“/dlife “/éme in Holland, Mich. 
It is Tulip Time in Holland, Mich., in the month of May. Festivities this year 
are scheduled for May 11 through May 14. Under normal weather conditions our 
bulbs should be in bloom from about May 9 through May 25. You are cordially 
invited and very welcome to visit our display any time during this period. If you 
wish to make certain, call us (Holland 6-7888) or drop us a card and we will gladly 
inform you of the best time to come. 
Our 1955 listings represent a sincere effort to catalog both the old favorites and 
a number of additions. If some of your favorites are not listed here, let us know 
early. We may have them or be able to obtain them for you. 
IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
OF SALE 
Cash with order or 25% deposit, balance on or before 
September 15. No C.O.D. You will be notified in 
advance of due date and balance due. We suggest that 
you take advantage of the 10% discount by paying in 
full at the time of placing the order, before June 30, as 
stated below. 
Because of the greatly increased cost of packing 
and transportation charges, all orders must 
include 35c service charge. 
Most prices are given in lots of 3, 12 and 100. You 
may purchase 6 bulbs of any variety at one-half the 
dozen price, 25 bulbs at twice the dozen price, or 50 of 
any variety at one-half the 100 price. 
Planting instructions will be furnished with each 
order. 
Only high-quality, full-size bulbs producing satisfy- 
ing results will be supplied. In tulips, under normal 
conditions, this size is 4 to 5 inches in circumference, and 
not less than 4 inches. A few varieties, such as most 
botanical tulips, have smaller bulbs. 
SAVE 10% BY ORDERING EARLY 
Every single bulb is reserved for a particular order. 
By ordering early you assure yourself of receiving the 
bulbs you want and at the proper time for planting. 
In all parts of the country planting may be done about 
October 1 and thereafter, as long as the ground is work- 
able. Bulbs that should be planted earlier will be shipped 
earlier, and will be so marked. To encourage early 
orders, we allow a discount of 10% on all orders placed 
and paid in full on or before June 30. If you wish, the 
amount of the discount may be used for obtaining 
additional bulbs. 
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GUARANTEE. We guarantee all Van Bragt bulbs to be of highest 
quality, true to name, and capable of producing flowers of exhibition 
standard. Bulbs not reaching you in good condition will be replaced. 
Do not return any bulbs unless we wish to have them for inspection 
purposes. ‘‘Our aim for our gain is satisfied customers.’ 
2 VAN BRAGT BROTHERS 
