Beauty Unsurpassed 
For Those Who Find Fascination in Growing 
the Choice @ the Unusual @ and the Rare. 
RA ost of us, vagabonds at heart, have oft contemplated the pleasure of wandering to far-away places where beauty 
lies unspoiled, and to famous gardens where fine varieties of plants are originated, in quest of floral gems for our gardens. 
Though these dreams may never materialize the floral wealth of the world is yours to cherish and enjoy, and we have under- 
taken the task of bringing to you this veritable treasure of horticultural gems. 
With justifiable pride we present a rich and varied collection of bulbous plants that is perhaps the most unusual and ex- 
tensive in the country. Many are rare little jewels discovered in some remote wilderness by plant collectors exploring the 
unknown. Others are exquisite creations developed in the leading bulb gardens of the world, and include the finest of ever- 
popular varieties for general garden culture. All are exceptionally choice, and merit the consideration of every serious gardener. 
We offer them as fellow gardeners, with the fond hope that through the years they will add zest to living, lead to new 
fields of garden adventure, and bring to each of you the pure joy of beauty unsurpassed. 
Julian and Thelma Moody 
AN INVITATION 
Mr. Thomas Hoog, of the Van 
Tubergen firm, has asked us to con- 
vey to all of our friends an invitation 
to visit their flower fields at Haarlem, 
Holland. A warm welcome awaits 
those fortunate enough to visit the 
nursery at its period of most brilliant 
display in April and May next year. 
Mr. Hoog also wishes to express 
through us the deep gratitude of his 
people for the help America has so 
generously extended under the 
Marshall Plan. In a recent letter he 
gratefully reports that Holland is re- 
covering from the wounds of war 
much more quickly than would 
otherwise have been possible. 
OUR TRADITION 
As American representatives of 
C. G. Van Tubergen we are en- 
trusted with the sacred task of up- 
holding their world renowned tra- 
dition of peerless quality and fault- 
less integrity. 
For nearly 80 years this fine old 
firm has held a place of honor among 
the leading plant specialists of the 
world, and many of the most popular 
varieties of bulbs, long admired in 
American gardens, originated in 
their famous Zwanenburg Nurseries 
at Haarlem, Holland. 

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Emblem of Horticultural Perfection « The “Swan Castle” Trade-mark of the House of Van Tubergen 
