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Parrot Tulips 
(May-flowering) 
These artistically shaped flowers with their heavily laciniated petals have no rivals for exquisite effect. 
The gorgeous flowers are large and strikingly beautiful, they are very effective and picturesque for the 
garden for their rich brilliancy and fine for table decoration and bouquets in vases. A mixed bunch of 
Parrot Tulips creates a fascinating and artistic effect, they last well in water. 
Origin: All the Parrot Tulips are sports of Tulips from various sections and with the exception of their 
laciniated segments, they have more or less the same qualities as their originators. It is known that of 
the old varieties Lutea major and Markgraaf van Baden were in existence in 1680, with these and some 
other old varieties, they are still grown. New Parrot Tulips are all strong, tall and dependable in 
blooming, whereas the old varieties are shy bloomers with weak stems. 
COLLECTIONS OF NEW PARROT TULIPS 
The varieties of these collections are outstanding in beauty and fascination, in full colour harmony and suitable 
for garden and cutting purposes. 
25 Bulbs, 5 each of 5 named varieties, our selection. ..... 1... 2+ ees - $ 2.50 
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Adventure (20), this is a Parrot sport of the lovely Cottage Tulip Advance, colour blazing orange- 
scarlet overlaid with dusky sheen, much admired when exhibited at Cincinnati, Ohio. 
40 cts. each; $ 1.00 per 3 
Allard Pierson (28), glossy maroon flowers of very distinct appearance and enormous size; a sport of 
Darwin Allard Pierson, excellent for bedding, should be planted in a sheltered position. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
BLACK PARROT (27), A.M., Haarlem, 1941, large glossy maroon-black flowers held on a 
strong erect stem, fascinating variety of unusual colour and charm, sport of Philippe de 
Commines (see illustration opposite page 25). $ 2.45 per doz.; $ 17.00 per 100 
Blue Parrot (24), A.M., Haarlem 1935, bluish-heliotrope, flushed steel blue, very large flowers borne 
on strong erect stems, an outstanding variety of unusual beauty and most excellent for bedding in 
borders, a gorgeous display can be had, when planted with yellow flowered carpeting plants, a grand 
sport of Darwin Blue Aimable. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Discovery (26), delicate violet-pink, edged silvery white, a very elegant and attractive variety and 
most excellent for bedding and border planting, a splendid sport of Darwin Princess Elisabeth (see 
illustration opposite page 25). $ 2.15 per doz.; $ 15.00 per 100 
Doorman (20), an introduction of recent years, cherry red with an underlaying of creamy yellow with 
yellow edging on petals, a remarkable distinct flower of gigantic size and superb substance, carried 
on a strong erect stem. Good forcer, sport of Triumph Alberio, $ 2.30 per doz.; $ 16.00 per 100 
Fantasy (22), F.C.C., Haarlem 1922, soft rose with faint stripes and featherings of apple-green on 
outer petals, a sport of Darwin Clara Butt, flowers expand to an enormous size and attract much 
attention, very free flowering and is excellent for planting in beds. Recommended. 
$ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Firebird (22), A.M., Haarlem, a splendid vermilion-scarlet sport of Fantasy, the elegant flowers on 
strong stems make this variety ideal for bedding purposes and cutting. 
$ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
Gadelan (20), F.C.C. Haarlem 1930, colour a blending of blue and violet with emerald green blotches 
and white edge, interior bright violet with white base, this fascinating variety commands universal 
admiration and is really outstanding for size, erectness and beauty, when fully developed it measures 
6 to 7 inches across. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Ivory Parrot (25), this is a beautiful brand new introduction with fairly heavily laciniated petals, 
flowers are of good size, colour ivory-white with an unusual large yellow base, very rare, only a few 
bulbs to offer. $ 1.50 each; $ 4.00 per 3 
