J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Massachusetts E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens 
Tulips for Bedding 
The Tuplis are universal favorites; the most popular and attractive for early Spring display in the garden, 
or for Winter blooming in the house or conservatory. Tulips can be used in many places in the garden, if one 
wishes to get the most out of them. 
Bold masses of one, two or three solid colors are well known and prove one of the showiest and most attrac¬ 
tive ways of growing these “Queen of Spring Flowers.” In groups, several of one color together, they are very 
effective, especially along the hardy border, or in beds that will later bloom with Summer colors. It is best to 
avoid the one-flower spotty effect, as masses of one color make a far more satisfactory showing. For April and 
May the Tulip adds just the needed bit of color to brighten the entire lawn. 
For Spring flowers, plant bulbs outside in October and November. The soil should be well dug oyer, and 
a liberal supply of well rotted manure applied. Fertilizer is also good. For best effect, when planting in small 
clumps, the bulbs should be set four inches deep and four inches apart, but in large beds or borders a distance of 
five or six inches between the bulbs can be allowed. 
Selected Named Tulips 
Shipped prepaid to any part of United States or 
Canada at prices quoted. 
ALBA MAXIMA. (Double.) L arge pure white. 
75 cents dozen; $5.00 per 100. 
ARTUS (Single.) Large, brilliant scarlet. Early 
flowering, dwarf grower. 75 cents dozen; $5.00 
per 100. 
CHRYSOLORA. (Single.) Pure yellow, superior 
to the popularly grown “Canary Bird.” Medium 
height. Early. 85 cents dozen; $6.00 per 100. 
JOOST VAN VONDEL, Striped. (Single.) Deep 
cherry-red, striped white. Very large flower, me¬ 
dium grower. Early. 60 cents per dozen; $5.00 
per 100. 
KEIZERKROON. (Single.) Scarlet red with broad 
yellow margin. Large flower. One of the finest tall 
varieties for bedding. Early to blossom. A favor¬ 
ite everywhere. 75 cents dozen; $5.00 per 100. 
LADY BOREEL or White Joost van Vondel. 
(Single.) Best pure white Tulip, exceedingly fine, 
large flower. Medium height, early. 90 cents 
dozen; $7.00 per 100. 
PINK BEAUTY. (Single.) A lovely Tulip, deep rose, 
with bold, snowy-white flush in outer petals; center 
white and yellow. A strong growing variety of 
medium height. Early to flower. $1.25 dozen; 
$9.00 per 100. 
SALVATOR ROSA. (Double.). Deep rose-color, 
flamed white. Medium height. 85 cents dozen; 
$6.00 per 100. 
POTTEBAKKER, Scarlet. (Single.) Tall early bright 
scarlet with yellow center. 75 cents dozen; $5.50 
per 100. 
QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS. (Single.) Early. 
A very large, tall, globe shaped Tulip of a most 
delicate shade of pink. 85 cents dozen; $6.00 per 
100 . 
RUBRA MAXIMA. (Double.) Bright deep red, 
dwarf grower. 85 cents dozen. $6.00 per 100. 
SIR THOMAS LIPTON. (Single.) Deep scarlet. 
The largest and best scarlet sort. $1.00 per doz.; 
$7.00 per 100. 
Tulip Mixtures 
SINGLE EARLY TULIPS. Finest mixture. 50 
cents dozen; $1.00 for 25; $3.50 per 100. 
DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS. Finest mixture. 60 
cents dozen; $1.15 for 25; $4.50 per 100. 
Crocus, Spring-Flowering 
“The Heralds of Spring” 
Crocuses, among the first flowers to bloom in the early Spring, are always the admiration of everyone, espec¬ 
ially when planted amid the grass in lawns, their bright flowers producing a fine contrast. They may also be 
planted among other Spring-flowering bulbs, such as Tulips, Hyacinths and Narcissi, making a splendid show 
before the other varieties begin to bloom. The results obtained from planting Crocuses in pots or pans for house 
blooming are very satisfactory. For this purpose it is advisable to use the best. To grow Crocuses in pots, 
place the bulbs about one-half inch part and one-half inch deep, keeping them in a cool place until thoroughly 
rooted, when they may be brought to the light for blooming. In the open, bulbs should be set at least 3 
inches deep. 
Choice Mixtures of Crocus 
The following mixtures are well adapted for bedding, naturalizing or planting in conspicuous places in lawns. 
The colors include a complete selection of all the shades and markings, as well as the self colors. 
Large-flowered shades of White. Large-flowered, Striped and Variegated. 
Large-flowered shades of Blue and Purple. Large-flowered Golden Yellow. 
Mixture of all colors: Doz. 25c., 100 $1.75, 1000 $14.00. 
Narcissus 
Daffodils and Jonquils 
Culture Outside The large-flowered, or the sorts which have large bulbs, should be planted from 
-.- 4 to 6 inches deep and about 5 inches apart. Planting should be begun as soon 
as possible after October 1st, but bulbs may be planted any time before the ground is frozen too hard to work. 
Culture in Pots a general rule, treat Narcissi the same as Hyacinths. They should be 
.. planted about 6 bulbs in a 6-inch pot or pan and put in a dark and cool place 
where they may develop their roots. Let them remain until January 1st, when they may be removed to a warmer 
temperature, but keep in the dark until the foliage is about 6 inches high; then bring to the light and allow them 
to flower. 
There is at the present time a very large assortment of Narcissi from which to make selections, arid nearly all 
are of a quality worthy of cultivation. It is almost impossible to list the complete line of these beautiful Spring 
flowers, but the following few I offer are varieties which I deem will give the best satisfaction. 
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