Blue Book of Bulbs, 1931

This is a 1931 spring bulb catalog from Chester Jay Hunt, Inc., of Little Falls, New Jersey. Rather than fictional stories, the publication contains horticultural content: an introduction from the proprietor emphasizing quality Dutch bulb imports and detailed descriptions; guidance on spring-flowering bulbs for autumn planting; sections on "Cream Quality" standards explaining the firm's selective importing practices; market analysis noting 1931 oversupply and reduced prices; newly introduced tulip, narcissus, and freesia varieties including Nereus, Beersheba, and Golden Daffodil; ordering and shipping procedures with a $2.50 minimum; pricing structures and a 5% pre-July 1st discount; warranty information; and descriptions of Mayfair demonstration gardens featuring five hundred tulip varieties and one hundred daffodil varieties, designed to show optimal growing conditions and aesthetic displays.