J) reer's Autumn Catalogue, 1901. 



MAY=FLOWERINQ GARDEN TULIPS. 



We show in colors on the cover of this Catalogue the following varieties, which were fainted 

 by our artist from floivers supplied from our experimental grounds last May. 



Front cover — Gesneriann, Yelloiu Crown, Bouton d'Or and Maiden's Blush. 



Back Cover— Bizarres, Violet and Rose Byblomen and Darwin. 



The varieties offered under this head are quite distinct from the early flower- 

 ing sorts offered on the preceding page, coming into bloom in _ f oS55SS5BmMItmmi»<f <! ^' ~"~ -~ 

 this latitude from the middle to the end of May, and pro- \ ' n "v%, 

 longing the show of Tulips fully two weeks. They are of 

 free and graceful habit, growing from 18 to 24 inches high, 

 and bearing their large flowers of elegant outline on long, strong 

 S'.ems, and of such brilliant and odd colorings as to make them 

 indispensable in any garden. As cut flowers they are far superior 

 to the early sorts, standing for a week or more in ^^^SSita"" 



good condition. They can be used with grand /iiSsT «rl 



effect in beds, while every permanent border and 

 old-fashioned garden should have a liberal quantity inter- 

 spersed through it, being perfectly hardy and improving each" 

 season. 



Giant GeSIieriaiia (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 cut and colored illustration on 



front cover.) 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000. 

 Boutoil d'Or. (See colored illustration on front cover.) The richest and ^SK| 



deepest golden-yellow Tulip. Very fine. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; ^H 



$15.00 per 1.000. N 



Maiden's Blush or Picotee. (See colored illustration on front cover.) 



Large flowers of purest white, distinctly edged with clear pink. Very dainty. 40 



cts. per doz. ; S3 00 per 100. 

 Yellow Crown. (See colored illustration on front cover.) Large yellow flower: 



edged crimson, pointed petals. Very showy. 25 cts. per doz. ; $1 50 per 100. 

 Golden Eagle. This might be called Yellow Gesneriana, similar in every way- 

 color, which is deep golden-yellow. Fine 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.50 per 100. 

 Bizarres. (See colored illustration on back cover.) Varieties with deep yellow ground, 



marked with orange, scarlet, crimson, brown, black, etc.; mixed sorts. 20 cts. per doz.; 



$1.25 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1,000. 

 Darwin. (See colored illustration on back cover.) This fine type of the late flowering Tulip is of strong robust 



growth — usually about 2 feet high — producing very large finely formed flowers in an immense variety of solid or 



self colors, many of which are shades rarely seen in the floral world — such as slate, claret, mahogany, cherry, 



heliotrope, etc., etc. Finest mixed varieties, 35 cts. per doz. ; $2.50 per 100. 



Violet BybloemeilS. (See colored illustration on back cover.) Mixed varieties, having white grounds with 

 black violet purple to pale lilac markings. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1,000. 



Ttose BybloemeilS. (See colored illustration on back cover.) Mixed varieties, having white grounds with 

 pink and rose shades to bright scarlet and deep crimson markings. 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.50 per 100 ; $12. 00 per 1,000. 



delicate 



Tulipa Gkkigi. 



COLLECTIONS OF LATE TULIPS. 



3 each of the 9 sorts offered above for $0 60 



6 " " " " " " " 1 00 



12 " " " " " " " 1 75 



25 " " " " " " " 3 25 



100 " " " " " " " 12 50 



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 quantities. 

 Monstre Cranioisie. Very large ; deep blood-red, with 



large black, star- shaped centre ; flower and bulbs larger than 



other sorts, and sure to flower. 35 cts. per doz. ; $2 50 per 100. 

 Parrot, Mixed Colors. In great variety. 20 cts. per 



doz. ; $1.25 per 100; $10 00 per 1,000. 



Parrot Tulip, 



'Tulipa Greigi. An exceptionally handsome and distinct early flowering species. The beautifully formed flowers are of 

 large size and of a gorgeous orange-scarlet color, so brilliant as to at once attract the attention even when planted among other 

 scarlet Tulips. The plant is quite ornamental on account of its broad, spotted foliage; very choice. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per 

 doz.; $10 00 per 100. 



If Tulips are wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per dozen for postage. 



