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QUESTIONS and ANSWERS 
Holland-grown bulbs are the finest obtainable 
because they are produced by the world’s fore- 
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These charming, bulbous Iris are prized for the Known as the Hardy most bulb Bad ate Stree ae Pini 
brilliant, orchid-like flowers and bold displays Amaryllis,” these rare perience behind them. A 
they produce at so little cost! Large flowers are : this catalog are genuine Holland bulbs and 
borne on tall, strong stems, making them ex- bulbs produce daffo- come to you Direct from Holland. Grown and 
tremely valuable for cutting and very showy in 
the garden. For best. effects, plant the bulbs 
close together. Bloom in June. 
GOLDEN HARVEST. Golden 10 50 
VellOws prereset $0 45 $1 75 
IMPERATOR. Deep blue Sian Caeer- dhe) 
LEMON QUEEN. Lemon-yellow. 70 300 
WEDGWOOD. Standards blue; 
dil-like foliage in early 
spring. This dies down 
in early summer and, 
as if by magic, a flower 
spike suddenly appears 
in August. The soft 
packaged in Holland, they assure you of healthy, 
top-quality bulbs capable of giving you the best 
possible flowering results. 
Are Holland BULBS DIFFICULT TO GROW? 
No. Under normal conditions Holland bulbs will 
produce well-developed flowers because the flower 
buds are already formed inside the bulbs when 
you receive them. 
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WHITE EXCELSIOR. Uniform pink, lily-like flowers Do They Require ANY SPECIAL ATTENTION? 
DUERS ditike es eaaon ana man 45 175 delightful f No. Once planted, the bulbs take care of them- 
eo Ser UY gee ee selves. No weeding—no spraying for insects. 
COLLECTION 31 
10 each of above 5 Iris varieties _ 
50 for $2.10 | 
DUTCH IRIS 
Mixed colors 
25 for 85c 
500 for $14.00 
grant and carried on 
flower spikes 2 to 3 feet 
high! Perfectly hardy 
and will thrive under 
any normal garden 
conditions. 
Each 50c 
10 for $4.00 
Lycoris 
4 
Hardy LILIES 
Lilies do best in the hardy border or among shrubbery. Once 
established, they will increase in beauty each year. 
Without further bother, they will produce gor- 
geous flowers in your garden year after year! 
Where CAN I PLANT THEM? 
Anywhere, in either sun or partial shade. 
What KIND OF SOIL DO THEY NEED? 
No special kind. Any garden soil will grow them. 
Is FERTILIZER NECESSARY? 
Chemical fertilizers are not advised. An applica- 
tion of an organic fertilizer such as manure or 
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 
AFTER THE BLOOMS ARE GONE? 
LILIUM CANDIDUM. (Madonna Lily.) Loveli- 3 10 
est. snow-white Lily. Delightfully fragrant. No, let it die down naturally. The green foliage 
Height 4iteet. BloomsimiJune. see. Gene nen. $1 20 $3 50 is necessary for the development of the new bulbs 
HENRYI!I. Produces numerous recurved and fe i 
pendent flowers of rich apricot-yellow. A sturdy Should BULBS BE TAKEN UP AFTER THEY 
and robust Lily. Height 3 COMDMTeet AUCs nl 255) md 650 BLOOM? 
LONGIFLORUM. (Easter Lily.) Large, pure Daffodils, Heralds of Spring, and Lilies should be 
wits er tein Olas See arte feet Be left undisturbed to multiply. Tulips and Hya- 
tall. Very fragrant an ooms profusely. July... 100 2 cinths can remain in the ground for 3 but 
ORANGE TRIUMPH. Massive, chalice-shaped : : cheba GD hag eI hae ta e Sh 
flowers of a remarkably brilliant orange color. if you desire to OVS: them to a Te, location, dig 
Blooms in June on 3 %-foot stems .............. 110 300 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 lilac- in the fall. 
pink. Height 3 to 5 feet. Blooms in July So pan Sims 110 3 00 TT Ae EE 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. Delicate wavy flowers DELIVERY. Prices include transportation charges. 
of frosted-white, suffused rose-pink with dainty GUARANTEE. All bulbs are guaranteed to be true 
ys ean Bicones August and September. 175 525 to name and sure to bloom. Our liability, however, 
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TIGRINUM. Large, shapely flowers of the richest is limited to the purchase price of the bulbs. / 
salmon-orange with purplish black spots. Grows CULTIVATION. Easily followed instructions with 
Dutch Iris 
3 to 4 feet and flowers in August and September... 1 00 2 75 every shipment. 
