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Tulips. 
No plants are easier of cultivation than Tulips, and for bedding they are 
far preferable to Hyacinths, as they last much longer in flower and the delicate 
combination and brilliance of their colouring offer splendid opportunities for 
tasteful and effective display. Tulips will do well in almost any soil, but a rich 
light sandy loam is most suitable, and where the land is heavy a sprinkling of 
sand should be put under each bulb. Plant in October or November, placing 
the bulbs about four inches deep and the same distance apart. 
Pot Tulips. 
It is quite easy to have Tulips in flower during February and March if 
potted in September and October. They make a most useful house decoration 
and keep at their best for a long time. A light loam mixed with a little sand 
and leaf mould is most suitable for growing them in, and 5 bulbs are the best 
number for a 6-inch pot. When planted the top of the bulb should be level with 
the surface of the soil. After potting, water with a rose can and plunge in 
cocoanut fibre, leaf mould or similar material, covering the pots to a depth of 
3 inches. If possible the pots should be plunged inside a frame or under cover 
to avoid damage from excessive rains. The pots must be examined occasionally 
to make sure that they are not too dry. When 1J inches of growth has been 
made remove from the plunging material to a cool greenhouse, covering with an 
inverted pot for a few days so that the young shoots may get used to the light. 
As growth advances a little more heat may be given. If blooms are required 
early in January the bulbs must be potted in August; forcing should not be 
started until the bulbs have made some growth and the roots are well developed, 
when they may be moved into a warm congenial atmosphere till the flowers 
expand. Failure is generally due to trying to force too early or allowing the 
roots to become dry. 
For earliest forcing the Due van Thol varieties are best, followed by Mon 
Trtisor, Proserpine and Vermilion Brilliant. 
For ordinary pot culture Belle Alliance, Duchesse de Parma, Joost van Vondel 
(white), La Reine, Prince of Austria, Thomas Moore, Vermilion Brilliant and 
Yellow Prince are all excellent varieties of easy culture. 
Due van Thol Tulips. 
We strongly recommend these Tulips for early forcing. They may also be 
used for bedding, but are not as fine as the later varieties. 
DESCRIPTION. 
100 
doz. 
a Due van Thol, 
Scarlet 
5/6 
9d. 
a Due van Thol, 
White Maximus 
3/6 
fid. 
a Due van Thol, 
Yellow 
6/- 
lOd. 
