May-Flowering or Old English 
Cottage Tulips 
Generally speaking, the most permanent of all Tulips, blooming in 
early May after the Early Singles have passed, hence the name of 
“May Flowering.” The term “Cottage” is of recent origin and so 
called because so many were planted around the country homes 
and cottages of England. As a class they are rich in the more 
delicate and artistic shades of yellow, orange, fawn, salmon, old 
rose—colors missing to a great extent in other classes of late 
Tulips. They are as varied in their range of colorings as the Dar¬ 
wins but more varied in form, being mostly long and oval-shaped, 
many with gracefully reflexed petals. Stems are long and not as 
stiff as the Darwins or Breeders. Excellent for cutting and unsur¬ 
passed for garden decoration and especially for grouping among 
shrubbery. Except for a few varieties, they are not recommended 
for growing indoors but should be handled the same as Darwins. 
9206 Alaska Pure golden-yellow. Lily-flowered type with 
slightly reflexing outer segments. Flower long in shape and very 
attractive; 24 inches. 3 for 300; 12 for 950; 100 for $7.25. 
9202 Ambrosia Salmon-orange shaded bronze and lilac- 
rose; inside vivid orange changing to light tan as the flower ages; 
yellow base edged green. An interesting and very beautiful com¬ 
bination of colors that commands attention whenever seen. One 
of the loveliest in the garden or when cut; 24 inches. 3 for 300; 
12 for 900; 100 for $6.75. 
9200 Arethusa Rich soft yellow shading almost to ivory in 
the center and base of the flower. Each petal edged bright lemon- 
yellow; inside pale lemon-yellow. Large, well-formed, urn-shaped 
flowers of the true Cottage type. A new variety, greatly admired 
for its size, lovely form and fine erect stem. Perhaps the best of 
all light yellow tulips; 27 inches. 3 for 300; 12 for 950; 100 for 
$7.25. 
9201 ArgO Fine for indoors as well as in the garden. Golden 
yellow mottled red, changing to reddish brown. This color blends 
nicely with almost any other color grown, particularly with the 
lighter shades; 22 inches. 3 for 300; 12 for 900; 100 for $6.50. 
9203 Avis Kennicott A beautiful bright chrome yellow 
with dark base and anthers. The decidedly elongated flowers 
grow to an immense size. One of the finest and brightest yellow 
Cottage Tulips. Highly valued for garden display and cutting; 
24 inches. 3 for 300; 12 for 900; 100 for $6.75. 
9204 Buff Beauty Salmon-rose with petals edged buff on 
inside. Bud opens scarlet with yellow band. Large, graceful and 
very fine and should be planted by everyone wanting a Tulip with 
a distinctive color. A bouquet of Buff Beauty is wonderfully 
attractive; 20 inches. 3 for 300; 12 for $1.10; 100 for $7.75. 
9205 Carrara Glistening snowy white color with fine contrasting yellow 
stamens. As white as the marble from which it gets its name. Blooms are 
large, broadly cup-shaped, with rounded petals !of great substance; 22 inches. 
3 for 400; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
9398 Dido Lovely rich coral-pink brightened by salmon-yellow shades, 
suffused with soft orange; inside bright flame with a broad edge of salmon- 
orange. The yellow base and bright green halo add to its attractiveness. 
Long, large, fragrant flower, very striking; 28 inches. 3 for 300; 12 for 950; 
100 for $7.25. 
9207 General French Soft carmine flushed cerise, with blue 
base. Large flower, loosely built and of silky texture. Most desirable; 
26 inches. 3 for 300; 12 for 950; 100 for $7.25. 
9211 Golden ^Yonder Rich golden yellow shaded brown turn¬ 
ing to golden yellow with deep reddish orange markings when in full 
bloom. The black anthers create a most interesting color contrast. 
Indeed, a wonder in every respect; 24 inches. 3 for 300; 12 for 950; 
100 for $7.25. 
9208 Grenadier Dazzling orange-scarlet with yellow base. 
Large, well-shaped flowers of good substance on sturdy stems. Particu¬ 
larly showy, being the most brilliantly colored of all Tulips. A fine com¬ 
panion to purple and yellow varieties or in the foreground of shrubs 
or evergreens which, with their green foliage, accentuate the bright color 
of the flowers. Popular for rockeries; 21 inches. 3 for 300; 12 for 900; 
100 for $6.75. 
9215 I nglescombe Yellow Glossy canary-yellow sometimes showing 
a scarlet edge as flowers age. Large globular flowers of the true Darwin form, hence 
it is called the yellow Darwin. Most popular in beds, borders, or among shrubs and 
evergreens; 22 inches. 3 for 250; 12 for 800; 100 for $5.75. 
Avis Kennicott 
Special Collection Offers 
Six Attractive Cottage Tulips 
Ambrosia (salmon-orange), Grenadier (orange- 
scarlet), Mrs. Moon (golden-yellow), Picotee 
(white edged rose), Scarlet Emperor and 
Vesta (white). 
9764— 18 Bulbs. $1.75 
(3 of each variety, value $2.00) 
9765— 36 Bulbs. 3.00 
(6 of each variety, value $3.25) 
9766— 72 Bulbs. 5.40 
(12 of each variety, value $6.50) 
9767— 150 Bulbs. 10.00 
(25 of each variety, value $11.69) 
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All Bulbs offered in this catalog will be sent “POSTPAID” 
