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adds greatly to the charm ef Tulip cultivation. The hope 
of something new in the markings and penciling isa 
sufficient stimulus for the enthusiast to persevere in his 
labor until he has found one worthy ofa name. A sin- 
gular feature in the Tulip is, that after it breaks it ever 
remains the same. Show Tulips are divided into three 
classes : First—Bybloemens, such as have a white ground, 
variegated with purple, the edges well feathered, the 
leafilets erect, and the whole forming a perfect cup. 
Second—Bizarres, having a yellow ground, variegated 
with scarlet, purple, rose, or violet. 'Third—Roses, with 
white ground, variegated with rose color, scarlet, or 
crimson. Parrot Tulips are ignored by those fiorists who 
claim a right to say what is and what is not beautiful. 
Not being bound to observe the laws that regulate the 
form, shape and marking, we prize this class very highly 
on account of their singularly picturesque appearance. 
The fiowers are very large and colors exceeding brilliant. 
They are unequalled for groups in mixed borders or con- 
spicuous places on the lawn, This class is small but all 
are beautiful. 
SOIL AND CULTURE. 
Although the Tulip will grow and bloom in almost any 
soil it is planted in, it delights best in a rich, rather light, 
well drained loam. A bed of sufficient size for planting 
the bulbs should be dug, at least twelve inches deep. 
The bulbs should then be planted six inches apart each 
way; pressed deep enough to keep them in their places, 
and covered with mould to the depth of three inches on 
the sides of the bed, and five inches in the centre. This 
precaution is necessary, that water may not stand on the 
bed during the Winter. When the bed is planted and 
covered, it may be left to the weather until the Tulips 
come up, or about the first of March. <A slight protection 
