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Illustrated Catalogue of Dutch Flower Roots. 
Late, or Florists’ Tulips. 
This fine old class of Florists’ Flowers, good collections of which have become scarce of late years, was formerly held in high 
estimation amongst the English and Continental Florists, who at times paid enormous prices for particular varieties when adding 
to their collections. But although not now so much grown as formerly, late Tulips are well worthy of cultivation, aud any 
one having space for a Tulip bed, would be amply repaid for their small trouble by a display of rare and peculiar beauty. 
October is the best month for planting, and to grow them to perfection tho bulbs should be planted four or five indies deep, in 
well-prepared beds of at least a foot deep of sandy loam, leaf-mould, and well-decayed cow-dung, with the addition of a little sharp 
sea-sand, giving a slight protection to the beds in severe weather in Winter by a covering of litter or other light material, and 
if intended for exhibition, the blooms should bo protected from the weather by a covering of canvas or glass. Grown in this way 
these fine Tulips will often attain a height of from three to four feet, bearing noble flowers, the markings and featherings of 
which are in many instances exquisitely beautiful. Late Tulips will, however, bloom finely with a much more easy process of culture, 
and are admirably suited for planting in groups on mixed beds or borders, in front of shrubs, and as they bloom later than other 
Tulips, they generally afford a fine display at a time when our flower beds are but poorly filled. 
The Late or Florists’ Tulips, although not perhaps so neat in their habit of growth as the early single-flowered varieties, are well 
worthy of a place in every garden. They will thrive in anj’ good ordinary garden soil, and when in bloom afford a rich treat in the rare 
and peculiar beauty of their flowers. 
Extra choice mixed. From named sorts, Bybloemons, Bizards, Boses, &e. ... ... per 100 6s. Gd. per doz, Is. 0d. 
TULIPA GREIGI 
Tulips — Distinct Species. 
GREIGI. A grand species from Turkestan, with beautiful striped 
or spotted leaves and brilliant orange crimson flowers, the base of 
each petal conspicuously marked with black. It is perfectlj' hardy, 
and planted in a sheltered spot in the garden where it is not 
disturbed, it will come up aud bloom finely every Spring. A highly 
effective and interesting variety ... 3 for 4s. ; each Is. 6d. 
Clusiana. White, striped red, with violet centre ; beautiful each Gd. 
Cornuta. Long twisted petals; very distinct ... per doz. Is. Gd. 
Gesneriana ( Qestier’s Superb Tulip). Intense crimson scarlet, flowers 
large; a fine and effective species ... per 100, 7s. ; per doz. Is. 
Oculus Solis (Sun’s-eye Tulip). An exceedingly brilliant species 
per doz. Is. Gd. ; each 3d. 
Persica («</«. Breyniana) . An exceedingly interesting species, of 
a dwarf habit of growth, and with yellow aud brown flowers, very 
fragrant ... ... ... ... ... per doz. Is. Gd. 
Sweet-scented Florentine. Flowers yellow, deliciously fragrant 
per doz. Is. Gd. 
From Mrs. TAYLOR, All Cannings. 
May 2nd. 
“The Tulips supplied by Messrs. Daniels are now in full bloom, and aro 
much admired by every one who sees them ; they are certainly most lovely.’’ 
From Mr. R. BACKHOUSE, Skipton. 
March 2 1th. 
“ The Bulbs 1 have had from your establishment have bloomed exceedingly 
well.’’ 
Parrot, or Dragon Tulips. 
Singularly grotesque and handsome varieties, having large showy flowers curiously marked with various beautiful colours. Afford a 
striking effect planted in lines or groups in front of shrubs, and should always be grown by way of contrast with other varieties. 
per 100. 
s. d. 
Admiral do Constantinople. Bed and 
orange ... ... 7 6 
Couleur de Cafe. Brown ... ... 7 6 
Feu Brillant. Brilliant scarlet ... ... 10 G 
Lutea major. Bright yellow ... ... 7 G 
Markgraaf. Scarlet, striped with yellow and 
green ... ... ... 7 6 
per doz. 
s. d. 
1 0 
1 0 
1 6 
1 0 
1 0 
per 100. per doz. 
s. d. s. d. 
Monstre Rouge. Crimson scarlet ... 10 0 16 
Perfecta. Yellow, striped with green, and 
tipped with scarlet ... ... ... 7 6 10 
Rubra major. Crimson scarlet; immense 
flowers ... ... ... ... — 46 
Mixed. In fine variety ... ... ... 5 0 0 9 
From Mr. H. C. RAMSAY, Ivydale Rond, Nimliead. 
Feb. 19th. 
“ The Bulbs I had from you last Autumn are n >w in splendid flower, 
and are admired by nil my friends who have seen them." 
From Mr. W. CARTER HAMILTON, Victoria, Australia. 
Nov. 26th. 
“ The second consignment of Bulbs forwarded by you in October 
are duly to hand in excellent order." 
From Mr. W. AITCHISON, Grants House. 
April 2nd. 
“ Your Bulbs of late years have given me every satisfaction, aud were 
much admire! by all who saw them." 
From Mr. W. G. CARRUTHERS, Sunderland. 
April 28th. 
“The Hyacinths and Tulips I got from you produced a splendid 
display." 
From Mr. G. H. SHEARN, Midsomer Norton. 
Oct. 20th. 
“The Hyacinths and all the other Bulbs I received from ydu last 
year were t.lie best I ever received from any one." 
From Mr. JOHN RAWLIN SON, Knowsley. 
Oct. 20th. 
“ The Bulbs I had from you last Autumn were simply splendid,” 
