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It is difficult to conceive of anything more brilliant in color thana 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 growthem to perfection. There are no other bulbs which make such arich 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 aquality which leaves nothing more to be desired. 
The tulips we offer areamong 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 areadmirably adapted 
to culture in pots, borders or beds. 
SINGLE EARLY TULIPS 
The letters A, B, C, etc., followimg the name of a variety refer to tts time of blooming when planted outdoors, A being 
the earliest, and those marked B coming into full bloom before those marked A ave gone, and those marked C a few days 
later than the B class. ; 
The letter d, m ort (dwarf, medtuni or tall) indicates the comparative height grown outdoors. This will be found useful 
in selecting varieties for bedding. 
WHITE EACH Io 100 
Diana. 2m. Pure white. Fine for forcing. Flowers of very attractive form......$0 08 $0 60 $4 00 
Lady Boreel. (White Joost vanVondel) Am. One of the largest and finest whites, 
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White Hawk. (4/bion) A ¢. Pure white, large size, excellentform and quite fragrant. 9 70 5 50 
Single and ten prices include postage. The 100 rate ts 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. 
