DUTCH 
HYACINTHS -— 
The jubilant tones of red, rose, pink, blue and yellow 
enrich our gardens with heart-lifting fragrance soon 
after the snow is gone. No other plant requires so 
little coaxing, either in the garden or in the house. 
As house plants in bowls with bulb fibre, or on glasses 
filled with pure water, or in good old-fashioned clay 
pots and pans with garden soil, its rising spires color- 
fy ane fragrant effect a rare and perfect quality of 
ight. 
MAMMOTH SIZE BULBS for Giant Spikes 
Carefully selected, of the highest quality, these are 
particularly desirable for beds, borders, pots, or glasses 
where the largest, well filled spikes are wanted. 
PRINCESS MARGARET. A new Warm salmon pink. 
CITY OF HAARLEM. Clear Naples yellow. Well formed. 
DELFT BLUE. Beautiful, unique, brilliant blue. 
GRAND MAITRE. Dark porcelain blue. 
KING OF THE BLUES. Very dark blue. 
JAN BOS. Deep scarlet. The finest red. 
L’INNOCENCE. Best pure white. Large bells, full spikes. 
PINK PEARL. Rose pink, best of its color. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00; 25 for $6.50. 
COLLECTION. (F18) 1 each above 8 - $2.50 
MIXED MAMMOTH BULBS. Above varieties in mix- 
ture. 3 for 85c; 10 for $2.75; 25 for $.060; 50 for $12.00. 
FRAGRANT DUTCH HYACINTHS for CHRISTMAS 
BLOOM. Order early, pot immediately upon arrival and 
they’ll usually be in bloom for Christmas. We can 
supply three colors: White, Blue or Pink. 50c each; 3 
for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
BEDDING HYACINTHS 
For garden planting, use these medium sized bulbs and 
have more of them. Not recommended for forcing, but 
will give fine flower spikes on strong stems outdoors. 
Available in the same varieties offered above for Mam- 
moth bulbs. 3 for 65c; 10 for $2.00; 25 for $4.50. 
BEDDING HYACINTHS MIXED. 3 for 60c; 10 for 
$1.75; 25 for $4.00; 50 for $7.75; 100 for $15.00. 
FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS 
Hardy but may be forced for Christmas. 
Each bulb produces several spikes of graceful, fragrant 
flowers. Known as Old Fashioned Single Hyacinth. 
WHITE, BLUE or PINK. 25c ea.; 3 for 65c; 10 for $2. 
FAIRY HYACINTH. An entirely new strain obtained 
by crossing the Dutch and French Roman Hyacinths. 
re ites are ane or indeerewnice vicom orneor YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW Featuring 
oe oe each: 3 for $1.35: 10 for $3.75 Cultural instructions included witn all orders. 
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DUTCH HYACINTHS—A Precious source of scent and color. Pictured in color. 
Please do not ask us to ship C.O.D. It involves 
extra expense for you, additional red-tape for you FLOWER Pg. 
and for us and frequently causes delay. Annual 11 
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FREE: GOLDEN YELLOW TIME OF DELIVERY: Seeds are snipped im- SEEDS Perennial 6-8 
NBE GIA LUTEA mediately upon receipt of your order. Bulbs or- ~~ ant ei eee > 0 
STER R dered before they are ready for shipment will be Window Garden 8-1 
mailed as quickly as possible after the bulbs reach Pansies) 2:24 5 
If your order arrives before Sept. Los us from our Holland growers. All bulbs, with just PLANTS : 
1953 d A $5 00 a few exceptions, are ready for delivery after the Hardy Perennial 4 
53 and amounts to as much as ; middle of September and all hardy varieties can Windourt Ganien 4 
Sternbergia Lutea. Rich golden yellow Crocus-like be plentee Cider 80a, time from then until the P NSA ae Pees 4 
flowers. Planted in bowls or pots, they bloom a few ground freezes hard. cnsieS) a ee 
weeks after planting. Hardy outdoors where they PARK’S GUARANTEE—We guarante? our seeds BU LBS : 
should be planted 6” deep in well drained, warm, and bulbs to the full extent of the purchase price Daffodils 16 
sunny place. to be true to name and sure to grow under favor- Hy cicinthsa eee 3 
able conditions. We will always do more than fair + 14 
dealing demands to give you satisfaction. Because HS Mets oe ea ae 
weather conditions and other things over which Lilies; oe eee 15 
we have ze cero sometimes cause crop failures, Tulips 2.34, Se See 1-2 
it is agreed that in no case shall the Geo. W. Fark 
Seed Co. be liable for more than the original Many others ______ 12-13 
purchase price. In case plants are damaged in 
transit, we must be notified within 10 days. all bulbs and seeds 
are postpaid. 
DEAR FRIENDS, 
Wouldn’t it be fun to see every variety and species of bulb described in this book 
in full bloom? Then if you could also see the most promising new varieties from 
Holland’s best growers ranged beside them, wouldn’t you feel that you could choose 
the best kinds in all the world for your garden? 
You’re cordially invited to visit us during the Spring blooming season, and 
you’ll see just such a display. Small blocks of each variety we offer, and new var- 
ieties still in the testing stage, possibly for introduction next year, all lined up for 
your inspection and pleasure. 
This type of trial, with the cost of the bulbs, growing them and the days spent 
in evaluating them is expensive, but it qualifies us to recommend with authority the 
varieties which “pass the grade” and are included in our catalog listing. We feel that 
- oe La. oS this is an invaluable service to you. It insures that the bulbs you get from Park, are 
Lily Rainbow Hybrids. 45¢ each. the best varieties, as well as the best bulbs available in the great Floral Kingdom. 
New Lilies See Page 15. We'll look forward to hearing from you. It will be a pleasure to serve you, 
especially since reports from our growers indicate that we’ll have extra fine bulbs 
FREE: 7° ou friends who are especial. | for you. You'll like our service too, and perhaps even appreciate this gentle reminder, 
* ly interested in Lilies. if because of it, you plant these lovelies in your garden. For, they’ll burst forth into 
BEAUTIFUL NATURAL COLOR glorious color thrilling you to your toes and bringing the good springtime with them too. 
LILY CATALOG 
22 brand new Hybrid Lilies are pictured in I took a day to search for God Floricordially yours; 
life-size natural color. i And found Him not. But as I trod GEO. W. PARK SEED CoO. 
A postcard or request with your order will By rock ledge, through woods untamed, 
bring it to you without obligation. Just where one scarlet lily flamed, 
I saw His footprint in the sod. (B. Carma) 
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