MICHELL’S SUPERB TULIP BULBS ■' 
The letters F and G following the variety indicate their relative time of flowering, the F’s being the earliest to bloom. The figures 
indicate the normal height in inches. 
If Tulip Bulbs are wanted by Parcel Post, add 25c. per 100 for postage, to the first and second zones; for other zones, 
please see parcel post table on second cover page. 
Botanical Tulip, Clusiana 
Botanical tulip, Sylvestris and Grape Hyacinth, 
Heavenly Blue interplanted, increase rapidly when 
established and tone up the rockery or border. 
LILY FLOWERING TULIPS 
A type of tulip now very popular; the varieties, some of 
which were previously listed among the Cpttage tulips, were 
obtained by crossing Darwins with Retroflexa tulips. They 
bloom at the same time as Breeders, Cottage and Darwins; their 
long recurved petals give them a lily-like appearance. This 
class is fine for the garden or rockery. 
Doz. 100 1000 
Alaska. G 28. A beautiful new hybrid 
- tulip; long flowers, outer petals 
reflexing slightly; color pure golden yellow. $1.10 $7.50 $70.00 
Artemis. G 30. A long stemmed variety; 
- elegantly reflexed petals; color, 
carmine rose with pure white base. 1.00 7.00 65.00 
Picotee. ( Maiden's Blush.) G 20. White 
- with distinct pink edged border, 
which suffuses the flower as it ages.80 5.50 50.00 
Sirene. F 20. Beautiful cerise pink, 
- - margined pale pink with white 
base; a fine forcer.85 6.00 55.00 
Your rock garden should contain an assortment of 
bulbs especially selected for that purpose. See page 6 
of this catalog for a complete list. 
BOTANICAL OR SPECIES TULIPS 
These Tulips are particularly adapted for rock gardens or in 
borders; they show their bright colors early in the season and have 
graceful recurving petals. For the most striking effects, plant in 
masses or clumps. 
Doz. 100 1000 
Clusiana. (Lady or Candystick Tulip.) 
- 1 Outer petals cherry red, inner 
petals creamy white with violet base; very 
choice for massing in front of evergreens; 
height, 8 in.$1.10 $7.50 $70.00 
Eichleri. Immense crimson scarlet, shaded 
- orange with black center marked 
with gold; height, 11 in. 1.10 7.50 70.00 
Greigi. Flowers very large; color, brilliant 
• orange scarlet, with yellow and 
black center; blooms late in April or early 
May; foliage spotted purple, very odd; 
should be planted in a hot, dry location; 
height, 10 in.3 for $1.25 4.00 30.00 
Kaufmanniana. One of the earliest 
- varieties, blooming 
early in April; colors, creamy white tinged 
carmine; wonderful effects may be had if 
planted under trees or naturalized in shady 
places; height, 5 to 7 inches. 
1.25 
9.00 
85.00 
Marjoletti. Soft primrose, shaded car- 
mine red at base; blooms 
early in April; height, 12 in. 
1.25 
9.00 
85.00 
Sylvestris. (Florentine Odorato). A hand- 
some yellow variety, sweet 
scented; often has two flowers to a stem; 
7 in. 
1.10 
7.50 
70.00 
Six or twelve bulbs of each variety of Botanical tulips 
set closely together in any one spot produce the best 
effect. 
Bunch Flowered Tulip, Monsieur Mottet 
BUNCH FLOWERED TULIPS 
Monsieur Mottet. A new and interesting type which has 
- created a sensation at all Flower Shows. 
It produces four to six flowers on a stem, all in bloom at the 
same time. Color, white faintly flushed shell-pink as the flower 
ages. It is an excellent cut flower and should be in every garden. 
Height, 24 inches. 
90c. per doz.; per 100, $6.50; $60.00 per 1000. 
THE BOOK OF BULBS 
By F. F. Rockwell 
Order a copy when you send for bulbs. It will give you 
just the information you need to get the utmost in return for 
your investment in bulbs. 264 pages; 187 illustrations; cloth. 
Price, $2.00. 
See colored plate of Darwin tulips opposite page 4 
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