CLIBRANS, Importers and Growers of Flower Bulbs, 
TULIPS— continued. 
May-Flowering Single Tulips. 
,Tn t r]' in hpr^wYM, f t? r he r eX , q , U1S ' te an 4 j I 11541 " 8 *i eaut y to be appreciated. The time of flowering practically excludes them from being 
planted m beds with the earlier blooming Tulips for Spring decoration, but as subjects for the herbaceous border, &c., they are unrivalled, 
u, f° the f tal1 8 r ° wm g hablt ' are b .y their long stems eminently adapted for cutting and indoor decoration. The following are 
recommended as a few of the best and most distinct varieties. The numbers preceding names show the average height of growth in inches. 
Per ioo Per doz. 
IS 
Blushing Bride, 
shaded 
beautiful rosy pink, white 
17 Bouton d’Or, deep golden yellow, fine form, a 
gem for cutting 
21 Elegans Alba, pure white with carmine edge, 
much reflexed 
20 Fulgens, brilliant crimson-scarlet 
24 Gesneriana Major, very effective in beds, daz- 
zling scarlet, black centre 
16 Golden Crown, deep yellow with narrow orange 
red fringe and edge, splendid for cutting... 
18 La Merveille, orange red carmine shaded, a 
very fine variety 
s. d. 
4 6 
s. d. 
8 6 
Per 100 Per doz. 
18 
Macrospila, crimson scarlet, black and yellow 
centre, sweet-scented 
24 Mrs. Moon, rich deep yellow flowers, having 
long, pointed petals. Award of Merit 
R.H.S., 1900 each 8d. 
20 Picotee (Maiden’s Blush), pure white,, faintly 
edged pink, graceful recurved petals 
20 Rosa Pompon, creamy white and pink, an ele- 
gant flower... 
20 York and Lancaster, a beautiful large flower- 
ing variety, of a lovely creamy white 
shade, slashed with crimson 
Choice Mixed 
s. d. 
s. d. 
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Dapwin Tulips (May Flowering 1 ). 
1 his magnificent section of tall-growing late-flowering Tulips is hardly known in English gardens, and yet for size, variety, delicate 
beauty of colour and elegance of form, they are incomparably superior to all the self-coloured Tulips in cultivation. Though tall and 
vigorous in growth and very much larger in flower than the early Tulips, they are nevertheless indescribably graceful. The colours too 
CrU t d i e ’ bUt dlSp a 7 „ the most , subtle and delicious blending of artistic shades. The late Lord Leighton was 
delighted with them because they were so different and so much more artistic in colour than the Tulips usually grown.” The numbers 
preceding names show the average height of growth in inches. 
To enable our patrons to judge of the merits of this race, we have pleasure in offering the following varieties as fairly 
typical of the series : — 
Per doz. — s. d. 
22 Carminea, glowing crimson-rose 
20 Clara Butt, soft delicate rose, with slight blush tinge 
on outer petals, a most distinct and lovely variety 
19 Dorothy, pale mauve, shaded white 
25 Early Dawn, rosy lake, shaded blush 
20 Flambeau, brilliant scarlet, with blue centre ... 
23 Glow, brilliant crimson scarlet, centre blue, margined 
white ... 
Per doz. — s. d. 
23 Loveliness, soft rosy carmine, slightly flushed blush 
at margin ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 9 
20 Phyllis, white, shaded pale rosy lilac ... ... ... 1 6 
23 The Sultan, glossy maroon-black (may be called the 
Black Tulip) ... ... ... ... ... ... j 6 
Splendid Mixture 
per 100 6/- 1 o 
Miscellaneous Tulips. 
Per 100 Per cloz. 
Bizarres, single, with flamed or feathered markings in various shades of red, brown, purple, and black, on a brilliant yellow 
g-und ; beautifully formed flowers on tall graceful stems. Superfine mixed colours 
By bice mens, single, with flamed or feathered markings in various shades of red, on a pure white ground ; tall and graceful 
Splendid mixed colours 
Florentina odorata (syn. Sylvestris), a British species, bright yellow, delicious fragrance ; very early and fine for forcing 
Greigi, this is undoubtedly the finest of all species of Tulips ; it has large, rich, orange-crimson flowers, with black zone 
surrounding a yellow base, foliage beautifully blotched with rich brown ; a species of surpassing beauty and loveliness, 
each 6d 
Persica (syn. Breyniana and Australis), a charming dwarf very late-flowering species, most effective in the herbaceous 
border, excellent for edging, flowers bright yellow, brownish crimson outside, wallflower-like perfume, floriferous and 
hardy 
Retroflexa, flower bright golden yellow, of great beauty ... ... ... ... 
s. d. s. d. 
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Mr. W B Stainton, The Gardens, Graythwaite Hall, Newby Bridge, writes “ All the bulbs we have had from vou have 
given us splendid results. The Hyacinths and Tulips were particularly fine.” 5 nave 
^ r j- ] L J on r S ,\ Ihe Gardens ; Coed-y-Celyn, Bettws-y-Coed, writes “ I must state that all the Bulbs I had from you this 
saw” 11 dUl S P cndlc y ’ anc were admlred b Y all who saw them. The Single Begonias, especially, were grand, the best strain I ever 
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