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W. C. Beckert's Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs and Seeds, N. S., Pittsburg, Pa. 



SINGLE EARLY TULIPS 



TULIPS 



For grand effect as an early spring flower, the Tulip probably heads the list of bulbous plants. They are so entirely hardy, easily 

 cared for, flower so freely in cit}- or country, sun or shade, and as with proper selection of varieties, their flowers may be enjoyed from 

 April to almost June, it naturally follows that they are becoming immensely popular. By planting scillas, crocus, snowdrops, etc., between 

 the bulbs the same bed or space of ground will provide a beautiful display of these early gems, preceding and in no manner interfering 

 with the Tulips. Named varieties are to be preferred for satisfying results, and as we give height and relative blooming season of most 

 varieties, selections as to color and season may be readily made. Varieties preceded by a star (*) are preferable for forcing. The numbers 

 preceding names indicate the height in inches, the figures following the names refer' to their relative flowering season. No. i being the 

 earliest, and No. 5 the latest. There being but slight difference in the season of any two successive classes. No. 1 and No. 2, and No. 2 and 

 No. 3, and so on, may be planted together. Plant 5 to 6 inches apart, and cover one and one-half or twice their depth. For attractive beds, 

 borders, etc., the following combinations are effective and may be varied as desired : 



Duchesse de Parma and Fabiola, Chrysolora and Dusart, Chrysolora and President Lincoln, Chrysolora and Pottebaker White, Chry- 



solora. President Lincoln and Prince of Austria, Princess Marianne and 

 RoseGrisdelin, Rosa Mundi and Rose Superbe, Kaiserkroon and Queen 

 Victoria, etc., etc. 



For house culture plant four to six bulbs in a 6-inch pot, and in pro- 

 portion for the larger sizes of bulb-pans, treat as advised for hyacinths. 

 Good roots and plenty of them, before bringing plants to light and 

 warmth, are essential to success; these roots are produced only in 

 dark, cool and moist locations, and any e.xtra care used in supplying 

 these conditions will be repaid in the more gratifying results obtained. 

 These rules apply to most of the bulbs for house blooming grown in 

 soil, moss or water. 



DUC VAN THOL TULIPS 



These are single-flowered and the earliest varieties, they are exten- 

 sivelv used for forcing in pots, pans, etc. They are not so desirable for 

 cuttiiig, as the stems are rather short, still very useful for the florist 

 who uses his own stock. They grow uniformly 5 to 8 inches high and, 

 excepting the first variety, flower at the same time. 



Iflo be mailed, add 5 ch. per doz.. and 40 cIs. per 100 to prices 



Each Doz. loo 



Cochineal. \ erv earlv Jo 05 $0 50 $3 50 



Crimson 02 20 i 25 



Orange 03 25 i 75 



Red and Yellow Maximus 04 35 2 50 



Rose 03 30 2 25 



Scarlet 03 25 I 75 



Vermilion 03 25 i 75 



White Maximus 03 30 2 25 



Yellow 03 30 2 25 



Gold-Striped 03 25 i 75 



DUC VAN THOL TULIPS Mixed 30 2 00 



