $1.65 
Ask for Tulip Collection No. 48 


Sunkist 
$1.60 per doz.; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
1,000 for $80.00, postpaid. 






for $11.20, postpaid. 
» 
$1.40; 100 for $9.80, postpaid. 
brandts, are sports of the standard varieties, 
CUT FLOWER MIXTURE 
1,000 for $65.00, postpaid. 
varieties sent to us by our associates in Holland. This enables us to select for you the 
very finest assortment of Tulips available. Even if you are not acquainted with the 
varieties listed we know you will be well pleased with any of them you may select. 
DARWIN TULIPS MIXED. For years they have been the outstand- 
ing type for both indoor and outdoor planting, and the standard by 
which other Tulips are judged. Their brilliant colors are needed in 
every spring garden. Top size bulbs, $1.20 per doz.; 100 for $8.50; 
DOUBLE EARLY MIXED. The first to flower after the Botanical 
varieties. Because of their dwarf habit and bright colors they are 
highly prized for bedding. When grown indoors they are the easiest 
of all Tulips to bloom. Fine mixture of colors. $1.60 per doz.; 100 
LILY-FLOWERED TULIPS. These graceful, Lily-shaped flowers are 
worthy of a place in every garden, and are excellent cut flowers. 
They bloom a week ahead of the Darwins, 
colors. $1.60 per doz.; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
Fine mixture of 
4 REMBRANDT STRIPED TULIPS. This is the sport section 
y of the Darwin Tulip class. The solid color of the parent varie- 
ties has been broken up into stripes and blotches to such an 
extent that no words can describe them. Very rarely will you 
find two flowers exactly alike. Mixtures of colors only. 12 for 
BRILLIANT PARROT TULIPS. No group of Tulips 
is more striking than the Parrots, with their bril- 
liantly colored laciniated petals. They, like the Rem- 
The 
solid colors are broken by various colored stripes, and 
in addition, the petals are shredded and curled to 
form a very attractive and unusual flower. While this 
mixture does not contain any of the new varieties 
listed separately on this folder, we know you will 
enjoy them. 12 for $1.40; 100 for $9.80, postpaid. 
Our Cut Flower Tulip Mixture contains a complete range of types and colors, 
including Darwins, Cottage, Breeders, Lily Flowered, Rembrandts, etc. An ideal 
mixture of long-stemmed varieties for bloom throughout the Tulip season and 
ideal for cutting. All first size bulbs. 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.50; 500 for $35.00; an taeeene 
Special Sale Until July 2 
Plan Your Garden This Spring While Bulbs are in Bloc 
THE WORLD’S FINEST TULIPS 
Each year we make test plantings of several thousand Tulips, including the new 
present prices but the repeat orders and many fine letters fr 
to us that you want only the best, so that is exactly what we ; 

Each of the following varieties is outstanding in its particular class, all are top-sized 
bulbs and guaranteed to be true to name. ; 
By sending out smaller bulbs and making a few substitutions, we could lower our 
ur Customers prove 
offering you 
Giant Flowered Varieties 
BLACK TULIP, La Tulipe Noire. (Darwin.) Dark, velvety 
maroon-black. An unusual color that harmonizes well with 
the lighter shades. Especially attractive with white. 28 inches. 
3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
BONNIE PRINCE. (Breeder.) (See color photo.) A huge, 
long flower on strong, straight stems. The inner petals are 
lilac, with slightly darker outer petals. 31 inches. 3 for 45c; 
12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
CRIMSON RAMBLER. (Cottage.) Large, long flower of dark 
carmine-scarlet. Very highly recommended for the garden, 
27 inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
FLAG OF WAR. (Darwin.) (See color photo.) An outstand- 
ing variety of very dark crimson. Extra large flowers on strong, 
stiff stems, 23 inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, 
postpaid, 
JESSY. (Breeder.) Clear coffee-brown, flushed bronzy red with 
a yellow base. A very large and highly recommended variety. 
33 inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
J. J. BOUMAN. (Breeder.) (See color photo.) An exquisite 
flower of Tomato-red, flushed reddish bronze. One of the fin- 
est of all Breeder Tulips. 28 inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 
100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
MARGADX. (Ideal.) (See color photo.) Tremendous flowers 
of deep wine-red. An unusually fine variety and the only Tulip 
in existence of this color. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for 
$11.20, postpaid. 
MRS. JOHN T. SCHEEPERS. (Cottage.) Before the war we 
had this variety in our trial gardens and without exception its 
gigantic blooms were the most outstanding of all. The color 
is clear chrome-yellow. 30 inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 
100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
NIPHETOS. (Ideal.) A magnificent lemon-yellow flower with 
the interior somewhat stronger in color. Considered one of 
the most beautiful Tulips ever introduced. 30 inches. 3 for 
45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
OLD GLORY. (Rembcandt.) (See color photo.) A very strik- 
ing and outstanding Tulip of bright red with broad white bands 
on each petal and a blue base. The bloom is very large and 
the only Red, White and Blue flower we know of, hence its 
name Old Glory or American Flag. 30 inches. 3 for 50c; 
12 for $1.80; 100 for $12.60, postpaid. 
SPECIAL TULIP MIXTURES 
BREEDER TULIPS MIXED. Resemble the Darwins in habit and 
flower at the same time. To this group belong the darker shades of 
purple, bronze, terra cotta, etc., that are not usually found in other 
classes. This mixture is made up entirely of Giant Flowered varieties. 
All of the prices on this folder include 
postage, but on C. O. D, shipments the cus- 
tomer will pay the regular collection charges 
made by the postoffice 
In order to receive the quantity price rates, 
the full number of bulbs must be ordered of 
one v y. In other words, you cannot com- 
bine several varieties, making a total of 100, 
and buy them at the 100 ra If you want 
less than 3 bulbs of any variety, the price for 
one bulb will be one-half of the price for 
three 






PRIDE OF ZWANENBURG. (Darwin.) A very lovely shade 
of bright pink, suffused with rose, blending into a pure white 
base. 30 inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, 
postpaid. 
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT. (Ideal.) (See color photo.) An 
extremely dark bloom of violet-maroon. Enormous flowers on 
heavy stems and one of the most outstanding of the new varie- 
ties. 29 inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, post- 
paid. 
RED DEVIL. Red Master. (Darwin.) (See color photo.) Huge 
flower of bright carmine with a contrasting blue base. One of 
the finest red Tulips in our show grounds. 25 inches, 3 for 
50c; 12 for $1.80; 100 for $12.60, postpaid. 
SCARLET LEADER. (Darwin ) Brilliant scarlet, shaded blood- 
red, on straight, stiff stems. One of the best for bedding. 
30 inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
SUNKIST. (Darwin.) (See color photo.) Bright Buttercup 
yellow. Large, oval-shaped flowers on tall, stiff stems. The 
most outstanding dark yellow,we have found. 29 inches. 3 for 
45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
THE PEACH. (Ideal.) (See color photo.) A clear rose-pink, 
deepening at edges, with a large white base. The flower is very 
large and carried on a strong stem. The finest pink Tulip we 
know for the garden and is also a fine forcing variety. 27 
inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
WHITE GIANT. (Ideal.) (See color photo.) A perfect pure 
white Tulip. Very large bloom and the best white we know. 
32 inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, postpaid. 
WISTARIA. (Geo. Grappe.) (Ideal.) Enormous lavender-blue 
flowers with a distinct blue base. The favorite in this color 
class. 32 inches. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.20, 
postpaid. 

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The Peach 
Orden NOW 
Pay Neat Goll 
ORDER NOW. In order to save you money and still : 
be sure that only best quality, true-to-name bulbs are sent | 
to you, we take advance orders during the spring and early 
summer only. We import just enough bulbs to take care 
of our orders—no extras. This plan enables us to sell bulbs 
of the highest quality, full of vitality and guaranteed true 
to name, at the lowest possible prices. 
PAY NEXT FALL. If your order comes to $3.00 or 
more, just mail it to us now and we will ship C. O. D. at 
the proper planting time in the fall or you may send cash 
with order if you prefer. If your order is less than $3.00, 
send full remittance with your order. Articles from our 
spring catalog cannot be included in a C. O. D. shipment 
If you prefer, you may send full cash with your order and 
save the cost of the C. O. D. charges. 


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