Botanical Tulips and Species 
American gardeners are just beginning to appreciate the resources of the wild Tulips or species. A wide range of brilliant color is repre¬ 
sented in their various forms, and they are very permanent plants when once established. Being natives of southern Europe and western 
Asia, they are accustomed to hot, dry locations, particularly after blooming-time, and should be given sheltered locations exposed to the sun, 
with the freest possible drainage. Do not fertilize the soil; do not protect them; plant them very deep and let them alone ever after. These 
Tulips are at home on steep, gravelly slopes or well-drained, sunny places in large rock-gardens; but most of them are too large and too gorgeous 
for the tiny “rockery.” They bloom early and continue for many days. Plant them in clumps, not in serried ranks. 
TWENTY FINE NEW AND SCARCE VARIETIES 
Kaufmanniana Tulips 
ACUMINATA (Cornuta; Stenopetala). This variety has very 
narrow petals, ending in a threadlike point at the top. The color is 
yellow, streaked red, very showy and attractive. Height 18 inches. 
$1.20 per doz., $9 per 100 
AUSTRALIS. An April-flowering type, with sweetly scented flowers; 
yellow tinged with reddish bronze on the outside of the petals. 
An unusual species. Height 16 inches. $1 per doz., $8 per 100 
BIFLORA. A pretty little species from the Altai Mountains, bloom¬ 
ing in early March on branching stems. The flow’ers are cream- 
colored, shaded on the outside with purplish rose and green. Height 
8 inches. $2 per doz., $15 per 100 
CLUSIANA. The “Little Lady” Tulip. A lovely little variety 
which originated in Asia Minor. Grows about 8 inches high; flowers 
as large as a crocus. Outer petals cherry-red, inner petals white 
with violet base. Should be planted 8 to 9 inches deep in light 
soils in a sheltered place. Excellent bulb for the rock-garden. 
90 cts. per doz., $7 per 100 
DASYSTEMON. A dwarf variety very suitable for rock-gardens. 
Flowering in early April, they are very charming. The flowers, 
yellow in color, marked white, are produced freely, several blooms 
to each plant. Height 6 inches. $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100 
EICHLERI. This splendid Tulip from Turkestan produces large 
crimson-scarlet flowers with a glistening black center marked with 
gold. Height 12 inches. $1 per doz., $8 per 100 
FLORENTINA ODORATA (Sylvestris). Fragrant, rich yellow 
flowers, frequently two to a stem, with bronze interior, carried on 
slender stems. An interesting species. Height 18 inches. 
90 cts. per doz., $7 per 100 
FOSTERIANA. A magnificent variety from Bokhara, bearing im¬ 
mense flowers of a gorgeous glowing scarlet with center either yellow 
or maroon and yellow, with the petals long and pointed. The bulbs 
are very scarce. Height 9 inches. $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100 
GREIGI. Flowers very large, brilliant orange-scarlet, with yel¬ 
low and black center. The curious feature of this Tulip is that 
the foliage is of a very distinct character, being spotted maroon. 
Blooms late in April or early in May. Height 10 inches. 
$4 per doz., $30 per 100 
HAGERI. A very fine brownish red species with a dark center at the 
base of the flower. Height 10 inches. $1.30 per doz., $10 per 100 
KAUFMANNIANA. One of the earliest of all the Tulips to come in 
flower. Creamy white, tinged rosy red, the markings varying. The 
flowers are very attractive, large in size, with petals reflexing. 
Blooms early in April. $1 per doz., $8 per 100 
KUSHKENSIS (The Cotton Tulip). Imported from Turkestan. It 
has large, brilliant scarlet flowefs, having black base with yellow 
edge. The bulbs produce an enormous amount of cotton and are 
very unique. Height 8 inches. $2 per doz., $15 per 100 
MARJOLETTI. Pale yellow, mottled toward the outer petals with 
scarlet. A lovely species, which blooms outdoors during late April. 
Height 14 inches. $1 per doz., $8 per 100 
MICHELIANA. Bright, deep scarlet flower, base black with small 
yellow blotches. Foliage striped brown, not spotted as in Tulipa 
Greigi. Height 8 inches. $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100 
OCULIS SOLIS. A native of southern Europe flowering in early 
May. The large flowers are crimson with black centers. Height 
14 inches. $1 per doz., $8 per 100 
PR.32COX. When in bud this variety looks rather dull, but when 
open the color is dazzling scarlet. Very sturdy grower about 14 
inches tall. A native of southern Europe. $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100 
PRASSTANS TUBERGENI. Orange-red flowers early in April. 
When fully open, they are a pretty scarlet and measure 6 inches 
across. The stems and leaves are covered with soft white hairs. 
Produces as many as six, and even eight, flowers to a stem. Height 
14 inches. $1.30 per doz., $10 per 100 
SPRENGERI. Flowering in late May, this variety is the latest 
Tulip to bloom. It is a native of Armenia and the flowers are fiery 
orange-scarlet, shaded buff and orange, with golden anthers. 
Height 18 inches. $5 per doz., $35 per 100 
VIRIDIFLORA. Known as the Green Tulip. The flowers are pale 
green, edged creamy yellow; narrow-petaled flowers that open 
quite wide. Height 20 inches. $1 per doz., $8 per 100 
VIRIDIFLORA PRjECOX. Similar to Viridiflora, but earlier, larger, 
and finer in every respect, $7 per doz., $50 per 100 
Clusiana Tulips 
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