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PARROT TULIP Courtesy C. G. Van Tubergen, Ltd. RED CHAMPION 
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All Bulbs Extra Size, 12 cms. or larger 
ADVENTURE. (24 inches high). A blazing scarlet of immense size 
sported from the beautiful Cottage Tulip “Advance.” The petals 
are very broad and heavily laciniated, the color clear and brilliant. 
Truly the largest, most dramatic Parrot Tulip we have ever 
grown. A Van Tubergen origination. 
Each-60c, 3-$1.50, 
6-$2.90, 12-$5.80 
BLACK PARROT. (22 inches high). This rare and exotic creation 
is the most unique and distinctive Parrot ever introduced, and 
despite very high prices the demand each year has far exceeded 
the supply. The color is a rich, deep toned purplish black with 
a soft glossy sheen. Flowers are borne on good strong stems. 
Available for the first time this year in a reasonable price range— 
and in moderate quantity. A sure prize-winner in any flower 
show or exhibition. 
Each-85c 3-$2.25 
6-$4.25, 12-$8.50 
BLUE PARROT. (24 inches high). A remarkably beautiful variety. 
Strong stems carry a flower of lovely Heliotrope shaded lilac, with 
deeply laciniated edges, which when fully opened are of aston- 
ishing size. On account of the size of the flowers, distance of 
planting must be much greater than for ordinary varieties. Very 
showy, and magnificent in every way. 
3-40c, 6-65c, 12-$1.30, 
25-$2.45, 100-$9.00 
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Parrot Culips 
No garden should be without a selection of 
these superb Tulips which are greatly admired 
for thetr artistic shape, graceful bearing, and 
elegantly fringed petals. They are most aristo- 
cratic; and gorgeous as a cut flower. The varie- 
ties offered include only the finest of introduc- 
tions... all with excellent strong stems. 
DISCOVERY. (22 inches high). A masterpiece in soft clear old rose 
with large well proportioned flowers of a most distinct and lovely 
shape. Good strong straight stems. A perfect harmonizer in any 
color scheme. A sport from the Darwin Princess Elizabeth. 
3-75¢, 6-$1.40, 12-$2.80, 25-$5.10, 100-$19.50 
DOORMAN. (22 inches high). This bold and brilliant gem of re- 
cent introduction is an unusual combination of colors symbolic 
of gay Oriental festivals. Large, well formed flowers of luscious 
cherry-red, crowned in glowing splendor with edges of golden 
yellow. Most exotic and showy. One of the few Parrots that can 
be forced as successfully indoors in pots (from beginning of Feb- 
ruary and on) as it can be grown in the outdoor garden. 
Each-55c, 3-$1.45, 6-$2.80, 12-$5.55 
FANTASY. (22 inches high) Soft rose-pink with strong suffusions 
of salmon and artistic touches of green. This alluring Parrot 
Tulip is a sport from the Darwin Clara Butt and is the most 
widely planted Parrot. The elegantly shaped flowers are carried 
on strong, rigid stems. 
3-40c, 6-65c, 12-$1.30, 
25-$2.45, 100-$9.00 
FIREBIRD. (22 inches high). A sensational, intense fiery-red flower 
that is a vision of beauty in the garden. A Sport from Fantasy. 
One of the very newest and best. 
3-50c, 6-90c, 12-$1.75, 
25-$3.20, 100-$12.00 
IVORY PARROT. Finest of the light colored Parrot Tulips, with 
good strong stems, and elegantly fringed graceful flowers. The 
color is sulphur-white of rich creamy hue with a soft yellow glow. 
Very lovely and distinctive. A recent introduction of exceptional 
merit. 
Each-$1.05, 3-$2.85, 
6-$5.25, 12-$10.50 
ORANGE FAVORITE. (23 inches high). A magnificent sport of the 
popular Cottage Tulip “Orange King.” The artistic flower is a 
uniform glistening deep orange, tinted with rose and faintly 
feathered with green on outer petals. Yellow base. Not heavily 
laciniated. Very sweetly scented and excellent for garden decora- 
tion or cutting. 
3-50c, 6 90c, 12-$1.75, 
25-$3.20, 100-$12.00 
ORANGE PARROT. (20 inches high). A beautiful sport from the 
Breeder Tulip “Orange Beauty.” The deep bronzy orange of this 
exceedingly large flower is of a very rich brilliant quality, and is 
a triumphant challenge tp the Parrot Tulip Class. Excellent 
Parrot form. Tall strong stems. 
Each-65c, 3-$1.65, 
6-$3.00, 12-$5.95 
PINK CHAMPION. (16 inches high). A lovely pink as clear and 
refreshing as summer dawn with snow white base. The flowers 
are relatively large, with gracefully reflexed petals and deep 
artistic laciniations. Very sturdy stems. Splendid in every way. 
Each-45c, 3-$1.15, — 6-$2.15, —- 12-$4.30, — 25-$7.70, 100-$30.00 
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