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QUESTIONS and ANSWERS 
Holland-grown bulbs are the finest obtainable 
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Thee charming, bulbous Irs ar prieorehe_, Known asthe" Hardy | A ge RS es 
brilliant, orchid-like flowers and bold displays Amaryllis,” these rare E thi catalogvare Sauine Holisndibulbeicd 
they produce at so little cost! Large flowers are “y s § are g qd 
Slatiys fee ise) stems, poring ee ex- bulbs produce daffo- @ ars ee fm Holland. aioe an 
tremely valuable for cutting and very showy in a fe eh i s | packaged In ollan 17 ey assure you 0 ealt y 
the garden. For best. effects, plant the bulbs dil like foliage in early g top-quality bulbs capable of giving you the est 
close together. Bloom in June. spring. This dies down a possible flowering results. 
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roberta Mt hear NG) Eise TE oatot in early summer and, © e@ Are Holland BULBS DIFFICULT TO GROW? 
yellows etn tcice. tren ie hain se $0 45 $1 75 Rit e Teorditions Holic balkeceit 
IMPERATOR. Deep blue ee 35 1 50 as if by magic, a flower No. Under normal conditions ouUan ulDS WI 
produce well-developed flowers because the flower 
LEMON QUEEN. Lemon-yellow. 70.53/00 buds are already formed inside the bulbs when 
spike suddenly appears 
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i ee cae 50 215 in August. The soft : you receive them. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Uniform pink, lily-like flowers | @ Do They Require ANY SPECIAL ATTENTION? 
DUEL Dice Lone eae en nee 45 175 Weliohttal a No. Once planted, the bulbs take care of them- 
Sata aaa ale Seu e ly fra- | selves. No weeding—no spraying for insects. 
grant and carried on HM Without further bother, they will produce gor- 
COLLECTION 31 flower spikes 2 to 3 feet 3 eu EERE ee eng after year! 
oe high! Perfectly hardy Bes Aaa in either sun or partial shade. 
50 for $2.10 
and will thrive tnder 
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@ What KIND OF SOIL DO THEY NEED? 
any normal garden No special kind. Any garden soil will grow them. 
conditions. @. Is FERTILIZER NECESSARY? 
Chemical fertilizers are not advised. An applica- 
100 DUTCH IRIS #5.00 Each 50c tion of an organic fertilizer such as manure or 
10 for $4.00 
S lycoris# 7.50 
bonemeal is helpful. 
@. How MANY BULBS WILL I NEED? 
Tulips require 5 to 8 bulbs per square foot, Daf- 
fodils 4 to 5 bulbs, Hyacinths 3 to 4 bulbs, and 
the Heralds of Spring about 12 bulbs. 
@ Do Bulbs NEED PROTECTION DURING THE 
WINTER? 
No, they are hardy. If you live in a climate where 
the ground alternately freezes and thaws, cover 
the ground with a light mulch. 
@ Should I CUT OFF THE GREEN FOLIAGE 
25 for 85c 
500 for $14.00 
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Hardy LILIES 
Lilies do best in the hardy border or among shrubbery. Once 
established, they will increase in beauty each year. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM. (Madonna Lily.) Loveli- 3 10 AFTER THE BLOOMS ARE GONE? 
est_ snow-white Lily. Delightfully fragrant. No, let it die down naturally. The green foliage 
ey lease s June ene ee: ey $1 20 $3 50 Is necessary for the development of the new bulbs. 
: roduces numerous recurved anc 
pendent flowers of rich apricot-yellow. A sturdy @ Should BULBS BE TAKEN UP AFTER THEY 
and robust Lily. Height 3 to 5. feet. August... 155 4 50 BLOOM? f ae 
LONGIFLORUM. (Easter Lily.) Large, pure Daffodils, Heralds of Spring, and Lilies should be 
white, trumpet-shaped flowers on stems 2 feet left undisturbed to multiply. Tulips and Hya- 
ORANGE Thin pieois profusely. July... 100 2 75 cinths can remain in the ground for 3 years, but 
F assive, chalice-shaped “e desi h I . ab 
flowers of a remarkably brilliant orange color. it you desire to move them to a new location, dig 
Blooms in June on 34-foot stems.............. 110" *3200) bulbs after the foliage has died down com- 
REGALE. White trumpet flowers, slightly yellow pletely. Store bulbs in a cool place and replant 
in throat. Outside of petals flushed delicate Iilac- in the fall. 
pink. Height 3 to 5 feet. Blooms in July Sipe arsnotes 1 10 3 00 EE a 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. Delicate wayy flowers DELIVERY. Prices include transportation charges. 
of frosted-white, suffused rose-pink with dainty GUARANTEE. All bulbs are guaranteed to be true 
Heghes & 4iee dt oy ee a eee to name and sure to bloom. Our liability, however, 
TIGRI M. Large, shapely flowers of the richest is limited to the purchase price of the bulbs. 
NU ge, pely s ic : 7 z . 
F salmon-orange with purplish black spots. Grows CULTIVATION. Easily followed instructions with 
Butch Eris 3 to 4 feet and flowers in August and September... 100 2 75 every shipment. 
