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nay rtowernsao GARDEN TULIPS. 
HE varieties offered under this heading are quite distinct from the Early Fiowering sorts 
offered on the preceding page, being of a free and graceful habit and growing from 18 
to 24 inches high and bearing Jarge flowers. Elegant in outline and of rich and 
brilliant colors, and, coming into bloom from the middle to the end of May, they 
prolong the show of Tulip flowers at least two weeks. All 
are desirable as cut-flowers, lasting much longer when 
cut than the early sorts. Gesneriana and Bouton d’Or 
are especially fine. ‘They are perfectly hardy, and are 
unequaled for planting in a permanent border, improving 
each season. If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per dozen for 
postage. 
Giant Gesneriana (True). The tallest, 
largest-flowered and showiest of all Tulips. 
Height, 2 feet; flowers very large, on long, strong 
stems; grand for cutting; color rich, dazzling crimson 
scarlet, with metallic blue-black centre. See colored illus- 
cration on front cover of this catalogue. 8 cts. per} doz., 25 
cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $12.00 per 1000. 
Bouton @’Or. The richest and deepest golden-yellow Tulip. 
Very fine. 10 cts. per } doz., 30 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100. 
Maiden’s Blush or Picotee. Large flowers of purest white, dis- 
tinctly edged with clear pink. Very dainty. 12 cts. per 4 doz., 40 cts. per 
doz., $3.00 per 100. 
Golden Eagle. This might be called Yellow Gesneriana, similar in every 
way except color, which is deep golden-yellow. Fine. 8 cts. per } doz., 25 cts. 
per doz., $1.50 per 100. 
Yellow Crown. Large yellow flowers, edged crimson, pointed petals. Very XN 
showy. 8 cts. per } doz., 26 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. 
Greigii. Exceptionally handsome and distinct species. The beautifully formed flowers 
are of large size and of a gorgeous orange-scarlet color. “The plant is quite ornamental on 
account of its broad, spotted foliage. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
Violet Bybloemens. Mixed varieties, having white grounds with black violet purple to pale lilac 
markings. 8 cts. per } doz., 20 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100. 
Rose Bybloemens. Mixed varieties, having white grounds with delicate pink and rose shaces to bright 
scarlets and deep crimson markings. §8 cts. per } doz., 25 cts. per doz , $1.50 per 100. 
Bizarres. Mixed varieties with deep yellow 
ground, marked with orange, scarlet, crimson, 
brown, black, ete. 8 cts. per } doz., 20 cts. per 
doz., $1.00 per 100. 
PARROT OR DRAGON 
TULIPS. 
Very large flowers of singular and picturesque forms and 
brilliant colors, very beautiful and interesting. The petals 
are curiously fringed or cut. They form extravagantly 
showy flower beds, are of endless variety of form and color, 
and should be grown in every flower garden in quan- 
tities. 
Monstre Cramoisie. Very large; deep crimson, 
with large black, star-shaped centre; flower and bulbs 
larger than other sorts, and sure to flower. } doz., 10 
cts; doz., 35 cts.; 100, $2.50. 
Parrot, Mixed Colors. In great variety. 4 doz., 
8 cts.; doz., 20 cts.; 100, $1.25; 1000, $10.00. 
COLLECTIONS OF LATE AND 
PARROT TULIPS. 
3 each of the 11 sorts offered on this page for $1.25 
6 66 6c “ce “6 66 6c 17 “6 OG 2.00 
12 “é ‘“ “6 “6 é Ty “é “ce 3.75 
If Tulips are wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per doz. for 
Group oF LaTE GARDEN ‘TULIPS. postage. } dozens mailed free at prices given. 
