ONLY 
LIVING FLOWER BUDS MUST BE PRESENT IN BULBS 
AT PLANTING TIME 
If you cut through a flower bulb in the fall, you will find the embryo of the 
flower inside the bulb and complete in every detail, as the Tulip bulb photo- 
graph above illustrates. This is the actual flower which will bloom in your garden 
next spring! This embryo flower begins to grow during the summer months 
and is nurtured on the Holland bulb farms. It is most important that the bulbs 
are properly handled to encourage the proper development of the embryo. 
FLOWER BULBS MUST BE PROTECTED 
After the bulbs are harvested, it is essential that the flower bud which has 
started to grow is carefully guarded. Our bulbs are thus protected by keeping 
them at proper temperatures and the right atmosphere. In addition, no 
machines are used which might cause injury to the bulb and embryo. It’s 
all hand labor —a real labor of love, which results in each bulb being a perfect 
specimen capable of superior performance. 
DELIVERY: Our prices include all transportation charges and arrival 
of the bulbs in good condition at your address. 
FLOWER ‘BUDS | 
ARE SURE TO BLOOM 
ALL BULBS EXPERTLY PACKED AND HANDLED 
Your bulbs come direct from the bulb farm in Holland. Bulbs are dug at 
the proper time and taken care of by experts after harvesting so that the 
embryo flower in the bulb is well preserved. Only top-quality bulbs are se- 
lected, and these are individually packed in special bags which keep the bulbs 
in best condition. You receive the bulbs just as they come from Holland, in 
fresh and healthy condition. 
PRIOR TO SHIPMENT FROM HOLLAND THE BULBS ARE IN- 
SPECTED BY BOTH THE AMERICAN AND DUTCH AGRICULTURAL 
INSPECTORS FOR SIZE, QUALITY AND DISEASE. 
YOU RECEIVE YOUR BULBS IN PERFECT CONDITION 
WHEN ORDERED FROM THIS CATALOG 
All the Holland bulbs you receive through us are sure to bloom and are true 
to name because they are grown and handled with just that in mind—that 
they will grow for you and provide you with the most beautiful spring garden 
you’ve ever had! It’s easy, too, when you follow the simple planting instruc- 
tions and suggestions which are enclosed with every shipment. These in- 
structions must be carefully followed, and naturally our liability is limited 
to the purchase price of the bulbs. 
FRAGRANT 
DUTCH LK 
GARDEN HYACINTHS 
10 each of 5 colors as illustrated \ 
EXHIBITION HYACINTHS 
These large-size bulbs produce enormous flower spikes, densely packed with 
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dainty, bell-shaped flowers and highly perfumed. The following varieties are 
especially recommended for pots and window boxes, as well as for garden use. 
BISMARCK. Sky-blue. 
CITY OF HAARLEM. Yellow. 
JAN BOS. Bright red. 
3 for 95¢ 
OSTARA., China-blue. 
PINK PEARL. Pink. 
QUEEN OF THE WHITES. White. 
10 for $2.80 50 for $11.75 
COLLECTION 1 
7S Exhibition Hyacinths $4.60 
3 each of above 6 varieties 
COLLECTION 2. 1 each of 6 varieties. 6 for $1.80 
GARDEN HYACINTHS 
The biggest thrill of t':e spring comes when Hyacinths suddenly appear 
above the ground with their large flower heads bursting into bloom in the 
brightest colors. The following are especially suitable for ‘garden planting and 
will provide ample color when it is so much needed in the garden. 
SNOW-WHITE DELICATE PINK 3 for 60c 
SKY-BLUE BRIGHT RED 10 for $1.70 
CHINA-BLUE PURE YELLOW 
50 for $7.10 
COLLECTION 3 
SO carven HYacintus % 9-99 
5 each of above 6 Colors 
Rainbow Mixture of Garden Hyacinths 
Very few flowers have colors which h: anonzs as beautifully as Hy: acinths. 
For this reason, this amazing mixture of the brightest colors is specially suit- 
able to plant as a solid bed, or scattered in clumps throughout the garden. 
10 for $1.55 25 for $3.55 100 for $13.00 
COLLECTION 4 CQO 
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