Michelli Imported Dutch Tulips 
Reliable Varieties that are Unexcelled for Size, Color and Dependability 
_ The asterisk (*) preceding the variety denotes that it is suitable for forcing as well as bedding. The letters E, F, G and H, follow- 
ing the variety, indicate their relative time to blooming, the E’s being the earliest to bloom. The figures indicate the normal 
height in inches. If Tulip bulbs are wanted by Parcel Post, add 25c per 100 for postage to the first and second zones. 
SUPERB LARGE-FLOWERING DARWINS 
Plant this Fall for Flowers Next Spring 
“ALLARD PIERSON. £26. Dark 
crimson-maroon. An early forcing 
variety. 3 for 40c; doz. $1.25; 
100, $9.00. 
ALL BRIGHT. F25. Carmine-red, 
edged light blood-red, blue base. 
Petals shaded purplish red on out- 
side. Sport of Bartigon. 3 for 40c; 
doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00. 
*BARTIGON. F24. Fiery red, with 
pure white base. A very showy varie- 
ty. 3 for 40c; doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00. 
BLUE AIMABLE. [25. Lavender 
with white base, starred blue. Dis- 
tinct in shape. 3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 
100, $10.00. 
CHARLES NEEDHAM. F26. Best 
brilliant red Darwin. Large, well- 
formed flowers in a color really out- 
standing for brilliancy. 3 for 45c; 
doz., $1.50; 100, $11.00. 
“CITY OF HAARLEM. F27. One of 
the best scarlet varieties, steel-blue 
base with white outline. Fine for 
bedding or forcing in pots. Flowers 
large on strong stems. 3 for 50c; 
doz., $1.75; 100, $12.00. 
*CLARA BUTT. G21. Delicate sal- 
mon-pink, of perfect shape. Good 
bedder and forcer. 3 for 40c; doz., 
$1.25; 100, $9.00. 
CORDELL HULL. (Rembrandt.) 
E26. Beautiful red with broad white 
stripes. An exquisite variety for the 
garden. 3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 100, 
$11.00. 
DEMETER. E28. Reddish purple 
flower. Very large; recommended for 
early forcing. Strong, tall stem. 3 for 
45c; doz., $1.50; 100, $11.00. 
DUKE OF WELLINGTON. F206. 
Outstanding pure white flower of 
perfect form with cream anthers and 
base. Flowers are carried on a stiff 
stem and are of lasting quality. 3 for 
50c; doz., $1.75; 100, $12.00. 
“GLACIER (Wildlust). F28. A giant 
among white Tulips. White base and 
anthers. Oval-shaped flowers of 
strong substance on straight stems. 
3 for 55c; doz., $2.00; 100, $14.00. 
GOLDEN AGE. [F24. Bright golden 
orange with a lighter shade inside. 
Large flower; straight stem. Recom- 
mended for exhibition purposes. 
3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 100, $11.00. 
INSURPASSABLE. [F28. A mam- 
moth Tulip, lilacmauve ribbed with 
white. Tall, strong stems. 3 for 56c; 
doz., $1.75; 100, $12.00. 
KING GEORGE V. F25. Salmon- 
scarlet shaded rose; blue base. An ex- 
cellent bedder. Holds its color in the 
sun. 3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
MADAME BUTTERFLY (Dread- 
nought). G28. A lovely pale mauve, 
shaded violet; white base with black 
anthers. Large, egg-shaped flower on 
tall, stiff stem. 3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 
100, $11.00. 
NIPHETOS. F28. Magnificent lemon- 
yellow paling to ivory-yellow when 
fully grown; light base with yellow 
anthers. Petals are of remarkable 
texture and beautifully recurved. 
3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
“PHILIP SNOWDEN. F25. Light 
carmine-purple with lighter edge. 
Outer petals shaded amaranth, white 
center. Forcing qualities. 3 for 40c; 
doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00. 
Scotch Lassie 
*PRIDE OF HAARLEM. F206. Bril- 
liant rosy carmine flower of wonder 
ful form and size. Unsurpassed for 
massing among shrubs or in borders. 
3 for 40c; doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00. 
PRIDE OF ZWANENBURG. G29. 
Lovely bright pink, suffused with 
rose-red; white base and _ black 
anthers. Outstanding garden variety. 
3 for 50c; doz., $1.75; 100, $12.00. 
*PRINCESS ELIZABETH. F23. Large, clear 
pink flower, deepening with age. Makes a 
beautiful show planted in front of evergreens. 
3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
*PRUNUS. F25. A delightful rose-pink with 
white base. Large, strong flower. Excellent for 
forcing or the garden. 3 for 40c; doz., $1.25; 
100, $9.00. 
*QUEEN OF THE NIGHT. F28. Extremely 
dark maroon with bright velvety sheen. Medi- 
um large flower. Darkest Tulip ever intro- 
duced. 3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
ROSE COPELAND. F25. A sport of 
the very popular William Copeland. 
It is a beautiful shade of soft rose- 
pink. 3 for 40c; doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00. 
SCOTCH LASSIE. F26. Deep laven- 
der-purple, much darker inside; dark 
biue base. An outstanding variety with 
slightly reflexing petals. Excellent for 
cutting. 3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 100, 
$11.00. 
*THE BISHOP. F30. Excellent for 
beds or borders, or for forcing in pots. 
Deep violet, center white, edged with 
blue; anthers black. A large, bowl-like 
flower. of very artistic coloring. 3 for 
50c; doz., $1.75; 100, $12.00. 
*“WHITE GIANT. F30. A pure white 
Tulip of ideal form, with dark purple 
anthers. Substantial flowers on straight 
tall stems. Blooms remain in fine con- 
dition longer than most varieties and 
color does not streak with age. 3 for 
50c; doz., $1.75; 100, $12.00. 
Demeter 
*WILLIAM COPELAND. E24. One of 
the best early forcing varieties. Grown 
indoors, the color is beautiful delicate 
lavender; grown in the border, lilac-rose. 
3 for 40c; doz., $1.25; 100, $9.00. 
* WILLIAM PITT. E24. Dark crimson, 
shaded purple on outer petals. A large 
variety. 3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
YELLOW GIANT. E28. Large, globular, 
deep golden yellow flowers carried on 
tall, stiff stems. Excellent for garden 
or exhibition. 3 for 45c; doz., $1.50; 
100, $10.00. 
ZWANERBURG. F28. A very beautiful 
flower of pure sparkling white, center 
marked with shining black anthers. 
Blooms have a spicy fragrance. 3 for 45c; 
doz., $1.50; 100, $11.00. 
CHOICE MIXED. A well-balanced 
assortment of colors and shades made 
from many named varieties and con- 
long- 
taining only giant-flowering, 
stemmed sorts. Doz., $1.25; 25 for 
$2.40; 100, $9.00; 1000, $87.50. 
HENRY F. MICHELL CO., Philadelphia, Pa. 
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