Nelis Giant May- 
| The modern Giant May-Flowering Tulip igs the result of three separate 
; experiments of Tulip breeding, formerly classified as Darwin, Cottage and 
Breeder Tulips. Through the inter-beeding of the three before-mentiond 
class, the terms Darwin, Cottage (or Hybrid) and Breeder Tulips still 
listed in some catalogs have become so confusing that even among the best 
jinformed there are many clashes of opinion. Since the modern Giant May- 
’ Flowering Tulips contain the blood of all the three preceding crosses in 
proportions unknown to even the plant breeders themselves, it seems use- 
less to maintain this class distinction any longer, as they are both scien- 
tifically and practically absolutely meaningless. We, therefore, will list 
them as Giant May-Flowering Tulips. The term May-Flowering is based 
on our Michigan climate, and in southern locations the blooming period 
will, of course, be earlier. In revising our lists for 1949 we have eliminated 
many varieties which we have considered to be surpassed by later intro- 
ductions. 
Per 3,” Daz. 100 
ADMIRAL TROMP. 29 inches. A beautiful new 
: shade of salmon-orange, with a narrow yellow 
edge; a very free blooming variety, with a large 

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ADVANCE. 24 inches. A glorious orange-scarlet 
Tulip of tremendous size; a wonderful novelty ... .40 1.35: 9.00 
AFTERGLOW. 26 inches. A cup-shaped flower of 
clear dark salmon, edged light orange. This excel- 
lent variety makes a gorgeous effect if planted in 
masses withublue ground cover |.cto< oie eons ied OL Lem elie), 
ALLBRIGHT. 724 inches. An improved Bartigon 
variety of a more intense scarlet color Ideal for 
Gutdoor planting cand. forcingiiansce emcees) ed Onley 9.00 
ANNIE LAURIE. 22 inches. A delicately soft pink 
with bright yellow stamens, related to the well 
known variety Clara Butt, but of a lighter shade. 
. The color is best described as ‘““baby pink’’ ...... .55 a5: 12.00 
Crowning 
Glory ARGO. 24 inches. Deep golden yellow, mottled 
red, which deepens as the flower ages ........... .40 1.35 9.00 
ARISTOCRAT. 32 inches. Carmine-rose with lighter 
edge. A Tulip whose strength and sturdiness are 
unsurpassed. A real giant among Tulips. A.M... .60 2.00 13.50 
Per 3 Doz. 100 AVALANCHE. 28 inches. Best late pure white 
MUBEVERLY. 27 inches. It is one of the finest Tulip, with white stamens. Flowers are large and 
Fiofatheknemberinge’ shidesin veal Rome Orage, cup-shaped, ton) astrong, erect stem ries een en ey Om Tamed 00 
with slightly reflexed petals ..............-. $0.65 $2.15 $15.00 BACCHUS. 32 inches. Dark plum color, with a 
large, egg-shaped flower. Beautiful garden variety 


BLACK EAGLE. 29 inches. The cup-shaped ith Ti 
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purple with a deep blue base and black anthers. BARBARA PRATT. 30 inches. Cochineal-carmine, 
One of the richest and most brilliantly intense with lilac-rose edge; very tall and sturdy plant, 
deep purples, acquiring a Heauttulneheenmahen pleasing ucolor combination cic a. acleieten me ne eee Omen 17.0 eed 10510 
in full sun. Try to combine it with pure white acl Wa j 
11 : avine BELLE JAUNE. 26 inches. Without question the 
or yellow Tulips eT ess OL LOR sd 2e00 finest and strongest dark golden yellow Tulip, of 
: beautiful : i fs OS¢ 
ve AIMABLE. 26 inches. Blue-purple, ek ae pe re cease Lone 9 CER ahap as es 45 1 
changing to a charming blue as the flower ages. Pe PhS Ses RA bea ete aah 
A very distinct and handsome Tulip. Late ... .50 1075: 12.00 

