Tulife Time in Holland, Mich. 
It is Tulip Time in Holland, Mich., in the month of May. Festivities this year are scheduled 
for May 13 through May 16. Under normal weather conditions. our bulbs should be in bloom 
from about May 10 through May 25. You are cordially invited and very welcome to visit our 
display any time during this period. If you wish to make certain, call us (Holland 6-7888) or 
drop us a card and we will gladly inform you of the best time to come. 
Our 1953 listings represent a sincere effort to catalog both the old favorites and a number of 
additions. If some of your favorites are not listed here, let us know early. We may have them 
or be able to obtain them for you. 
IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
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Cash with order or 25% deposit, balance C.O.D. at 
shipping time. 
Most prices are given in lots of 3, 12 and 100. You 
may purchase 6 bulbs of any variety at one-half the 
dozen price, 25 bulbs at twice the dozen price, or 50 of 
any variety at one-half the 100 price. 
Planting instructions will be furnished with each 
order. 
Only high-quality, full-size bulbs producing satisfy- 
ing results will be supplied. In tulips, under normal 
conditions, this size is 4 to 5 inches in circumference, and 
not less than 4 inches. A few varieties, such as most 
botanical tulips, have smaller bulbs. 
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SECTION 1. 
Orders under $3.00, add 25c service charge. Over 
$3.00, no additional charge. 
SECTION 2. 
Orders under $3.00, add 35c service charge. Over 
$3.00, add 4% to net total. 
SAVE 10% BY ORDERING EARLY 
Every single bulb is reserved for a particular order. By ordering early you assure yourself of 
receiving the bulbs you want and at the proper time for planting. In all parts of the country 
planting may be done about October 1 and thereafter, as long as the ground is workable. Bulbs 
that should be planted earlier will be shipped earlier, and will be so marked. To encourage early 
orders, we allow a discount of 10% on all orders placed and paid in full on or before June 30. If 
you wish, the amount of the discount may be used for obtaining additional bulbs 
GUARANTEE. We guarantee all Van Bragt bulbs to be of highest 
quality, true to name, and capable of producing flowers of exhibition 
standard. Bulbs not reaching you in good condition will be replaced. 
Do not return any bulbs unless we wish to have them for inspection 
purposes. ‘‘Our aim for our gain is satisfied customers.”’ 
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