Greetings 
FROM THE CITY OF] igiES 
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 18th to 22nd. 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. 

HARRY NELIS Meanwhile, the Nelis Nurseries, who have always played a quiet but im- 
Speers aco portant 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 gorgeous- 
ness of color, the Nelis Tulip Farm is undoubtedly the most colorful mass display of Tulips to be seen any- 
where in the world. We have planted as many Tulips as in past years, and our display will be open to the 
public for those who are able to come to enjoy the beauty of “Tulip Time.” 

NELIS TULIP CITY NELIS FAMOUS DUTCH 
COLLECTION RAINBOW COLLECTION 
The following blooming size bulbs are offered to you This is the finest, most colorful mixture of Darwin, Breeder, 
at a remarkable saving in price. The average size of the Cottage and Lily-Flowered Tulips, in a color range that includes 
bulbs offered here is from 14 to 14 inches in diam- every color, shade and blending. Ideal for beds and cutting. 
eter, which s smaller than the exhibition size, as offered For years we have offered this fine assortment, which has pleased 
on the other pages of our catalog. This size is ideal for so many of our flower-loving friends. Available again this year 
mass planting or for cutting purposes. All varieties are in two sizes as follows: 
1 
cba rat anand) Bbeled: Blooming Size—averaging 1 to 114 inches in diameter. 












Argo. Mottled yellow. Dillenburg. Orange. SOU for ss oe lke ois $3.25 250 ‘foraids, aoe lara 
RS Eon eae rane Sait Me Rose. 10O< for Sa aae eee Jee se9O 1000: fort) Ges nee 55.00 
almon Queen. Salmon. in arold. Maroon. : : - ae ber 
Carrara. White. Lilac Wonder. Lavender Deeatios toa we e485 ace ge mney $22.00 
Greach sofus tvariecties) (@454buibs) came 43.50). LOO for: 0. 2. aes. 9.00 1000. fori os oe . 85.00 
12 each of 8 varieties ( 96 bulbs) ........ 6.65 
25 each of 8 varieties (200 bulbs) ........ 13.00 
100 eoch of 8 varieties (800 bulbs) ........ 48.00 
(At the close of the 2 
season we may be sold out “ 
of a certain variety, there- 
fore we wish to reserve 
the right to substitute with 
varieties of the same color 
if possible. Order early 
to receive the varieties 
named.) 

