
reetings 
Greeting 
FROM THE CITY OF TULIPS 
There 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 springtime’s most welcome flower, 
and Holland has provided a daily round of festivities to entertain its guests. 
The Festival dates for “Tulip Time” are set for May 19th to 23rd. 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.” 

HARRY NELIS 
General Manager 

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DUTCH RAINBOW 
Colleation 
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: 
Blooming size—averaging 1 to 144 inches in diameter. 
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100) for eee acai ae 6.00 
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TOOO Son nee ces ce eect 55.00 
Large size—averaging 11, to 114 inches in diameter. 
SOELOn esac Wate 6 eiviers $ 5.00 
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TULIP CITY 
Collation 
The following blooming size bulbs are offered to you at a re- 
markable saving in price. The average size of the bulbs offered here 
is from 1¥g to 14% inches in diameter, which is smaller than the 
exhibition size, as offered on the other pages of our catalog. This 
size is ideal for mass planting or for cutting purposes. All varieties 
are separately packed and labeled. 
ARGO. Mottled yellow. 
BLACK EAGLE. Deep purple. 
BRONZE QUEEN. Bronze. 
CARRARA., White. 
DILLENBURG. Orange. 
KING GEORGE V. Rose. 
KING HAROLD. Maroon. 
LILAC WONDER. Lavender. 
6 each) of Sivatieties (48 ebulbs) resists ieee sie $ 3.50 
12 each’ of 8: varieties (96. bulbs) Qin une eee susan 6.65 
25 each of. 8 varieties: (200 bulbs)) 2. aves cece coerce 13.00 
100 each ‘of 8 varteties (S00 bulbs) i. «ran ern eee 48.00 
(At the close of the season we may be sold out of a certain 
variety, therefore we wish to reserve the right to substitute with 
varieties of the same color if possible. Order early to receive the 
varieties named.) 

