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These classes are still divided into flamed and feathered. A Tulip has 

 neither corolla or petal, but a calyx of colored sepals. A feathered 

 Tulip has a dark colored edge, growing lighter toward the margin. 



Those of our readers who have never seen a bed of these Tulips can- 

 not even imagine the brilliancy of their colorings and gorgeous feather- 

 ings. When planted in diamonds, ovals, stars or circles, on a well kept 

 lawn, the effect is splendid ! 



The "Due Van Thol" varieties are a very early kind, blossoming in 

 temperate climates early in March. They are dwarfs, their stems not 

 over six inches high, and they are excellent for winter flowering in win- 

 dow gardens. There are white, yellow, scarlet, red, rose and striped 

 varieties, and small beds of them scattered over a lawn, present at a dis- 

 tance the appearance of brilliant butterflies hovering over the grass. 

 They are perfectly hardy, but will flower more plentifully if taken up 

 every spring, when the leaves have decayed. 



The " Tournesol " species come into bloom next to the " Van Thols," 

 and are double and only in two kinds ; the red and yellow, and the clear, 

 pure yellow. In mixed beds they are very gorgeous. 



The Double Tulips gain in favor yearly; their flowers are very bril- 

 liant and large. 



Crown of Eoses is of the richest rose color 



Belle Alliance, white, striped, and feathered with violet. 



Gloria Mundi, delicate primrose, striped with crimson. 



La Candeur, of the purest white and perfect shape. 



Poupre Agreable, white and violet, late. 



Marriage de ma Fille, pure white, striped with cerise, late. 



Paeony Gold, yellow, beautifully shaded, late. 



Lord Wellington, blue, very showy, late. 



Amsterdam, brown and red, curiously blended, late. 



The Parrot Tulips are the most curious and unique of all the varie- 

 ties. The flowers are magnificently striped and feathered, with many 

 colors, most picturesquely mingled, while the edges of the sepals are 

 fringed like fretted lace work. They are very desirable for groups and 

 clumps, and, if planted around low evergreens, will stand out finely 

 against the dark, green background. 



The most distinct varieties are : 



Constantinople, a bright yellow and red. 



Glorieuse, a brilliant scarlet. 



