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EVIDENCE
OF “WAKRU”
SUPERIORITY
“1913 test order leads to 1914
entire order”
June 24, 1914.
Your letter, answering questions about
lifting Darwin Tulips, received; for which
1 thank you very much. I am sending you
my entire order for Tulips, as those 1
bought from your firm last year were su-
perior to those I bought elsewhere. Am
also sending a small order for a friend.
Nelsonville, N. J. E. N. N.
Bulbs ordered last year highly
satisfactory — Darwin Tulips
a wonder
July 5, 1915.
The bulbs I ordered from you last Fall
produced an abundance of beautiful blooms,
lhe loveliness of the Darwin Tulips was to
me a wonder. Your bulbs are highly satis-
factory and I always recommend them to
my friends.
Nelsonville, N. J. E. N. N.
Daffodils wonderful this year
May 11, 1915.
The tulip flowers are splendid. My daffo-
dils were wonderful this year.
Tioga, Phila. A. E. H.
Fine, firm bulbs sent — bloomed
beautifully
You have sent me fine, firm bulbs which
bloomed beautifully. I enclose list for cata-
logs. As these friends admired my tulips
and hyacinths, I am sure they will order
from you.
Charlestown, W. Va. J. M. J.
Bulbs so grand last year, want
to order more
The bulbs I ordered from you last year
were so grand that 1 want to get more. 1
have just read in Garden Magazine that
your catalog is "on press.” Send me one.
Americus, Ga. D. R. A.
“As fine a lot of Dutch bulbs as
ever I’ve seen”
November 26, 1915.
The bill of lading for my bulbs was re-
ceived on Wednesday and the case of bulbs
arrived the same day. It is as fine a lot
of Dutch bulbs as I have ever seen. Next
year I am going to send my order in ear-
lier in the season, as I realize that the
present conditions make shipping delays
unavoidable.
New Orleans, La. E. LI. R.
Bulbs an eye opener — 30 to 34
inches high
June 28, 1915.
The mixture of Darwin Tulips which you
sent me last Fall was surely an eye opener
to me. Had scores of specimens that stood
30 inches high, and some (a pale lavender)
that stood 34 inches high by actual meas-
urement. Llave had a dozen inquiries as to
where I got such remarkable bulbs.
St. Paul, Minn. R. W.
Request for catalog to be sent
to few dozen flower lovers
January 24, 1916.
I enclose a list of a few dozen flower
lovers in this locality and suggest that you
send each your catalog. I shall gladly
speak to each of them about the fine bulbs
purchased from you, and your satisfactory
business dealings.
Crawfordsville, Ga. H. F. W.
Pleased with results in Spring —
sending further order
June 15. 1915.
Last Fall I sent you two orders for bulbs
— hyacinths, crocus and tulips — and I was
more than pleased with results this Spring.
I enclose my bulb order for this year.
Cheyney, Pa. C. S. R.
“Bulbs make a grand show in my
border”
June 15, 1915.
The bulbs I bought last year make a
grand show in my border. It was certainly
gratifying to me this Spring to overhear
many favorable comments by strangers as
they passed my residence. I did not know
that tulips possessed so many beautiful
tints, particularly on such long stems. I
desire to thank you for your careful atten-
tion to my small orders. I shall order
more this season.
Philadelphia. S. P. B.
Blooms admiration of all, spite
of climate
March 22, 1915.
Last Fall I obtained some tulip bulbs
from you and planted them quite late. I
was anxious to see if they would produce
anything worth while in this climate, as I
had been told it was questionable. The
blooms are the admiration of all our neigh-
bors. I enclose a list containing names of
many who asked that I have your catalog
sent to them.
St Augustine, Fla.
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DIRECT FR
Wakru Quality Bulbs are not
a new, untried product.
Fifty years ago the growers, Gt. Van Wakru & KruijfF, began growing,
superior quality tulips, hyacinths, narcissus, etc.
The garden lover in America could not depend on getting these superior
grade bulbs till 1911, when their first retail catalog was issued, offering to sell
direct to America. Later the name “Wakru” was adopted in connection with
the “Dutch Girl” trade-mark, to designate their very highest quality bulbs.
ORDERS RECEIVED BY AUGUST 1st ARE ALL PACKED IN
HOLLAND, assuring superior quality at lower price and trueness to name
and color. We make it pay you to order early — see within.
The best evidence of the superior
quality of Wakru bulbs is found in the
hundreds of voluntary testimonials,
covering every State in the Union, and
coming from judges of the highest
courts, agricultural experts, bank of-
ficials, and flower lovers everywhere.
You will find a few in this booklet.
WAKRU SEED AND BULB CO.
P. 0. Box 176 Philadelphia
Reference :
Any Mercantile Agency or
any National Bank
in Philadelphia
Mrs. B. E. D.
The “Wakru” Girl
Trade Mark Registered
THE WAKRU GROUP PLANTINGS
Offered last year proved so popular that we are offering this year a lar&e number of special
selections. Unless one has a lar&e number of bulbs in his garden and is anxious to add certain
specific varieties which his friends have g,rown, he will probably find no other method of
buying, bulbs so satisfactory and so economical.
By combining various collection offers you can make your property a bower of bloom through-
out, from early spring to June.
Our special offer of 10% discount payable in seeds for orders
received and paid for by July 1st applies to all collections on this and
rear pages.
leave them in the ground and enjoy them spring
after spring.
Wakru Quality Bulbs are not costly — although it
is Wakru policy never to sacrifice quality in order
to reduce price. It pays to buy dependable bulbs.
If you buy good grade Darwin Tulips, May-flower-
ing Tulips, or Narcissus, you may leave them in
the ground and, in addition to the beautiful bloom
of the first spring, they will bear largely year after
year.
Prices given are for these special assortments
only. Any changes in assortment will entail a con-
siderable addition to cost.
COLLECTION “E.”
For $1.00 We Furnish These 66 Bulbs.
6 Pink Hyacinths (Gertrude Miniature).
12 Early Single Tulips, white, with a delicate tinge
of pink (La Reine).
12 Late Parrot Tulips (mixed)
12 Late, May-flowering, Yellow Tulips (Golden
Crown).
24 Crocus mixed.
This collection could be used as follows :
Plant the Hyacinths in two pots, bury them in
your garden until the middle of February, and bring
them into the room. Follow instructions for indoor
blooming.
They can also be planted outside and will make
their appearance in front of your porch about the
same time as the early single tulips. You then have
a good combination for an outdoor start. If you
plant the Hyacinths in front of a space about 2 feet
wide, you should use the early single tulips in the
second row or intersperse with the Hyacinths.
About 6 inches behind that row plant the Late
Parrot Tulips, and 6 inches behind that the Late
Yellow one. You will have a succession of flowers
undoubtedly to your satisfaction. The Crocus
should be planted in your lawn or can be put in
amongst the other bulbs where they will flower
when the others are just peeping above the ground.
COLLECTION “F.”
We furnish 62 bulbs for $1.00 specially fitted
as a border for your hedge.
Make a border along your hedge with Daffodils.
We will send you 25 Single Daffodils (Princeps)
and 12 Double Daffodils (Van Sion), and in addi-
tion to these you can plant 25 Winter Aconites,
which are the earliest spring-flowering bulbs. The
Daffodils can be used on a 50-foot front. You can
“G” — $1.00 for 80 Bulbs.
Will edge with a double row of early single tulips,
the front of two beds each 12 feet long or of one
bed 24 feet long. Plant 6 inches apart. Bloom at
about same time and in equal height.
40 Early Single Tulips, scarlet (Artus).
40 Early Single Tulips, white, slightly tinged with
pink (La Reine).
H. 40 Darwin Tulips, $1.00.
Assortment of ten fine-named varieties of these
remarkable long-stemmed, long-season tulips, suit-
able for garden decoration in beds, herbaceous
borders, and among shrubs. Remarkable shades
and colors.
I. 45 Parrot Tulips, $1.00.
Assortment of six fine-named varieties of parrot
(or dragon) tulips, embracing every shape, shade
and coloring in these remarkably artistic flowers.
(See cut on front page.)
J. THE “AMERICA” HYACINTH GROUP.
4 Red, 5 White, 4 Blue for $1.00.
One bulb for each of the original colonies, 13 in
all. Excellent for forcing indoors or planting out-
doors.
COLLECTION “K.”
$2.00 for 90 May-flowering and Darwin Tulips.
If you already have a bed planted with Shrubs
and Herbaceous plants, you could not improve on it
better than by planting a quantity of May-flowering
and Darwin Tulips amongst them. These will
flower at a time when the other plants are just
about starting to grow, and the bright colors make
a wonderful contrast with the bright green foliage
just sprouting out or the darker color of the ever-
greens. You need not disturb the bulbs when
through blooming, but leave them in the ground and
have the same effect for several years.
For this purpose we offer you
12 May-flowering Tulips, yellow (Button d'Or).
12 May-flowering Tulips, blush white changing into
deep carmine (Isabella).
12 May-flowering Tulips, orange-red (La Mer-
veille).
12 May-flowering Tulips, white with pink edge
(Picotee) .
12 May-flowering Tulips, brilliant scarlet with blue
center (Gesneriana Spathulata).
30 Darwin Tulips in six different named varieties.
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY— GT. VAN WAVEREN & KRUIJFF, GROWERS.
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TESTING
GROUNDS
Where all Wakru bulbs are
thoroughly tested each year
before they are offered to the
buying public.
The bedding combinations
suggested in this catalog,
the special groups listed on
the cover, the descriptions of
the various varieties — all are
thus based upon proven ex-
perience.
This is but one of many
features which assures
'Wakru'’ dependability.
Our low prices for finest bulbs
can be maintained this year only by close observance of certain conditions, which are based largely on the present
state of transportation congestion, etc.
(1) Orders received later than dates noted on each page (August 1st on tulips, hyacinths and daffodils, etc., for
instance) may not be shipped until October — and are likely to reach you after ground is frozen. The earlier you
order, the earlier your goods will be delivered.
(2) No orders will be taken for less than one dollar.
(3) No accounts will be opened on orders of less than -$5, and then only when satisfactory references are furnished
if party is unknown to us.
(4) To secure earlier orders, to distribute the work more evenly, and to introduce our New Seed Department,
we will allow a cash discount of ten per cent., payable in seeds shown on page 18, for orders sent us
prior to July 1st.
(5) We guarantee Wakru bulbs true to name and color. We cannot guarantee results or growth, which are too
often spoiled by neglectful treatment. Claims as to condition of bulbs should be made promptly on arrival. It
is well to keep a copy of your order. In a number of cases we have received complaint that goods were incor-
rectly packed, when the records showed that evidently the customers had not ordered what they intended to
order, Dut what they ordered was correctly sent.
(6) We strive to deliver all packages by the least costly method. Express costs you less on larger and distant ship-
ments ; but parcel postage is cheaper on smaller packages and shorter hauls. In the latter case parcel postage
is paid by us and billed to you, as our prices include ocean freight, duties, etc., but not delivery.
Address all communications as follows :
THE WAKRU SEED & BULB CO.
P. O. BOX 176 PHILADELPHIA
(Sole American selling agents for Wakru Quality Bulbs.)
Note the new, reduced prices in this catalog.
Never before have we offered such remarkable values.
100 prices apply down to 25, of any one variety; 1000 prices down to 250
(Six at dozen prices only where specially marked.)
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BULBS ARE EASY TO GROW
The three important points to be remembered are these :
First, to get high quality bulbs always. We have many customers who tell us that results from the hyacinths we -sell as
second size are better than those ever secured from any other first size bulbs ever secured elsewhere. Yet we recommend that all
who can afford them buy our first size, in named hyacinths especially.
Second. Plant early as possible in October, to give the bulbs ample chance to make roots before winter comes; and to plant
at as even a depth as possible.
Third. To provide good drainage if your soil is clayey. While bulbs prefer good, rich soil and sun (especially tulips and hyacinths),
they grow in any average soil, if well underdrained. Even coal ashes below will help to make clayey soil drain better and aid in
avoiding rotting.
CROCUS. These may be scattered all over the lawn. They will stand a lot of rough handling and yet show up cheerfully in
the early spring. Plant them a couple of inches deep, single or in little groups.
SNOWDROPS may be treated in the same way and certainly repay for the little money and trouble bestowed on them.
HYACINTHS. A splendid display of these typical Dutch bulbs can be made by putting them in beds. Pick out the location
for your bed which can be made oblong, round or square or any shape, according to taste. An oval bed of about \ll/2 feet by
7 y2 feet will require about 300 bulbs, while 100 bulbs make an excellent showing in an oblonged bed 2]/2 by 7 feet. Plant them
six inches deep and six inches apart. It will be well to pay attention to the various color combination we are giving under the
heading “first size Hyacinths.” We might say that the second size as well as Bedding suit the purpose of planting outdoors just
as well as the first size and will not run into such a high cost.
TULIPS are also ideal for bedding purposes in much the same manner as the Hyacinths. They should be planted about four
inches deep and four inches apart. It is, however, very important to put the right kind and shades in one bed, as all varieties do
not flower at the same time and height. Our little guide will help you to pick out the right varieties (see Tulips).
NARCISSUS. While Hyacinths and Tulips like to have plenty of Sunshine, Narcissus are well contented with shady places.
Along hedges and around and between evergreen they show up fine. They are not very particular as to the depth at which they are
planted.
INDOOR BLOOMING
BULBS FOR FORCING
In potting bulbs for indoor blooming, be careful not to plant bulbs too deep. The soil should
not come within a half-inch of the top of the pot and the top of the Narcissus bulbs should be up to
the surface; the Tulips, not over an inch below; Hyacinths or Crocus, not over a half-inch below.
The soil should be light and rich, three parts loam ; one part leaf mould and one part sand is a
good combination ; the leaf mould serving the purpose of holding the moisture.
A six-inch pot should not contain more than five Tulips, or two Narcissus, or two Hyacinths,
or six Crocus. An eight-inch pan will held ten Tulips, or eight Hyacinths, or eight Narcissus, or
twelve Crocuses.
The bulbs having been potted, they are placed in the cold and dark for a period of a month and
a half to three months, being watered only every ten days to prevent the soil from drying up.
Tt is much simpler if you have garden space to do it, to dig a trench a foot and a half deep, fill
in about six inches with ashes, and place the potted bulbs on this layer. Then water well and cover
with soil or coal ashes. Unless the season is unusually dry the bulbs will need no further attention
till it is time to bring them in. Remember that ample root development is the important point in
forcing bulbs. Till the removal of one of the pots from this trench shows that the roots have developed
to such an extent that they can be seen through the drainage hole, it is not wise to bring them in.
After bringing these to the light, indoors, an average temperature of 55 degrees is plenty high enough.
At no time, especially while the bulb is flowering, should the temperature exceed 60 degrees, if you
desire best results. Over three-fourths of the failures in forcing bulbs result from too high a temperature;
therefore, beware.
Too much water before rooting and too little water after are the prime causes of failures in raising
bulbs. Water plentifully once you have them indoors — remember that the house is dry and warm; that
air, light and water are the cheapest things in the world and the most essential to success in indoor
bulb culture.
If blooms are being borne on too short flower stems and you know that the root growth is ripe,
put an open paper cone about a foot high and a couple of inches wide at the top, over the top of the
bulb. The stem will draw up in the desire to reach the light. This treatment is particularly applicable
to Hyacinths.
WATER CULTURE
What better winter decoration for the home is there than
the fragrant Paperwhite Narcissus, the Dutch Hyacinths, Daffo-
dils and Crocuses?
-Any of these can be easily raised in water, in a flat jar-
diniere which has been partially filled with sand or pebbles.
Stones between the bulbs will hold them firmly in place, assur-
ing erect flower spikes.
Hyacinths grow beautifully in glasses especially made for
this purpose and obtainable in most flower shops. Be careful
not to let the bottom of the bulb touch the surface of the water.
There should be about the thickness of a nickel between. Place
the glass in a dark cupboard or closet and wait till the roots
crawl over the bottom of the glass. If the water should be-
come foul, let it run out, but never remove the bulb from the
glass. Clean the root by shaking the glass gently after filling
again and put in fresh water after the dirt is out. Be careful
not to break the roots.
It is well to fill the glasses with soft (rain) water, and to
add a little charcoal from the start, using plant food in the
water around blooming time to increase the size of the flowers
and the strength of the stem.
A dozen or more Crocuses in a flat bowl make an excellent
display, but to assure bloom keep these in an unheated room,
if possible.
Remember in growing bulbs in water that it is just as es-
sential to get good roots before exposing to the light, as in the
case of indoor forcing in soil. Unless there is a good root
growth you are almost sure to be disappointed with the results.
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY— GT. VAN WAVEREN & KRUIJFF, GROWERS.
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HYACINTHS
It has always been admitted that Hyacinths —
because of their large heads of fragrant flowers,
held at uniform height on substantial stems — were
ideal for the formal spring bulb bed.
But the flower lover who uses them only for
this purpose — who fails to thoroughly intersperse
them in the front of the perennial and annual
borders and beds, is losing sight of an opportunity
to beautify such portions of his ground, at a
season when bloom is otherwise sadly lacking.
Hyacinths are also one of the best plants that
can be relied upon to brighten the home during
the months when nothing is in bloom outside.
They force easily — if you tried them unsuccess-
fully it is probable that we may give you some
hints which would obtain you better results. As
a guide to best results we state below those that
have given greatest satisfaction for forcing.
Plant six inches deep (to bottom of bulb) and
six inches apart in beds.
A splendid display of these typical Dutch bulbs
can be made by putting them in beds. Pick out
the location for your bed which can be made
oblong, round, or square or any shape, according
to taste. An oval bed of about 11 y2 feet by
iy2 feet will require about 300 bulbs, while 100
bulbs make an excellent showing in an oblonged
bed 2G by 7 feet. Plant them six inches deep and
six inches apart. It will be well to pay attention
to the various color combination we are giving
under the heading “first size Hyacinths.” We
might say that the second size as well as Bedding
suit the purpose of planting outdoors just as well
as the first size and will not run into such a high
cost.
We can furnish mixed hyacinths in either red,
white, or blue at 5c. each ; 50c. a doz., or $3.00
per hundred ; but we lay the emphasis on these
because experience shows that knowing garden
lovers realize that even this superior grade of
mixed is not as desirable for bedding as those
below nor at all available for forcing.
GERTRUDE (Dark Rose).
MINIATURE (Dutch Roman)
HYACINTHS
These bulbs, if planted at the same time as Romans, or as
soon as they are at hand, may be had in bloom in January, if
grown inside. Grown outside they give fine results. By planting
8 to 10 inches deep the blooms last longer.
We can supply all colors mixed at 30c. per dozen, or $2.25
per hundred. Note again that we offer below definite, named
varieties, while those whose motto is “not how good, but how
cheap” omit all names. Why buy mixtures, when named varieties
cost no more?
SINGLE DARK RED.
Garibaldi, early, for forcing
General Pelissier, early, fine for forcing
Robert Steyger
Gertrude, dark rose, big spike .
Giganthea, pale rose, big spike
Moreno, nice rose spike
Grandeur a Merveille, blush
La Grandesse, pure white
L’Innocence, pure white
Madame van der Hoop, compact spike
SINGLE LIGHT BLUE.
Czar Peter, very beautiful
Grand Maitre, large spike
Johan, one of the best light blues
Doz.
100.
$0.45
$2.50
.35
2.25
.35
2.25
.30
1.85
.35
2.25
.30
2.00
H.
Doz.
100.
$0.30
$2.00
.45
3.00
.45
3.00
.40
2.75
.40
2.75
.40
2.75
.40
2.50
SINGLE DARK BLUE.
Baron van Tuyll, very early, dark 45 3.00
King of the Blues, good spike 45 3.00
SINGLE YELLOW.
Ida 50 3.25
King of the Yellows, the best yellow 50 3.50
BEDDING HYACINTHS
Chiefly for Outside Planting.
Although we reserve the right to ourselves to send out
Bedding Hyacinths after our own Selection, yet we are willing
to accommodate our customers as far as possible when they
want us to send the Bedding Hyacinths with names attached.
This should be mentioned on the order sheet.
Do not confuse these with the cheaper “bedding mixtures**
which are always without names.
Doz. 100.
Single Red $0.60 $4.00
Rose and Pink 60 4.00
White 60 4.00
Blue A 60 4.00
Light and Porcelain Blue 60 4.00
Yellow 70 4.50
Double Red 70 4.50
Rose 70 4.50
White 70 4.50
Blue ••(••• 75 5.00
Light and Porcelain 75 5.00
Yellow 75 5.00
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A small corner of one of our Hyacinth Fields in which the finest Hyacinths which come from Holland are grown.
SECOND SIZED HYACINTHS
FOR FORCING
Although as a rule first sized Hyacinths are superior to sec-
ond sized Ones when it comes to forcing, yet these second sized
Hyacinths will make a very nice display in beds or even when
planted in pots. Used largely by florists. We feel convinced that
you will be satisfied with them.
Six at a dozen price; 25 at hundred price.
SINGLE DARK RED.
Doz. 100.
Garibaldi, early forcer $0.85 $6.00
General Pelissier, early forcer 85 6.00
Robert Steyger, crimson 75 5.50
SINGLE ROSE AND PINK.
Doz. 100.
Baron van Thuyll, rose $0.85 $6.00
Cardinal Wiseman, late, big spike 85 6.00
Gertrude, dark rose, very nice 70 5.00
Giganthea, pale rose 70 5.00
Moreno, deep pink, big spike 70 5.00
Rosea Maxima, rose 70 5.00
SINGLE WHITE AND BLUSH.
Doz. 100.
Grandeur a Merveille, blush white, elegant spike 70 5.00
Grande Blanche, compact spike, big bells $0.70 $5.00
La Grandesse, finest pure white 1.25 9.00
L’Innocence, pure white, fine and early 75 5.00
Madame van der Hoop, compact spike, big bells 85 6.00
SINGLE LIGHT BLUE.
Czar Peter, very beautiful, porcelain blue 1.25 9.50
Johan, one of the best light blue .70 5.00
La Pe\ 'rouse, sky-blue 70 4.75
Lord Derby, very showy 1.15 9.00
Queen of the Blues, fine spike 1.15 8.00
SINGLE BLUE AND DARK BLUE.
Captain Boyton, big spike 1.15 8.00
Grand Maitre, big spike, big bulb 85 6.00
King of the Blues, dark, good spike 85 6.00
SINGLE YELLOW.
Ida, big spike, one of the finest yellows 1.15 8.50
King of the Yellows, extra big spike 1.10 8.00
Yellow Hammer, golden yellow 1.25 9.50
SINGLE MAUVE AND PURPLE.
Haydn, blush violet 1.15 8.50
Lord Balfour, mauve 1.00 7.00
Sir William Mansfield, purple 90 6.50
DOUBLE RED, LIGHT RED AND ROSE.
Bouquet Tendre, dark red 1.05 7.75
Noble par Merite, deep rose 1.05 7.50
Prince of Orange, rose 1.10 8.00
DOUBLE WHITE AND BLUSH WHITE.
Bouquet Royal, pure white 1.05 7.50
La Tour d’Auvergne, pure white 1.00 7.00
La Virginite, rosy-white 1.00 7.00
DOUBLE BLUE AND PORCELAIN BLUE.
Bloksberg, light 1.30 10.00
Charles Dickens 1.20 9.00
Garrick, blue, dark centre 1.30 10.00
Van Speijk, deep blue 1.15 8.50
DOUBLE YELLOW AND ORANGE.
Goethe, fine spike 1.20 9.00
Jaune Supreme, rose centre 1.20 9.00
Sovereign, magnificent spike 1.40 11.00
Shall recommend your bulbs to others.
Jan. 20, 1915.
I received your package marked “6 R. Hyacinths with interest for overlooking your order.” I appreciate your kindness
very much but am not aware that you have overlooked any order of mine. Your house has been very nice to me, and if there
has been a mistake I shall be glad to help you get it straight. I like your bulbs immensely and shall recommend them to others.
Durham, N. C. Miss A. E. B.
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY— GT. VAN WAVEREN & KRUIJFF, GROWERS.
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FIRST-SIZED NAMED HYACINTHS
Six at dozen prices; 25 at hundred prices.
For bedding as well as forcing, it pays to buy first-
sized hyacinths of named varieties. Full spikes of true-
to-name Hyacinths are well worth the investment.
One particularly important point, which is too often
overlooked, is the fact that few really first-sized hya-
cinths are offered this year, and none too many any
year. For it takes five years to grow a hyacinth bulb
to the point where we class it a first-size bulb — although
there is a tendency to sell smaller younger bulbs as
first-size.
“Wakru” First Size Hyacinths are the pick of the
five-year fields of Gt. Van Waveren & Kruijff, whose
reputation on hyacinths has been that of leadership for
a score of years.
Try this size once — note how large and firm the
bulbs are — how strong and full of bells each flower
stem is — you will select Wakru first size thereafter.
The varieties marked with * are best for glasses or
pots.
Wakru “Named Hyacinths first-sized Bulbs” are
real first-sized Bulbs, and far superior to those often
offered as first-sized Bulbs.
A slight difference in price, a big difference i»
quality.
Try our first size.
SELECTED BEDDING
COMBINATIONS.
For bedding purposes we give you the following
combinations, which may be very handy for you :
Robt. Steyger, dark red.
Mad. van der Hoop, white.
King of the Blues, dark blue.
King of the Yellows, golden yellow.
Gertrude, pink.
LTnnocence, pure white.
Robt. Steyger, dark red.
King of the Yellows, yellow.
LTnnocence, pure white
Johan, light blue.
Sir Wm. Mansfield, purple.
King of the Yellows, golden yellow.
La Innocence-Pure White
SINGLE RED.
Doz. 100.
*Etna, half double, large bells •. $1.35 $10.50
*Garibaldi, crimson, early forcer 1.05 7.00
* General Pelissier, dark red, forces very early 1.10 7.25
*La Victoire, large crimson spike, early 1.10 7.25
Robert Steyger, fine for bedding 90 6.50
SINGLE ROSE AND PINK.
*Baron van Thuyll, pink $1.00 $7.00
^Charles Dickens, pretty pink, nice flower 1.40 10.00
*Gertrude, dark rose, large truss 90 6.00
*Gigantea, pale pink, gigantic truss 95 6.50
*Lady Derby, rose extra, new 1.25 8.00
*Moreno, gigantic flower, deep rose 1.00 6.75
*Rose a Merveille, deep pink, excellent spike 1.20 9.00
SINGLE PURE WHITE.
* Mba Maxima, very early $1.30 $10.00
*Blancheur a Merveille, big spike 1.00 7.00
*La Grandesse, the best pure white 1.50 10.00
*LTnnocence, fine and early 1.10 8.00
*Mad. van der Hoop, big bells, fine for bedding .... 1.10 8.00
SINGLE BLUSH AND CREAMY WHITE.
Grandeur a Merveille, blush, big spike 1.20 9.00
Mr. Plimsoll, blush white 1.00 7.00
SINGLE LIGHT BLUE.
Doz. 100.
Bismarck, the earliest light blue Hyacinth, very
big spike $2.40 $16.00
*Czar Peter, fine porcelain blue 1.50 10.00
^Enchantress, nicely shaded, light blue 1.75 12.00
*Johan, light, good spike 1.05 7.50
*Lord Derby, large spike 1.55 10.00
*Potgieter, very fine blue 1.55 10.00
*Queen of the Blues, handsome big light blue spike.. 1.55 10.00
SINGLE BLUE AND DARK BLUE.
Baron van Thuyll, dark $1.10 $8.00
*Captain Boyton, big spike like Gr. Maitre 1.50 10.00
*Grand Maitre, big spike, big bulb 1.15 7.50
King of the Blacks, the darkest blue, nearly black.. 2.00 15.00
*King of the Blues, dark, good spike 1.35 9.00
*Marie, good deep blue . 1.35 10.50
SINGLE YELLOW AND ORANGE.
City of Haarlem, beautiful yellow $1.75 $12.00
*Ida, big spike, one of the finest yellows 1.25 8.00
*King of the Yellows, fine spike, specially recom-
mended 1.15 8.00
*Yellow Hammer, golden yellow 1.35 9.00
SINGLE MAUVE AND PURPLE.
Haydn, blush violet $1.40 $11.00
*Lord Balfour, mauve 1.05 7.00
*Sir William Mansfield, purple 1.15 8.00
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DOUBLE HYACINTHS
DOUBLE RED, ROSE AND BLUSH.
♦Bouquet Tendre, well known, early variety, pink... $1.50 $10.00
Koh-i-Noor, semi-double, large truss 1.50 10.00
♦Noble par Merite, large flower, rosy red, extra .... 1.45 9.50
DOUBLE WHITE.
Bouquet Royal, pure white, fine spike $1.50 $9.50
♦La Grandesse, pure white, same bells as the single.. 1.60 11.00
♦La Tour d’Auvergne, large spike, very early 1.35 9.50
La Virginite, blush 1.35 10.50
DOUBLE BLUE.
*Bloksberg, prettily formed spike $1.50 $10.00
Charles Dickens, good spike 1.65 12.50
Crownprince of Sweden, violet blue, large spike .... 1.45 9.00
*Van Speijk, large spike and bells 1.45 9.50
DOUBLE YELLOW AND ORANGE.
*Goethe, fine spike $1.45 $10.00
*Jaune Supreme, yellow with rose centre 1.45 10.00
Sovereign 1.75 12.00
TULIPS
The time has long since passed when the planting of tulips
in the average garden was restricted to a few formal beds. Now
the early single tulips and the early double tulips are profusely
used for formal beds and borders, while the Darwins, parrots and
May Flowering Tulips are generously used to brighten the
perennial beds and lengthen their season of bloom.
SPECIAL OFFER ON NEW VARIETIES
We suggest that tulip lovers acquaint themselves with a
few new varieties each year. For this purpose we offer ten each
of three finest recent single tulips (Herman Schlegel, Le Reine des
Reines and Pelican) for $4.25. Ten each of the finest recent
double tulips (Boule de Neige, Mary Garden, Schoonard and
Theeroos) for $6.00.
INSTRUCTIONS ON PLANTING TULIPS. Plant 4 inches
deep (to top of bulbs) and 4 inches apart in beds.
The culture of Tulips is one of our great specialties. Being
owners of the very best grounds for Tulips (rich loam and pure
sand), we dare say their Tulips are unsurpassed and sure to give
the greatest satisfaction, for forcing as well as for bedding
purposes.
ARRANGEMENTS OF COLORS FOR
BEDDING.
Chrysolora and Belle Alliance.
Couleur Cardinal, itself makes one of the most beautiful beds.
Cottage Maid and Yellow Prince.
Due De Berlin and White Hawk.
Duchesse de Parma, by itself.
Keizerskroon, by itself.
La Reine and Artus.
Maes, unsurpassed when bedded without anything else.
Pottebakker White and Chrysolora.
Princess Marianne and Ophir d’Or.
Prince of Austria and Herman Schlegel.
President Lincoln, by itself.
Rose Gris de Lin, separate in one bed.
Thomas Moore, by itself.
Wouwer Man and Ophir d’Or.
Vermillion Brilliant and White Hawk.
If you will note these suggested varieties you will have a
complete succession of bloom from Christmas until the Easter
season.
SINGLE TULIPS FOR FORCING
For Flowering in December and Early January.
ALL OF THE DUC VON THOL VARIETIES; MON
TRESOR, PROSERPINE, THOMAS MOORE, VERMILLION
BRILLIANT and WHITE POTTEBAKKER.
For Flowering January until March.
BELLE ALLIANCE, DUCHESSE de PARMA, KEIZERS-
KROON, LA REINE, PRINCE OF AUSTRIA, ROSE GRIS DE
LIN, VERMILLION BRILLIANT, YELLOW PRINCE.
For Flowering from Early March to Early April.
BELLE ALLIANCE, COULEUR CARDINAL, FLAMINGO,
LA REINE, PRINCE DE LIGNY, PRINCE OF AUSTRIA,
PROSPERITY, ROSE GRIS DE LIN, ROSE LUISANTE, VER-
MILLION BRILLIANT, WHITE HAWK, YELLOW PRINCE.
EARLY SINGLE TULIPS
“DUC VAN THOLL” THE VERY EARLIEST.
Doz.
100.
1000.
Cocheneal, glowing vermillion, very early...
. . $0.40
$2.25
$18.00
.23
1.25
10.00
Red and Yellow, maximus
.35
2.00
16.00
Rosy
.28
1.75
11.00
.28
1.50
12.00
Vermillion
.23
1.50
12.00
.23
1.25
10.00
White Maximus
.25
1.35
11.75
.42
2.00
17.50
All colors mixed
.25
1.30
10.00
ALL WAKRU BULBS ORDERED BY AUGUST 1st ARE SELECTED AND PACKED IN HOLLAND AND SHIPPED IN
ORIGINAL PACKAGES
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY— GT. VAN WAVEREN & KRUIJFF, GROWERS.
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EARLY SINGLE TULIPS
The varieties marked 1 generally begin to flower about
the 20th of April; those marked 2 after the first of May.
By selecting bulbs preceded by the same figure, and
of the colors desired, you find the problem of making up
a bed of Tulips pleasing in color combination, which will
bloom at about the same time, very much simplified.
Doz. 100. 1000.
Doz. 100. 1000.
MIXED EARLY SINGLE TULIPS
$0.15
$0.85
$8.00
1 — Adeline, rosy violet, with a yellow centre.
Height 8 inches
.43
2.45
21.00
Arms of Leiden, white flamed carmine....
.23
1.25
11.00
2 — Artus, rich scarlet, with clear yellow
centre. Height 10 inches
.20
1.10
9.50
1 — Belle Alliance (Waterloo), crimson-scar-
let, with yellow centre. Height 9
inches
.30
1.75
15.00
1 — Brilliant Star, brilliant scarlet, color and
habit as Vermillion Brilliant, but much
larger, splendid early forcer
.95
5.00
40.00
2 — Cerise Gris de Lin, rosy-violet. Height
10 inches
$0.80
$4.00
$35.00
1 — Chrysolora, deep golden-yellow. Height
1 1 inches
.30
1.50
12.00
1 — Cottage Boy, orange-red bordered orange-
yellow. Height 9 inches
.42
2.50
23.00
1 — Cottage Maid, lovely rosy pink shading
to cream-white. Height 9 inches
.23
1.25
10.50
2 — Couleur Cardinal, intense crimson, shaded
with plum on the exterior, yellow cen-
tre. Height 11 inches
.37
2.15
19.00
A grand Tulip, which makes a very de-
cided show in a bed.
1 — Due de Berlin, scarlet, edged orange-
yellow. Height 8 inches
.30
1.75
10.00
2 — Duchess of Parma, large orange-red with
a bold irregular margin of deep yel-
low, suffused with rose on the outer
petals. Height 13 inches
.24
1.45
11. 50
2 — Flamingo, shape like White Hawk, color
white, flaked rosy red
.80
4.15
36.00
A variety which has not been on the
market very long. In forcing it gives
great satisfaction, the color resembling
the beautiful plumage of the flamingo
bird.
1 — Fred. Moore, bright orange shaded with
scarlet, handsome and effective. Height
15 inches
.23
1.50
1 1.00
Very sweet-scented and of a fashionable
color.
2 — Goldfinch, the pure yellow golden Prince.
.27
1.45
12.00
Herman Schlegel. The yellow La Reine.
This flower is of a light yellow color and
has the same light rose like the La
Reine; it is an easy forcer. 5c each....
.35
2.00
1 — Joost van den Vondel, rosy red, more
or less flaked with white, and suffused
with delicate rose on the outside.
1 — Joost van den Vondel, white, pure white,
extremely beautiful. Height 10 inches.
.62
3.15
26.50
1 — Keizerkroon (Grand Due), crimson-scar-
let, edged bright yellow. Height 14
inches
.30
1.95
17.50
Owing to its enormous cup and broad
foliage this variety is generally looked
upon as one of the best for outdoor
work. The striking contrast of the yel-
low and red in the flower makes it very
showy.
1 — King of the Yellows, pure yellow in the
way of Canary Bird, but far superior.
Height 12 inches
.30
1.65
14.00
La Precieuse (see Cottage Maid)
.23
1.25
10.50
1 — La Reine (Queen Victoria), white suf-
fused with delicate pink. Height 11
inches
.20
1.20
10.50
La Reine des Reines (Prosperity). Deli-
cate and lovely pink, very early, splen-
did forcer. 10c each
1.10
9.00
1 — Le Matelas, silvery pink, tipped with
white and shaded with blush white,
early and very effective. Height 1 foot
.50
2.95
24.00
1 — Maes, rich scarlet, tinged with purple on
the interior, centre bronze surrounded
with bright yellow ; the finest tulip for
bedding. Height 10 inches
.47
2.75
19.00
1 — Mon Tresor, intense golden yellow.
Height 11 inches
.35
2.00
18.00
Is very easy to force ; one of the varieties
you should start your experiments with
because you will be certain of good re-
sults if you follow our instructions.
1 — Ophir d’Or, canary yellow, very sweet
scented. Height 11 inches. The very
best single yellow tulip for bedding. . . .
.30
1.95
18.00
Pelican. Large white flower lightly suf-
fused with rose on upper petals ; one of
the biggest flowers. 35c each
2 — Pink Beauty, bright rose pink, shading
to blush white near the yellowish cen-
tre. Height 11 inches. Award of merit
R. H. S., May 8th, 1900
3.75
.75
4.00
36.00
1 — Pottebakker, pure yellow. Height 13
inches
.40
2.25
19.00
2 — Pottebakker, scarlet (Verboom), rich
scarlet with a yellow centre. Height
13 inches
.38
2.00
18.00
1 — Pottebakker, white, large cup-shaped pure
white flowers. Height 13 inches
.42
2.50
21.00
2 — Prince of Austria, scarlet suffused with
orange, yellow centre, sweet scented.
Height 12 inches
.35
2.00
17.00
1 — Princess Marianne, creamy-white, suf-
fused with pink, shading to rose ; very
large. Height 10 inches
.22
1.15
10.00
1 — Proserpine, bright rose, suffused with
purple, very handsome. Height 12
inches
.50
3.00
28.00
Also a very easy forcing variety.
2 — Rose Gris de Lin, rose flushed with pink,
excellent shape. Height 8 inches. . . .
.20
1.10
9.00
A most beautiful and useful variety
which should be included in every
order.
2 — Rose Luisante, dark silky rose, the finest
rose tulip. Height 9 inches
.40
2.40
19.50
2 — Standard Golden, scarlet, tipped and
flaked with yellow. Height 10 inches. .
.75
4.50
40.00
2 — Standard Royal (Silver Standard), white
ground, flaked and tipped with scarlet.
Height 10 inches
.75
4.50
40.00
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Vermillion Brilliant Tulips make a showy bed.
EARLY SINGLE TULIPS— Continued
2 — Thomas Moore, bright orange, shaded
with scarlet ; very handsome and effec-
tive. Height 14 inches
2 — Verboom, rich scarlet, yellow centre.
Height 13 inches
1 — Vermillion Brilliant, dazzling scarlet, with
yellow centre. Height 10 inches
This variety is considered by a good
many as the best scarlet. It certainly
deserves all the credit which is given
to it.
1 — White Hawk, pure white, robust habit;
one of the very best white Tulips.
Height 12 inches. (Fine white for
Easter) . . .
This flower is one of the largest, and
will add wonderfully to your garden.
2 — White Swan, true, pure white, egg-
shaped flowers. Height 14 inches ....
This variety cannot be forced, but for out-
door planting it is very useful. Its
name indicates its shape. The flowers
are borne on long Swan-necked-shaped
stems, which give it a very graceful
appearance.
1 — Wouwerman, rich dark purple. Height
10 inches
2 — Yellow Prince, rich yellow, sweet scented.
Height 9 inches .
Doz.
100.
1000.
.23
1.30
10.50
.38
2.25
19.00
.38
2.40
20.00
.42
2.50
21.00
.28
1.55
13.00
.60
3.90
36.00
.25
1.50
12.00
SEEDS FREE
to value of 10 per cent on all bulb orders
paid for by July 1st, 1916. (See^age)
The remarkable new
double yellow tulip Mary
Garden introduced by
Van Waveren & Kruijff.
DOUBLE TULIPS SUITABLE FOR
FORCING For Flowering in January.
SALVATOR ROSA.
For Flowering End of January to End of March.
CO CHENILLE, COURONNE D'OR, EL TOREADOR, IMPER-
ATOR RUBRORUM, MURILLO, TITIAN, TOUR-
NESOL, YELLOW TOURNESOL.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR PLANTING
DOUBLE TULIPS IN BEDS.
Double tulips should be placed one variety in each bed ;
grouping different varieties does not produce such a good effect.
We advise for that purpose the following splendid varieties:
COURONNE D’OR, LA CANDEUR, LADY PALMERSTON,
LE MATADOR, MURILLO, SALVATOR ROSE,
WILLIAM III and LA CANDEUR.
EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS
The varieties marked 1 generally begin to flower last week
of April ; those marked 2 first week in May, while the latest
to flower are marked 3.
Boule de Neige. Also a pure white sport
of Murillo, which forces easily, the
whole when in flower is something after
a white Pa^ony. 5c each
1 — Cochenille, fiery scarlet
1 — Couronne des Roses, rich pure rose,
shaded white. Height 11 inches. Extra
1 — Couronne d’Or, deep yellow, marked with
orange red. Height 11 inches
Crown of Gold would be the English
name for this variety, and it certainly
is a golden Crown when in flower. It
makes a splendid bedding Tulip.
2 — El Toreador, reddish bronze and orange
with a yellow base ; very handsome.
Height 11 inches. Award of Merit R.
H. S., May 9th, 1900
1 — Fluweelen Mantel (Velvet Gepi), deep
crimson, edged dark orange-yellow.
Height 10 inches
1 — Gloria Solis, rich yellow, running to deep
red. Height 12 inches
2 — Imperator Rubrorum, bright scarlet.
Height 12 inches . ... •.
2 — La Candeur, pure white. Height 1 1
inches. Remains in flower a very long
time • • • ■
1 — Le Matador, scarlet with purple glow at
the outside of the petal. Height 12
inches. Extremely beautiful
2 — Lord Beaconsfield, brilliant crimson rose,
the shape of the flower resembles a
giant Ranunculus. Height 10 inches...
Mixed — Extra fine, all colors
Mary Garden. Pure yellow, the shape of
Murillo, the only pure yellow double tulip
in existence. 50c each
Doz.
100.
1000.
.50
3.25
.40
2.15
19.00
.55
4.75
40.00
.42
2.80
24.00
.75 4.00 38.00
.40 2.25 20.00
.32 1.85 16.00
.40 2.35 20.00
.25 1.50 13.00
.42 2.45 21.00
.42 2.65 22.50
.18 1.00 9.00
5.50
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY— GT. VAN WAVEREN & KRUIJFF, GROWERS.
1 1
Murillo is a fine double tulip in beautiful blush-pink
EARLY DOUBLE TULIPS, Continued
Doz. 100. 1000.
2 — Murillo, delicate blush pink. Height 10
inches
.25
1.50
12.00
Most decidedly one of the best double
Tulips known. It is very fine for forc-
ing purposes, as well as for outside
work.
3 — Queen of the Netherlands, white flushed
rose. Height 10 inches
.70
3.50
28.00
2 — Rubra Maxima, dazzling scarlet, splendid
bedding variety. Height 10 inches ....
.30
1.65
13.50
1 — Salvator Rosa, beautiful deep rose ; extra.
Height 10 inches
.30
1.75
16.00
Schoonoord. A pure white Sport of
Murillo, with all the good qualities of
that well-known variety. Excellent
forcer. 6c each
.55
3.45
Theeroos (Tea Rose). Another Sport of
Murillo, called Theeroos (tea rose) be-
cause it is both in color and shape like
that well-known rose. 8c each
.60
4.00
2 — Titian, scarlet, edged yellow. Height 10
inches
.37
2.75
26.00
2 — Tournesol, rich scarlet, edged yellow,
very showy. Height 11 inches
.50
3.00
27.00
2 — Tournesol Yellow, bright yellow, slightly
shaded orange. Height 11 inches
.42
2.45
21.00
2 — Vuurbaak, bright scarlet, with a slight
flush of orange, when fully open ; very
handsome. Height 12 inches
.42
2.40
21.50
2 — William III, rich orange scarlet; extra.
Height 12 inches
.40
2.45
21.00
LATE DOUBLE TULIPS
Very Tall Growing Varieties (Not Adapted for Forcing).
Doz. 100. 1000.
Admiral Kinsbergen, red and yellow $0.42 $2.00
Blauwe Vlag (Lord Wellington), blue 1.50 8.50
Mariage de ma Fille, white feathered crim-
son rose ; very large and elegant.
Height 14 inches SO 4.65 $37.20
Gverwinnaar, blue and white, striped and
spotted 58 3.40 27.20
Pasony Gold, red and gold striped 30 1.75 14.00
Paeony Red, scarlet 00 1.75 14.00
Yellow Rose, pure yellow 30 1.50 12.00
VARIEGATED-LEAVED TULIPS
The unusually attractive variegated foliage of these Tulips
and the pleasing flowers are sure to make them popular in
America once they are better known. Yellow Rose, particularly,
deserves to be more planted. Blooms late, bears sweet-scented
double flowers of an excellent yellow.
SINGLE.
Doz. 100. 1000.
Purple Crown, golden yellow border $0.62
Yellow Prince, bright golden, yellow edged,
extra 40
DOUBLE.
La Candeur, silver variegated 62
Rex Rubrorum, flowers rosy red, leaves sil-
ver variegated, extra 42
Tournesol, rich scarlet, edged yellow gold
variegated
Yellow Rose, edged yellow, very striking....
.75
.42
$3.50 $28.00
2.25 18.00
3.50 28.00
2.50 20.00
4.50
2.50
36.00
20.00
LATE SINGLE TULIPS
BYBLOOMS.
Violet and purple on a white ground.
Mixture
Named Varieties
Flaked and striped.
Doz. 100. 1000.
. . $0.30 $1.75 $14.00
.42 2.75 22.00
BIZARDS.
These bizard Tulips, blooming in late May, are being used
largely for naturalizing in borders and for oddity beds. Imagine
the wonderful contrast of purple, crimson and brown markings
on the yellow grounds of these large, showy flowers, you will
realize why these are so popular in Europe and the British
Isles for their outdoor effects and cutting purposes.
Doz. 100. 1000.
Mixture $0.36 $1.50 $11.00
Named Varieties 44 3.00 23.00
BREEDERS.
Large, handsome flowers of sombre though charming colors.
In fine named Varieties
Mixed, all colors
Doz. 100. 1000.
$0.42 $3.15 $25.00
.35 2.00 18.00
Tulips proved everything one could wish for.
April 23, 1915.
Last Fall I sent you an order for some tulips and also some
Dahlias. The tulips I received in due time and they proved
everything one could wish for. I hope the dahlias will be equally
successful.
Laton, Cal. Mrs. C. D. M.
Others want to order bulbs.
May 7, 1915.
Will you please let me know when you will have your new
price list, as I have several parties who will want to order bulbs
who have seen mine and just rave over them. Send me several
of your catalogs and I will distribute them for you.
Pleasonton, Cal. J. E. B.
Bulbs gave great satisfaction — may expect another
order.
June 8, 1915.
I purchased some bulbs from you last Fall which gave me
great satisfaction. I am writing for your bulb catalog, and you
may expect another order.
Bellevue, Mich. Rev. G. T. C.
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DARWIN TULIPS
We strongly recommend this class of Tulips for
garden decoration in grcups, in the herbaceous
border and amongst shrubs.
Grown for cut flowers, they will
prove very valuable at a time that Our
gardens yield so little to decorate our
rooms.
They flower during the middle part
of May, a time in which the spring
flowers are over and the summer
flowers, such as roses, have not yet
come in.
Growing to a height of a couple
feet, with perfectly colored flowers
double the size of an ordinary Tulip,
the Darwin deserves to be thoroughly
interspersed along the borders.
It is well to put Darwin Tulips at
the back — other May-flowering Tulips
in front, and a border of early Tulips
if you want almost continuous bloom,
while the other plants are getting
started.
Fine for Forcing
By slowly forcing in pots they may
be had in bloom in March or even
earlier ; most of the varieties improve
in color by protection under glass or
canvas.
The list of varieties we offer is care-
fully selected and includes nothing but
fine varieties. We have discarded a
great many varieties which we com
sidered inferior to those we now offer.
Assortment in 25 named varieties
Assortment in 10 fine named varieties
Ariadne, fiery scarlet red
Mixed, all colors, extra quality
Andromeda, dark violet-red flower of strong
growth
Baronne de la Tonnaye, vivid rose
C. J. Salter, bright rose, fine flower
City of Haarlem, brilliant scarlet with a
pure white centre, very large
Clara Butt, soft delicate pale salmon rose,
a flower of remarkable beauty
Donders, crimson, dark violet centre
Ergusti, dull violet, inside of petals darker,
white base
Europe, bright carmine red ; extra
Farncombe Sanders, fiery scarlet
Faust, dark violet
Glory, brilliant scarlet
Glow, brilliant glowing vermillion, centre
blue, margined white
Gudin, light blue, slightly edged with an
even paler shade of same color
Gretchen, large globular flower ; outside
blush, inside soft blush ; very beautiful ....
Doz.
100.
1000.
$0.62
$3.50
$30.00
.35
2.50
20.00
.85
5.00
45.00
.30
1.50
12.75
.72
4.25
37.00
.40
2.75
20.00
.42
3.45
32.00
4.50
35.00
.35
2.00
17.00
.47
2.75
24.00
1.05
6.25
.60
3.25
25.00
.72
4.25
37.00
1.40
8.00
70.00
.50
3.00
27.20
.53
3.00
25.00
1.10
6.50
58.00
.30
1.65
14.00
Gustav Dore, bright rose
Hecla, deep crimson maroon; very beautiful.
Isis, bright crimson
Kate Greenaway, white flushed lilac ; very
late and beautiful
La Candeur (White Queen), lovely soft
white, slightly tinged blush, anthers black ;
a beautiful, large, globular, erect flower...
La Tristesse, lilac blue ; extra
La Tulipe Noire (The Black Tulip), very
large
Marconi, violet, white centre, large
Massachusetts, beautiful light rose
Melicette, deep lilac
Mme. Krelage, vivid pink, light^ bordered,
extra
Mrs. Cleveland, delicate pink
Nauticus, purplish rose, large
Nora Ware, silvery lilac, shaded white,
extremely beautiful
North Dacotah, fiery red, white basal blotch
Nymph, pale lilac
Ouida, fiery red
Doz.
100.
1000.
.50
3.00
27.00
.42
2.50
21.00
.95
5.50
48.00
.47
2.75
24.00
.50
2.75
22.00
.95
6.50
58.00
$1.20
$7.50
1.95
12.00
.60
3.00
27.00
1.85
11.85
.42
2.50
,20.00
.70
4.00
35.00
.40
2.75
22.00
.70
4.00
36.00
.50
3.45
24.00
.45
2.75
22.00
.45
2,50
22.00
From Covington, Tenn. — “Better results from ours second year, than from others first year.’’
“Two years ago I gave your firm an order and I want to say that nothing has ever been seen here like the results I
got. Especially the Hyacinths and Tulips. My Liliums did not do so well, owing, I think, to weather conditions. Last
year I mislaid your catalogue and ordered from other florists with indifferent results. In fact, the bulbs from your firm did
better the second year than the first year bulbs from other florists. Several parties have asked me about ordering from you
and I think I can secure you several responsible customers at this place.” S. S., 5-26-14.
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY— GT. VAN WAVEREN & KRUIJFF, GROWERS.
13
DARWIN TULIPS
(CONTINUED)
Painted Lady, soft milky Doz. 100. 1000.
white flowers on dark
purple stems ; flowers re-
semble the beautiful
Nymphaea or Waterlily
Peter Barr, bright rose...
Pride of Haarlem, 1 arge
flower, dazzling cerise-
scarlet
Psyche, delicate pink,
very beautiful
Rev. Ewbank, vivid helio-
trope lilac, light bordered
Scylla, fiery scarlet
Sieraad van Flora, large
flower, vivid rosy red ;
one of the earliest
Stanley, fiery scarlet
Sunrise, yellowish-bronze,
peculiar color
Therese Schwartze, soft
heliotrope lilac
The Sultan, black (may
be called the black tulip)
William Copland, lilac, early
William Copeland, lilac,
early
Wedding Veil, nearly pure
white
William Pitt, scarlet red,
excellent forcer
Yellow Perfection, light
bronze yellow, edged
golden, extremely beauti-
ful
Zulu, violet-back, very dis-
tinct shape ; a splendid
and very remarkable
flower
DARWIN TULIP
Imagine what it mear
cerise-scarlet flowers 1
.50
3.00
23.00
.45
2.75
22.00
.42
2.50
21.00
.60
3.50
32.00
.50
3.25
27.00
.50
3.25
24.00
.80
4.50
40.00
.70
4.00
35.00
.72
4.25
37.00
.85
4.50
40.00
.30
1.80
15.00
.70
4.00
30.00
.70
4.00
30.00
.65
4.00
36.00
.50
3.00
28.00
1.25
7.00
62.00
1.25
8.50
85.00
PRIDE OF HAARLEM
i to have beautiful dazzling
ce this on tall graceful stems.
2d size
8.25
Our Crocus prices are not the lowest, but for the quality
of stock we furnish they are very moderate, and we question
if such quality can be had except direct from growers like W. & K.
You will have a pleasing surprise the first spring day next
year if you scatter Crocuses liberally across your lawn and in
colonies along the front of your flower beds now. Don’t con-
fine yourself to the yellow sorts alone — remember that a touch
of blue color in early spring is most welcome ; that the white,
purple and striped and spotted sorts offer an excellent forecast
of your garden season of pleasure.
Plant Crocus on the lawn 2 inches deep, and 3 inches apart
in colonies, blending away to intervals of 6 inches, if you want
an old and pleasing effect. Remember it does them no harm
to be cut down when the lawn needs its first application of the
mower.
Doz.
100.
1000.
Albion, purple
... $0.25
$1.00
$8.00
Albion, striped
.25
1.00
8.00
Baron von Brunow, dark blue
.25
1.00
8.00
Grande Vedette, blue
.28
1.25
10.50
King of the Whites, white
.23
1.00
8.50
La Majestueuse, striped
.22
1.00
8.00
Madame Mina, violet striped
.22
1.00
8.00
Mont-Blanc, white
.23
1.00
8.00
Non plus ultra, blue, bordered white . . . .
.23
1.00
8.00
Purpurea grandiflora, dark purple
.40
2.25
19.00
Queen Victoria, white . . .
.23
1.00
8.00
Sir John Franklin, blue, large
.23
1.00
8.50
Sir Walter Scott, striped
.22
1.00
8.00
Mixed white
.15
.60
5.00
Mixed blue and purple
.15
.65
5.50
Mixed striped
.18
.80
7.00
Mixed extra giant flowering, all colors . . .
.18
1.00
9.00
YELLOW CROCUS
.24
1.30
11.50
1st size
.22
1.15
10.00
Crocus — Named Varieties
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PARROT TULIPS
(Sometimes called “Dragon Tulips* )
These unique flowers were formerly raised in too
few American gardens.
PARROT (or Dragon) TULIPS
In the whole garden year nothing is more showy, more
grotesque than the fragrant Parrot (or Dragon) Tulips. The
wavy, irregular outlines, the brilliantly streaked petals, the oddly
grotesque fashion in which they combine contrasting colors, are
responsible for the growing interest being shown by the American
public.
They bloom outdoors about the middle
of May
; have
large
flowers on graceful stems.
Doz.
100.
1000.
Mixture
$0.22
$1.25
$9.75
Admiral de Constantinople, scarlet
.30
1.45
12.00
Cramoise Brilliant, carmine
.30
1.45
12.00
Gloriosa, red and yellow
.30
1.45
12.00
Lutea Major, yellow
.30
1.45
12.00
Markgraaf van Baden, red and yellow
.40
1.75
14.00
Monstre rubra major, scarlet, extra for forc-
ing and for bedding
.30
1.45
12.00
Perfecta, yellow and red
.30
1.45
12.00
REMBRANDT TULIPS
Darwins which have broken into a permanent variegation,
being striped or spotted.
Doz.
100.
1000.
Collection of 3 named sorts
$0.75
$4.50
$36.00
Collection of 6 named sorts
80
4.75
38.00
Finest Mixture
62
3.50
28.00
MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS
Amongst the following the most beautiful objects will be
found for the herbaceous border as well as for other decorative
purposes.
As their large, brilliant flowers are borne on long, sturdy
stems, the May-flowering Tulips furnish excellent flowers for
cutting during the middle of that month, when bloom is scarce.
The Gesnerianas are distinctive for their various eyes or centres.
These Tulips should be planted outdoors only — they do not
force well.
Mixture, finest grade
American Lac (Hobbema), large, satiny lilac-
salmon
Bouton d’or (Golden Beauty), the finest and
deepest golden-yellow tulip for cutting ....
Elegans, dark crimson, elegantly reflexed....
Elegans, Alba, beautiful white reflexed pet-
als, margined rosy red
Ellen Willmott, undoubtedly the finest May
flowering tulip ; flowers very large, beauti-
fully shaped and of a soft creamy yellow
color, with a delicious fragrance
Fulgens, rich crimson, very tall
Fulgens Lutea (Mrs. Moon), the finest yel-
low of this class
Gesneriana Alba Oculata (Rosalind), rich
crimson scarlet, with white eye, very lovely
Gesneriana Lutea, deep yellow, tall and
handsome
Gesneriana Lutea Pallida, large primrose
yellow ; extra
Gesneriana Macrospeila, crimson-scarlet, black
and yellow centre, sweet scented
Gesneriana Rosea, rosy carmine, black
centre
Gesneriana Major (Spathulata), rich crim-
son scarlet, blue black centre; very showy.
Golden Crown, golden yellow, edged red ....
Greigi, gigantic flower, scarlet-orange, foliage
spotted purplish brown
Inglescombe Pink, salmon rose
Inglescombe Scarlet, brilliant scarlet, black
base
Inglescombe Yellow, may be called the yel-
low Darwin tulip, large flowers of a per-
fect form, glossy canary yellow, very beau-
tiful
Isabella (Shandon Bells, Blushing Bride),
creamy yellow changing to dark magenta..
La Candeur (Parisian White), pure white,
afterwards suffused with rose
La Merveille, scarlet suffused with apricot
orange
Mrs. Moon
Picote (Maiden’s Blush), white, graceful re-
curved petals, margined rose, elegant flower
Primrose Beauty, belongs to the same type
as Miss Willmott, color soft primrose,
changing to white
Retroflexa, light yellow with elegantly re-
curved petals, fine for cutting
Sweet Nancy, white edged lilac
Viridiflora, green, edged yellow
Zomerschoon, flesh color, striped with sal-
mon red. 40c each
Doz.
100.
1000.
$0.25
$1.45
$13.50
.75
4.50
42.00
.30
1.65
14.00
.40
2.35
20.00
.95
5.50
47.00
.SO
4.75
42.00
.40
2.45
19.00
1.10
4.50
38.00
.30
1.25
10.00
.35
1.75
15.50
.70
4.00
35.00
.30
1.65
14.50
.23
1.25
11.00
.35
1.90
16.50
.18
1.00
9.00
1.50
9.00
.40
2.25
19.00
.45
2.50
21.00
.65
3.65
32.00
.23
1.25
11.00
.35
2.00
18.00
.23
1.25
11.00
1.10
4.50
38.00
.30
1.65
14.00
.40
2.25
19.00
.38
2.35
22.00
.25
1.35
12.00
.55
3.25
29.00
3.75
Well pleased with results from goods purchased.
- May 6, 1915^
While I am not in position to order anything at the present
time, I trust I may be able to keep track of you during the
summer, and would say I have been well pleased with the re-
sults obtained from goods purchased from you last Fall.
Philadelphia, Pa. A. B., Jr.
Friends enthusiastic over variety of color and forms.
May 10, 1915.
I felt as if I must write you how beautiful are the Darwin
Tulips I bought of you last Fall. I had a small studio tea to
show them to my friends, and they were all enthusiastic over the
variety of color and their graceful forms.
Philadelphia, Pa.
M. F. B.
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY— GT. VAN WAVEREN & KRUIJFF, GROWERS
15
NARCISSI
(DAFFODILS)
The Narcissus vies closely
with the Tulip and Hyacinth for
spring honors. Dainty in color,
graceful in habit, it furnishes
long-stemmed flowers which arc
highly desirable for cutting.
The poeticus varieties are
very sweet-scented and like all
the Narcissi are especially
well adapted for naturalizing in
the semi-shady spots where the
sun’s rays are slightly broken.
It is well to be remembered
that Tulips and Hyacinths need
more sun and lighter soil than
the Narcissus, and to arrange
your planting accordingly if you*
want flowers that excel all in
the neighborhood.
In planting do not break off
the small bulbs which adhere
to the sides of the Narcissus
bulb — as these will send up
blooms and provide for growth
of a small clump from each
bulb. Strangely, the American
habit seems to be to separate
the small attached bulb from
the parent, losing its vitality
largely and preventing the in-
creasing clump, which Narcissi
form.
Remember, too, that Narcissi
should be used generously for
naturalizing in meadows, etc.,
as they will increase year after
year without any necessity of
lifting the bulbs, provided the
grass is not cut before the Nar-
cissi tops have ripened.
TRUMPET NARCISSUS EMPEROR
NARCISSUS POETAZ
From a cross of Narcissus Poeticus and the Polyanthus
SINGLE NARCISSI
Doz. 100. 1000.
Mixture $0.25 $1.40 $12.00
Narcissi.
This new strain may be considered to be an improved race
of the old Polyanthus Narcissi. They are perfectly hardy, have
many-flowered stems and larger sweet-scented flowers, and fit
for pot culture as well as for forcing.
Doz. 100.
Alsace, white, cup lemon yellow, bordered orange. . . $0.75 $5.00
Aspasia, white, cup deep yellow $0.60 $3.50
Elvira, white with yellow cup 55 3.25
Ideal, white with orange cup 1.05 6.00
Irene, yellow with orange cup 80 5.50
Klondyke, yellow all over 2.50 14.50
Profusion, white with, orange cup 1.75 10.00
Triumph, white with yellow cup 1.10 7.00
INCOMPARABILIS VARIETIES
Doz.
Incomparabilis Barri Conspicuus, sulphur.... $0.20
Cynosure, yellowish 20
“ Sir Watkin, yellow cup, sul-
phur perianth 40
Albus Stella, white 20
Leedsi Katherine Spurrell, lemon cup, cream
white perianth 50
“ Minnie Hume, canary yellow cup,
pure white perianth 50
“ Mrs. Langtry, cup and perianth, both
pure white 22
100. 1000.
$1.10 $10.00
1.10 9.00
2.25 18.00
1.10 9.00
3.50 22.00
3.50
1.20 9.00
POETICUS VARIETIES
Biflorus, white, yellow cup
Poeticus, white, orange cup (does not force) .
“ King Edward VII (Almira), very
early, orange cup
Ornatus, very early
double crowns
Poeticus Poetarum, very early
Doz.
100.
1000.
$0.20
$1.10
$10.00
.15
.80
7.00
.65
3.50
32.00
.15
1.00
7.25
22
1.15
10.00
i50
From U. S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington, D. C.
May 17, 1913.
“I have to-day passed voucher in your favor for The bulbs furnished by your firm to this Department last fall were
entirely satisfactory, as shown by the results secured on the Department’s trial grounds this spring. You will receive check from
our Disbursing Office in due course.” R. A. O.,
Acting Assistant in Charge.
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TRUMPET VARIETIES
The Bulbs listed below are virtually all double crowns,
extra size.
Doz. 100. 1000.
Ard Righ (Irish King), very early; extra.... $0.45 $2.75 $24.00
Bicolor grandis, yellow trumpet, white per-
ianth 25 1.50 12.50
Empress, white and yellow, large... .45 2.75 24.00
Victoria, grand, double crowns 70 4.00 32.00
Emperor, yellow, large flower 45 2.75 24.00
Golden Spur, golden yellow selected double
crowns, monster bulbs 60 3.50 30.00
“ standard first size 40 2.25 19.00
Glory of Leiden, deep golden-yellow, very
big and fine formed trumpet, big bulbs 1.60 11.00
King Alfred, a most desirable early Daffodil
of an uniform rich golden-yellow ; very
large, refined flower and most vigorous
grower Each $0.50
Doz. 100. 1000.
Madame de Graaff, petals white, trumpet
cream color $1.30 $8.00
Moschatus (Albicans), sulphury-white 50 3.50 24.00
Trumpet Major, yellow, fine trumpet 30 1.45 12.00
“ Princeps, pale yellow 28 1.50 13.00
JONQUILS
Doz.
Double, sweet scented $0.30
Single, sweet scented 20
Single Campernelli, large yellow 18
Single Odorus Rugilosus (Improved Cam-
pernelli) 20
100. 1000.
$2.00 $16.50
.90 6.50
.90 7.00
1.05 8.00
DOUBLE ANEMONES
Doz. 100.
In 6 fine-named Varieties $0.35 $1.90
In 10 fine-named Varieties 45 2.30
All Colors Mixed 25 1.60
Scarlet, Mixed 30 1.80
Blue, Mixed 35 2.20
SINGLE ANEMONES
Doz. 100.
All colors, mixed $0.20 $1.00
Scarlet, mixed 25 1.30
Blue, mixed 25 1.35
Violet, mixed 25 1.35
The Bride, pure white 20 1.00
DOUBLE NARCISSI
Among the double Narcissi none is so well known as the
double Von Sion. This is the double yellow daffodil so popular in
America around the Easter season, and for this purpose it is forced
by florists in larger quantities than any other Narcissus.
The orange Phoenix shades from white to deep orange with a
blending of yellow between ; the Sulphur Phoenix from white to
sulphur yellow. Of these two, the Orange Phoenix is generally
considered the more satisfactory for forcing — but in common with
all other double Narcissus, any of these varieties are easily grown
outdoors.
Doz. 100. 1000.
Mixture $0.25 $1.35 $12.00
Albo pleno odorato, white. The gardenia
flowered Narcissus, sweet scented 18 1.00 8.50
Capax Plenus, “Queen Ann’s double Daffo-
dil,” star-shaped, lemon color Each $0.50
Doz. 100. 1000.
Incomparable, yellow, early $0.28 $1.55 $13.00
Orange Phoenix, yellow and orange 25 1.60 14.00
Sulphur Phoenix, sulphury white 30 2.00 14.75
Van Sion, double yellow trumpet, extra se-
lected bulbs, double-nose bulbs 65 3.50 32.00
Van Sion, double yellow trumpet, first size. . .40 2.50 20.00
DOUBLE NARCISSI
POLYANTHUS NARCISSI
(Bunch Flowered Narcissus)
Force easily and early. If grown outdoors they require
well-drained soil and good protection.
Doz. 100.
Bathurst, pale yellow $0.75 $4.50
Bazelman Major, white 1.10 6.50
Grand Monarque, white, a fine variety 50 3.00
Grand Primo, sulphur 50 3.00
Grand Soleil d’or, golden-yellow 50 3.00
Her Majesty, white with yellow cup 70 4.00
Jaune Supreme, yellow 70 4.00
Newton, bright yellow 85 5.00
Queen of the Netherlands, white, early 70 4.00
White Pearl, white . . .70 4.00
Mixed, all colors, excellent assortment 40 2.25
Mixed, white, excellent assortment 40 2.25
Mixed, yellow, excellent assortment 40 2.25
ANEMONES DE CAEN
Doz. 100.
All colors, mixed (single) $0.25 $1.50
ANEMONES ST. BRIGID
If you will try this wonderful new race of half double
anemones, particularly in a cool, shaded spot around the shrubs
and bushes, you will find a pleasing surprise in wonderful scarlet,
purple and cerise flowers, of a type that is still rare in America.
Doz. 100.
Splendid mixture $0.45 $2.50
RANUNCULUS
The Ranunculus Grandiflora is a brilliant feature of the
fine gardens on the continent, but is comparatively little known,
at its best, in America. In the opinion of American experts
who have studied the conditions under which they flourish
abroad, it should be easy to grow them in California and the
entire Southwest, where the rainy season most closely dupli-
cates those of their native Asia Minor. In other sections, grow-
ing Ranunculus outdoors requires care and skill — is a worth
while test of expert gardening ability.
As a forcing flower Ranunculus has been standard for a
half-century, there is no reason why any one should have
trouble in getting a profusion of blooms with Ranunculus in his
greenhouse.
Persian, in 10 fine-named varieties $0.35 $1.60
Persian, all colors mixed 20 .95
French, in 10 fine-named varieties 35 1.60
French, all colors mixed 20 1.05
Turban, in 6 named varieties 25 1.40
Turban, all colors mixed 20 1.20
IRIS
In few flowers is there more world-wide interest than in
the Iris. The German Iris, or Flag, was the first to interest
any large number of American flower lovers, but the more
graceful Japanese types have been introduced into most Ameri-
can gardens long before this.
Admittedly the ideal Iris is Iris Hispanica, or Iris Anglica,
the growing of which has been confined largely to American
florists due to the feeling that the plant was difficult to raise.
True, the Spanish Iris requires more winter protection than
the sturdy German types, but it is worth the effort, if you will
plant in September and give it a rich, moist soil and good
winter protection, you will find that the orchidlike blooms secured
in May will well reward you.
From Germantown, Pa. — “A fine display this spring.”
"The lot of Bulbs I bought from you made a fine display this spring. I will call on you in the fall.”
May 12, 1915.
G. H. L.
From Beverly, Mass. — “Superior to the blooms in the Boston Public Garden.”
May 9,1913.
"The Tulips were fine. My ‘Duchess de Parma,’ ‘Maes.’ and ‘Rose Gris de Lin’ were equal, if not superior, to the blooms in
the Boston Public Garden. My mixed bed also was very good.” P. A. T.
Florist never had finer bulbs.
October 19, 1914.
The bulbs received and must say that I am pleased with them. If they give blooms the size of the bulbs I will have fine stock
for Easter. I never had finer bulbs.
Lancaster, Pa. J. F. J.
Trust next order will equal last for quality.
April 29, 1913.
We enclose herewith check for $71.10. We are very well satisfied with the bulbs we purchased from you last season and we
trust that the order we have given your salesman for next season will be of same good quality.
Swarthmore, Pa. S. &. L.
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY— GT. VAN WAVEREN & KRUIJFF, GROWERS.
17
IRIS ANGLICA
Doz. 100.
In named varieties, our selection $0.75 $4.50
Superfine Mixture 50 3.00
Bleu Mourant, blue 60 3.50
Mont Blanc, pure white, extra 60 3.50
Othello, dark blue 85 5.00
THE IRIS HISPANICA
If planted around the end of September and given good winter
protection, produces orchidlike flowers of remarkable beauty.
IRIS HISPANICA
Doz.
100.
In named varieties, our selection .
Alex von Humboldt, indigo blue
Belle Chinoise, deep yellow
British Queen, pure white
Chrysolora, pale yellow
Darling, dark blue
Leander, deep yellow
Louise, pearl color
Marie, blue
Reconnaissance, dark violet-bronze
Mixed
$1.40
$1.40
1.80
.75
MISCELLANEOUS BULBS
(Order by July 1st)
We have cut down this list to only the most popular kinds
of miscellaneous bulbs.
Being specialists in bulbs we do not like to make the im-
pression on you that ours is a catalogue from which you can
order just anything you find in any other ordinary price-list.
What we offer we grow and supply to you direct from our
own fields.
Doz.
Allium, azureum, heaven-blue $0.85
100.
$5.00
1.20
1.20
1.20
2.00
Molly Luteum, yellow 20
“ Neapolitanum 20
“ Ostrowskianum, fine rose 20
Chionodoxa gigantea, Glory of the Snow, blue 35
Luciliae, Glory of the Snow, blue with
white star
Chionodoxa Sardensis, Glory of the Snow ; fine blue
Colchicum Autumnale, the autumn flowering crocus.
Blooms in August or September, sends forth fine
foliage following June, blooms again following Sep-
tember. A beautiful, interesting plant, flowers a
pretty pale lilac
Eranthis Hyemalis, yellow, very early
Ixia, mixed
Muscari Botryoides, blue, grape Hyacinths
white, grape Hyacinths
“ Plumosum, violet feather Hyacinths
Scilla Bifolia, blue
“ white 2.50
“ campanulata alba, white 18
“ blue 18
“ sibirica, blue, blooms very early outdoors 20
Snowdrops (Galanthus Nivalis). These little white heralds
of the spring are simply lovely. The snow has hardly left
your lawn and lo ! they push up their tiny heads to ring in
the time which inspires the whole flower-world with new life.
And they don’t require any special attention either. They just
invite you to look at them and enjoy spring.
Doz. 100.
Snowdrops, Single $0.20 $1.20
“ Double 30 1.70
Elwesii (large single flowers)*
*No dependable supply because of war.
.30
.25
.65
.15
.15
.15
.20
.20
.20
1.75
1.50
4.15
.80
.60
.65
.90
1.20
1.20
15.00
1.00
.90
1.00
ALL THE BULBS ON
THE FOREGOING PAGES
should be ordered before August 1st. Orders by July 1st
are in every way more advantageous.
Dahlias, Gladiolus, Spireas and Begonias
we prefer to ship in Spring,, as they do not arrive till late
Fall and are likely to reach customer after the ground is
frozen. If you wish to include these in your fall order —
advise and we will send a complete list of the finest
Holland grown stock, making deliveries in Spring unless
you specifically request otherwise.
You cannot secure equally fine stock elsewhere.
Bulbs different from any purchased elsewhere.
May 13, 1915
All the Tulips are beautiful and entirely different from the 200 Early Flowering ones I purchased elsewhere at the same time.
Overbrook, Pa. " J. L. A.
Dahlias doing nicely.
Enclosed please find P. O. order for twenty-four and 65/100 dollars to cover bill for Dahlias,
and are satisfactory.
Paterson, N. J.
May 4, 1915.
They are doing very nicely
S. H„ .Tr.
Geisha Dahlia arrived in fine shape and generous quantity.
. March 29, 1915.
1 he Geisha Dahlia ordered from you arrived on Saturday last in fine shape and generous quantity. If it is as true to name as it
is . satisfactory otherwise, I shall have received th6 greatest value for the money since I have been planting seeds, etc. I shall take
pleasure in bringing this before our society. Would be glad to receive your catalog if you distribute any. Please find amount due you
enclosed.
Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. H. A. I.
18“WAKRU” QUALITY BULBS — DIRECT FROM HOLLAND, IN ORIGINAL PACKAGES.
“WAKRU QUALITY” SEEDS, FREE
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Van Waveren & Kruijff, growers of Wakru Quality Bulbs,
and to introduce the new Wakru Seed Department, the Wakru Girl offers FREE any of the following
seeds to a value of ten per cent, on any order exceeding one dollar for bulbs found on the preceding
pages. The only condition is that the order is to be given and paid for before July 1st, 1916, enabling
us to send your order early to Holland and secure the very best pick of this season’s bulbs.
The seeds offered are all seasonable for planting now and during the next couple months. Any seeds listed below can be
bought at the price per packet listed and such cash purchases may be added to your bulb purchases to determine the total on which
your ten per cent, of FREE SEEDS may apply. When sending your order please note on back of blank your preference as to varieties
of FREE SEEDS, giving a second choice where possible, as the quantity of many of these extra quality seeds which can be furnished
at this season is necessarily limited.
ANNUALS FOR FALL BLOOM IF PLANTED BEFORE JULY 15th
In late summer and fall, when bloom in the garden is scarce,
for cutting, if planted by July 15th or before.
Packet
Asters, Crego Mixed, large flowers with beautifully curled
petals. All colors 10c
Semple’s Giant Flowering, mixed 5c
Candytuft, mixed 5c
Giant white, hyacinth head, fine forcer 10c
Calliopsis (Coreopsis) showy, fine for cut flowers. Choice
mixed 5c
Calendula (Pot Marigold) mixed 5c
Prince of Orange, dark orange, striped 10c
Centurea Cyanus (Cornflower), mixed 5c
Double Blue, the largest 10c
Imperialis (Imperial Sweet Sultan) 10c
Clarkia, beautiful sprays for table decoration 10c
A Few Vines Which Should Be Better Known.
Humulus (Japanese Flop Vine) a remarkably rapid grower for
covering porches, trellises free from insect attacks.
Grows 20 to 30 feet in a season, foliage is very thick and
ornamental, provides pleasing shade
Japonicus, dense green, foliage 5c
Variegatus, leaves mottled silvery white 10c
Japanese Kudzu Vine, will grow six or eight feet from seed
first season, and spread 40 or 50 feet next season 15c
Perennial, beautifully, glossy, green foliage
these annuals will brighten the garden and furnish excellent flowers
Packet
Cineraria, a fine house plant, easily grown from seed planted
in July
Grandiflora Prize Stiain, finest mixed 50c
Stellata Hybrida, tall, elegant flowers 30c
Cosmos Giant flowering, mixed 10c
Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath) Elegans
Alba Grandiflora, pure white flowers 10c
Mignonette, sweet scented, can readily be grown in open
ground or in pots 5c
Morning Glory, Imperial Japanese, mixed. The finest of all
Morning Glories, wonderful color 10c
Phlox, large flowering Drummondi. A grand mixture of all
colors 10c
Sow These Bennials Now.
Campanula, the delightful Canterbury Bells, may be sown up
till September for blooming next year. Easily protected
with leaves and straw over winter. Finest mixed 10c
Pansies, sown thinly in beds in July or August will yield pro-
fusion of blooms next spring. Only slight winter protection
is required.
Fine Mixed 10c
Giant Trimardeau, a packet containing practically 400
seeds of finest colors 20c
HARDY PERENNIALS EASILY GROWN FROM SEED
Flere is real interest for the garden lover — and real profit. Fie can grow from seed (planted either indoors now and trans-
planted outside in September, or planted outdoors now), many of the finest perennials — a single plant of which would cost him more
than the generous packets of seed listed below :
Packet
Aquilegia (Columbine) single mixed 10c
Double mixed 10c
Delphinum (Perennial Larkspur) choicest mixed 10c
(Sift coal ashes over these in fall to keep out grubs)
Marguerite Carnation, an annual which blooms earlier and
keeps blooming longer if planted in fall and protected
slightly over winter
Choicest mixture 15c
Iceland Poppy, mixed, finest colors 10c
Packet
Pyrethrum Hybridum, the beautiful flowering pyrethrum, fine
for cutting. Mixed single 15c
Mixed double 30c
Myosotis (Forget-me-not), choice mixed 10c
(Sowing in August in cold frames assures much earlier bloom)
Digitalis (Foxglove) grows 4 to 5 ft. high.
Gloxiniodes (mixed) fine spotted flowers 10c
Monstrosa (mammoth) mixed flower 15c
Sweet William, fine for cutting, rich color, single mixed
large packet 10c
Double mixed 10c
All large, fine bulbs.
I wish to thank you for the bulbs on my order; they were all fine large bulbs and
I received your catalog too late last season, as I had already sent my order to the
send me your catalog early and could send two extra ones, as I have two friends that wish
mend the bulbs, which will be better than to have you send them direct
Healdsburg, Cal.
Jan. 12, 1915.
only one rotten one in the collection
Company, but this season if you could
bulbs, I will give the books and recom-
/
Mrs. C. H. P.
If you have flower beds and wish to make a
border around them, use one of the following col-
lections (L) : Planted in two rows, 6 inches apart;
90 bulbs will be sufficient to edge the front of a 25-
foot bed. These varieties will be of about equal
height and will flower at about the same time.
COLLECTION “L”— No. 1.
180 Early Single Tulips for $2.00.
90 Early Single Tulips, scarlet (Artus).
90 Early Single (La Reine) Tulips, white, pink
tinge.
COLLECTION “L”— No. 2.
135 Double Tulips for $2.00.
90 Early Double Tulips, beautiful pink (Murillo).
45 Early Double Tulips, red (Rubra Maxima).
Use sixty-five of the pink for the first row and
alternate the remainder with the fifty bright red.
COLLECTION “M.”
158 Bulbs for $2.50.
24 Hyacinths, red, rose, white and blue separate.
24 Single Tulips, red, rose, white and yellow.
50 Crocus, white, yellow, blue and striped separate.
24 Single Narcissus, white and yellow.
24 Spanish Iris, yellow, white, light and dark blue.
12 Snowdrops (Galanthus Nivalis).
COLLECTION “N.”
Twelve Early Single Tulips FREE.
If you combine in one order any combination of
the $1.00 selections or. the $1.00 and $2.00 selec-
tions to make a $3.00 total, we will send free one
dozen Early Single Tulips — a striking red with
yellow border — Due de Berlin.
COLLECTION “O”— $3 FOR 188 BULBS.
To Collection “M” at $2.50 we add thirty May-
flowering of rare beauty in six choice varieties.
COLLECTION “P.”
96 Bulbs for $4.00.
Same as Collection “Q,” except that only six of
the first item (named Hyacinths) and six of the
fifth (Paperwhite Narcissus) are included.
COLLECTION “R”— $5.00.
This Collection (“R” No. 1) Consists of 329
Bulbs for $5.00.
Six very large Hyacinths for pots in three colors
— red, white and blue (Gertrude, L’lnnocence and
Grand Maitre).
25 Early Single Tulips, red with yellow edge, very
striking (Due de Berlin).
25 Early Single Tulips, yellow, fragrant (Gold
Finch).
25 Early Single Tulips, beautiful pink (Cottage
Maid).
25 Parrot Tulips, flowering in May, very distinct.
(See cut on cover.)
25 May-flowering Tulips, white, pink edged (Pico
tee) .
25 May-flowering Darwin Tulips — five varieties.
50 Crocus in finest mixture. 12 Snowdrops.
25 Poeticus Narcissus (Ornatus).
50 Single Daffodils (Princeps).
30 Iris Hispanica in named varieties.
6 Paperwhite Narcissus (for bowls filled with
water and pebbles).
Wakru Seed & Bulb Co., P. O. Box 176, Philadelphia
ORDER SHEET, 1916
Date
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Street, P. O. Box or
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but use separate paper for communications.
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catalogue to any of your friends whose ad-
dress you would kindly mention to us on
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Amount Enclosed Express Money Order,, D raft, $
Postage Stamps or Cash.
Note on other side of sheet your preference as to free seeds.
If pleased with our tulbs kindly indicate names of friends on the other side.
Make payment direct WAKRU SEED AND BULB CO., P. O. Box 176, Philadelphia
SPECIAL WAKRU GROUP PLANTINGS
COLLECTION “R”_ No. 2.
349 Bulbs for $5.00.
Or, if you prefer the Hyacinths for your garden,
we will send you, in addition to the varieties listed
above, instead of the six large Hyacinths, twenty
bulbs of smaller dimensions. (Please mention which
you desire.)
COLLECTION “Q.”
114 Bulbs for $5.00.
12 Large Hyacinths in twelve named sorts for pots
or glasses.
12 Hyacinths, early Roman, pure white.
24 Single Tulips in eight named sorts.
6 Double Tulips in two named sorts.
12 Narcissus, Paperwhite, early flowering.
24 Narcissus, single, in six named sorts.
24 Crocus in four named sorts.
COLLECTION “T.”
600 Bulbs for $10.00.
A remarkable collection. Will plant any average
garden complete.
50 Hyacinths, red, rose, white and blue separate.
100 Single Tulips, red, rose, white and yellow sepa-
rate.
150 Darwin Tulips, finest mixture.
100 Crocus, white, yellow, blue and striped sepa-
rate.
75 Single Narcissus, white and yellow.
25 Double Narcissus, white and yellow.
100 Spanish Iris, yellow, white, light and dark blue
separate.
COLLECTION “S.”
400 Bulbs for $7.50.
50 Miniature Hyacinths in three colors.
200 Early Single and Double Tulips in twenty
different and most beautiful colors ; all named.
25 Single Daffodils (Golden Spur).
25 Double Daffodils (Van Sion).
100 Mixed Crocus.
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COLLECTION “U.”
$12.50 for 500 Fine Early Single May-flowering
and Darwin Tulips.
Contains a high-grade choice of various Tulips,
including some lesser known varieties.
50 Early Single Tulips, white flamed pink and
white (Arms of Leiden).
50 Early Single Tulips, scarlet (Belle Alliance).
50 Early Single Tulips, scarlet, edged yellow; very
striking (Due de Berlin).
25 Early Single Tulips, very beautiful pink and
white (Flamingo).
50 Early Single Tulips, yellow (Mon Tresor).
50 Early Single Tulips, pure white (White
Hawk) .
50 May-flowering Tulips, bright scarlet (Gesne-
riana Spathulata).
50 May-Flowering Tulips, white pink, edged
(Picotee).
125 Darwin Tulips in four exquisite varieties
Clara Butt (25), Farncombe Sanders (50),
La Candeur (25), Negro (25).
Continuation of order blank and preference on FREE SEEDS.
Names and addresses of friends, who are interested in bulbs.
Note below what seeds you prefer — FREE — total to equal 10% of any order prepaid before July 1st, 1916
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