Dutch Tis 
These charming, bulbous Iris are prized for the 
brilliant, orchid-like flowers and bold displays 
they produce at so little cost! Large flowers are 
borne on tall, strong stems, making them ex- 
tremely valuable for cutting and very showy in 
the garden. For best effects, plant the bulbs 
close together. Bloom m June. 
GOLDEN HARVEST. Golden 10 50 
Kurs) aes Ais bag Neate pam $0 45 $1 75 
IMPERATOR. Deep blue ere Soe Labo 
LEMON QUEEN. Lemon-yellow. 7O0maro 00 
WEDGWOOD. Standards blue; 
fallshebterbluewewieen acess SOM ezalo 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Uniform 
UTE WwW ILEs <click ais eeniete eae 45 el eco 
COLLECTION 31 
10 each of above 5 Iris varieties 
50 for $2.10 
DUTCH IRIS 
Mixed colors 
25 for 85c 
500 for $14.00 
Dutch Iris 
Known as the“Hardy 
Amaryllis,” these rare 
bulbs produce daffo- 
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 
pink, lily-like flowers 
are delightfully fra- 
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 
Hardy LILIES 
Lilies do best in the he ay border or among shrubbery. Once 
established, they will increase in beauty each year. 
LILIUM CANDIDUM. (Madonna Lily.) Loveli- 3 10 
est snow-white Lily. Delightfully fragrant. 
Height 4 feet. BloomsinJune...............-. $1 20 $3 50 
HENRYI. Produces numerous recurved and 
pendent flowers of rich apricot-yellow. A sturdy 
and robust Lily. Height 3 to 5 feet. August. 155 5547950. 
LONGIFLORUM. (Easter Lily.) Large, pure 
white, trumpet-shaped flowers on stems 2 feet 
tall. Very fragrant and blooms profusely. July... 100 2 75 
ORANGE TRIUMPH. Massive, chalice- shaped 
flowers of a remarkably brilliant orange color. 
Blooms in June on 3 %-foot stems .............. 1 10)7 300 
REGALE. White trumpet flowers, slightly yellow 
in throat. Outside of petals flushed delicate lilac- 
pink. Height 3 to5 feet. BloomsmmJuly........ PLO 3200 
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. Delicate wavy flowers 
of frosted-white, suffused rose-pink with dainty 
crimson spots. Blooms August and September. 
Herght3'to4 feck c, sare coe aera crass tence 1 dom DZD 
TIGRINUM. Large, shapely flowers of the ric hest 
s;almon-orange with purplish black spots. Grows 
3f0 4 feet and flowers in August and September,. . 1 00 2 ¢5 
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS 
Holland-grown bulbs are the finest obtainable 
because they are produced by the world’s fore- 
most bulb growers who have generations of ex- 
perience behind them. All bulbs ordered from 
this catalog are genuine Holland bulbs and 
come to you Direct from Holland. Grown and 
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. 
Do They Require ANY SPECIAL ATTENTION? 
No. Once planted, the bulbs take care of them- 
selves. No weeding—no spraying for insects. 
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? 
No, let it die down naturally. The green foliage 
is necessary for the development of the new bulbs. 
Should BULBS BE TAKEN UP AFTER THEY 
BLOOM? 
Daffodils, Heralds of Spring, and Lilies should be 
left undisturbed to at bers Tulips and Hya- 
cinths can remain in the nodnd for 3 years, but 
if you desire to move them to a new location, dig 
bulbs after the foliage has died down com- 
pletely. Store bulbs in a cool place and replant 
in the fall. 
DELIVERY. Prices include transportation charges. 
GUARANTEE. All bulbs are guaranteed to be true 
to name and sure to bloom. Our liability, however, 
is limited to the purchase price of the bulbs. 
CULTIVATION. Easily followed instructions with 
every shipment. 
