


BREEDER TULIPS—Famous Favorites 
for their RARE, RICH COLORS 
CHERBOURG. 32”. A unique combination of col- 
ors in this, undoubtedly one of the finest of Breeder 
Tulips. Old gold suffused light bronze, deeper tone 
of yellow towards petals edge. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 
100 for $8.00. 
DILLENBERG. 27”. <A _ glorious salmon orange, 
shaded rose. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.60. 
LOUIS XIV. 32”. Considered by many to be the 
finest of all Tulips. In the garden, it is always magni- 
ficent, and as a cut flower its rich blend of purple 
and gold is truly royal. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.15; 100 
for $8.00. 
INDIAN CHIEF. (Meyerbeer) 32”. A magnificent 
flower of richest coloring. It is mahogany red 
flushed purple edged warm brown when in full 
bloom ; yellow base. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.15. 
CHOICE MIXTURE OF BREEDER TULIPS. 
3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.60. 
PARK’S ALL TYPES TULIP MIXTURE 
This great Park’s mixture enables you to’ have 
the very finest Tulips at the lowest possible 
price. Hundreds of varieties are carefully blend- 
ed by our Holland grower from the very best 
varieties of Cottage, Darwin, Ideal Darwin, Giant 
Breeder, Lily flowered, Single and Double Early, 
Double Peony Flowered, and Parrot Tulips. This 
method of marketing Tulips is the least expensive 
and you will get many different kinds rather 
than a few specific kinds for the same cost. 
12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.85; 100 for $7.00. 

PARK’S LAWN GRASS SEED 
FALL PLANTING IS BEST. The best time to start or 
repair your lawn is during the cool weather of early fall. 
Seed sown from August 15 to Oct. 15 invariably grows 
well; thicker turf develops quickly under the influence of 
autumn rains and cool nights. You will have fewer weeds, 
and a deeper root system. Dormant seeding after Novem- 
ber 15 also gives good results. The rate and beauty of 
growth will depend upon the richness of the soil, zgcod 
preparation, fertilization, careful planting and moisture 
umtil it becomes established after which it needs only 
reasonably good care to last for years. 
FOR NORTHERN LAWNS full sun or light shade. 
TURF MAKER 38. Composed of the strongest, finest and 
most permanent grass varieties, including Bent. Under 
favorable conditions it will produce a deep-rooted turf, 
luxuriant, carpet-like and emerald-green from early 
spring through summer to early winter. 4% lb. 75c; Ib. 
$1.40; 3 Ibs. $4.15; 5 Ibs. 6.80 Postpaid. 
TRUE SHADE. For growing in shady places, under trees, 
etc., where grass usually does not thrive. '% lb. 80c; Ib. 
$1.50; 2 Ibs. $2.90; 5 Ibs. $7.10. 
FOR SOUTHERN LAWNS 
SOUTHERN EVERGREEN. Carefully formulated from 
the best grasses for this area. Will give a year-round 
carpet of green if seeded in the fall on well prepared, 
well fertilized and limed soils, and given moisture as 
required. lb. 85c; 2 Ibs. $1.65; 5 Ibs. $4.00; 10 Ibs. $7.50 
Postpaid. 
SOUTHERN SHADY. Same price as Southern Evergreen. 
PERENNIAL RYE GRASS Blue Tag Certified. Deeper 
green and of better shape than regular domestic Rye 
Grass, this premium strain will survive the summer and 
give a fine winter lawn in sun or shade for a number 
of years. Ib. 45c; 3 Ibs. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $2.00; 10 Ibs. $3.75 
Postpaid. 
DOMESTIC RYE GRASS. For beautiful winter lawn. 
Seratch seed in Bermuda sod each fall for the most easily 
kept Southern lawn. 10 lbs. sows 1,000 sq. ft. Ib. 35e; 5 
Ibs. $1.25; 10 Ibs. $2.25 Postpaid. 
QUANTITY OF LAWN SEED TO USE. 
New lawn Renovating 


200 sq. ft. 1 Ib. Y% |b. 
1000 sq. ft. 5 Ibs. 3 Ibs. 
Acre 200 Ibs. 100 Ibs. 

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Golden autumn days for planting 
Stored up beauty in our gardens, 
Then, when by nature’s magic, 
Cradled seeds and bulbs are tended, 
Softly hushed by wind and rain, 
Gently coaxed by warming sun, 
Kissed by early morning dewdrops, 
The modest and the flaunting flowers 
Bring gay music to our hearts. 
COTTAGE, MAYFLOWERING TULIPS 
Bloom with the Darwins and Breeders but flowers 
are generally longer and more pointed and the col- 
ors more delicate. 
low tulip yet developed. The 
flower is of great substance touched with pale green 
ADVANCE. 30”. 
Its glorious orange-scarlet coloring grows more vivid 
as the flower develops. 
Stem is tall and strong. Blooms with the Narcissus. 
Unsurpassed. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $7.50. 
OSSI OSWALDA. 28”. 
it is of exceptional size and extraordinary beauty. 
An extremely graceful and decorative class of Tulips 
Many of them are fragrant. 
GOLDEN HARVEST. 28”. Perhaps the largest yel- 
deep lemon-yellow 
shading. 3 for 25c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $6.00. 
One of the largest of all tulips. 
Center is glittering black. 
One of the new Hybrids, 
Pure white with picoted edging of bright cherry red. 
Long lasting. 3 for 25c; 12 for 95c; 100 for $6.00. 
RED GLORY. 27” Scarlet red flowers are large and 
borne on strong stems. The flower resembles a rose- 
bud before opening. An outstanding Tulip. 3 for 30c; 
12 for $1.15; 100 for $7.50. 
LILY FLOWERING TULIPS 
with waist-like form and delicately curved reflexing 
petals. They are most artistic. Bloom in May. 
ALASKA. Clear soft yellow; yellow center and 
yellow stamens give an unusual uniform color. 
Sweet scented. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.20; 100 for $8.00. 
CAPTAIN FRYATT. 24”. Dark ruby-violet, violet 
blue center; strongly reflexing petals, blue and white 
base. No other tulip of similar colors exists. 3 for 
35c; 12 for $1.35; 100 for $8.00. 
MARCELLINA. 24” Delicate cerise-pink with pure 
white base and yellow anthers. Very graceful, lovely 
color. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.20; 100 for $8.00. 
SEBASTIAN. 26” Tall, golden yellow with elegant 
reflected petals, strong stems. 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.30. 
WHITE DUCHESS. 27”. A pure white flower of 
exquisite beauty. The white anthers and white base, 
faintly tinged green. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25. 
FREE: GOLDEN YELLOW 
STERNBERGIA, LUTEA 
If your order arrives before Sept. 15, 
1950 and amounts to as much as $4.00 
Sternbergia Lutea. Rich golden yellow Crocus-like 
flowers. Planted in bowls or pots, they bloom a few 
weeks after planting. Hardy outdoors where they 
should be planted 6” deep in well drained, warm, 
sunny place. 
You may order 6 bulbs any variety, at 14 the 12 
rate; 25 bulbs or more at the 100 rate. 
Cultural instructions included with all orders. 
Please do not ask us to ship C.O.D. It involves 
extra expense for you, additional red-tape for you 
and for us and frequently causes delay. 
TIME OF DELIVERY: Seeds are snipped im- 
mediately upon receipt of your order. Bulbs or- 
dered before they are ready for shipment will be 
mailed as quickly as possible after the bulbs reach 
us from our Holland growers. All bulbs, with just 
a few exceptions, namely Lilies, are ready for 
delivery after the middle of September and all 
hardy varieties can be planted outdoors any time 
from then until the ground freezes hard. 
PARK’S GUARANTEE—We guarante? our seeds 
and bulbs to the full extent of the purchase price 
to be true to name and sure to grow under favor- 
able conditions. We will always do more than fair 
dealing demands to give you satisfaction. Because 
weather conditions and other things over which 
we have no control sometimes cause crop failures, 
it is agreed that in no case shall the Geo. W. Fark 
Seed Co. be liable for more than the original 
purchase price. In case plants are damaged in 
transit, we must de notified within 10 days. 
DEAR FRIENDS, 


Lily Flowered Tulip White Duchess 
HOLE-IN-ONE 
PLANTING TOOL 
Removes a plug of soil, leaving a 
flat bottomed hole just right for 
bulbs. Small hand tool for culti- 
vated soil. Each 85c. Postpaid. 
Prices Slashed 
as much as 15% 
below last year 
and 
all bulbs and seeds 
are postpaid. 
CUSTOMER Pays postage on plants 
after arrival. Note the amount of 
postage used and remit in envelope 
provided, 
Featuring 
F LOW ER Pg. 
Annual =. ee 10 
SEEDS Perennial ___..-......._.- 6-9 
Window Garden _.... 11 
Pansies _...._... Poi sie 5 
PLANTS Hardy Perennial ___-- 4 
Window Garden __.... 4 
Pansies: 2 2 4 
BULBS if osrcdicee ee 16 
Hyacinths __......___... 15 
lris See hee 14 
Lilies PtRRs eerie 28 15 
Tulipspeet.s.. ate ee 1-3 
We’re delighted to be able to show, to some extent, the beauty which can be 
yours, on the covers of this catalog. We do not pretend that the pictures do justice 
to the real flowers, but they do bring to mind the lovely effects you can have by 
using these most easily grown Dutch bulbs in your Garden. 
Although it’s fall, we greet you as a breath of spring, gently warming the chill 
air, invigorating spirits, bringing new life into growing things, and such a greeting 
is not out of place, for we are at the same time urging you to plant our fine quality 
Holland grown bulbs. They’ll greet you, gloriously, for us, with the first breath 
of spring. 
You'll find the quality of our bulbs unsurpassed—We guarantee them to bloom 
for you—and our prices—well, check them against any other reliable dealer’s— 
they’re “rock bottom” and a welcome thought that it is in times like these. 
Park’s Dutch Bulbs then, are the buy of the year. You can’t eat them, but meat 
potatoes leave something lacking, 
soul, so amply provided in these glorious blooms. 
said “If I had two loaves of bread, I’d sell one and buy a white Hyacinth to feed my 
soul.” Things are far from that bad in this country but certainly we do need more 
food for the soul, and perhaps the beauty of God’s creation to be found in the garden, 
is what more of us need. 
which we feel, is likely nourishment for the 
Perhaps it was Confucius who 
We'll look forward to hearing from you. It will be a pleasure to serve you, 
especially since reports from our growers indicate. that we’ll have extra fine bulbs 
for you. You'll like our service too, and perhaps even appreciate this gentle reminder, 
if because of it, you plant these lovelies in your garden. For, they’ll burst forth into 
glorious color thrilling you to your toes and bringing the good springtime with them too. 
Floricordially yours, 
GEO. W. PARK SEED CO. 
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches—Proverbs 
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