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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 culturein 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 
or 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. mort (dwarf, medium or tall) indicates the comparative height grown outdoors. This will be found useful 
in selecting varieties for bedding. 
: WHITE EACH DOZ. I00 
Jacoba van Beieren. 4 m. Pure white, medium sized bedder, petals pointed..:...... 6 50 $3 50 
Lady Boreel. (White Joost vanVondel) Am. One of the largest and finest whites, 
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*Pottebakker White. 4m. Early, fine form, large size, excellent forcer............. TEGO) wid AOD) 
*White Hawk. (4/bion) A ¢. Pure white, large size, excellent form and quite fragrant... 7 60 4 00 
White Swan. D/. Large pure white egg-shaped flowers on tall stems. A very attractive 
white for cutting. This does well planted with the late sorts.................--.45- 6950.2 30-75 
Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rate is by express at purchaser's expense. Not less than stx of any 
one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at roo rates. 
