





Charles Needham Blue Perfection 

5% Discount 
on orders placed before 
June 15 MODERN FAVORITES 
Giant New 
Parrot Tulip 
Collection 
Blue Parrot 
Fantasy 
Orange Fayorite 
Red Champion 
Violet Queen 

5 each of 5 ya- 
rieties (25 in 
Cll) saenn eee’ 
10 each of 5 ya- 
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# all) ...... 6.50 
BS 
(Blooming period May 5th to 20th) 
f, Denotes best varieties for forcing. All guaranteed top size 12 centimeter bulbs 
5 Doz. 100 
Glacier Afterglow Improved. 30 in, (Sunset Glow.) Deep ruddy salmon, lighter margin . . $1.75 $13.50 
Alwina. 26 in. Improved Clara Butt. Pure pink. Illustrated ..... ii Wersxe) 
f. Bartigon Moxima. 28 in. Improved Bartigon. Large, fiery scarlet 50 11.50 
Blue Perfection. 28 in. Lovely heliotrope-blue. Illustrated 75 13.50 
Chas. Needham. 28 in, Huge, brilliant scarlet. Illustrated . 60 12.50 
City cf Haarlem. 30 in. Large deep red; old favorite : 50 11.50 
Clara Butt. 24 in. Lovely salmon-rose; long standing fav vite 50 11.50 
Dillenburg. 26 in. Bright orange, shaded buff. IIlustrated 60 12.50 
Eclipse. 30 in. Huge, crimson-maroon. One of the best. Illustrated 75 13.50 
Farncombe Sanders. 30 in. Large briaht orange-scarlet ... . 50 leeks) 
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Golden Age. 26 in. Deep buttercup-yellow flushed Sele 50 11.50 
Golden Harvest. 28 in. Large, light golden yellow 50 11.50 
Insurpassable. 28 in. Lerge, brilliant rosy lilac . oe chats, eats A 60 12.50 
Margeaux. 28 in. Huge flowering Bordeaux wine-red ..........-..... 50 11.50 
Mt. Erebus, 30 in. Huge lovely pure snow-white ... 75 13.59 
Niphetos. 28 in. One of the finest Tulips, Pale lemon-yelluw 50 11.50 
New Orleans. 28 in. Rich burgundy-purple-red. |llustrated 60 12.50 
Nardi. 30 in, Vivid, brilliant pink .....-.....5 ae arise ciple) 13,50 
Notre Deme. 27 in. Claret flushed lilac, pointed esis dnHaduid soos on : 2.00 15.00 
Oporto. 30 in. Raspberry-red, white base ......,..... : 5 5 Bi, . 2.00 15.00 
Ossi Oswalda. 28 in. Lovely cream-white flushed rose. iiftstraredl = W575) 13.50 
The Peach. 26 in. Brilliant peach color, lighter edge ... rans Te: 13.50 
Pride of Haarlem. 30 in. American-Beauty-Rose color; old favorite 1.50 11.50 
Pride of Zwanenburg. 30 in. Huge bright rose with lighter edge . > Be lees9) 11,59 
f. Princess Elizabeth Maxima. 30 in. A huge improvement over the old favorite ... 1.50 11.50 
Queen of the Night. 34 in. The newest and best black Darwin ..... 1875) 13.50 
Red Master. 36 in. Red Pride of Haarlem. Massive . 1,75 13.50 
f. Red Pitt. A deeper William Pitt. Excellent cut flower .... ae 1.50 11.50 
Rose Van Lima. A beautiful Paul-Neyron-Rose color. Pale rates A SRI CRSO care, RLM TCE Oe IA ES) 13.50 
Royal Guest. 30 in. Large, oval, creamy white ......-..--.++----- Stage mca rae OO 15.00 
Springfield. 28 in. Pure white chalice-shaped blooms; slack anthers ....< siaioneenesty la 1e8t5o) 
Sunkist. 26 in. Deepest golden butter-yellow; large blooms .........-.....-- eh ce LEU 13.50 
Tubergen’s Glory. Delightful rich salmon-pink ..... Roatnete Seones Sd Peereaes 2h Paes ere) 13.50 
White City. 28 in. Large flowering pure white CAPA P che epee ts eden slate 13.50 
William Tell. 28 in. The finest, newest, ros@-pink ...........-. é Tae 2.00 15.0G 
Novelty Darwin Tulips 
Doz. 100 
Arabien Nights. 28 in. Egg-shaped bloom; rich chestnut-red ....... or ..-$2.50 $18.00 
Baden-Powell. 32 in. Stately, brilliant cherry- pink; early and strong. a pea ere 2a) 20.50 
Barbarosso. Gleaming red, lighter edge. Exhibition variety E j ae 4010) 22.50 
Blue Ribbon. The tallest, bluest Tulip ever introduced. IEE) 40° in, study stems -. 3.00) 22.50 
Kennard. 27 in. Large, dark plumi-purple ...... esetcyWeuke 56 2125 16.50 
King Mauve. Pale lavender flushed blue ... a0) 2.00 15.00 
Marathon. Lovely raspberry-rose. Tall stem ..... 2,00 15.00 
Pieter de Hoogh. Deep flesh-pink, pointed flower... 0... 0. eect ee eee eee 3.50 26.00 


Victory Mixture Darwin Tulips 
A guaranteed mixture of 15 yarieties_ grown, selected, blended and bd beac packed in Holland 
for you. First size bulbs, 50 for $4.00; $7.50 per 100; $72. 50 per 1000. 

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OLD FAVORITES Er 
Intro- The Exclusive Max Schling Dutch Masters 


ductory Collection of Giant Tree Peony Tulips 
Collection See regular listing for descriptions. 
Alwina Grand National. Yellow. Leviathan, Brown with yellow ge 
Chas. Needham Jozef Israels, Brilliant red. Mayblossom. Pink. ; 
New. Orleans Lilac Queen. Lilac. zs Vincent Yan Gogh. Red and yellow. te 
Sica Something New and Spectacular — Bs , 
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BA ere 5 each of the 6 yarieties—30 in atl— 1 
the 5 varieties, $8.75 value—for only .........$ i 
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for only 10 each of the 6 varieties—60 in all—_ j 



$5.50 $17.50 value—for only ........ 
GRACEFUL COTTAGE TULIPS 
(Blooming period May 5th to 20th) Doz 100 — 
f. Advance. Huge early flowering scarlet-cerise ............... Ronda soIa nao do $1.50 $11.50 Mrs. Scheepers 
Albino, 22 in. One of the best large whites ........ Re Retenks chats ee ataueye 1.50 11.50 
Argo. 26 in. Large deep orange-yellow flecked red -....... ssesveseeeeee Sarita o alee 11.50 
Belle Jaune. 26 in. Large, cup-shaped, deep Indian yellow 1.50 11.50 
Belray. Highly recommended for those who love soft pastel tones; a “delightfully beau- 
tiful cadmium-yellow ........-..+-..s+6 nahi Cabo On TO cana eat Sra eige, 27410}0) 15.50 
f. Carrara. Pure glistening white ...... OER TA hig fees ecstasy RAI te aa wee DOs 11.50 
Dido, Orange-red, slightly flushed cerise ....... 6+ es eee erence tee tee eens 1.50 11.50 
Inga Hume. 28 in. Red base with soft yellow ‘stripings. A lovely. border Tu (ove newts cu 1.50 11.50 
Marjorie Bowen. 28 in. A lovely combination of salmon and buff; outstanding : 1.60 12.50 
Marshall Haig. 28 in. A stately impressive brilliant red with yellow base. One of the 
best recsiieresyerhes- etctenetereteatie liste ke atu ete eel pel sere tei=tetgatians cuscel.c\ei=telntay= qs tet 1.60 12.50 
Mazeppa. Gorgeous brilliant flaming cerise. Do not pass this, up utente 1.60 12.50 
Mrs. John T. Scheepers. 28 in. Accredited by many as the best yellow Illustrated . 1.60 12.50 
Pres. Hoover. 26 in. Deep orange-red shadings; very graceful fandneGne Fece esto) 11.50 
Picoteee, Lovely old-fashioned with soft pink margin. True to name . aS 13.50 
Rosabella. Pale pastel-pink, an invaluable color 5 E 1,60 12.50 
White Duchess. 20 in. One of the newest and finest whites 5 Abas spaced sded Wes) 12.50 
Cottage Tulips, Mixed .... Pana anc DOR OOO CTO Gat cometeE sen oe 1.35 10.50 
New Conage Tulips for 1949 
Doz. 100 
Gen, de la Rey. Light rose blending into cream, flushed yellow ..... eAabicias $3.00 $22.50 
Hawaiian Night. One of the best novelties offered in years White ground Suir 
lilac-purple. The first color combination of its kind ......-.-..---++-+ st7/5 28.00 
Holland’s Glory. Deep yellow with bright red margin .... 3.00 22.5C 
(f. Rosy Dawn. 20 in. Lovely cream-white with rose-red margin. Grac eful pointed flower .. 3.75 28.00 
LILY-FLOWERED TULIPS 
(Blooming period May Ist to 20th) 
An interesting novelty Tulip enjoyed by all. Lovely long, pointed petals creating an exquisite Lily 
effect. 
| Doz 100 
Astor. 24 in. Delightful pale bronze of shaded salmon BPP Ps ....-51.60 $12.56 
Don Jose. 24 in. Bright orange-scarlet. Strong stem . 5 : 2.50 18.50 
“a Golden Emblem. 25 in. Rich golden yellow; perfect form; strong stem 1.75 13.50 
Martha, 26 in, Delicate cerise-red, white center ..... cs ey ¢ Retayeteaes en UBie) 11.50 
Mignon. Brilliant flame-orange of finest substance Se came tic Pats eisis sacteee -2e0 18.50 
{ Rhodes, 24 in. Deep satiny pink, white center ...,..........5- oer cite creas risieates Alene 13.50 Eclipse 
White Cross. 27 in. Striking beautiful pure white .... AD 3 es, ff cone iS 13.50 
|) Mixed: iBrillfamtiimixturesof alllicolors elulljty ayes eetnee sens sce sec eye ett 150 11.59 
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THE INVALUABLE INTERMEDIATE BLOOMING 
TRIUMPH TULIPS 
(Blooming pericd May Ist to 20th) 
An important strain of Tulips filling in the gap between the Early Singles and Darwins. All are ex+ 
cellent for forcing. 




Doz. 100 
\f. April Glory. 18 in. Lovely deep pink with broad white base .......... Anse) $1.50 $11.50 
f. Bandoeng. 18 in. Dark mahogany-red edged yellow .............. Patou bps tut lbsen 11.50 
f. Kansas, 18 in, Lovely, graceful and stately pure white . ... 1.50 11.50 
f. Olaf. The finest early red Tulip in existence. Wonderful forcing variety New low price. 2.00 15.00 
f. Princess Beatrix. 20 in. (New). Scarlet, flushed orange, edaed golden yellow Sone Pee 16.50 
Queen of the North. 26 in. Lovely white with deep pink margin . adhe sac eles0} 11.50 
f. Red Giant. 20 in. Brilliant light red; splendid forcer ... d : 5 1,50 11.59 
EARLY SINGLE TULIPS 
(Blooming period April 10th to May Ist) 
Large flowering, short stemmed Tulips suitable for bedding and forcing. 
Doz 100 
f. Bel Ami. Strong, rich, pink; white base extending one-fourth distance cf ‘ine ipetals: 
Streng stems; a wonderful bedding variety $1.95 $16.00 
f. Couleur Cardinal. 15 in, Huge, deep glowing scarlet, unmatchable colon! 1.50 11.50 
f. Diana. 13 in. Large, early white; lovely form ..-.. 1.50 11.50 
f. Gen. de Wet. 15 in. Rich, brilliant orange, Long blooming period Pi 5 . 1,50 11.50 
f. Great City. 14 in. A larger and improved Keizerskroon 7 cone Sats artie 13.50 
f. Keizerskroon. 16 in, Red edged golden yellow; old favorite . . 1.50 11.50 
f. Pink Beauty. 14 in. Deep rose and white Smicoe, ap 9 1.60 12.50 
f. Rising Sun. 15 in. Clear golden yellow .. st eas cic 1.60 12.50 
f. Sunburst. A rich yellow ueiese clei -salmon in broad bends A lovely, long lasting 
Variety ... a : eiveea 1k6OU8 N2e50 
Single Eorly Tulips, Mixed _ oder é ik So others phere i: 1.50 11.50 
EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS 
(Blooming period April 10th to May Ist) 
Lovely peony-flowered Tulips on short stems for bedding and fercing in pots. 5 ran Ossi Oswalda 
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f. Dente. Large blood-red ....... AE EU OOWN Rea Seeeegectscseepl.oO $1550 
f. Electra. 12 in. Deep cherry- red 3 POAC TTA Naewcte aeyanttrel sia fase lc oO) 11.50 
f. Mr. Yan Der Hoef. 12 in. Pure golden “yellow : ai Se0 unonenmeein nt cAaronn Meal) 11.50 
f. Murillo, 12 in, Pale pink and white a 1.50 11.50 
f. Paul Grampel. 12 in. Bright geranium-red 1.50 11.50 
)f. Peach Blossom. ]2 in. Deep rose-pink 1.50 11.50 
|. Snowball. 12 in. Pure white ...... 1.50 11.50 = 
f. Wilhelm Kordes. An exceptionally large deep Nelle, flushed Bienes ‘orenge. Exceptionol mA eR ere 
substance ... ERihsnwerels 2.50 18.50 
Early Double Tulips Mixed Eee pales ereeaete cheeses favsathatern puc/eyeleliehaea a3 dé 1.50 11.50 
LATE DOU BLE TULIPS. ; 
(Blooming period May Ist to 20th) 
Especially recommended for cutting. 
Doz 100 
Bleu Celeste. Pale lavender-blue $12.50 
Coxa. Carmine-red tipped white 12.50 
Eros. Lovely old rose .......- Sat 12.50 
Mt. Tacoma. Pure white. Wwstroted:)A:ji.cauueicents 13.50 
Royal Yellow... 00. . cece eee eae eee eee 5 11.50 
Symphony. A giant, rich red self-color developedit from Pride of Haarlem. illustrated. 1.95 15.00 
Double Late Tulips, Mixed .........- Ute : - ot : eeleD 0! ISO: 
NEW EXOTIC PARROT TULIPS 
(Blooming period May 5th to 20th) 
The famous new and sturdy Parrot Tulips are increasing in popularity as their quality increases. Prices 
= are materially reduced. 
f Doz 100 
f. Blue Parrot. Really blue, really fringed; strong powerful stems for cutting ......... $1.50 $11.50 
Discovery. Princess Elizabeth color. Huge blossoms, strong stems ..-...-.+.+s+s005 2.75 20,50 
Ry f. Fantasy. One of the most popular of all Tulips. Rich pink feathered green .........-.. 1.50 11.50 
( Firebird. (Red Fantasy.) Rich red, larger than Fantasy. One of the finest ........... 2.50 18.00 
Gadelan. Lilac-blue, green ribs; a lavender Fantacy .....+.+ Sy 968 2.50 18.00 
Orange Favorite. Brilliant orange Fantasy; strorg substance apa Sela AO cota s , 1.75 13.50 
q Pierson. Deep velvety maroon, entirely new ....- . ‘ Rotsa acters . 3.00 22.50 
c Red Champion. Brilliant red deeply frilled Fantasy iiilustreted Be Te ERI Te a api taicy reas OO. 12,50 
. Sunshine. Golden yellow Fantasy type, Illustrated .......-.-.. CORT I Cg ete) 20.50 
- Therese. Fine deep pink to red Fantasy, White base 1.60 12.56 | 
: Viclet Queen. Deep violet-purple Fantasy ..--...-.-.+.-- Ane 1.60 12.50 
: Parrot Tulips, Mixed. An exotic mixture of all old fond new SGUEHES. RAO. reMDM ep TeaLCene! 11.50 
EXQUISITE BOTANICAL TULIPS } 
Q (Blooming period April Sth to 20th) | 
We offer many new and exciting varieties in the early blooming, dwarf and showy species | 
Tulips and their hybrids sar) a0 
Cesar Franck. Most outstanding Botanical Tulip in production, Brilliant red and j 
yellow like a miniature Keizerskroon. SAie(nimdaiias soto evermac on eo toes ohbAe $3.50 $26.50 
Clusiena. 8 in, (The Lady Tulip.) Lovely miniature pink and white candystick Tulip 1.50 WMS fo) | 
Eichleri. 10 in. Long petaled rosy scarlet ...... poco Wey Wso! Ff 
Fusilier. 19 in. Brilliant vermilion. Two to four ANI EIS on one stem. iNew low price 2.00 5.00, 
Gaiety. A true Water Lily flower. Three inches in diameter, blooming 2 inches ‘ 
from the ground, The best rock garden Tulip ........-- aera 5 2.00 15.00 
f Kaufmanniana, 8 in. White and pink striped ....... 1.50 11.50 { 
Princens. As large as Red Emperor blooming fully one week to ren Bate icter Wares 
flowers, long lasting .. see secre rte ene eb eee eet etter nese es 2.00 15,06 4 
Red Emperor. Extra special new low price for this outstanding Here The king of 




TAS TMeLIl oro Goan Bo Oec oO 0 OTe coD Don aneoiton Tne Oc Ueea pee b W500 h.50 
Sylvestris. Golden yellow, fragrant flowers on slender stems -..--.+.-s+s+-ssees 1.60 12.50 
Viveldi, A strona Water Lily type Tulip, bright bands of red on els buff-cream 
On inside. Lovely .....se- cree eee eee eee eee ee ett e tens 2.50 18.00 

Sunchine Parrot 
A New List of Artistic and Exciting 
GIANT BREEDER TULIPS 
(Blooming period May 5th to 20th) 
A completely new list of these delightful copper-toned Tulips, each a great advantage over 
older varieties. 








Doz. 100 
Barcarolle, Beautiful, velvety, deep blue- purple, oval bloom ..........--5 eee hleGOu “pil2.50: 
Cherbourg. 32 in. Rich orange, tinged brown has rine 2:00 15.00 
Chinese Bandit. 26 in. Accredited os the allelic Tulip Fewer ever ralced Chinese fe 
red tinged bronzy orange ... 6. eevee etree eee eens 13 Ba nore 2,00 15.50 
Denver. Enormous rich blue-lavender, pure white center ~-..-...00+s0reeee es 1.60 12.50 
Dixie Sunchine. 26 in, Outstanding two-tone yellow-buff on puiside with lilac 4 
Shading ..ces- ces ewer e rete et eet e eee e ene es 60 12 50 
Georges Grappe. 32 in. The lovetiest pure lavender-! Blue rules tall andl Sesrtiy. 1,60 12.50 
Hermes. 29 in, Rich and striking, Lovely salmon with bronze sheen ... - Sere Weete) 11.50 
J. J. Bouman. An exceptionally fine garden Tulip. Tomato-red edged bronze ..., 1.50 11.50 
Kathleen Truxton. An exquisite novelty. Soft, rose with Geis yellow peculng: 





Seah o BMH OTOO SC 2,00 15.00 
Lew xin 32 in. Viclet, ‘orange-bronze margin . 1.50 11.50 
Memphis. 29 in, Lemon-yellow flushed viclet, globu‘ar eroven Foe nee) 11.59 
Penelope. 32 in. Bronzy yellow edged golden ©. 1. ey ese rete e eee tees 1,50 11,50 
Sonate. 28 in. Gorgeous orange-red, Impreved Prince of Orange aeetapsdaral tae fechtaiices 1.75 13.50 
William The Silent. 30 in. Deep violet-purple, extremely large bloom .......... 2,00 15.00 
Breeder Tulips, Mixed ....- “is Sho ntto eo CU Meoce ie atreporens ste ~ Aten ie eI 10,50 
New Breeder Tulips for 1949 
Chappaqua, Huge, satin-rose, white base ... 
Huron. Brilliant copper-red, shaaced orange .. 



Morocco, Deep brown, shaded maroon, Outstan ing 18.00 
Papago. Vivid orange-red «1... esse e eens 24.50 
Poseidon. Bronze-violet with bronze margin. .. 15.00 
Saginaw. A gorgeous carmine-salmon flushed and bordered 
bronze, One of the finest novelties ......--1- ese evenness 3.00 22.50 





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Cxclusive 
GIANT DOUBLE LATE 
TREE PEONY TULIPS 
SEE ABOVE FOR SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFER 
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to be Top Size and Top 
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Not to be confused with ordinary Double Late Tulips; this 
NEW strain has impressed us as the outstanding Tulip intro- 
duction of the century. 


Peony-Flowered 
Tulip, 
Mt. Tacoma 





The prices in this list represent 
at least 15% saving over our Fail 
Catalog prices. Im addition you 
may deduct 5% on orders placed 
‘before June 15th. 

Never before have we observed flowers of such size and sud- 
stance and never before have we seen such gorgeous color 
combinations. The stems and blossoms are legendary size and 
substonce. They are unsurpassed as a large impressive cut 
flower. 










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Doz 100 
Grand National. Creamy yellow, resembling a 
giant yellow Tree Peony 7 - $3.50 $26.50 
OUR GENERAL BULB Jozef Israels. Brilliant orange-red with broad, 
CATALOG cream edge on each petal ...... 5‘ 3.50 26.50 
Leviathan. Chocolate-brown with yellow edge. 3.50 26.50 
Our General Bulb Catalog will be . bl til 3.50 26.5 
ready In late August or early, Sep= Lilac Queen. Pure blue-lilac .. hociricin 5' 26.50 
tember. It will present a complete Mayblessom. A deep, brilliant pink of tremendous 
NeRIotaal hBulbeetor’ Indoemandlout. size, measures 5 inches across and 31/ inches  _ 
! at i ut GBEpis ieauaseuhiedhaca : : 3.50 26.50 
oe Een We SE Oo Ruysdaels, Lovely salmon- pink; delightfully scent- 
c.ting novelties. ed 3.50 26.50 



NOTE: Remember, orders placed 
from this list are guaranteed 15% 
saving over general catalog prices 
Vincent Van Geant eens blood-red with deep 
yellow edge on each petal. Flowers measure 6 
inches across and 4 inches deep 3.50 26.50 



Peony-Flowered 
Tulip, 
Symphony 
