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



TULIPS 



Ready for delivery in September 



It is difl5cult 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 bulbs which make such a rich and gorgeous 

 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 in pots, flats and ]ians 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 re- 

 quired from extremely cold and sharp winds. 



Many of the sinjjcle 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 abcxve the bulbs they must be kept longer 



in the dark to draw out the (lower stems. A 

 splendid effect is obtained by planting from 

 three to a dozen bulbs in a medium sized pot. 



All single early varieties commence flower- 

 ing 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 vai-ieties do well when g'rown indoors 

 but those marked with a star (*) have been 

 found most satisfactory for forcing. 



The letters A, B, C, etc., follow i)is the name 

 of a variety refer to its lime of blooviing when 

 planted outdoors. A being the eatliest, and those 

 marked B coming into full bloom before those 

 marked A are gone, and those marked C a 



few days late}- than the B class. 



The letter d, ;« or t {divarf, medium ot tall) 

 indicates the comparative height grown outdoors. 

 This icill be found useful in selecting varieties 



for bedding. 



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EACH DOZ. 



YELLOW PREsxE (See page 7) 



WHITE 



Jacoba van Beieren. B 



in. Pure white, medium 

 sized bedder, petals 

 pointed 3 30 |i 50 



Lady Boreel. ( White 

 Joost van Von del) One 

 of the largest and finest 

 whites, perfect form. ... 5 50 4 00 



*Pottebakker White. A 



in. Early, fine form, 

 large size, excellent 

 forcer 4 30 2 00 



^White Hawk. {Albion) 

 A t. Pure white, large 

 size, excellent form and 

 quite fragrant 4 35 2 50 



White Swan. Dt. Large 

 pure white egg-shaped 

 flowers on tall stems. A 

 very attractive white for 

 cutting. This does well 

 planted with the late 

 sorts 3 30 I 50 



Single and dozen prices include postage. Tht' 

 100 rate is by express at purchaser' s expense. 

 Not less than six of any one variety supplied gL 

 dozen rates, and not less than 25 at IQO rates. 



