An Epic in Plant Breeding 
Brings Now 
TULIPS of the FUTURE 
Darwin X Fosteriana Hybrids 
Pictured on Our Front Cover 
These new Tulips will be the standard by which new varieties are judged for 
years to come. They represent the greatest achievement of the century in Tulip 
breeding. Magnificent creations that have everything: Enormous size. ““Weather- 
proof,” Undaunted by rain, wind, sun. Lasting, usually for more than 3 weeks. 
Strong stems. Brilliant colors. Lush foliage. 
Everyone who loves Tulips should have a few. They’ll be the most talked of 
flowers in town. Supply still very limited, order early. 
GENERAL EISENHOWER. The “Paul 
Bunion” of Tulipdom. A huge goblet of pure 
shining scarlet with a purple heart framed in 
yellow, about three times the size of most Darwins. 
The stem is in proportion and easily supports the 
great flower. Opens before the earliest Darwin 
and enlarges as the stem grows longer each day 
until a height of 30” is reached. Superb substance 
and last unbelievably long. Rain which spoiled 
lesser varieties did not daunt it in our trials. The 
largest, earliest Darwin-like Tulip we’ve ever seen. 
85c ea.; 3 for $2.25; 5 for $3.50; 10 for $6.75. 
GUDOSNIK. Huge strong stemmed pure 
yellow with confettied red spots. Blooms early, 
lasts well. The yellow Gen. Eisenhower tho not 
quite so large. $1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.75; 5 for $4.50; 
10 for $8.50. 
FREE: 5 BULBS 
IRIS RETICULATA 
For Fragrant Christmas Bloom 
If your order arrives before Sept. 
15, 1955 and amounts to as much 
as $5.00 
Pot indoors for Christmas bloom, or plant 
outdoors in protected place for spring bloom. 
Fragrant, dazzling blue with golden lip. 10” 
stem. 
Lily Rainbow Hybrids. 
Description of Rainbow and 32 other 
New Lilies on Page 15. 
To our friends who are especially 
interested in Lilies. 
BEAUTIFUL NATURAL 
COLOR LILY CHART 
Many brand new Hybrid Lilies are pictured in 
life-size natural color. 
Several very special varieties not offered on 
page 15 of this book are described and offered. 
A postcard or request with your order will 
bring it to you without obligation. 
FREE: 
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches—Proverbs 
DAVEY CROCKETT. (Oxford) Brilliant 
searlet cerise with contrasting bright yellow 
center. The huge flower is held aloft on a stiff 
pencil size stem, 20” tall. Here is a real garden 
spectacular to draw all eyes. 65c ea.; 3 for $1.50; 
5 for $2.75; 10 for $4.00; 25 for $9.50. 
NAUGHTY LADY. (Albast) Long 
creamy white flower with a broad band of soft 
rose-carmine through the center of each petal. 
Reminiscent of the little girl in mamma’s lipstick. 
45e ea.; 3 for $1.25; 5 for $2.00; 10 for $3.50. 
FEU SUPERBE. (Red Emperor Im- 
proved) Huge flowers of brilliant red, contrasting 
parca Fosteriana Hybrid Tulip 
General Eisenhower—top. The smaller flowers shown 
are Darwin Tulips. 
sharp yellow base with black markings. A _ bit 
later than Red Emperor, it is of excellent sub- 
stance and flowers last well even under adverse 
conditions. ‘“The Weatherproof Emperor’’ and it 
has a stiff 20” stem (twice as tall as Red Em- 
peror). 35¢e ea.; 3 for 75c; 5 for $1.25; 10 for 
$2.00; 25 for $4.50. 
PURISSIMA. Huge pure white flowers 
with yellow center. In shape and effect it is a 
pure white form of Red Emperor, being about the 
same size and blooming at the same time, having 
ionger 20” stems, it is wonderful along with it. 
Flowers are very long lasting. 75c ea.; 3 for 
$2.00; 5 for $3.25; 10 for $6.00. 
HOLLAND’S GLORY. Huge flower, 
larger than, but similar to Red Emperor, is held 
aloft on a stiff tree-like 20” stem to light the 
landscape with its brilliant vermillion scarlet 
color. A sensation. 85c ea.; 3 for $2.25; 5 for 
$3.50; 10 for $6.75. 
FUTURISTIC TULIP COLLECTION F37 
One each of the New Tulips, described above. 7 tepsize bulbs, value $4.90 for 
$4.25. F-38—Three of each, value $12.75 for $10.75. 
YOU’LL WANT TO KNOW 
Cultural instructions included with all orders. 
Please do not ask us to ship C.O.D. It involves 
extra expense for you, additional red-tape for you 
Featuring 
FLOWER Pg. 
and for us and frequently causes delay. SEEDS Annual TT 
TIME OF DELIVERY: Seeds are snipped im- Perennial __________.6-8 
mediately upon receipt of your order. Bulbs or- Window Garden __ 8-10 
dered before they are ready for shipment will be Pansies se Be eS 
mailed as su as possible Gee ue bulbs reach PLANTS 
us from our Holland growers. All bulbs, with just . 
a few exceptions, are ready for delivery after the Hardy Perennial — 2 
middle of September and all hardy varieties can Window Garden ______ 4 
be pinned Sonor any, time from then until the 
ground freezes hard. 
PARK’S GUARANTEE—We guarante? our seeds BULBS  baffodils te 
and bulbs to the full extent of the purchase price Hyacinths _ 14 
to be true to name and sure to grow under favor- Iris 14 
able conditions. We will always do more than fair <td oO BACaI 
dealing demands to give you satisfaction. Because lilies’S 5 eS 
weather conditions and other things over which Tulips:g28 38. Seas ee ee 1-2-3 
we have no control sometimes cause crop failures, Many others 12-13 
it is agreed that in no case shall the Geo. W. Fark 
Seed Co. be liable for more than the original 
purchase price. In case plants are damaged in 
transit, we must oe notified within 10 days. 
DEAR FRIENDS, 
; Wouldn’t it be fun to see every variety and species of bulb described in this book 
in full bloom? Then if you could also see the most promising new varieties from 
Holland’s best growers ranged beside them, wouldn’t you feel that you could choose 
the best kinds in all the world for your garden? 
Youre cordially invited to visit us during the Spring blooming season, and 
you'll see just such a display. Small blocks of each variety we offer, and new var- 
ieties still in the testing stage, possibly for introduction next year, all lined up for 
your inspection and pleasure. 
This type of trial, with the cost of the bulbs, growing them and the days spent 
in evaluating them is expensive, but it qualifies us to recommend with authority the 
varieties which “pass the grade” and are included in our catalog listing. We feel that 
this is an invaluable service to you. It insures that the bulbs you get from Park, are 
the best varieties, as well as the best bulbs available in the great Floral Kingdom. 
We'll look forward to hearing from you. It will be a pleasure to serve you, 
especially since reports from our growers indicate that we’ll have extra fine bulbs 
for you. You'll like our service too, and perhaps even appreciate this gentle reminder, 
if because of it, you plant these lovelies in your garden. For, they’ll burst forth into 
glorious color thrilling you to your toes and bringing the good springtime with them 
too, 
I took a day to search fer God 
And found Him not. But as I trod 
By rocky ledge, through woods untamed, 
Just where one scarlet lily flamed, 
I saw His footprint in the sod. (B. Carma) 
all bulbs and seeds 
are postpaid. 
Floricordially yours, 
GEO. W. PARK SEED CO. 
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