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



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 bulbs which make such a rich and gorgeous 



display of blossom with so little care 

 and cultivation. 



The Dutch growers have so master- 

 ed 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 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. 



IMany 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. 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 ai*e admirably adapted to 

 culture in pots, borders or beds. 



SINGLE EARLY TULIPS 



All suitable for growing in 

 the Garden 



Most varieties do Avell when grown in- 

 doors but those marked with a star (*) have 

 been found most satisfactory for forcing. 



Tlie letters A, B. C, etc., following the 

 name of a variety refer to its time of blooming 

 ivhen planted outdoors. A being the earliest, 

 and those marked B coming into full bloo7ti 

 before those marked A are gone, and those 

 marked C a few days later than the B class. 

 The letter d, m or t {dwarf medium or tall) 

 indicates the comparative height grown out- 

 doors. This will be found useful in selecting 

 varieties for bedding. 



WHITE 



v« n I I B EACH DOZ. 100 



Jacoba van Beieren. B 



m. Pure white, medi- 

 um size, petals pointed, 

 strong stems, good 

 bedder {iiew) 3 30 |i 50 



*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. One 

 of the best whites; 

 large pure white egg- 

 shaped flowers on tall 

 stems; does well plant- 

 ed with the late sorts 3 30 i 50 

 Single and dozen prices include postage. The 



100 rate is by express at purchaser' s expense. 



Not less than six of any one variety supplied at 



dozen rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates. 



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