THE BLUE BOOK OF BULBS 



MAURI AN A. Glowing scarlet, with clear yellow base; large, 

 elegantly formed flower. A splendid Tulip from Savoy for 

 the border or for bedding. Middle to end of May. Height 21 

 in. 10 bulbs, 35 cts.; 100 bulbs, $2.50; 1,000 bulbs, $22. 



PRAESTANS. See remarks under Fosteriana. 



SYLVESTRIS; syn., FLORENTINA. Pure yellow; medium- 

 sized, drooping flowers. The sweet-scented wild English Tulip. 

 Fine for naturalizing, but must become established before it 

 flowers freely. Height 16 in. 10 bulbs, 40 cts.; 100 bulbs, $3; 

 1,000 bulbs, $26. 



VIRIDI FLORA. 2. Known as the Green Tulip. Pale green, 

 edged creamy yellow; very open flower, with narrow petals. 

 Very efl"ective when planted with Carinata rubra among 

 evergreens. Height 20 in. 10 bulbs, 50 cts.; 100 bulbs, $4; 

 1,000 bulbs, $34. 



Tulip Mixtures 



Although the planting of mixed bulbs seems to be in rather 

 poor taste, there are some occasions where the use of named 

 varieties is inadvisable. To meet the requirements of those who 

 may wish to plant mixtures of Tulips, I am able to supply a 

 superior quality of bulbs, in a varied assortment of colors, w^hich 

 will give the highest satisfaction. Cream Quality will be as 

 evident in all of my mixtures as in any other bulbs I shall send 

 out. 



SINGLE EARLY TULIPS— Cream Quality Mixture. 100 

 bulbs, $1.75; 1,000 bulbs, $14. 



DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS— Cream Quality Mixture. 100 

 bulbs, $2; 1,000 bulbs, $16. 



COTTAGE TULIPS— Cream Qualitv Mixture. 100 bulbs, $2; 

 1,000 bulbs, $17. 



DARWIN TULIPS— Cream Quality Mixture. 100 bulbs, $3; 

 1,000 bulbs, $25. 



BREEDER TULIPS — Owing to the great demand and conse- 

 quent scarcity of Breeder Tulips, a satisfactory mixture can- 

 not be supplied, as only a few varieties are available for this 

 purpose. 



PARROT TULIPS— Cream Quality Mixture. 100 bulbs, $1.80; 

 1,000 bulbs, $15. 



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