them on a small bed together, were they can be easily pro¬ 
tected against rain, sun and wind. 
It is very important that the bulbs are unpacked immediately 
upon receipt; all bags should be opened and placed in a dark, 
dry and cool place, until planted. 
The process of planting tulips is rather simple; a depth of 
about 6 inches, 3 tot 4 inches apart, proper drainage, using 
sand in each hole and seeing to it that the base of the bulb 
is set firmly in the soil, form the most important rules. 
We should remember, that it is not advisable to plant 
Tulips in the same soil for more than two years; the soil 
should be renewed or trenched from time to time. Well 
rotted cowmanure is about the best fertilizer, but bonemeal, 
or better yet a mixture of phosphate, ammonia sulphate 
are equally good. 
On page 19 we have listed a complete selection of Botanical 
tulips, which are excellent material for the rockgarden; 
planted in clumps with other early flowering bulbs, such 
as Crocus, Muscari, Sci I la and the lovely Miniature Narcissi, 
they give dots of gay colors, so greatly appreciated in Spring. 
Your particular attention is requested for our Tulip novel¬ 
ties; the new Darwin, Mendel and Triumph Tulips have 
unusual qualities; a small trial collection will give you an 
opportunity to study them. 
We grow, grade, select and pack our own bulbs, 
giving you the best guarantee for select quality. 
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