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W. R. Sirov f/ Company, 'Sacramento, Cal 
TULIPS. 
It is difflcnlt to conceive of anylhinff more pleasing to 
the eye than a bed of good lnlip«. The grt^at variety of 
colors produced^ their intense brilliancy and beautiful 
shading make them univerE^al favorites. Another great 
consideration in their favor is the ease with which they 
can be cultivated, requiring only any good common soil 
to grow them to perfection; the price, too, as compared 
with other bulbs, places them within the reach of all. 
The Tulip has been so much improved by Dutch cul- 
tivators ilmt it ranks high in the floral world. In form, 
wealth of color, and the variety of its markings, it is one 
of the most perfect of flowers. 
The culture of Tulips is the same as that of Hyacinths, 
except that the bulbs should be planted three or tour 
inches deep and two to six inches apart. Tulips are per- 
fectly hardy, so only a slight protection from extreme 
aud sharp winds is desirable. 
All of the single varieties force readily, and of late have 
become great lavoriies in the house in mid winter. If 
potted ill September, and treated as directed for Hya- 
cinths, they may be had in bloom in December. When 
they show a tendency to bloom ju^t above the bulbs they 
must be kept longer ip the dark to draw out the flower 
stems. A splendid eneot is obtained by planting from 
three to a dozen bulbs in a medium sized pot. 
MIXED TULIPS. 
The following are all first quality bulbs, but are offered 
without names. Where masses of bloom are wanted; 
they will be found very serviceable, as they comprise 
good colors and fine shaped flowers. 
cents each; per doz.. 40 cents; per 100, $2 50. 
Early Single Mixed, Early Double Mixed, 
Late Double Mixed. 
Bybloemen. White ground flaked with violet, crirn- 
sun and maroon; 5 cents each; 40 cents dozen. 
Bizirres. Yellow ground flaked with crimson, purple 
and violet. 5 cents each; 40 cents dozen. 
Late Sh097 Tulips Byblooms and Bizarres, $2.50 per 
100 . 
EARLY SINGLE NAMED TULIPS. 
All suitable for forcing or growing in the garden. 
These commence flowering two weeks in advance of 
other sorts of Tulips, an<l are admirably adapted to cul- 
ture in pots, borders or beds. 
Named Sorts, per doa., 50 cts.; per 100, $8.00. 
Brutus. Bright red and yellow. Each, 5 eta. 
Cameleon. Creamy white, rosy spotted. Each, 5 cts. 
Cardinal’s Hat. Scarlet. Each, 5 cts. 
Count de Mirabeau. Pure white. Ench, 5 cts. 
Duchess de Parma. Orange yellow; fine large trus. 
Each, 5 cts. 
Keizerskroon. Red, with broad yellow edge. The 
largest Tulip. Each, 5 cts. 
La Reine. (t^ueen Victoria). White, line for forcing* 
Each, 5 cts. 
Pottebaker. White, finest of all white Tulips. Each, 
5 cts. 
Rose Mundl. (Huikman). Bright pink. Each, 5 cts. 
EARLY DWARF DUO VAN THOL TULIPS. 
Early red and yellow, violet and carmine. Each, 6 cts. , 
40 cts. per doz. 
EARLY DOUBLE-NAMED TULIPS. 
This class of Double Tulips can be forced in pots. Their 
large, eaily, fine-colored flowers and dwarf habit, make 
them very desirable for bedding. The late Double Tulips 
are best adapted for planting in the garden, and will not 
bear forcing as well as the early varieties. 
EARLY DOUBLE. 
Named, 40 cts. per doz., $3.00 per 100. 
La Candour. Pure white. Each, 5 cts. 
Le Blazon. Fine rosy pink. Each, 5 cts. 
Murillo. (Albano). Pink and white, beat double for 
forcing. Each, 5 cts. 
Pseony Gold. Scarlet, feathered yellow. Each, 5 cts. 
LATE DOUBLE. 
Fall Varieties— Named. 
Admiral Kingsbergen. Red and yellow. 
Blue Flag. (Lord Wellington). Blue, 
Brown Imperial. Crimson and white. 
Rose Eclatante. Red. 
Yellow Ros-*. (Geele Roos). Splendid golden yellow 
large flower. 
PARROT TULIPS. 
For tho Open Ground Only. 
Singularly beautiful flowers containing brilliant shades 
of scarlet, crimson, yellow and green, curiously intermix* 
ed and variegated. The edges of the petals are feathered. 
In masses or in shrubbery border they are very striking 
and effective. 
Parrot Tulips. All shades. Red, variegated, yellow 
and mixed. Per doz., 80 cents, per 100, $2. 
CROCUS. 
Among the earliest to blossom in spring is this beautl- 
tnl little flower, lifting its head almost before the snow has 
disappeared. Blooming at a time whentheground is des- 
titute of foliage or flower, it is a welcome visitor. The 
Crocus should be planted in autumn, in Uclober, Novem- 
ber or December, in any good garden soil, about tEree 
inches deep and about two inches apart if in beds or bor- 
ders. As they are entirely hardy, they may remain undis* 
lurbed foryears. 
To secure blooms In pots, commence early In October 
with six or eight bulbs in each pot, using rich soil, and 
planting about an inch deep. Place the pots on a surface 
of ashes, cover the top one inch deep with soil, until the 
leaves appear, when they may be removed to the bouse. 
