

NEW GIANT, BEARDED GARDEN VARIETIES 
od yields large returns for an exceedingly amall invest- 
and money. It is perfectly hardy, produces huge blos- 
a great variety of hues, and increases from year to year. It 
no special care, and will withstand intense heat and pro- 
5 periods of drought. Shipments of these Iris will begin in 
AUGUST 



following varieties have been selected with great care so as to 
outstanding sorts which may be purchased without damage to 
; I ict ketbook. 
Each Per 3 
BLACK WINGS. A black-purple velvety variety, which 
ig/vay universal’ favorites entradas teen eee $0.35 $1.00 
CHINA MAID. Large pink, yellow and lavender blos- 



soms which are freely produced. One of the largest and 
best inthe ‘pink-class ie decease cia sect eee ee OO 
DOROTHY DIETZ. White standards which are flushed 
with blue, and plum colored falls") 2... 8.2 ce wace oa oe ate 1.00 
ELMOHR. A huge mulberry-rose Iris. Flowers are al- 
most unbelievably large and long lasting. A frequent 
blue ribbon winner at flower shows .........eeeeee. 1.00) 2.75 
FLORA ZENOR. A new color, which has been described 
as resembling the color of foam on a Strawberry soda. A 
true pink without a hint of lavender .............-. -75 2.00 
MAGENTA. One of the finest French importations. 
Showy flowers of richest claret-purple. A novel color .. .35 1.00 
MING YELLOW. A mammoth rich yellow of unsur- 
passed ybedty aetersterie ars clersiee areraisinjaeiciotoiciie crete oat oF0le plese 
NASSAK. A large white with a beautiful blue border... .35 1.00 
PRAIRIE SUNSET. The rich colors of the setting sun 
possessed by this outstanding Iris give it a glowing 
appearance, which is impossible to describe .......... 1.00° 2.75 
PERSIAN PRINCE. Golden standards and rich red falls. 
Axroyallye colored! variety <2,-' ews seeid hemmeintcas chiar 50 1.35: 
¢ MODERN IRIS COLLECTION 
oe 1 EACH of 10 varieties (unlabeled) .......... BS Sys) 
Iris, Black Wings 3 EACH of 10 varieties, 30 plants (labeled) .... 16.75 
AUTUMN FLOWERING IRIS 
(Flowering Two or More times Each Season—Both Spring and Fall) 


Each Doz. 
AUTUMN ELF. 22 inches. Ruffled standards of cream with flaring falls of soft lilac .......esecceececcecceece bee eeeeeees os - $0.30 $3.00 
AUTUMN HAZE. 30 inches. Light lavender-violet standards with falls of Hyssop-violet. Giant fall bloomer with a new violet Sama 
+ fe AID a é: 
r ae 40 4.00 b: 
KING. inches. Glistening snowy white of robust growth ; 
with waxlike substance Large, showy flowers of heavy form ...........eceee 35 
AUTUMN 
1 EACH of 6 varieties 
FLOWERING IRIS COLLECTION 
VESPER IRIS (Dichotoma) 
The graceful filigree of the branches of these Vesper Iris is studded with from one to 
two hunded jewel-like flowers, truly a mammoth bouquet. The delicately colored blos- 
soms, which at a distance resemble a multitude of gorgeous butterflies at rest with motion- 
less outstretched wings, vary in color including such hues as translucent lavender with 
markings of mahogany, copper, lemon and orange-brown 
The Vesper Iris, which are exceedingly easy to grow, bloom for a month during July and 
August, when flowers are scarce. Vespers resist both severe cold and intense heat with 
impunity. Be the first in your locality to grow this unique Iris 
40c each; 4 for $1.00; $2.75 per doz. 
HARDY GARDEN LILIES 
LILIUM AURATUM. “‘Gold Band Lily."* One of the finest Lilies known. We are 
pleased to be able to offer these again. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers of ivory- 
* white are thickly studded with chocolate-crimson spots and striped golden yellow through 
the center of the flower. Size 8 to 9 inches in circumference. Immediate delivery. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 per doz. 
Vesper Iris 

LILIUM CANDIDUM. ‘‘Madonna Lily.’ (Also known as the June Lily.) This is the 
earliest outdoor garden Lily and one of the oldest, loveliest and best known varieties. 
You have often admired it, with 
its rich perfume and snow-white 
flowers, from 3 to 15 on a stem. 
It is very hardy and will thrive 
in any light garden soil, with 
plenty of light and air. Shipment 
will be made in August. 
Large Bulbs: 65c each; 3 fo. 
$1.75; $6.50 per doz. 
Medium Bulbs: 45c each; 3 for 
$1.25; $4.50 per doz. 
LILIUM, ORANGE TRIUMPH. 
A startling introduction of really 
brilliant orange in the Umbella- 
tum class, which has created a 
remarkable enthusiasm in _ the 
Netherlands. Height 31 feet, 
with erect flowers. An outstand- 
ing Lily of a strikingly brilliant 
color. Immediate shipment. 
45c each; 3 for $1.25; doz., $4.50 

Lilium Rubrum 
LILIUM REGALE. Regal Lilies 
give your garden a final touch of 
beauty. New and hardy Lily, native of Northern China, and very easily grown. 4 
to 5 feet tall, flowers are ivory-white, trumpet-shaped with soft yellow throat. Very 
fragrant. Blooms in July. Will give increasing beauty for many years without 
transplanting. Immediate shipment. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz. 
LILIUM RUBRUM. Rich ruby-carmine on white, stout of substance, with broad petals. 
This variety stands out prominently because of its vigorous growth as well as its size 
A real beauty, outstanding and different. 
Immediate shipment 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 per doz. 

and depth of coloring. 
Blooms in August. 
Size 8 to 9 inches in circumference 
Lilium Auratum 
Violets 
NEW ROYAL ROBE. A most floriferous Violet, which makes a beautiful 
* globular shaped plant, about 10 to 12 inches high. The dainty flowers show 
very prominently on top of the foliage, and are of a lustrous shade of deepest 
violet-blue. Large, moderately fragrant, on 12-inch stems. The most out- 
standing new Violet. 45c each; $1.30 per 3; $4.50 per doz. 








WHITE WONDER. An unusually lovely new white Violet. Blossoms are 
pure white with the center of the flower faintly marked with veins of pink 
cate eautiful and fragrant. 
and blue. . Delicately beautiful an cage Bet eiatsgincc (3894.50 pecidon, 
Violet, 
New 
Royal Robe 

TUBEROUS 
BEGONIAS 
Imported from Belgium | 
These gorgeous summer-flowering bulbs 
produce brilliant flowers which are carried 
well above the abundant foliage. They thrive 
superbly well in moist soil in shady spots. 
Bulbs may be started indoors in pots in March 
or April and transplanted outdoors when 
P warm weather arrives; or they may be planted 
outdoors from mid-June on, or earlier, pro- 
viding the soil is warm. Bulbs should be 
planted about 2 inches deep. Lovely delicate 
shades, as well as brilliant colors, as follows: 
HUGE DOUBLE VARIETIES 
Dark Red White 
Scarlet Yellow 
Rose Orange 
Salmon Copper 
Your Choice of Colors: 6 for $1.00; 12 for 
$1.75; 25 for $3.25; 100 for $12.50. 
Mixed: 7 for $1.00; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 
per 100. 
OUTSTANDING NEW 
BELGIAN NOVELTIES 
DWARF TYPE 
These multi-flowering dwarf types provide 
a great abundance of blossoms all summer. 
We offer only the varieties which we consider 
the most outstanding. They are European fa- 
vorites, where they are used for borders in 
shady places, blooming continuously. 
FLAMBOYANT. Brilliant red. 
3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz.; $28.00 per 100 
HELEN HARMS. Clear yellow. 
3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz.; $28.00 per 100 





TUBEROSES 
DWARE DOUBLE PEARL 
Delightfully fragrant and beautiful. For best results, plant 
six or more in one bed. 6 for $1.20; $2.25 per doz. 
TIGRIDIA 
(Tiger Flower) - 
Also known as Mexican 
Shell Flowers, these unique, 
but little known flowers 
come from the ancient gar- 
dens of Mexico. Flowering 
in midsummer, the _three 
outer petals form a triangu- 
lar pattern which is Eepery. 
in the arrangement o is 
ae three sullen ceniee petals. These center petals pi ts 
ously spotted, from which the name “Tiger cL aetiye ae eee 
ed. Although the individual flowers last only one day, Ps eee 
blooming and lend a dominant color note to your gare coorerlike 
weeks. Plants attain a height of 2 to 2) feet, with short s Bier 
foliage, and may be used as cut flowers if the pene Reems ohne 
mediately after cutting. Bulbs should be planted 4 ia oer P ade 
spring when the soil is thoroughly warm. They preter as ie 
full sun. In late autumn the bulbs must be dug, dried, and stor : 
a cool, dry place for the winter. ; : 
s Snes ydes of brilliant AEN SS ae yellow, pokiwhte and 
ilac i of crimson an : 
lilac, blotched and spotted with sha tas Te 17 50 per a0 




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Tigridia 
Double Tuberose 
For Indoor Beauty- GIANT HYBRID AMARYLLIS 
Amaryllis will fill 
these gorgeous radiice large, 
s in a six’ OF 
f the bulb 
When the ground is frozen hard and the landscape is bleak and barren, e / 
your Race with, luxuriant tropical beauty. Originally from Southern Africa, these eta! 
Lilylike blooms beautifully formed and colored, are amazingly easy to grow. Just p arr e parler, 
seven-inch pot, with rich, sandy soil, preferably including a little leaf mold, leaving the cr 
covered above the soil. ees ~ 
vee ake pina to offer you a mixture of striped colors ranging from pure white and Malar ue 
pink to, deepest red. 50c each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 pe 
Sec. 34.66 P. L. & R. 
U. S. POSTAGE 
PAID 
7 Permit No. 222 
OLLAND, MICH. 
Giant Hybrid Amaryllis coh : ee ey 
(Description above) . cae 
Our 1950 full color, illustrated bulb catalog, listing 
Tulips, Daffodils, and other bulbs for fall planting, will 
be ready for distribution in May, and will be sent to all 
our customers and friends who receive a copy of this 
plant list. 
1950 
POSTMASTER: Forward- 
ing or return postage guar- 
anteed if forwarded to a 
new address. Notify sender 
on Form 3547. Postage for 
notice also guaranteed. If 
returned please state reason. 
NELIS NURSERIES, Inc. 
HOLLAND, MICH. 
Yew! ACIDANTHERA BICOLOR MURIELAE 
(Abyssinian Gladiolus) 
Although not a true Glad, this novelty resembles them very closely and 
should be handled in the same manner. The white Orchidlike flowers, with 
purple blotch, have a distinctly sweet fragrance. Easily grown, it produces 
bulblets like the Gladiolus and is a good propagator for your garden. Blooms 
in August. $1.65 per 6; $3.20 per doz.; $23.00 per 100 
New GLADIOLUS Imported 
from the NETHERLANDS 
(Considered by Many to be the Best European Varieties) 


Doz. 100 
ALASKA. Beautiful white blossoms of perfect form. In our 
estimation one of the best whites in the European varieties ....$1.25 $8.00 
GOLD DUST. A fine soft, clear yellow of excellent proportions. 
An’ early bloomer hincsiidecteecnivaion elsteteichetele lelaiatafststaraienels ++. 1.25 8.00 
JOHAN VAN KONIJNENBURG. Light garnet-red with orange 
shade, without markings. Fine shaped florets and tall, sturdy 
stem. Healthy grower, which at the International Haarlem Show 
was considered one of the best novelties .......+.. SOUNOrG eee 1.335 9.00 
LAVENDER DREAM. Distinct light Cattleya violet, with asil- 
very lavender sheen. Medium sized, well shaped florets on good 
SECMIS! Veieisaveinie)elalsjateiohe/afel viaretevelserereteratniatere tiers BECOdE Jo swOoe 1.35 9.00 
LEEUWENHORST. New! Light lavender-pink, fading to salmon 
with a small purple feathering on lower petals. Enormous 
. one of which 8 or more are open at a time on 25-bud spikes. 
: : IGOTOUS! | QKOWET <sie\sie/eieleissajeialesalelatsteral eleven ckaletelsternicteretaere arcane 1.50 10.00 
Acidanthera, Bicolor Murielae MANSOER. Unusual coloring of blood-red on brown ground, 
overlaid with a dark brown glow. Beautifully formed florets 
C3 - have a_unique leathery texture, with 8 or more blossoms at a 
£C0% WEC°NCECaAUM time.” Tall. A ‘real novelty. .\; ciscieracne centre 1.50 10.00 
MRS. MARK’S MEMORY. Huge fuchsia-red blooms with a 
carmine blotch, on fine, tall stem. 
GLADIOLUS ie 
Doz. 1u0 
BEACON. Salmon-scarlet with cream blotch. 9.00 
Taller iim capedec eee fence hike enne $1.00 $6.00 
CORONA. Cream-white, edged pink. An out- 
standing new American Glad ..........ee0 1.35 9.00 9.00 
ETHEL CAVE-COLE. Pure, pale pink, produc- 
ing 20 or more buds with 8 or 9 open at the NEW EUROPEAN 
SAMeSCiMer ark al Gel sierelaiercis/aiststalcterorerereneretsteaiate 1.15 7.00 GLADIOLUS COLLECTION 
LAVENDER QUEEN. Exceptionally well shaped 3 EACH of 9 varieties ( 27 
blossoms of a beautiful lavender shade. One of bulbs) labeled 
our most outstanding new varieties ......... 1.25 8.00 6 EACH of 9 varieties ( 54 
PHYLLIS McQUISTON. Large, pure pink, with bulhs) labeled 
lighter throat, beautifully proportioned ...... 1.00 6.00 12 EACH of 9 varieties (108 
PICARDY. Large, tall, salmon-pink. The best bulbs) labeled 
Known) Of itéi color \sisiaisisiisieletetstciets ciel retains 1.15 7.00 
PURPLE SUPREME. Deep \ 
velvety purple in color, 
with large, well shaped 
flocetaufonissisieave sarc 1.25 8.00 
ROSA VON LIMA. Apple- 
blossom-pink with white 
blotch in throat ........ 1.20 7.50 
SNOW PRINCESS. Pure 
white, producing 8 or 
more flowers at one time. 
Considered one of the best 
Whiteny aN cvcnicmlemmnie tee L515) 7.25 
WHITE GOLD. Massive 
florets of white with a 
golden yellow center .... 1.25 8.00 
COLLECTION 
of 
AMERICAN 
GLADIOLUS 
Above 10 Varieties— 
Separately Labeled. 
3 of each ( 30 
bulbs) 


bulbs) 
Of AIl Colors: 
$1.00 per doz. 
$6.00 per 100 

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PRINTED IN U.S.A. BY A. B. MORSE COMPANY. ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN 



