GIANT FLOWERED 
DUTCH TULIPS | 
Each year we make test plantings of hundreds 
of varieties of Tulips, including both old and 
las new varieties sent to us by our associates in Hol- 
‘ : land. This enables us to make comparisons by 
actual garden tests so that we are able to select 
for you the very finest assortment of colors avail 
Black 
Gloria Swanson Parrot 
able. Each of the varieties on this page is out- 
standing in its particular class and all are guar- 
anteed true to name and description. All are first 
size bulbs unless otherwise noted. 
GLORIA SWANSON. (Ideal Giant Darwin). An enormous WHITE GIANT. (Ideal Giant Darwin.) Large blooms, 
rose-red with lony stems, (3 for 50c); (6 for 85c); (12 tall stems and a most perfect white. (3 for 50c); (6 for 
for $1.55); (25 for $2.90). 35c); (12 for $1.55); (25 for $2.90). 
PARROT 
TULIP COLLECTION 
We offer a specially prepared collection of 
fine Parrot Tulips containing almost every 
color you can imagine, including most of the 
“ varieties here and others. First size bulbs 
dis 1 Collection of 12 bulbs only $1.70 
$ = 2 Collections (24 bulbs) only $3.25 
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Firebird 
BLACK PARROT. Deep 
velvety maroon, no other 
Tulip like it. NEW LOW 
PRICE. (30c each); (3 for 
80c); (6 for $1.40); (12 
: for $2.55); (25 for $4.80). 
ie BLUE PARROT. Bright 
violet with tints of bronze 
outside and deep purple 
inside. (3 for 50c); (6 for 
iG 85c); (12 for $1.55); (25 
PINK GLORY. (Cottage). Beauti- BLUE BIRD. (Ideal Giant Darwin). _MARGAUX. (Ideal Giant Dar- YELLOW EMPEROR. (Cottage), FIRE ROBE. (Ideal Giant Dar: VE for $2.90). 
ful, lear rose-pink. a color sel st of all Tulins with ivory win). A deep wine-red and in a A large }golden yellow of re win). Huge flowers of brilliant FIREBIRD. Brightest coral- 
dom found so clean in a Tulip e center. (3 for 55c); (6 for color class by itself (3 for 45c); markable glowing beauty. (3 f edt (Outstandingtln gare ; : sure-fire dazzle 
G for 50c); (6 for 85c); (12 ; (12 for $1.85); (25 for (6 for 80c); (12 for $1.45); (25 45c); (@ for’ 80c); (12 for Rede meGifoe esc\hin (oe toe iS ee ie ie aa Hie gos a 
for $1.55); (25 for $2.90). for $2.70). $1.45); (25 for $2.70). $1.00): (12 for $1.85); (25 the garden. (3 for 55c); 
eee for $3.50). 
__(6 for $1.00): (12_ for 
The 12 waned varieties of Dutch = Dae “ALL COLORS” : ae PEEVES ERED 
GIANT DARWIN Special Tulips eee ae Bey purchased All TULIP COLLECTION 5 i Set 
separately would cost nearly $3.00. We :. see ella 
A ed and offer them in Collection, 1 each of the 12 This collection contains every color et, 
4\ wonderful mixture of a 
TULIP 
in the large-flowered Tulips 
including 
12, unlabeled, at a specially reduced 
the colors in Darwin Tulips. price. All first size bulbs. 1 Collection Onl Betws, See es, 
First size bulbs at an amazing Collection (12 bulbs) $1.50. 2 Collections (24 y: same large size bulbs we offer in separ- 
value. (12 for $1.35); (25 for 
$2.50); (50 for $4.75); (100 
for $9.25). 
ate varieties to produce giant blooms y 
the first year. (12 for $1.45); (25 for } 
$2.70); (50 for $5.25); (100 for 
$9.95). 
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bulbs) $2.85. 4 Collections (48 bulbs) 
$5.45. 8 Gollections (96 bulbs) $9.95. The First Truly Double Parrot Tulip 
PEONY -FLOWERED 
ARTHUR GODFREY. A NEW, outstanding, 
PICTURE TULIP COLLECTION 
The Tulips pictured here would cost over 
ee st purchased era We offer one (1) 
each of the 27 pictured, plus White Giant (not A aE coeee é 
pictured), a total of 28 outstanding bulbs in a ne Gi to ee os 
collection, palabcled, at the eaeine low price of . an ioe Gs ae re Es r $2.35); (12 for 
3.95. 1 Collection (28 bulbs) only $3.95. ~~ * SS Nede NG Sateen 
t eee ee Ae Babe) aN a? BLUE DOME. A fully double, delightfully blue 
one. (35¢ each); (3 for 95c); (6 for $1.70); 
(12 for $3.15); (25 for $6.00). 
as. 3) P BORGIA. Deep red with bright yellow edge on 
- each petal. (35c¢ each); (3 for 85c); (6 for 
$1.50); (12 for $2.75); (25 for $5.20). 
rl 
(40c each); (3 
$1.05); (12 for $1.90); (25 for $3.55). 
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT. (Ideal 
Giant Darwin). Enormous ma- 
CHINESE BANDIT. (Giant Breed- MAHOGANY. (Ideal Giant Dar- 
er). Largest Breeder of all. Chin- win). One of the largest of all 
PRINCESS MARGARET ROSE. 
p SCOTCH LASSIE. (Ideal Giant 
(Cottage). One of the most bril- 
1 Darwin). A favorite this fi ; ; SP EET aE 
roon-purple, almost black. (3 ese red with orange shadings. (3 Tulips done to a turn in glow- liant yellows, tinged with red elace Grins Bisons a au fs 
for 45c); (6 for 80c); (12 for for 55c); (6 for $1.00); (12 for ing mahogany-red. (3 for 50c); G for 50c); (6 for 85c); (12 for lavender with blue base. (3 for 
$1.45); (25 for $2.70). 
$1.85); (25 for $3.50). (6 for 85c); (12 for $1.55); 
(25 for $2.90). 
mm, = LILY-FLOWERED TULIPS 
These graceful, highly decorative Tulips come with re- 
flexing petals, and blooms as large as Darwins. 
CAPT. FRYATT. Violet-red (see color photo). (25¢ 
each); (3 for 60c); (6 for $1.05); (12 for $1.90); 
i (25 for $3.55). 
fay GOLDEN DUCHESS. Golden yellow. (20c each); (3 
for 50c); (6 for 85c); (12 for $1.55); (25 for $2.90). 
MARTHA. Crimson-red. (25¢ each); (3 for 55c); (6 omy 
for $1.00); (12 for $1.85); (25 for $3.50). 
PINK CHARM. Bright pink. (25c each); (3 for 55c): 
(6 for $1.00); (12 for $1.85); (25 for $3.50). 
for $1.55); (25 for $2.90). 45c); (6 for 80c); (12 for 
$1.45); (25 for $2.70). 
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Plant Imported 
: Dutch Bulbs 
Electron 
Peony-Flowered 
< BUNCH-FLOWERED TULIPS 
3 to 5 Large Flowers on One Stem 
This unique class, with several blooms to the stem, is truly a “bouquet on one stem”. ‘ 
Flowers are large as standard varieties. 4 
CLIPPER. Cream colored flowers, 2 to 3 
on a stem. (25c each); (3 for 60c); (6 
for $1.05); (12 for $1.90); (25 for 
$3.55). 
ODETTE. (See color photo). Bright 
golden yellow, edged red. 3 to ¥ blooms 
on stem. (30c each); (3 for 80c); (6 
for $1.40); (12 for $2.55); (25 for 
$4.80). 
ROSE MIST. Opens white, edged pink, § 
changing to all pink. 2 to 3 blooms. } 
(30c each); (3 for 70c); (6 for $1.25): 
(12 for $2.30); (25 for $4.35). 
LILY-FLOWERED 
TULIP COLLECTION 
Here is a blended assortment of 
the colors found in this lovely type. 
1 Collection (12 bulbs) only $1.80. 
2 Collections (24 bulbs) only $3.50. 
WALLFLOWER. Deep wallflower-red 
with yellow base. 2 to 4 blooms. (25c 
each); (3 for 65c); (6 for $1.15); (12 
for $2.20); (25 for $4.15). 
BUNCH-FLOWERED TULIP COLLECTION ss 
Collection of 3 each of the above 4 varieties. Y 
BUNCH-FLOWERED TULIP COLLECTION—(12 bulbs) only $1.95. 
Odette 
"“Gorgeous’ PARROT TULIPS 
Most Brilliant and Striking of All Tulips 
___low. 
PEONY-FLOWERED TULIP COLLE 
1 Collection (12 bulbs mixed colors) only | l 
2 Collections: (24 bulbs) only $3.60, 
IVORY PARROT. At last 
the long awaited White 
Parrot Tulip. Huge, ll 
formed flowers of pure 
ivory-white. ($1.50 each); 
G for $3.95); (6 for 
$7.50). 
PINK CHAMPION. Clear 
bright pink with large 
white base. Large flower 
and much nicer than Fan 
tasy. (30c each); (3 for 
75c); (6 for $1.30); (12 
for $2.35); (25 for $4.40). 
TEXAS GOLD. Clear yel 
Sunshine and carried on 
tall, stiff stem. (30c each); 
G for 75c); (6 for $1.30); 
(12 for $2.35); (25 for 
$4.40). 
New! "Double Glory”-A Burgess Exclusive 
Here at last we can offer you, exclusively, the first truly Double Parrot Tulip, literally a flower within a flower. 
completely new type, fully double, 
7 It is so large and sensationally beautiful that everyone wili marvel at it. A dc 
y Ri extra large and colorful. Be first to show the neighbors. (40c each); (3 for 1.00); (6 f 1.75); (12 f ; 
“aes * a (25 for $6.00). : ex Ppa pe 
TULIPS 
j CLARA CARDER. Large, rose-colored blooms, 
GIANT double red. First shown to the public 2 to 3 on stem. (40c each); (3 for $1.00); 
(6 for $1.75); (12 for $3.20); (25 for $5.95). 
ELECTRON. A glowing carmine-red. A perfect 
flower that makes a truly striking appearance, 
for $1.00); (6 for $1.75); 
(2 for $3.20); (25 for $5.95). 
GOLDEN GLORY. 1954 introduction. 
yellow and fully double, but small bulb. G0c 
each); (3 for 75c); (6 for $1.30); (12 for 
$2.35); (25 for $4.40). 
SNOW PRINCE. A large, perfect snow-white, (25c each); (3 for 60c); (6 for 
Deep 
SYMPHONIA. The finest in its color—bright American-Beauty-red, (20c each); 
G for 50c); (6 for 85c); (12 for $1.55); (25 for $2.90). : 
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Borgia 
Peony-Flowered 
Much _ larger than | 
WILD TULIPS 
FOR PERMANENT PLANTING 
Most varieties of Tulips are taken up each summer and replanted in the fall. The Botanical 
Tulips are recommended for permanent plantings. Mass them in the shrubbery border and 
underneath evergreens. Coming from the wild as they do they require no care after once planted, 
and increase in beauty each year. We offer ony first size bulbs. 
SAXATILIS 
Soft primrose shaded carmine- An outstanding addition to the A yilltaneiecarlenn eueheetl 
red at the edges. Comes from Sa- early garde Crete. The pink ing black center mark 
yoy and blooms the middle of May flowers with yellow centers are th Fisalliile tise ’ 
Plant in groups of 3, 6 or more peuelies ta! joe erly Nek pulps Ae rs and come to us f 
for best effect. (3 for 45c); (6 for flor 60c);, (6) tor’ $1.05); 2k G for 45c); (6 for 80c); 
80c); (12 for $1.45); (25 for $1.90); (25 for $3.55). $1.45); (25 for $2.70). 
$2.70). 
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WATER LILY TULI CLUSIANA DASYSTEMON 
Kaufmanniana. A new race of aute a < slinee A very late bloomer from Turke- 
Hybrids with S-inch flowers that ae quistanding: sed sy lie: stan, Flowers are bright canary- 
open wide in the morning sun and cihite anid hGaroscnaliaunOiared yellow with each petal tipped white 
close at night. They often bloom in atats earel delehetolly an dieters Flowers are produced several. on a 
the snow. (35c each); (3 for 85c): fan 60c): (6 for $1.05): (12 for stem. (3 for 60c); (6 for $1.05); 
(6 for $1.50); (12 for $2.75); (25 
for 35-20). 
$1.90); (25 for $3.55). (12 for $1.90); (25 for $3.55). 
ROCKERY BEAUTY 
One of the best flowering “Wild Tulips”. 
Large flowers of brilliant scarlet with a heavy 
black band at the base. Ideal for the rock gar- 
den or border. Free flowering—long lasting. 
(45c each); (3 for $1.15); (6 for $2.05); 
(12 for $3.80); (25 for $7.25). 
WILD TULIP COLLECTIO 
For those who want to try severa e 
ties of these unusual and popular Tulips, — 
we offer in one package, unlabeled, a col- 
lection of 12 bulbs. This is a special assort- 
ment of charming, hardy Wild Tulips. 
WILD TULIP COLLECTION (12 bulbs) 
_ only $1.65. ; eat 
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REMBRANDT la 
Painted Tulips fy, | ~ \ih 
This is the sport section of the Dar- 
win Tulip class. The solid color of the 
parent varieties has broken up into 
stripes and splashes to such an extent 
that no words can describe them, and 
no two are alike. 
ALEX BLUE. Blue and white striped. (3 for 
65c); (6 for $1.15); (12 for $2.20); (25 
for $4.15). 
MME. DUBARRY. Red and yellow striped 
G for 65c); (6 for $1.15); (12 for $2.20); 
(25 for $4.15). 
MOTLEY. Pink and white striped. (3 for 70c); 
(6 for $1.25); (12 for $2.30); (25 for 
$4.35). 
AMERICAN FLAG. Red and white striped. 
(3 for 60c); (6 for $1.05); (12 for $1.90); 
(25 for $3.55). 
RAINBOW TULIP GARDEN 
For a finesdisplay at very low cost, we 
recommend ‘this assortment of Darwin, Cot- 
tage, Breeder, Rembrandt, etc. Bulbs are 
smaller than other bulbs offered on 
this page, but are guaranteed to 
bloom the first season after plant- 
ing. They measure more than 3 
inches in circumference, (12 
bulbs for 75c); (25 for 
$1.35); (50 for $2.45); (400 
for $4.65). 
Ate Blue 
REMBRANDT ‘“’Painted’’ TULIP COLLECTION 
Collection of 12 bulbs, Only $1.85 
2 Collections (24 bulbs) Only $3.50 
GESS. SEED & PLANT CO. 
GALESBURG « MICHIGAN 
