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Illustrated Catalogue of Dutch Flower Roots 
Late English, or Florists’ Single Tulips. 
BLOOM IN MAY. 
This flue old olass 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 aro well worthy of cultivation, and any 
one having space for a Tulip bed, would be amply repaid for their small trouble by a displa}- of rare and peculiar beauty. 
October is the best month for planting, and to grow them to perfection tlio bulbs should be planted four or five inches deep, in 
well-prepared beds of at least a foot deep of sandy loam, leaf-mould, and well-decayed cow-dung, with tho 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 be 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 aro 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 sbrubs, 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. 
Tho 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 any good ordinary garden soil, and when in bloom afford a rich treat in the rare 
and peculiar beauty of their flowers. 
Bouton d’Or. Deep golden yellow; very showy 
per doz. Is. 6d. 
Bridesmaid. Brilliant scarlet, striped with white 
per doz. Is. 6d. 
White Ground Varieties. Very choice, equal to named 
sorts ... ... ... ... per doz. Is. 6d. 
Extra choice mixed. From named sorts, Bybloemens, 
Bizards, Boses, &c. . . . per 100, 6s. Gd. ; per doz. Is. 
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 perfectly hardjq 
and planted in a sheltered spot in the garden where it is not 
disturbed, it will come up and bloom finely every Spring. A highly 
effective and interesting variety ... per doz. 7s. 6d. ; each 9d. 
Clusiana. White, striped red, with violet centre ; beautiful 
per doz. 3s. 6d. 
Cornuta (The Chinese Parrot Tulip). Long twisted petals; very distinct 
per doz. 2s. Gd. 
Elegans. Rich carmine, handsomely reflexed ... „ Is. 6d. 
Gesueriana ( Oesner’s Superb Tulip). Intense crimson scarlet, llowers 
largo; a fine and effective species ... per 100, 5s.; per doz. 9d. 
Oculus Solis ( Sun’s-eye Tulip). An exceedingly brilliant species 
per doz. 2s. 6d. 
Persica (syn. Breyniana). An exceedingly interesting species, of 
a dwarf habit of growth, and with yellow and brown flowers, very 
fragrant ... ... ... ... ... per doz. Is. Gd. 
Sweet-scented Florentine. Flowers yellow, deliciously fragrant 
per doz. Is. Gd. 
Viridiflora. Green, very distinct ... ... „ Is. Gd. 
From Mrs. TAYLOR, All Connings. 
May 2nd. 
“The Tulips supplied by Messrs. Daniels ore now in full bloom, and are 
much admired by every one who sees them ; they are certainly most lovely.” 
From Mr. R. BACKHOUSE, Skiptou. 
March 24tll. 
“The Bulbs I have had from your establishment have bloomed exceedingly well.” 
Parrot, or Dragon Tulips. 
Singularly grotesque and handsome varieties, having large showy flowers curiousty 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. per doz. 
s. d. 8. d. 
Admiral de Constantinople. Red and 
orange ... ... ... ... 7 6 10 
Couleur de Cafe. Brown ... ... 7 6 10 
Cramoisi Brillant. Crimson scarlet ; immense 
flowers; very showy ... ... ..." — 3 6 
Lutea major. Bright yellow ... ... 7 6 10 
per 100. per doz. 
s. d. s. d. 
Markgraaf. Scarlet striped with yellow and 
green ... ... ...7 6 10 
Monstr© Rouge. Crimson scarlet ...7 6 10 
Perfecta. Yellow, striped with green, and 
tipped with scarlet ... ... ...76 10 
Mixed. In fine variety ... ... ... 5 0 0 9 
From Mr. A. ELLIOTT. Downs, Bexhill, 
Oct. 4th . 
“.Just a few lines to say I have received the Collection of Flower 
Hoots, with which I am very well satisfied.” 
From Dr. SIMPLE, Cong, Co. Mayo. 
“ The Tulips I had from you last Ant mm were splendid, and 
much admired.” 
From T. LODGE, Esq., Odiharn. 
Oct, 21st. 
“The Double Tulips you sent me flowered remarkably well, and 
were much admired.” 
From Mr. JOHN LOW, Perth. 
Jan. 22nd. 
“The Bulbs I have had from you 1 ave always been first-rate, and 
much admire l by my neighbours.” 
