BULBS 



THE TULIP 



Tulips are always satisfactory if given plenty 

 of time for root formation. (Fig. 29.) When 

 an attempt is made to force tulips too early the 

 stems and leaves remain very short and the flow- 

 ers are very small, even blighting in extreme 

 cases. The best time to force tulips is from 

 February to April. 



To obtain the most striking effects, tulips 

 should be planted thickly, at least three bulbs in 

 a five-inch pot, or six bulbs in a six-inch pot. 



In selecting tulips for forcing it is best to 

 choose the named varieties, such as the florists 

 use. Select only the early single and double 

 forms, leaving the late varieties for outdoor cul- 

 ture. Among these some of the best are : Single 

 — La Reine, white; Vermilion Brilliant and 

 Colour de Cardinal, scarlet; Yellow Prince of 

 Orange and Mon Tresor, yellow; Rose luisante, 

 pink; Keizerskroon, red and yellow; double 

 Murillo (Fig. 29.) pink; Le Matador, scarlet; 

 Courronne d'or, yellow. 



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