Title: Bulbs plants seeds for autumn planting
Identifier: bulbsplantsseeds1947germ (find matches)
Year: 1947 (1940s)
Authors: Germain Seed and Plant Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs
Publisher: Los Angeles, Calif. : Germain
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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In sections where the winters ore cold, they may be planted in almost any location, sunny or shade. In California, Florida and on the Gulf Coast they do best in partial or complete shade. GERMAINS TEN PRIZE WINNING TULIPS We have selected for this group what we consider some of the finest and most unus- ual varieties in Tulips, some are Novelties introduced in recent years. GERMAIN'S SPECIAL TULIP BARGAIN OFFER 5998 100 Our selection for only $10.00 10 bulbs each of 10 named varieties our selection from those that we have in surplus when your order is re- ceived. Each variety separately bagged and labeled. 5900 ADVANCE. An early Tulip of great merit. The Blooms are elongated and of excellent substance, borne on long strong stems. The color is red with an appealing flush of roseate orange. 5904 BLUE DANUBE. A wonderful Tulip of medium blue edged violet. A strong grower. 5910 CAROLINE TESTOUT. A large Tulip, clear rose with large white base, exceptional lasting quality. 5918 DUKE OF WELLINGTON. A delightful pure white Tulip of great beauty and substance, the stamens are creamy white. The flowers are borne on tall strong stems. 5921 GLORIA SWANSON. A striking Tulip. Bright carmine red flowers with a blue base. One of the best. 5925 LA TULIPE NOIRE. The Black Tulip dark maroon with a velvety sheen. 5927 MARSHALL HAIG. Pure scarlet red flowers. An exceptionally fine Tulip and a strong grower. 5929 MRS. JOHN T. SCHEEPERS. Long . oval-shaped blooms of a stunning golden I yellow color. One of the best yellow ' Tulips. 5934 SCOTCH LASSIE. Blooms of a beau- tiful clear lavender shading to deep blue at the base. A great favorite. 5945 VENUS. A stately tall tulip of noble form. Clear silvery rose shading to pink. Prices on above Tulips. Postpaid. State cataloq number and variety wanted. 6 bulbs for 89c. 12 for $1.69. 25 for $3.19 GERMAIN'S PRIZE WINNING TULIP COLLECTION 5994 2 each of the varieties above. Sep arately packed and labeled. 20 bu in all for only $2.50 GOLDEN WES COLLECTION An outstanding group of Tulips which includes many new varie- ties of outstanding merit. 5958 GOLDEN HARVEST. Large flowers of pure lemon yellov/. A strong grower, one of the best yellow Tulips. 5936 THE BISHOP. A pure vio- let Tulip of outstanding merit. Strong, sturdy Plants. An ex- cellent forcer. 5922 GLACIER. Enormous icy- white flowers on tall strong stems. One of best white Tulips. 5908 CAMPFIRE. A new introduction from Holland, which we expect to become one of the most popular varieties. Pure scarlet flowers on long strong stems. 5926 PHILIP SNOWDON. Very large flow- ers of delicate rose, another novelty of great merit. 5928 PRIDE OF HAARLEM. Bright rose suffused purple. Enormous flowers and superb form and great beauty. PRICES ON ABOVE TULIPS. Postpaid State cataloq number and variety wanted. 6 of any variety for $ .84 121.59 252.98 1. Campfire 2. Golden Harvest 3. Glacier 4. Philip Snowdon 5. The Bishop 6. Pride of Haarlem
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GIANT TULIPS 5991 Golden West Collection Three bulbs each of the superb Giant Tulips pictured on this page (18 bulbs in all) for $2.25

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