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The Tulips pictured on this folder are the 
very finest varieties that can be purchased at any 
price and include every popular type of bloom. 
If purchased separately they would cost more 
than $5.00. This outstanding collection contains 
one each of every variety pictured on this page, — 
21 bulbs in all, put up in a single package for 
only $3.45. . 
Blue Eagle 
Giant = Flowered 
Each year our associates in Holland send us hundreds 
of varieties of Tulips for testing so that we can make 
actual comparisons right in our own gardens of the new 
varieties with the best of the older ones. The new va- 
rieties since the war are superior both in size and sub- 
stance to the older ones and as fast as stocks are available 
at moderate prices we will offer the very finest of these 
new Giants. All of the bulbs offered in this group are No. 
1 size (11 to 12 cm.) and the best of the Darwin, Ideal 
Giant, Improved Darwin, Cottage and Breeder classes. 
CREAM of the CROP for 1955 
The following 12 varieties were the very finest in our 
garden last spring that were available at moderate prices. 
We know you will be thrilled with every one of them. 
ARABIAN NIGHTS. (Ideal Giant). (See color photo) 
Very large Indian-red blooms. (3 for 65c); (6 for 
$1.20); (12 for $2.25); (25 for $4.35). 
BALI. (Cottage). (See color photo). Huge open blooms 
of bright buttercup-yellow. (3 for 75c); (6 for $1.40); 
(12 for $2.60); (25 for $4.95). 
BLIZZARD. (Triumph). Orr most outstanding, pure 
crystal white Tulip with golden anthers. No black 
pollen to dirty your flowers. (3 for 80c); (6 for $1.50); 
(12 for $2.80); (25 for $5.35). 
CUM LAUDE. (Ideal Giant). (See color photo). The 
Finest blue Tulip in our test gardens. (3 for 50c); (6 
for 90c); (12 for $1.65); (25 for $3.15). 
GRAND SLAM. (Ideal Giant). (See color photo). Rich, 
non-fading rose-pink. Very large and beautifully form- 
ed blooms of heavy substance. (3 for 70c); (6 for 
$1.30); (12 for $2.40); (25 for $4.60). 
IVORY GLORY. (Cottage). Clear ivory-white, egg- 
shaped bloom unequaled in its color class. (3 for 60c); 
(6 for $1.10); (12 for $2.00); (25 for $3.85). 
JACOBI. (Cottage). A huge brilliant red and one of the 
most outstanding in our collection, A standout among 
the Giants. (3 for 60c); (6 for $1.10); (12 for $2.00); 
(25 for $3.85). 
MARK ANTHONY. (Ideal Giant). Deep maroon. Very 
large and excellent substance. (3 for 50c); (6 for 90c); 
(12 for $1.65); (25 for $3.15). 
MARKET KING. (Cottage). Very large deep pink 
blooms edged pale pink. Outstanding. (3 for 80c); 
(6 for $1.50); (12 for $2.80); (25 for $5.35). 
MEADOW GOLD. (Ideal Giant). An exceptional flow- 
er; sulphur-yellow; does not fade in bright sun. (3 for 
75c); (6 for $1.40); (12 for $2.60); (25 for $4.95). 
OLYMPIC FIRE. (Cottage). (See color photo). Bril- 
liant scarlet-red. One of the brightest colored Tulips 
in our entire test garden. (3 for 70c); (6 for $1.30); 
(12 for $2.40); (25 for $4.60). 
WILLIAM TELL. (Ideal Giant). Unusual shade of rasp- 
berry-rose slightly paler at edge with white center. G 
for 50c); (6 for 90c); (12 for $1.65); (25 for $3.15). 
CREAM OF THE CROP ‘TULIP COLLECTION 
One (1) each of the 12 above for only $1.95. 3 Col- 
lections (36 bulbs) only $5.35. 
POPULAR GARDEN FAVORITES 
The following varieties are not new but are so out- 
standingly good that they have survived the advance of 
time. In spite of the hundreds of new post-war varieties 
we feel that these are still counted among the best. 
BLUE EAGLE. (Darwin). (See color photo). Perfect 
cup-shaped flower of royal purple. (3 for 40c); (6 for 
75c); (12 for $1.35); (25 for $2.50). : 
FARNCOMBE SANDERS. (Darwin). Intense, fiery 
scarlet. One of the brightest colored Tulips. (3 for 
35c); (6 for 60c); (12 for $1.10); (25 for $2.00). 
J. J. BOUMAN. (Breeder). (See color photo). Bright 
tomato-red flushed bronze. (3 for 45c); (6 for 80c); 
(12 for $1.50); (25 for $2.75). 
LA TULIPE NOIRE. The “Black Tulip.” (Darwin). 
Dark, velvety maroon-black. The darkest of all and 
harmonizes beautifully with lighter shades. G3 for 45c); 
(6 for 80c); (12 for $1.50); (25 for $2.75). 
MRS. JOHN SCHEEPERS. (Cottage) Enormous, ob- 
long flowers of clear chrome-yellow. (3 for 35c); (6 
for 60c); (12 for $1.10); (25 for $2.00). 
PRIDE OF HAARLEM. (Darwin). Bright rosy carmine 
with a blue base. An all time favorite. (3 for 35c); (6 
for 60c); (12 for $1.10); (25 for $2.00). 
PRINCESS MARGARET ROSE. (Cottage). (See color 
photo). Very brilliant yellow edged bright red. (3 for 
45c); (6 for 80c); (12 for $1.50); (25 for $2.75). 
PRUNUS. (Darwin). (See color photo). Large flowered, 
bright rose-pink, Strong grower. (3 for 35c); (6 for 
60c); (12 for $1.10); (25 for $2.00). 
ROSE COPELAND. (Darwin). Clear rose-pink suffused 
lavender. (3 for 35c); (6 for 60c); (12 for $1.10); 
(25 for $2.00). 
SCARLET LEADER. (Darwin). (See color photo). 
Vivid blood-red. A startling shade. (3 for 40c); (6 for 
75c); (12 for $1.35); (25 for $2.50). 
SCOTCH LASSIE. (Ideal Darwin). Pure, deep laven- 
der-purple with bright blue center. (3 for 45c); (6 for 
80c); (12 for $1.50); (25 for $2.75). 
WHITE GIANT. (Ideal Giant). Perfect flower of pure 
white. The very best of the older whites. (3 for 45c); 
(6 for 80c); (12 for $1.50); (25 for $2.75). 
Popular Garden Favorite Tulip Collection 
One (1) each of the above 12 favorite varieties only 
$1.25. 3 Collections (36 bulbs) only $3.65. 
For a beautiful display of all the Tulip colors 
imaginable we recommend our nbow Tulip 
Garden. A special blend of all s and colors 
of arge-flowered Darwins, Cottage and Ideal 
Giants: All No. 1 size bulbs (11 to 12 cm.) which 
will produce large blooms the very first season. 
(12 for $1.00); (25 for $1.95); (50 for $3.80); 
(100 for $7.50). 
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NOW for shipment in the fall. 
Plan Your Garden This Spring 
In order to save you money and still be sure that only best 
quality, true-to-name bulbs are sent to you, we take advance 
orders during the spring and early summer ONLY. We im- 
NO EXTRAS. This plan enables us to sell bulbs of highest 
quality, full of vitality and guaranteed true-to-name, at the low- 
est possible prices. 
PAY NEXT FALL, C. O. D. If it is more convenient for you 
NOTE: We will NOT be sending a fall pp af ‘ 
circular or catalog, so order your bulbs gil t 4 t | 
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PARROT TULIP 
MIXTURE 
In addition to the six outstanding Parrot Tu- 
‘ips offered below, there are some 25 to 30 ad- 
ditional fine varieties in varying shades and colors 
We offer here a blended mixture of all shades and 
colors. (12 for $1.60); (25 for $3.00); (50 for 
“Gorgeous” PARROT TULIPS 
Most Brilliant and Striking of All Tulips 
PINK CHAMPION. Huge clear pink flowers with 
broad white base. We think this is the best of all 
Parrots. (3 for 60c); (6 for $1.10); (12 for $2.00). 
TEXAS GOLD. Clear golden yellow. The largest 
and best of all yellow Parrots. (3 for 65c); (6 for 
$1.20); (12 for $2.25). ‘ 
THERESE. (See color photo). Huge flowers of bril- 
This might be called the “Sport” section of the 
Tulip world. The huge flowers with their broad, 
laciniated petals and bizarre colors rival the Parrots’ 
brilliant plumage, hence the name. To many people 
they resemble huge Orchids and are often 8 inches 
Or more across. 
BLACK PARROT. Deep velvety maroon and the 
darkest of all Parrots, (3 for 65c); (6 for $1.20); 
(12 for $2.25). 
BLUE PARROT. Bright violet-blue, not as fringed (6 for 90c): (12 for $1.65). 
PARROT TULIP COLLECTION 
One (1) bulb each of the above 6 varieties for 
only 95c. 3 Collections (18 bulbs) only $2.65. 
as others. (4 tor 45c); (6 for 80c); (12 for $1.50). 
DOUBLE GLORY. The first and only double Par- 
rot. Very large bright pink, full double blooms with 
petals splashed with emerald-green. (3 for $1.00); 
(6 for $1.75); (12 for $3.20). 
Multi-Flowered TULIPS 
3 to 5 Large Flowers on One Stem 
This class of Tulips is unique in bloom- 
ing habit with 3 to 5 flowers on each stem. 
The central bloom is as large as the stand- 
ard Darwins with the “extra” blooms a 
little smaller. Only a few varieties have been 
developed so far 
CLIPPER. Creamy white flowers shaded 
pink. (3 for 55c); (6 for $1.00); (12 for 
$1.85). 
MADAME MOTTET. Bright Tyrian-pur- 
ple edged lighter. (3 for 60c); (6 for 
$1.10); (12 for $2.00). 
ODETTE. (See color photo). Bright golden-yellow, 
edged red. Produces more blooms than any other 
variety. (3 for 60c); (6 for $1.10); (12 for 
$2.00). 
ROSE MIST. Opens pure white edged pink, chang 
ing to almost solid pink as the flower develops. 
Very beautiful. (3 for 65c); (6 for $1.20); (12 
for $2.25). 
WALLFLOWER. Deep wallflower-red with bright 
contrasting yellow center. (3 for 60c); (6 for 
$1.10); (12 for $2.00). 
MULTI-FLOWERED TULIP 
COLLECTION 
One (1) each of the above 5 only 95c. 3 Col- 
lections (15 bulbs) only $2.65. 
American Flag—Finest Rembrandt Odette—14 Size 
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splashes to such an extent 
escribe them and no two are 
AMERICAN FLAG. (See color photo) 
s Red and white with the white pre 
dominating when first Opening, but later 
almost solid red with a blue base, (3 for 
55c); (6 for $1.00); (12 for $1.85). 
ALEX BLUE. Blue and white striped 
G for 60c); (6 for $1.10); (12 for 
$2.00). 
FLAMING BEAUTY. Bright yellow and 
red. Very vivid and brilliant. (3 for 
60c); (6 for $1.10); (12 for $2.00). 
THE BRIDE. Pink and white striped. (3 
for 65c); (6 for $1.20); (12 for $2.25). 
WEDDING ROBE. Lavender, purple and white GB 
for 50c); (6 for 90c); (12 for $1.65). 
Rembrandt Tulip Collection 
One (1) each of the 5 above only 95c. 3 Col- 
lections (15 bulbs) only $2.65. 2 
REMBRANDT TULIP MIXTURE 
In the bizarre Rembrandt Tulip class ar 
; colors found in th 
vin Tulips and the color com 
re almost endless. We offer a mixture 
{ many hne varieties, (12 for $1.50); (25 for 
$2.85); (50 for $5.50). 
to pay when the bulbs are delivered next fall, we will ship C. O. 
D. for the amount of the order plus delivery and collection 
charges. We cannot make C. O. D. shipments on orders under 
port from Holland just enough bulbs to take care of our orders— $3 
the full amount of remittance with your order, we will pay all 
shipping charges and deliver your order fully prepaid. Save the 
extra cost of delivery and collection by sending cash with order. 
liant scarlet. The finest of the reds. (3 for 50¢); 
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While Bulbs are in Bloom 
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CASH WITH ORDER SAVES YOU MONEY. If you send 
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 only first size bulbs. Although all are first size bulbs, 
wild Tulips vary greatly in size. 
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MARJOLETTI SAXATILIS A brilliant scarlet with glisten- 
Soft primrose, shaded carmine- An outstanding addition to the ing black center marked with 
red. at the edges. Comes from early garden from Crete. The pink 
Savoy and blooms the middle of flowers with yellow centers are the 
May. @ for 45c); (6 for 80c); loveliest of all the Wild Tulips. 
(12 for $1.50); (25 for $2.75). G for 50c); (6 for 90c); (12 for 
$1.65); (25 for $3.15). 
stripes of gold. It has a Lily type 
of flower and comes to us from 
Turkey. (3 for 40c); (6 for 75c); 
(12 for $1.35); (25 for $2.50). 
DASYSTEMON 
WATER LILY TULIP 
Kaufmanniana, A new race of CLUSIANA A very late bloomerfrom Turk: 
Hybrids with ‘S-inch flowers that An outstanding variety with blue- estan, Flowers are bright canary- 
open wide in the morning sun and green foliage and striped flowers of yellow with each petal tipped 
close at night. They often bloom white and bright rc Its pointed white. Flowers are produced sey 
in the snow. (3 for 65c); (6 for petals are always a delight. (3 for eral on a stem. (3 for 55c); (6 
$1.20); (12 for $2.25); (25 for 55c); (6 for $1.00); (12 for $1.85); for $1.00); (12 for $1.85); (25 
$4.35). (25 for $3.50). for $3.50). 
WILD TULIP COLLECTION 
One (1) each of the 6 outstanding 
Wild Tulips above put up in a single 
package only 85c. 3 Collections (18 
bulbs) only $2.35. 
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. 
G for 60c); (6 for $1.10); (12 for $2.00); 
(25 for $3.85). 
“Lily-Flowered” TULIPS 
These lovely Tulips make a fine addition to the garden and are also excellent cut flowers. The 
long petals are narrow and pointed, and are somewhat curled and reflexed, resembling true Lilies. 
They bloom with the Cottage and Darwins and are about the same size 
CAPTAIN FRYATT. Unusual shade of wine-red. (3 for SPITFIRE. (See color photo) Brilliant scarlet and the 
65c); (6 for $1.20); (12 for $2.25). finest of all red Lily-Flowered Tulips (3 for 75c); 
r $1.40); 12 fe $2.60). 
CHINA PINK. A. very lovely shade of clear pink with MO ES UPR Ee PG 
(3 for 55c); (6 for $1.00); (12 for 
2 white base 
$1.85). 
GOLDEN: DUCHESS. Solid, bright golden yellow. of 
B for 55c); (6 for $1.00); (12 for $1.85). Spitfire 
MARTHA. Bright crimson. (3 for 50c); (6 for 90c); 
(12 for $1.65). 
WHITE CROSS. Very large bloom of pure white 
G for 55c); (6 for $1.00); (12 for $1.85). 
Lily-Flowered Tulip Collection 
One (1) each of 6 above only $1.00. 3 Col- 
7 
lections (18 bulbs) only $2.75. 
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MIXED 
LILY-FLOWERED 
TULIPS 
While we list only 6 
separate varieties there 
are perhaps 50 or more 
varieties to choose from 
This mixture is especially 
prepared to include all the 
wonderful 
colors found in_ this 
charming class. (12 for 
$1.45); (25 for $2.75); 
(50 for $5.25). 
shades and 
