“Tropical Plumage’’ in Your Garden! 
Stern’s “Bird of Paradise” 
PARROT TULIPS 
These rare, exotic Parrots are called “Bird of Paradise” 
tulips by Stern's Dutch experts, because their flashing pet- 
als resemble the plumage of flamboyant tropical birds] 
You must see them to realize their extraordinary beauty. 
Each petal is naturally laciniated and fringed like a rare 
multi-colored feather. They bloom in late May, usually at 
the same time as Darwin Tulips. For spectacular display, 
plant in groups or as a border in front of shrubs and ever- 
greens. Their amazing colors and unusual shape make 
them especially breathtaking in flower arrangements. If 
you appreciate exciting color-beauty, we urge you to plant 
some Stern's “Bird of Paradise” tulips this Fall. Especially, 
don't miss Violet Queen, which strikingly resembles cul- 
tured orchids and makes a corsage of rare and flattering 
BLUE PARROT. Bright violet—flushed to 
steel blue flowers that are extremely 
large. Irregularly shaped blooms with 
wavy petals. 
FANTASY. The exotic beauty of this at- 
tractive richly colored clear rose-pink 
bloom is highlighted by the emerald green 
markings and spots on the back of the 
petals. Its coloring combined with its 
large flowers have made it the favorite 
parrot tulip. 
FIREBIRD. This brilliant red is a recent 
addition to the parrot class. Exception- 
ally large flowers whose beautifully ruf- 
fled petals are marked on the outside 
center in green. 
ORANGE FAVORITE. The most fragrant 
tulip. Glistening deep orange in color 
with a yellow base. 
SUNSHINE. Another new Parrot tulip of 
clear golden yellow. Medium tall stem. 
This lovely beauty will grace your gar- 
den. 
VIOLET QUEEN. Deeply cut petals of 
lilac-blue with a white base. Flowers of 
immense size. 
beauty. 
We know you'll be thrilled with these new, uniquely- 
shaped Tulips—delightful “conversation pieces’’ whenever 
and wherever you show them! GUARANTEED TO BLOOM. 
Top-Size Holland bulbs, your choice of named varieties. 
25 for 
$3.45 
10 for 
$1.50 
50 for 
$6.50 
100 for 
$12.00 
Postpaid: 
COLLECTION 24-356 
30 Parrot Tulips ( 5 bulbs of each) for $3.75, Postpaid. 
60 Parrot Tulips (10 bulbs of each) for $7.00, Postpaid. 
Black Magic in Your Garden! 
STERN’S PRESENTS 
THE BLACK PARROT TULIP 
This rare Tulip can be offered in limited quantity only. The 
exquisite color is a purplish black, with a very glossy sheen. 
The tremendous flowers are much larger than most Parrot var- 
ieties and are carried on tall, erect stems growing 28 inches 
high! These unique Tulips are unsurpassable for floral arrange- 
ments. Please order early. 
Top-Size Holland bulbs. 
Postpaid: 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50; 25 for $10.00; 50 for $18.00 
xt Rare pertistie Masterpiece / 
REMBRANDT TULIPS 
Many people have never seen these unusual hybrids. Instead 
of a single solid color the flowers are a combination of colors 
in delicate patterns. Our mixture was especially selected for us 
by our Dutch grower for color harmony—red and white, maroon 
and yellow, mahogany and gold, blue-violet and white, red 
and white—as perfectly blended as the colors on the artist's 
palette. 
Top-Size Holland bulbs—Mixed colors only. 
Postpaid: 10 for $1.25; 25 for $2.85; 50 for $5.25; 100 for $9.50 
(7%) 
