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tM, Today the Dutch hybridizers

are successfully developing an
entirely new race of tulips,
Thousands of hybrids are
developed but only represent
hereditary units already
known. Once in a million
does the hybrid show, as in
this case, a REDOUBLING
of hereditary units called
“N= 4” and result in new
qualities. These Tulips: -
\\ Dwarf all other Tulips in size

of flower re

V Produce amazing new a wip —
colors

\/ Surpass all the desirable —
qualities of present-day Tulips
besides giving qualities as yet
unknown

Stassen is fortunate to be able —

to introduce now the “N=4” —
unnamed Tulips of the next
generation. Fe
“N= 4” Tulips sold only in
UNITS OF 21 BULBS at $
3 Units $ 10.90 )
POSTPAID to any address — see order ne

Due to the fact that these magnificent Tulips MUST BE SHIP
DIRECT TO YOU FROM THE EXPERIMENTAL FARMS I
HOLLAND and because the supply is definitely limited ORD!
MUST REACH US BY SEPTEMBER 20, 1957. 4

| “om ae ee Ca ely ‘Flowering
gem TULIPS

They bloom in April, a period when few other flowers
display such a wide range of brilliant colors. Moreover
they are very fine forcing Tulips, which may be grown in
pots to flower from January onwards. Use them for
bedding or in groups among the spring flowering perennials
and shrubs to have a lovely springgarden.

Dnexpensioe SINGLE EARLY TULIPS

foe mass plantings

They have a dwarf growing habit and very fine, strong longlasting flowers. Varying widely in shape and color, they fill the gap between the
earliest botanical varieties and the longstemmed Darwins. Grow 10 inches tall.

WHITE HAWK — white CRIMSON QUEEN — brilliant red

YELLOW PRINCE — pure yellow PINK PERFECTION — delicate pink

GENERAL DE WET — salmon-orange

ANY ONE VARIETY: 10 for $ 0.90, 25 for $ 2.05, 100 for $ 7.50

dizectly to

: 40 cach of 5 Sincl SPLENDID MIXTURE of SINGLE EARLY
Collection 4 Hale T iletice SOfar$ 3.75 TULIPS. Ideal for massplantings for color effect
4 10 for $0.80 25 for $1.85 100 for $ 6.75

Inexpensive DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS foe mass plantings

Amezican CJazdens

T f S I The fully double flowers resemble Peonies, when they open in the sun. Planted close together they form a veritable carpet of flowers.
erms or oaie Ideal for bedding. . ase 5
Collection 5 19 cach of 5 inex.

‘Delivery. Our prices include all transport- ELECTRA — crimson red _ ™& pensive double

ation-charges and arrival of the bulbs in PEACH BLOSSOM — crimson pink varieties. 90.

good condition at your address. MARECHAL NIEL — orange 50 jor $s

Cultivation. Easy-to-follow planting-in- MURILLO — rosy white ae

structions enclosed with every shipment. MR. V. D. HOEF — pute yellow SPLENDID MIXTURE of |

Guarantee. All bulbs are guaranteed to be ANY ONE VARIETY: 10 for $ 0.95, 25 for $ 2.15, 100 for $ 7.75 DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS —

true to name and color and sure to bloom. _ Planted closely together they give

Our liability however is limited to the Gen ; a spectacular display. a

purchase-price of the bulbs. aot ibeiatrg oP as bee 10, fom S.0:8 00 fee 00 Zz
EARLY TULIP itlusteations ese

PEACOCK
TULIPS

An amazing

Mixtuze for the
[ockgazden

This group of hybrids has been obtained by crossing the lovely Waterlily Tulips with the spectacular Greigii Tulip. Their peculiar
characteristic is that the large flowers are unfurled full and wide — revealing magnificent color variations in a manner similar to
the Peacock, which proudly displays its feathers. Each Tulip displays an amazing variety of gay harmonious colors and the foliage is
distinctly striped and spotted purple-brown. They flower for a long time continuously from the period of the early botanical varieties
until the later flowering tulips. Heights vary from 8—10 inches. Groups in the Rockgarden will give a breathtaking and un-
forgettable show.

10 for $1.75 25 for $4.00 100 for $ 14.50

Novelty Tulip “ARTIST”

This is perhaps the most strange and bewildering variety of all novelties. Dwarfgrowing, but
flowering in May. The large flowers have gracefully pointed petals of a deep and warm shade
of apricot-orange, shot with a rosy-buff shade and on the outside with a conspicuous green streak.
Petals are slightly undulate, giving the flower a most lovely appearance. We consider this
variety as a very meritorious addition to the assortment of lateflowering tulips, since it cannot
be compared with any other variety in cultivation.

3 for $0.55 10 for $1.65 25 for $ 3.75

Othee “L[ulips in this Catalog

illustrated in colors
Longstemmed DARWIN TULIPS _ see pages 7—10

Fantastic PARROT TULIPS see pages 6, 7, 10, 11
Double Late PEONY TULIPS see pages 14—15
Artistic REMBRANDT TULIPS see pages 14—15

Exciting BOTANICAL TULIPS see page 13 [ Page 5 |
. Elegant LILY TULIPS see pages 10—11

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Holland-grown bulbs are the finest obtainable because
they are produced by the world’s foremost bulbgrowers
who have generations of experience behind them. All
bulbs ordered from this catalog are genuine Holland
bulbs and come to you Direct from Holland. Grown and
packaged in Holland, they assure you of healthy, top-
quality bulbs capable of giving you the best possible
flowering results.

@ ARE HOLLAND BULBS DIFFICULT TO GROW?

No. Under normal conditions Holland bulbs will
produce well-developed flowers because the flower-
buds are already formed inside the bulbs when you
receive them.

@ DO THEY REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL
ATTENTION ?

No. Once planted, the bulbs take care of themselves.
No weeding, no spraying for insects. Without further
bother, they will produce gorgeous flowers in your
garden year after year.

@® WHERE CAN I PLANT THEM ?
Anywhere, in either sun or partial shade. In partial

shade especially Daffodils and Narcissus and many
varieties of miscellaneous bulbs.

@ WHAT KIND OF SOIL DO THEY NEED?

No special kind. Any well dug garden soil will grow
them.

@ IS FERTILIZER NECESSARY?

Chemical fertilizers are not advised. An application
of an organic fertilizer such as bonemeal may be
helpful, but not absolutely necessary for good results.

@ HOW MANY BULBS WILL I NEED?
Tulips require 5 to 8 bulbs per square foot. Daffodils

4 to 5 bulbs, Hyacinths 3 to 4 bulbs, and the Heralds
of Spring about 12 bulbs.

@ WHICH COMBINATIONS ARE EFFECTFUL?

Tulips with Pansies or Forget-Me-Not, Daffodils
with Blue Grape Hyacinths or Mertensia.

@ DO BULBS NEED PROTECTION DURING
THE WINTER?

No, they are hardy. If you live in a climate where
the ground alternately freezes and thaws, cover the
ground with a light mulch.

@ SHOULD I CUT DOWN THE GREEN FOLIAGE
AFTER THE BLOOMS ARE GONE?

No, let it die down naturally. The green foliage is
essential for the development of the new bulbs.

@ SHOULD BULBS BE TAKEN UP AFTER THEY
BLOOM ?

Daffodils, Heralds of Spring and Lilies should be
left undisturbed to multiply. Tulips and Hyacinths
can remain in the ground for 3 years, but if you
desire to move them to a new location. dig bulbs
after the foliage has died down completely. Store
bulbs in a cool place and replant in the fall.

PARROT TULIPS

Grow 20—28 inches tall Bloom in May

"When fully open the Parrot Tulips ate of an

enormous size; their unique forms lend

_ themselves for unusual floral decorations.
‘Therefore they are the most spectacular cut-

flowers of all Tulip strains. These new

varieties have all sturdy stems which carry
the heavy flowers erect and show them in
the most advantageous manner.

1 FIREBIRD — .
2 TEXAS GOLD

_ 3 PIERSON ©

_ 4 BLACK PARROT

5 FANTASY

_ 6 BLUE PARROT

_ 7 ORANGE PARROT _

10 for $ 1.05 25 for $2.40 100 for $ 8.75

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5 each of 7 PARROT Tulip

SS «$5 for $ 3.35

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Special Mixture of
PAR ROT TULIPS
A most valuable mixture with an un-
| — usual variation of shapes and colors. —
10 £. $0.95 25 f. $2.20 100 f. $ 8.00

De Luxe DARWIN TULIPS

Darwin is not merely a name for a group of Tulips, it has become a conception for longstemmed, gaily colored Tulips of stately
appearance. Flowering in May they display their noble flowers in the most colorful month of the year, when the whole Nature displays
an abundance of flowers. Tulip Time in May—don’t miss it in your own Garden next year! To ensure the most effectful show follow
the simple instructions given below and your garden will be turned into a veritable Fairyland also by a small quantity of the fine Darwin
Tulips that are offered on the next three pages.

Wheze to plant ?

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A cheery note of “‘Welcome”
greets the visitor to this home
with Tulips along the garden

A practical method to plant Tulips
is to dig a hole about 6 inches deep.
Set bulbs 4—5 inches apart and
replace the soil

Garden ornaments make excellent pp
- settings for group planting of Tulips

Group planting is more
effective than planting in
single rows, Use only one
color to each group

See next pages for PRIZE-

WINNING, EXHIBITION and
POPULAR DARWIN varieties

DARWIN TULIPS (Continued)

Darwin varieties number at least to 700 or 800! We have tested hundreds of them as well under European as well as under
American conditions. The Tulips offered in this Catalogue are a result of a painstaking study of all their qualities as garden

tulips or cutflowers. All grow tall with stately erect flowerstems and substantial flowers of heavy texture and each of them is
the best in its own color-group.

In addition to the Prize-Winning and Exhibition varieties shown on the two previous pages we list some very fine varieties below,
which for many years have been the most sought-after Darwin varieties and still are the favorite colors for cutting.

CLARA BUTT, salmon pink, oval flower

PHILIPPE DE COMMINES, maroon black
NIPHETOS, ivory yellow, the “Queen of Tulips”
GOLDEN HARVEST, deep yellow, used by the million for market
PRIDE OF HAARLEM, beautiful cherry-red
ZWANENBURG, putest snow-white

RED PITT, deep bloodred

PRINCESS ELIZABETH, soft pink, lighter edge
SCOTCH LASSIE, delicate lavender

FLAMING BEAUTY, red flames on yellow ground

Any one variety: 10 for $ 0.95, 25 for $ 2.20, 100 for $ 8.00

Collection 12 410 each of 10 Popular doklin Myr 8.00

Collection 13 25 each of 10 Popular De ee 19.25

Rainbow Mixtuze of DARWIN TULIPS

A beautiful mixture of all possible shades and colors.
Extremely fine for cutting.

Be 10 for $0.90 25 for $ 2.05 100 for $ 7.50

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Elegant 8 ™» 7

Grow 20—28 inches tall Bloom in May
No other Tulips combine the grace and AA
boldness of these Lily Tulips. Their long
pointed petals delicately recurving and their
exquisite colors create startling effectsinthe
garden. Elegant flowers for floral arrange-
cas 10 for 50for
$

$ -
1 WHITE TRIUMPHATOR 1.00 4.15

2 CHINA PINK ..... 1.00 4.15
3 QUEEN OF SHEBA (new) 2.15 9.00
4 SEBASTIAN...... 1.00 4,15
5 LILAC TIME ...... 1.00 4.15

6 DYANITO....... 1.25 5.25

5 bulbs each of
Coll. 14 § Tiy towered
varieties. 30 for $

SPLENDID MIXTURE of elegantly |
formed LILY TULIPS ros
10f.$0.95 25f.$2.20 100f. $8.00)

New! | 7 2

™ Daczot Tulip > :
«VAN DYCK» —

A novelty of great beauty and charm being
a distinct improvement on the wellknown
and famous “Fantasy”. Its most outstanding
feature is the sturdy and erect stem, more-
overt a very beautifully formed flower with
fringed and incised petals. =
3 for $0.85 10 for $2.55 25 for $5.

‘MID-SEASON ©Leiumph TULIPS

This group of mid-season flowering varieties has become very popular, because of their
excellent qualities as garden-tulips. They are of medium height, bearing fine substantial
flowers on strong, erect stems. Therefore Triumph Tulips are more and more used for large
beds and fine groups, also the flowers display a wide range of brilliant colors, among which
there are many outstanding two-toned combinations,

| AUREOLA. Warm ted, edged golden yellow
BRUNO WALTER. Warm orange salmon, sweet-scented
HIS EXCELLENCY. Bright yellow, fine bedding variety
PAX. Purest snow-white

RED MATADOR. Brilliant red, longstemmed
ROLAND. Carmine-scarlet, edged ivory white
ROSE BEAUTY. Pink, changing to cherry-red

Any one variety: 10 for $ 1.15, 25 for $ 2.60, 100 for $ 9.50

Collection 15 5 each of 7 Triumph varieties 35 for $ 3.65:

Latest-Flowering TULIPS (ovezy tall geowing)

In this group we list together some of the finest May-flowering Tulips, which normally are offered as Single late and Breeder
\ Tulips. They have very fine, substantial flowers on long but wiry stems. All flower very late in the season, supplying

| valuable cutflowers when all other Tulips are over.
’ : : PRINCESS MARGARET ROSE (Single late).
CHAPPAQUA (Single late). Salmon pink Golden yellow, edged scarlet

DILLENBURG (Breeder). Salmon-orange, SAGINAW (Breeder). Magenta-red with a brick red

shaded bronze gloss
LOUIS XIV (Breeder). Deep purple with a SMILING QUEEN (Single late). Satiny-pink with a
brown edge white base

Any one variety: 10 for $ 1.15, 25 for $ 2.60, 100 for $ 9.50

6 5 each of 6 latest-flowering Tulip varieties 3 15

Collection | 30 for $

Amaaing BOUQUET TULIPS

A whole bouquet of Tulips from every bulb! Imagine four or more dazzling Tulips from
a single stem instead of a single bloom, The main stem has several side branches, each
producing its own Tulip flower! Approximately 20 inches in height. Bloom in May.

3 for 10 for 25 for

¢ ~ “

Coll. 17 March-to- May Tulip Collection

7 to 8 weeks of continuous Tulip bloom! Imagine having
Tulips in bloom weeks before your neighbour and even after

most Tulips have finished blooming. This collection enables GEORGETTE, yellow with redrim. .... . $0.60 $180 $4.20
you to plant each group separately in those places where you LICETTE, red with yell ; 1.00 3.00 6.90
want Tulip-flowers at the time each group will bloom. Feitebbaeme havent sepa OF ese ee E : y
10 EARLIEST FLOWERING MONS. MOTTET, creamy white, flushed rose . 0.40 1.20 yb
10 MEDIUM-EARLY FLOWERING RADIANT RED, brilliant scarlet... .... 0.40 1.20 2.75

10 MID-SEASON FLOWERING
10 LATE-SEASON FLOWERING

50 for $ 3.75 Lo :

éxitng BOTANICAL TULIPS

These are the original species of Tulips, as they grow in the remote mountains of Western Asia and the Mediterranean. Discovered only half a
century ago, they have conquered the gardens of Europe and America in a very short time. Original in their shapes and with a breathtaking color-
pattern, they have amazed even the most experted tulipgrower. Now a rockgarden in spring cannot be imagined without their gay-colored flowers.
Planted deep enough in a sunny location they will increase in beauty each year, if left undisturbed.

a for 10 twas 3-for. 10 £225°'f.

JOHANN STRAUSS (Improved Water- $ $ $ to brilliant scarlet flower with a black, $ $ 6 $

cobra cr ee ee with zi pea oy yellow rimmed centre. 10 inches. April 0.35 1.05 2.35

outside; foliage spotted purple brown. . ;

RECS PHIM i cises Tole Bh lee 5. 0.45 1.35 3.15 a ah Meets eocomaartit its eony Ee
KAUFMANNIANA (Waterlily Tulip), oliage; flowers vermilion scarlet. Fine for

ercamyowith’a red mats nel ae 8 ea) the rockery. 10 inches. April . . .. . 0,551.65 .3.65

Je hE iy IS ir ay ar 0.40 1.25 2.90 | FUSILIER, dwarfgrowing, each bulb
EICHLERI MAX., starry flower with produces a bunch of several brilliant ver-

pointed petals, widely opening in the sun milion flowers. 8 inches. April. . . . . 0.80 2.55 5.70

Coll. 19 5 cach of 5 Botanical Tulip varieties. .........25 fors 9,90) Eichleri mz

«fed Emperor» © Culip

(see also back of wrapper)

Millions of these gorgeous Tulips now find their way to thousands of gardens in Europe and America. From a rare item not more than
25 years ago is has become the most popular tulip, whose red cannot be missed in any springgarden. A few flowering “‘ Red Emperor”
Tulips catch the eye from a long distance, while more of these Tulips give a luxurious and unforgettable aspect to any garden. No other
Tulip equals this variety in size, in stature or in its brilliant scarlet color. 10 for $ 1.60, 25 for $3.70, 100 for $ 13.50

15 “Red Emperor” Tulips and 6 Giant Trumpet Daffodils “Mount Hood”
Coll. 20 — sTnseatos page 32), purest snowwhite. Pees they make a striking £3. 2 5
ah, SRR ce igr era Mgt wets wore 6 a 21 bulbs for $

DARWIN HYBRID
«Holland Cilozy »

One of the finest and most sensational novelties of Jate years. Flowers measure

7—8 inches across and are of a glowing orange-vermilion. Longlasting and early-

flowering. They combine the superb qualities of both the Darwintulip and Tulipa |

Fosteriana. Indispensable for every flowergarden. \ lata
3 for $1.20 10 for $3.60 25 for $ 8.50 >»

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“RLOWECENG

numerous petals, forming a completely filed
2 flower that strongly resembles a Peony.

Among the last of the May-flowering Tulips
to bloom. T heir heavy, massive flowers are

Known for their longlasting qualities they
revel in a little shading against the bot mid-
day _sun, which helps them carry their
spectacular blooms erect.

ai Unusual Mixture of all
| PEONY TULIP COLORS
| 10 for $1.00 25 for $ 2.35
es ae 100 for $ 8.50

Artistic

ee REMBRANDT
e. TULIPS

ue ee T hese flamboyant Tulips are rightly named
- after the celebrated painter. Each flower is
fantastically striped, feathered or beauti-
fully flamed in an amazing variety of brilliant
_ colors as if mixed on the artist's palette.

Grow 26 inches tall. Bloom in May.

pac i si :

JPERFINE MIXTURE
1.25 ——«- 25 for $ 2.90

tremendous fowers, packed with -

“supported by strong stems 18 inches high. -

100 for $10.50

Bulbs Foc WEIN TE PR Dnd00z Blooming (see Front Cover)

The varieties of Narcissus and Tulips, illustrated on the cover, can be forced to bloom with Christmas with the greatest of ease. The Narcissus
bulbs have been harvested before the normal time and stored in the coldstorage warehouse, to develop the flowers earlier in the bulb, which

enables an earlier flowering in the home.

1 Early Tulips “BRILLIANT STAR”, the wellknown 3 for 10for 25 for
Chrssimas Lali eee car ek Gane See ates aay to! otha t eos $0.40 $1.25 $2.90
2 Narcissus “CRAGFORD” (Bunchflowering),
sweetscented and richflowering, easy to grow in either

OT HUCH Mi ONE Moth aes adiglnw Sailers ye 2 hk oh 0.60 1.75 4.00
3 Early Tulips ‘“‘JOFFRE’’, the yellow sport of “Bril-
ETS ia oF tee ie oe Tae ar Tek tae Peay sere ea 0.60 1.80 4,10

3 Brilliant Star, 5 Cragford Narcissus and 3 Joffre 1 70
11 for $ 2

Coll. 2
Easy-t-gow “PAPERWHITE”’’

Nazcissus

A bunchflowering Narcissus with delicately fragrant flowers. Nothing is easier than
to grow these bulbs in bowls only filled with pebbles and water. They may be put into
the light from the beginning. Within five weeks they are in full bloom. For best
results don’t start growing before the middle of November and then put them into
the bowls at intervals of two weeks for continuous blooming.

10 for $ 2.10 25 for $ 4.80 100 for $ 17.50

Prepad AMAR YLLIS & bloom
for the Holidays

Prepared Amaryllis undergo a special treatment which advances their flowering-time by more than two months.
The cut-through bulb, shown in the illustration, had the flowerbud completed on October 16th. These sure-to-
bloom bulbs will flower within eight weeks after planting.

VIVID RED Each $ 3.50, 3 for $ 9.50 PURE WHITE Each § 3.75, 3 for $ 10.00
DEEP SCARLET Each $ 3.60, 3 for $ 9.70

Coll. 24 3 Prepared AMARYLLIS in 3colors .... 2... sfors 9.60

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‘ 2s
HS to gow on water

MAMMOTH-SIZE HYACINT

(for Glasses and Luxos)
Growing Hyacinth bulbs on water, is a hobby which fills one with wonder and delight.
It is fascinating to observe the flower development from day to day.

SOFT PINK SNOW WHITE DARK BLUE ‘“ptruxXxo uy

PURE YELLOW SKY BLUE BRIGHT RED Ya) 5) H - y 4)
Any one color: Each $0.45 3for$1.20 10 for $ 3.60 mPprovee yacint Ase
: (Registered Trade Mark) z '
Coll 2 1 cach of 6 Hyacinth colors 2 25 Clear plastic vase with an ingeni-
‘ 6 for $ dus ously designed holder to keep
3 Mammoth-Size Hyacinths RED, Hyacinth erect at all times, parti-
Coll. 2 WHITE, BLUE and 3 Luxos 3 g 70 cularly when flower is in full bloom.

Complete $ For prices see collections.

6 Mammoth-Size Hyacinths in Make Ideal Gifts! We ship to any
Coll. 21 6 colors and 6 Luxos Complete $ 6.85 U. S. address postpaid. P

HYACINTHS for POTS Coll. 1. 28 3 Red, 3 White, 3 iF 90 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE WE SUPPLY

To bloom from the end of January to the end of March as desired. Plant bulbs Blue . . Attractive Plastic Pots to hold 3 Hyacinth bulbs.

singly in pots or 3 to a pan. 3 Pots for $ 0.65

A aad — etal ere hi t k Coll 2 3 each of 6 colors 3 45 Potting Soil. Specially prepared for potting

DARK BLUE PURE YELLOW ;
Any one color : 3 for $ 0.70 10 for $2.10 25 for $ 4.75 18 for $ bulbs. Soil for 3 Pots $ 0.50

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2 Be Blue shades:

Saye * DELFT BLUE. Deep por-
i ee celain blue

OSTARA. Dark blue
PERLE BRILLANTE. The

2 best light blue variety
=, Red and Pink shades:

ANNE MARIE. Salmon pink,
very early

* JAN BOS. Carmine-scarlet
LA VICTOIRE. Carmine red

Delft Blue * PINK PEARL. Crimson pink

F Coll. 1 each of the 12
Questions and Answees 9 0 osioa Warieties
@ HOW TO OBTAIN

HYACINTHS WITH

PERFECT FLOWERS ? —T
Buy your Hyacinths directly
from the source. Stassen Hya-
cinths are guaranteed Dutch
bulbs, cared for from the very
beginning until they reach you.
Good Dutch bulbs have fully
developed flowerbuds inside
the bulb when they are shipped

to you. é A

@ ARE HYACINTHS HARDY ? <i eRe eine
Yes, but it is advisable to use Fy ee Fy Ge one.
some covering in very cold
climates to protect the young
sprouts when they appear above
the ground in Spring.

@ CAN YOU GROW THEM
INDOORS ?
Yes. Pot your Hyacinths bet-
ween mid-October and Decem-
ber and put them in a dark
and cool place. Water them
regulary. When sprouts are
3 inches high place them in a
warm room and in the light.

@ WHICH HYACINTHS CAN
BE GROWN ON GLASSES ?
Only the biggest size, offered
on page 16,

3.60

12 for $

Exhibition HYACINTHS

OMS Stassen of Holland grows acres and acres of the finest Hyacinths. From the moment

iy the first Hyacinth-sprouts appear above the ground in spring until July when the

a bulbs are harvested, each plant is constantly inspected. After the harvest bulbs are

cured and treated in modern equipped bulb warehouses and special attention is given

ij to the selection of bulbs that will produce large flower-spikes, densely packed with

| florets. The following varieties are suitable for growing in the garden as well as for
pots and window-boxes. For Hyacinths to grow on water see page 16.

White varieties:

* L’ INNOCENCE. Purest
white

Purple and Yellow shades:

* AMETHYST. Amethyst-
violet, recent variety

* CITY OF HAARLEM.
Light golden yellow
ORANJE BOVEN. Salmon-
orange
YELLOW HAMMER. Straw
yellow

Any one variety: 3 for $ 0.95 10 for $ 2.85 25 for $ 6.65

Coll. 1 cach of the
31 6 varieties mar-
ked * 6 for $

1.85

Double-flowezed Hyacinth

SCARLET

“4 A novelty Hyacinth of great charm and beauty ; sport
i of the wellknown “‘Tubergen Scarlet” with entirely
‘Double flowers ; each flower consisting of several
‘ florets sheathed one into another. The extinct type of
the double Hyacinth has revived in this novelty.

B Each $ 0.55 3 for $ 1.50

10 for $ 4.50

Gjazden oz Bedding : ; :
HYACINTHS =>

The biggest thrill of the spring comes, when =
—after the first warm days—Hyacinths

suddenly appear above the ground with their =

large flower beads bursting into bloom in
the brightest colors. The Hyacinths offered

on the next page by color are especially

suitable for garden planting. They will
produce magnificent flower spikes on strong
stems at a time when color is so much needed
in the garden. Their sweet fragrance is
delightful and permeates the whole garden.
Why not plant some with Daffodils which
bloom at the same time in April?

Collection 32

A boeder of Hyacinths
and Daffodils
Use the golden Daffodils as a back-

ground, for they will make the
brilliantly colored Hyacinths stand
out more boldly. 5 each of BLUE,
WHITE, RED, YELLOW, PINK
Hyacinths and 25 Golden Daffodils.

50 for $ 6.45

Rainbow Mixture of
GARDEN
HYACINTHS

This amazing mixture of the brightest
colors is especially suitable to plant as a
solid bed, or scattered in clumps throughout
the garden. Produce large flowers of uniform
height, making them easily adaptable to any
design or pattern.

10f. $1.50 25f. $3.50 100f. $12.90

rants | ae
Hady GARDEN LILIES —
There is hardly any flower, more stately and at the same time more graceful than the Lily. Its numerous ;
species and varieties display a wide variation of color, shape of flower and period of blooming. All are hand-
some and interesting. Lilies love to have their “heads in the sun and feet in the shade’’ — so provide a location
where the base of the plant will be somewhat shaded. Leave them undisturbd for years and they become more

vigorous and richer flowering year after year.

LILIUM CANDIDUM (Madonna Lily). Loveliest snow-white
Lily. Delightfully fragrant. Height 4 ft. June ......... $1.20 $3.60 ¢ 8.50

FIRE KING. A new hybrid Lily of great beauty. Large clusters of
orange-red flowers. Height 4 ft. June. See illustration page 22 2.90 = 8. 755a 2000

HENRYI. Apricot-yellow, tall-growing. Does also in shade.

3for 10for 25 for

Height 5—6 ft: August.o:- 0 See a eG Re es 1.35 4.00 9.50
ORANGE TRIUMPH. Deep orange. Richflowering. Height 3 ft.

Jane se A ee tn el ate Cae gain ye ceaeeer cae 1.35 4.00 9.50
REGALE. Royal Lily with large white flowers. Height 4 ft. July 1.152 33.50 8.00
SPECIOSUM RUBRUM. Pink flowers with reflexed petals. 4 ft.

July—Auigust 2905 5. aS ate eo ae ies Se a ke SOR ees 1.65°.- 5,00: 11:50
TIGRINUM. Tiger Lily. Red with black spots. Height 4 ft.

August. ivy edhe tn ecacng ben oe ee eee ee Yen 1.15: S350 8.00

: 3 each of Candidum, Fire Kin rg
coll. 35 pie ag 3.60 coll. 36 Orange Triumph and Regale. _ Z 6.25
12 early-Flowering Lilies for$

Hady AMARYLL 1s (Lycoris)

Produce Daffodil-like foliage in spring. This dies down
in summer and as if by magic the flower-spikes suddenly
appear in August. The lily-like flowers are delightfully
fragrant and carried on 2—3 ft. stems. Perfectly hardy.

Each 3 for 10f.
Lycoris squamigera (PINK), $ $ $

vety: hatdy.5. ti), eats 0.40 1.00 3.00
Lycoris radiata (RED), very
ia A ee eee Cony en ay, 2.25.2 pO60ea 7

Lycoris aurea (YELLOW) . 0.40 1.00 3.00
: 3 each of 3 Lycoris
coll. 37 varieties . . . . 9for$ 2.00

Page 20 ; , ig Lycoris

Ton ee “ ee
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———- Questions and Answers
- @ WHERE TO PLANT PEONIES?
_ They make a fine show in the border, in

_ front of shrubbery of long paths. They love
sun and any good, ordinary, wel-dug garden
soil.

@ WEN TO PLANT?
Early fall planting is highly recommended

as the plants can then make good new roots

before the frost sets in.
@ HOW TO PLANT?
Dig holes sufficiently large so the fleshy
roots are not cramped. Plant the roots
_ shallow so the eyes are covered not over
2 inches. Space the plants 3 to 4 feet.:
@ DO THEY NEED PROTECTION
AGAINST FROST?
No, they are perfectly hardy.
@ DO THEY NEED FEEDING?
In September and in March give the plants
a handful of commercial fertilizer. Shrubs
and trees will take too much nourishment
away from the Peonies if to close to them.
@ HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE PEONIES
TO ESTABLISH THEMSELVES ?
Two to three years.

ji Dutch Iris

PEOWNIES

the most hazdy and cewarding
Pecennial for American Gjazdens !

An American authority on Peonies once wrote : “There are no less than seven distinct and excellent
reasons for considering the Peony the best of all perennials : 1. the sightly appearance of the flowers ;
2. its worth for both landscape and cutting ; 3. the freshness of the foliage throughout the summer ;
4. the ease of its culture ; 5. its practical freedom from insects and diseases ; 6. its extreme hardiness
and 7. its permanence.” It seems to us that nothing could be added to this extremely concise and
correct statement.

THREE ALL TIME FAVORITES

FESTIVA MAXIMA, purest snow-white, with crimson flecks on some petals. Very double and showy flower
KARL ROSENFIELD, deep carmine red, a globular flower of great substance. Fragrant
MONS. JULES ELIE, soft apple-blossom pink, very large and well-formed flower

Any one variety: Each $ 0.90 3 for $ 2.50 10 for $ 7.50

Coll. 3 1 each of 3 oa sele 2.60 Coll. 39 3 each of 3 rae 7.25 |

OUTSTANDING NOVELTIES Each | 3 for

ADA PRISCILLA, “The Yellow Peony”. Large yellow crest with broad white outer petals.

ESCO DE ye ein ce Ntan io et WIEN, he io ays Pao SP oi a Soa Ree et ke es $2.60 $7.50
FANTASY, delicate pink shade. Vigorous grower with many large flowers ........ ? 2.00 5.65 228
G.F. HEMERIK, a beautiful rose-red variety with single flowers, in the centre golden anthers 1.35 3.75
MARIE ELIZABETH, this outstanding bright red variety will produce more flowers than any |

other red we know of and the huge flowers will last longer... 2... ..... haere 2.00 5.65

Collection 40 1 each of 4 Novelties of Peonies . . . ..... =... ~~. «=4for$ if 90 |

Ricfloweeing DUTCH IRIS

These bulbous Iris have often been called the “Outdoor Orchid’’. Their elegant flowers display a wide range of brightest colors and
they supply a wealth of valuable cutflowers. Give them a sunny position and some protection during frost. 20 inches. June.

GOLDEN HARVEST. Golden yellow
IMPERATOR. Clear blue, yellow blotch Coll. 4] 10 cach of 6 Iris vars, 60 fors 2.49
WEDGWOOD. Cornflower blue. Early

O88 Ree Oe ee BREE RE SERRE TERRE ORR OR EERE EE ee EE ER RE RRR RRR EERE RE

H.C. VAN VLIET. Deep purple blue, spotted yellow } Inexpensive Rainbow Mixture Dutch Iris
PROFESSOR BLAAUW. Deep blue. New i Charming cutflowers 25 for $0.90 100 for $3.25 }
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Purest white. PREECE SP SEEN ata Sele Eas EMRE ;

Any one variety: 10 for $ 0.45 25 for $ 1.05 100 for $ 3.75 See Page 24: Newest DUTCH IRIS Varictics =>

7 TS.
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1 LILIUM “FIRE KING", the best of all modern Hybrid Lilies, produces colossal clusters of
ner were. 4°ft. Juric. 9s p52 5 Slut. os tie. Siew oes . oe nts

Dllustzated on opposite page

4 ra Unusual Late - Springflowecing BULBS

2 IRIS “ANDROMACHE" Regeliocyclus Hybrid, with quite outstanding veined flowers. Sunny

location, June-flowering, 12 inches tall

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3 ANEMONE FULGENS MULTIPETALA, fine cutflowers of a rare deep scarlet color. 10

st Nees he Skee a iy he ween Pay oe ete ee
4 EREMURUS BUNGE], Foxtail Lilies. Huge golden yellow spikes. Petfect cutflowers. 4 ft. June

5 OXALIS ADENOPHYLLA, Chilean Woodsorrel. They produce dwarf cushions of finely pal-

mate foliage, covered with circular delicate pink flowers. 3 inches high. Bloom in May cca —

6 TURBAN RANUNCULUS, a fine mixture of the best colors. Require a sunny location and

not too heavy soil. 10 inches tall. June

7 SPARAXIS “SUPERBA”, the finest mixture of these charming Capebulbs. 10 inches. June —

100 for s 4.10

Galeton 43

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. Cy

gn ALLIU M MOLY, Golden Leek.
__ Globular umbels of golden yellow flowers.
_ 12 inches. June-flowering. 10 for $ 0.25
ae $0.55 100 for $ 2.00

Vg URS AES S.C Rae 6 8 Be, Sue alee weenie eis baie ee.” of Se 1 eae

25 each of ANEMONE FULGENS, TURBAN RANUNCULUS,
SPARAXIS “SUPERBA”, OXALIS ADENOPHYLLA

ANEMONE “THE CAEN”
The well-known and beloved Garden
Anemones. Single flowers in a great
variety of colors. Grow 10 inches tall.
May.

10 for $ 0.40 25 for $ 0.90
100 for $ 3.25
ie

3 for 10 for 25 for

$2.90 $8.75 $ 20.00

Cee ee 0.65 1.95 4.55
— 0.50 1.15

1.10 3.30 7.70

0.60 1.40

— 0.50 1215

0.35 0.85

ANEMONE ‘“‘ST-BRIGID”’
The flowers of this strain are semi-
double. Fine cutflowers. 10 for $ 0.50
25 for $ 1.10 100 for $s 4.00

Varieties of

Springblowering

Bulbs ae

Dllusteated on next page!

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. HYACINTHUS

10 25 100
FRITILLARIA MELEA- for for for
GRIS. Guinea Hen~ $ $ §
Flower. — Interesting
bell-shaped, checkered
flowers in different
colors. 10 inches.

May-flowering ... . 0.40 0.95 3.50

. CAMASSIA QUAMASH.

Starry blue flowers.
Grows 16 inches tall.
Bloom in late May . . 0.40 0.90 3.25

AZU-
REUS. A small species
of wild Hyacinth with
spikes of dark blue
flowers. Fine for natu-
ralizing. Bloom in
early May. Grows 6
inches tall... ... 0.35 0.75 2.75

. PUSCHKINIA LIBANO-

TICA. Dense spikes of
white flowers, veined
blue. Fine for natura-
lizing. Blooms in April.
Grows 6 inches tall. 0.36 0.70 2.50

LEUCOJUM VERNUM
(Snowflake). Resembles
the snowdrop but flow-
ers are larger. Does
well between shrubs
and in woodland.
Grows 8 inches tall.
May-flowering .. . . 0.95 2.20 8.00

. ERYTHRONIUM DENS

CANIS (Dog Tooth Vio-

let). Nicely variegated

foliage, Weatra pink

with strongly reflexed

petals. Bloom April. -

5 inches tall... .. 1.45 3.30 12.00

. ANEMONE APENNINA.

Finely incised foliage;
numerous clear blue
flowers. 8 inches high.
Bloom in May ... . 0.80 1.80 6.50

THE Fist FLOWERS OF SPRING gece Fist Robi i

Think of the joy and excitement of discovering “‘The Heralds of S, pring” ! ! Even while traces of snow are still on the ground, they will make
their bold appearance and jubilantly announce that spring is stirring in the air! Height 4-5 inches. Flowering March-April, unless other-
wise stated.

BLUE BELLS (Scilla campanulata), 10 for 25 for 100 f. 10 for 25 for 100 f.
fine for naturalizing, white, pink or $ $ $ $ $ $
blue. 10 inches high. Bloom in May 0.40 0.95 3.50 | NARCISSUS ASTURIENSIS ®. 1.45 3.30 12.00

BLUE BELLS (Scilla campanulata), NARCISSUS CANALICULATUS %* 1.10 2.50 9.00
Amefiriese Mixtures etait eats elas 0.40 0.90 3.25 | SCILLA SIBIRICA (Blue Squill),

CHIONODOXA LUCILIAE (Glory fine for naturalizing with numerous
of the Snow), blue with white centre. spikes of dark blue flowers. 4 inches.

4 inches. March—April. . . 2... 0.30 0.60 2.25 April. tings cane oe enka S 0.40 0.90 3.25

CHIONODOXA GIGANTEA * . 0.30 0.70 2.50 | SCILLA “‘SPRING BEAUTY”,

IRIS DANFORDIAE *...... 1.00 2.35 8.50 larger than foregoing ® ...... 0.70 1.65 6.00

IRIS RETICULATA *...... 0.40 0.95 3.50 | SNOWDROPS SINGLE, fine for

CROCUS SIEBERIx....... 0.35 0.85 3.00 naturalizing in halfshady places, earliest-

CYCLAMEN ATKINSII*3 for $2.05 6.25 14.50 — flowerthg ~ Si ie ae us ea a 0.60 1.40 5.00

GAL. ELWESII (Giant Snowdrop) 0.65 1.45 5.25 | SNOWDROPS DOUBLE, very

MUSCARI ARMENIACUM (Blue showy because of the completely double
Grape Hyacinth), see back of wrapper. HOWETS a) hoo Aka we Bae laa sae 0.85 1.95 7.00
Fine for naturalizing. 4 inches. April 0.30 0.60 2.25 | WINTER ACONITES (Eranthis hye- * ’

MUSCARI BOTR. ALBUM (White malis), winterflowering, very dwarf, for
Grape Hyacinth). 4 inches. April. . 0.50 1.10 4.00 halfshady places under trees and shrubs 0.40 0.95 3.50

All varieties marked * are illustrated on previous page!

Special mixture of dwarf, earlyflowering bulbs for naturalizing.
HERALDS 6 SPRING 245;.. $0.70 100 for $ 2.50 500 for $ 11.50

March — April Iupeood GIANT CROCUS 6 inches tall

These named varieties stand out for free-flowering qualities and size of flower. For effective displays plant large groups closely together. Crocus
don’t require special soil and do well in any location, also in half shade where many plants fail. Varieties marked * are suitable for growing

indoors. *YELLOW MAMMOTH, early, deep golden yellow

BLUE RIBBON, violet blue, the “bluest”’ variety PICKWICK, sharply veined violet on white

JEANNE D’ARC, novelty, purest white *REMEMBRANCE, glossy purple, very largeflowered
*KATHLEEN PARLOW, snow white, largeflowered *VANGUARD, early, greyish-violet, dark violet outside
*KING OF THE STRIPED, striped violet on white VERSICOLOR PICTURATUS, Silvercloth Crocus,

LITTLE DORRIT, delicate bluish violet, novelty fine striped purple on a white base

Any one variety: 10 for $0.40 25 for$0.95 100 for $3.50
5 each of above 10 Liga Crocus Be 5 each of the 5 vars. marked * for n »
Coll. 4] Waricties: . ,/syasteaa te 50 for fe .90 Coll. 4 indoor growing . . . . 25 for $ 1.00 : -

Gjeand Mixtuce of CROCUS A fine assortment of all possible colors. They will display 2 wonderful multico-

lored effect in very early spring. 25 for $0.75 100 for $2.75 500 for $13.00

_ SKY BLUE

SNOW WHITE. Boe:

‘VARIEGATED s RIP

Any one color: | a
100 for $3.00 50

2 SNOWBUNTI N
8) ZWANENBUR¢

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“LTzeasuze Chest of H OLLAND BULBS
fox Childzen

Collection 5?

Children love flowers. With this collection planted in their own
little garden, their love of nature is furthered and developed.

3 HYACINTHS RED, WHITE, BLUE
to grow on water; also 3 Hyacinth cups to hold the
bulbs

3 PAPERWHITE NARCISSUS
to grow on pebbles and water

3 CANDY STICK TULIPS
3 PEACOCK TULIPS
5 CROCUS, mixed colors
5 BLUE GRAPE HYACINTHS
5 SINGLE SNOWDROPS
5 BLUE SQUILLS 3 50
All varieties are labeled. Complete ONLY $
(Value $ 4.25)

Lh our Collecton 54

DREAM GARDEN

Just for You! For the new Home Owners we have selected in one group a
complete Spring Garden of Holland Bulbs suitable for new and small gardens.

Your DREAM GARDEN consists of :

25 HOLLAND TULIPS in 5 separate colors
9 DUTCH HYACINTHS in 3 colors

25 GOLDEN TRUMPET irees a between ‘iris and let them grow wild. They

DAFFODILS

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2 A Faaeie eet eat
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25 CROCUS mixed colors
25 HERALDS OF SPRING
(Includes Scilla, Snowdrops,

Grape Hyacinths, etc.) a
409 bulbs for # = SNOW DROPS ;

ONLY $ 6.90 25 BLUE GRAPE HYACINTHS

fee Holland Bulbs are indispensable ,

SPs one

Brighten your Rockgarden with these £ay, = r
glittering personalities! These early spring-

R flowering bulbs are specially suitable be-
ockga zden cause of their size and habit of growth.

: All are perfectly hardy and, when once
Collection 03 planted, may be left undisturbed to multi-

ply freely, year after year.

5 PEACOCK TULIPS

5 EICHLERI TULIPS

5 MINIATURE NARCISSUS ODORUS
10 CROCUS mixed colors

10 IRIS RETICULATA

10 SNOWDROPS

10 BLUE MUSCARI

10 SCILLA SIBIRICA
65 for ONLY $ 3.35
(Value $ 4.00)

Collection B45
Foz

Natuczaliaing
in Woodland
A lovely effect is obtained

by planting the following
varieties anywhere under

multiply freely, returning each spring with more blooms
than ever before.

25 NARCISSUS
25 BLUEBELLS (Sc. campanulata)

25 GLORY OF THE SNOW (Chionodoxa)
25 CROCUS mixed colors - .00 .
150 bulbs for ONLY $

for The Spring Garden! |

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DAFFODILS fez Natucalizing

Is there a sight more welcome than the graceful Daffodils and Narcissus brightening the awakening garden?
Dacing and nodding in the pale April sunshine, the joy of beholding is renewed daily during their entire glorious
blooming season. Scatter them throughout the garden, under trees, on slopes, in fields. They will return each spring
with an increasing number of cheerful blooms.
25 for 100 for 500 for

GOLDEN TRUMPET DAFFODILS Mixed. A choice of

Bie Peo me POIer A AMOOUS | cise sp ae kendo ta Pees - $185 $6.75 $32.00
RED-CUPPED NARCISSUS Mixed. A wide and varied

assortment of vivid colored, short-cupped varieties. . . . 1.70 6.25
BOUQUET AND DOUBLE NARCISSUS Mixed.

Fragrant bunch-flowering and fully double-flowered

29.50

varieties in an unusual assortment... ......... 1.80 6.50

Coll. 30 Trumpet, 10 Red-cupped, Coll. 50 Trumpet, 25 Red-cupped,
10 Bouquet-Double 50 25 Bouquet-Double 6 5 5

56 Daffodils 50 for $ Wa 57 Daffodils 100 for $ V«

General Mixture off DAFFODILS-NARCISSUS

The diversity of shapes and colors, along with early and late flowering varieties, make this mixture

exceedingly interesting. 25 for $1.75 100 for $6.40 500 for $ 30.00

Miniatuee NARCISSUS fox the Rockery MERTENSIA Uiéginia Blucbell

Ain interesting group of dainty Narcissus for planting in small | 4 beautiful hardy perennial which grows 1—1% ft. high, bearing many flower clusters

groups in your Rockgarden. You will enjoy them fromthe
rlie. Y ,

dp fs So OaNiE aoe SPICUUS. 10 for 25 for abundantly every year. The finest plant to combine with Trumpet Daffodils for a beauti-
The Hoop Petticoat. Rich golden yellow ful picture of blue and gold. 10 for $2.65 25 for $6.05 100 for $ 22.00
flowers with rush-like foliage . . . . $0.75 $1.75

LOBULARIS. A _ miniature Bicolor Coll ’
Trumpet Daffodil. Very fine .... 1.00 2.25 Ol. 95 Golden Trumpet Daffodils and 6 Mertensia. A lovely 3 25

ODORUS (Single Jonquil). 2—3 flowers 58 combination returning each spring ..... 31 for $ W«
on each stem, deep yellow. Sweet- ‘
scented. Easily naturalizing ..... 0.60 1.40
NANUS. A trim little Daffodil of bright

of a soft porcelain-blue shade. They thrive in either sun or shade and flower more

Blue Grape Hyacinths and White Narcissus make the loveliest

yellow with slender trumpet .... 1.10 2.55 Coll sr Ssanc Pi h a ines
: . pring Pictures when massed in clumps.
ahaa Biicsaaien ok cess HQ 25 WHITE NARCISSUS and 50 BLUE 2.75
Petals cere, rae oo eon | nk ope? 1.00 2.25] GRAPE HYACINTHS ......... 75 for $ &«

Coll. 60 5 each of 5 Miniature Nar-

cissus varieties . . 25 for $ 2.20 Naccissus illusteated axfp

Narc. nanus

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