D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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TULIPS 



Ready for delivery in September 



It is difficult to conceive of anything more brilliant in color than a bed of good tulips. Their great 

 variety of color, intense brilliancy and beautiful shading make them universal favorites. Another con- 

 sideration in their favor is the ease with which they can be cultivated, only requiring good common 

 garden soil to grow them to perfection. There are no other bulbs which make such a rich and gor- 

 geous display of blossom with so little care and cultivation. 



The Dutch growers have so mastered the art of tulip culture that they are now able to offer bulbs at 

 prices which bring them within the reach of all, and of a quality which leaves nothing more to be 

 desired. The tulips we offer are among the most perfect of flowers in form, wealth of color and 

 variety of markings. 



The culture of tulips out of doors is the same as that of hyacinths, except that the bulbs should be planted about 

 three inches deep and three to six inches apart. Tulips are perfectly hardy, so that only a slight protection is required 

 from extremely cold and sharp winds. 



Many of the single varieties force readily and have become great favorites in the house in midwinter. If potted in 

 September and treated as directed for hyacinths they may be had in bloom in December. Two bulbs in a four-inch 

 pot have been found desirable. When they show a tendency to bloom just above the bulbs they must be kept longer 

 in the dark to draw out the flower stems. A splendid effect is obtained by planting from three to a dozen bulbs in 

 a medium sized pot. 



All single early varieties commence flowering two weeks in advance of other sorts of tulips and are admirably 

 adapted to culture in pots, borders or beds. 



SINGLE EARLY TULIPS 



All suitable for growing in the Garden 



Most varieties do well when grown indoors but those marked with a star (*) have been found most satisfactory 

 for forcing. 



The letters A, B, C, etc., following: the name of a variety refer to its time of blooming when planted outdoors, A being 

 the earliest, and those marked B coming into full bloom before those marked A are gone, and those marked C a few days 

 later than the B class. 



The letter d, tn or t {dwarf medium or tall) indicates the comparative height grown outdoors. This will be found useful 

 in selecting varieties for bedding. 



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w i-l I I K EACH 10 100 



Jacoba van Beieren. B tn. Pure white, medium sized bedder, petals pointed 



{See cut, page 6) 7 50 |4 50 



Lady Boreel. ( White Joost vanVondel) A tn. One of the largest and finest whites, 



perfect form 8 60 5 00 



*Pottebakker White. A m. Early, fine form, large size, excellent forcer 8 60 5 50 



*White Hawk. {Albion) A t. Pure white, large size, excellent form and quite fragrant. . 8 60 5 50 



Single and ten prices include postage. The loo rate is by express at purchaser's expense. Not less than five of any 

 one variety supplied at ten rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates. 



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