DUTCH BULBS 
For the finest of Dutch bulbs, Tulips, Hyacinths, Crocus, Scilla, and others we procure 
through our connection with the oldest and most reliable growers in Holland, direct ship¬ 
ments of the cream of that country’s products. In this way we eliminate extra handling, and 
the possibility of mistakes in labeling, so that we can offer splendid, highest quality bulbs at 
a great saving in expense. 
Dutch bulbs usually arrive in late September and should be planted as soon as possible 
after their arrival. October, November and December are the best months for planting. We 
think there will be large plantings of bulbs this season as our prices are very low, and there is 
no other class of plants which will produce such a glorious array of bloom with so little trouble 
in planting and care. So be sure to order your bulbs early so as to obtain a complete selection. 
TULIPS 
Heavy, specially selected mother-bulbs. Only a small percentage of Holland’s tulips are of this large size which we 
import. 
Tulips, always a favorite flower, have not had the 
widespread use in Southern California which they de¬ 
serve. Their tall stately stems, and lovely colorful blos¬ 
soms provide an effect that is unequalled by any other 
flower. There are numerous ways to use Tulips for best 
effect. They may be made into beautiful beds, with a 
ground cover of some harmonizing or contrasting flower. 
Planted with a background of shrubbery, or perennial 
plants they make a delightful display. They should be 
planted in irregular drifts or groups in perennial borders, 
and harmonizing or pleasingly contrasting colors should 
be chosen. There are endless tasteful combinations 
which can be worked out by artistic planning of the 
garden. 
Success in tulip growing is very easily obtained but 
depends entirely upon a few simple essentials—first pro¬ 
cure only the very highest quality, heaviest mother bulbs. 
We furnish such selected stock exclusively. Smaller, or 
lighter bulbs, which may or may not be procured a little 
cheaper cannot produce the best flowers. Then prepare 
the beds carefully for planting by spading deeply and 
thoroughly loosening up the soil. The bulbs should be 
planted deep in this prepared bed-cover them from 
six to eight inches. The soil should be moist and work¬ 
able when planted. A cover planting of Pansies, Baby- 
blue-eyes, Schizanthus, Alyssum, Virginia Stock, Primula 
malacoides, or other low growing annual is beneficial 
and makes a beautiful effect. 
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