and Lily flowering'Tulips and even then there are varieties 
which are exceptionally early or late, sothat they cannot 
be used either. Very few Cottage Tulips with their long 
pointed petals look well amongst the sturdy cup shaped 
Darwins & Breeders. 
Solid drifts of tulips are effective in a long narrow border 
against a background of flowering shrubs or evergreens; 
especially against the latter strong pinks and reds do well. 
Darwins Breeders, Cottage & Lily flowering tulips are the 
most popular of all and they deserve this popularity, for there 
is nothing so beautiful in form as well as in color as these 
springflowers: besides like all bulbs they demand so little 
in return for all the beauty and joy they give us. 
The Single and Double Early Tulips are best adapted for 
bedding and for windowboxes; the old fashioned round or 
oval beds in the lawn are still popular, and so early in spring 
their gay, bright colors are greatly appreciated. 
Being so early they are gone by the time summer flowering 
beddingplants should be set out. Varieties such as Le Reve, 
Cullinan, Enchantress and Mon Tresor or Boule de Neige, 
Peach Blossom and Couronne d’Or, all short stemmed, from 
10 to 14 inches, can be recommended. 
A sturdier race of Early Tulips, the Triumph Tulips, has 
now become popular and within the reach of every flower- 
lover; they are much taller and larger than the old varities 
and of such a strong texture and good color, that they 
are excellent for outdoor planting as well as forcing. You 
will find a good selection on page 41 and 42. 
Keep your cutflower garden separate from your showgarden; 
it seems a pity to cut flowers, which look so much better 
and last longer where they are growing. One can always 
make room in the vegetable garden for a few rows of tulips 
for cutting and it is there that your trial collection and also 
the second year tulips should be planted. 
Tulips for exhibition purpose naturally require special care 
and the only way to be certain of perfect blooms, is to plant 
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