LATE OR MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS 



inches. They may be left undisturbed for two or three years, but 

 are not likely to Moom freely if left longer, except in situations 

 where they may find themselves contented. Like all the Late 

 Tulips, the Cottage varieties seem happwer when planted with 

 some sand about the bulbs and given protection from cold winds 

 during the early season of growth. 



The following list contains the choicest of the standard sorts, 

 and the best of the newer introductions. 



The figure following the name indicates the relative time oj /lowering 



AMBER CROWN. 3. Pale buff-ydlow, with broad stripe of 

 soft lilac-brown; beautiful green base. A low-growing variety 

 of unusual color among the Cottage Tulips. Height 18 in. 

 10 bulbs, $2.20; 100 bulbs, $20. 



AURORA. 2. Pale chrome-yellow, edged and flushed brilliant 

 scarlet; medium-sized flower of pointed shape. A showy Tulip 

 for the border. Height 22 in. 10 bulbs, 60 cts.; 100 bulbs, $5. 



AVIS KENNICOTT. 2. Rich chrome-yellow, with velvety 

 black base and anthers; long flower of immense size. A new 

 variety of sunny coloring and great beauty. Height 25 in. 

 10 bulbs, 75 cts.; 100 bulbs, $6.50. 



BOUTON D'OR; syn., IDA; GOLDEN BEAUTY. 2. Deep 

 chrome-yellow, with black anthers; medium-sized, cup-shaped 

 flower of great beauty for cutting. Fine for late forcing. 

 Height 20 in. 10 bulbs, 30c.; 100 bulbs, $2.50; 1,000 bulbs, $20. 



BRIDESMAID. 4. Soft carmine, striped white; inside bright 

 carmine, with blue base; long, pointed flower, fine for bedding. 

 Height 18 in. 10 bulbs, 40 cts.; 100 bulbs, $3; 1,000 bulbs, $25 . 



CALEDONIA. 3. Orange-scarlet, with yellow base marked 

 greenish black; large flower on a graceful stem. Height 20 in. 

 10 bulbs, 35 cts.; 100 bulbs, $2.80; 1,000 bulbs, $22. 



CORONATION SCARLET. 4. Bright scarlet; long flower, 

 with reflexing petals, often giving three or more flowers from 

 each bulb. Height 20 in. 10 bulbs, 60 cts.; 100 bulbs, $5. 



COTTAGER. 4. Soft cherry-rose, with yellow base and bright 

 green star; loosely built and of graceful shape. Height 22 in. 

 10 bulbs, 35 cts,; 100 bulbs, $2.75; 1,000 bulbs, $22. 



DAYBREAK. 2. Dull mauve, with broad creamy white margin, 

 and pale green base; long flower of medium-size and delicately 

 soft color. Height 17 in. 10 bulbs, $1.50; 100 bulbs, $13. 



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