

SUNBURST 
166. A sensationally flashy new tulip. Brilli- 
ant tongues of flaming red extend from the 
base up into petals of brightest golden yel- 
low. An early bloomer which is certain to 
thrill all who see it. 3 for 39c; 6 for 70c; 
12 for $1.25, Postpaid. 
DOUBLE TULIPS 
Bloom 2 Weeks Earlier Than Others. The 
full, very double flowers of these Tulips are 
strikingly beautiful. They are large, rich 
in color, and come on long, strong stems. 
Your choice of three excellent varieties. 
Your choice, alike or assorted. 
171. Beacon Fire, deep red. 
172. Golden King, rich yellow. 
173. Peach Blossom, soft pink. 
3 for 45c; 6 for 75c; 12 for $1.35 
Postpaid 
DOUBLE TULIP SPECIAL 
Order No. 175. Four each of 3 Double Tu- 
lips above. 
All 12 Only $1.25, Postpaid. 
PEONY FLOWERED TULIPS 
You'll think your eyes are deceiving you 
when you see these immense and very 
showy blooms. The flowers are very double 
and actually as large as peonies, on stems 
20 to 22 inches tall. Count upon them to be 
the sensation of your Spring flowers. 
82. UNCLE TOM. Rich maroon. 
80. EROS. Salmon pink. 
81. MT TACOMA. Pure White. 
3 for 55c; 6 for 95c, Postpaid. 









SPECIAL COLLECTION. Order No. 
85. Four each of the 3 above. ALL 
12 ONLY $1.75, POSTPAID. 






IMPORTED 
HOLLAND 
BULBS 
All of our Tulip Bulbs 
and other Spring Flower- 
ing Bulbs are imported 
from Holland... the fin- 
est, sure-to-bloom qual- 
ity. 
EARL 
the proper planting 
186, Orange Perfection 
185. Camp Fire 
133. Yellow Emperor 
187, Princess Elizabeth 
136, Zwannenburg 
134. Pride of Haarlem 
130. Bartigon 
131. William Copeland 
135, Queen of the Night 
132. Phillip Snowden 
6 for 60c 
12 for $1.00 
25 for $2.00 
Postpaid 
MAY SEED CO. 
Shenandogh, lowa 

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LIDS 
These giant: Darwins.will bring you the first and most colorful 
flowers-of ‘arly Spring: So big, so beautiful, so stately on tall 
sturdy stems. For a distinctive, commanding show of floral love- 
liness plant these grand:varieties . 
ina special tulip bed, along the foreground of other plantings, 
or in clumps among your shrubs or evergreens. Every bulb we 
send yow is sure to bloom. Remember, you must plant them this 
Fall for glorious bloom next Spring. They will be sent to you at 
. . plant them along a border, 
time, along with complete instructions. 
Make out your order and send it to us today. 
COLOR COLLECTION 
OF ALL THE 
DARWIN TULIPS 
PICTURED ABOVE 
Order No. 144 
Our finest Tulip Collection! 
You will have every one of Dar- 
win Tulips above. Each variety 
is outstanding in its color class. 
All are giant flowered and tall 
growing. Just look at those ten 
beauties’ Order them today. 
Every bulb will bloom. 
‘lee tpch of 10 Pictured 
’ “ALL 30 BULBS 
ONLY $2.25 POSTPAID 


