Parrot Tulip (Fantasy) 
PARROT TULIPS 
The unusual form and striking colorations of 
these tulips make them most suitable for cut 
flower purposes. The flowers are very large with 
deeply lacinated and encrusted petals. The older 
varieties are scarcely able to hold up their heads 
but Fantasy stands up as erect as a Darwin. 
Admiral de Constantinople. (2) Brilliant scarlet 
with orange markings. 12 for 75c. 
Cramoisi Brilliant. (2) Rich blood-crimson with 
purplish black markings. 12 for 75c. 
Fantasy. (3) One of the outstanding tulips of 
recent years. A sport of Clara Butt with strong 
tall stem and blossom of enormous size. The in¬ 
side of the flower is geranium-red. The outside is 
salmon-pink to scarlet with apple green marks 
and encrustations. Two for 25c, 12 for $1.20. 
Gadelan. One of the most sensational introduc¬ 
tions of recent years. The outside of the flower is 
violet and mauve w.th some green marks; the in¬ 
side is bright violet-purple with a white base. 
Large flower. Limited supply of finest imported 
bulbs. Each $2.00. 
Lutea Major. (2) Lovely clear yellow with 
green and red markings. 12 for 75c. 
Special Mixture of Parrot 
T ulips 
If you like bright gay flowers try this brilliant 
mixture made up from different red and yellow 
parrots. Quite unusual. Of course Fantasy and 
Gadelan are not included at this price. 12 for 70c, 
100 for $5.00. 
Hints on Forcing Bulbs 
The most important thing in forcing bulbs is 
to see that a good root system is established before 
an attempt is made to bring them into bloom. This 
one thing is the cause of most of the failures to 
get good blooms from the bulbs. The procedure 
for most of the bulbs—Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffo¬ 
dils, Crocuses—is the same. 
Pot up the bulbs in a fairly rich soil—good 
garden soil to which some leaf mold or peat moss 
has been added is satisfactory. The addition of 
one pound of bone meal to the bushel is desirable. 
Soil should not be used that has been used for 
bulbs before. Broken pieces of pots should be 
used to provide drainage. The top of the bulb 
may come within V 2 inch of the top of pot, being 
just barely covered with soil. 
Make sure that they are thoroughly watered. 
Cover the pots with enough soil or sand to keep 
them from freezing or place in a cool dark cellar. 
Let them remain until well rooted. This will re¬ 
quire at least eight to ten weeks for hyacinths 
and the earliest Single Early Tulips and longer for 
most of the other things. When well rooted bring 
into moderate heat but keep out of light, then 
when the growth has made a good start expose to 
the full light. 
TULIP SPECIES 
We are listing here some of the finest tulip 
species. Since they are the ones that grow readily 
under garden conditions they are moderate in 
price. They may be planted in deep sunny pockets 
in the rock garden or other places where they will 
have deep soil, good drainage and plenty of sun. 
Plant 5 to 7 inches deep and do not disturb for 
several years. 
Australis (Celsiana). A pretty species with 
yellow flowers tinged reddish bronze on the out¬ 
side of petals, fragrant. (12-in.) 12 for $1.25. 
Clusiana (Candlestick or Lady Tulip). A charm¬ 
ing little flower of bright rose edged white. Slen¬ 
der tall stem and very narrow long foliage. (14-in.) 
12 for 90c, 100 for $6.50. 
Eichleri. Brilliant large crimson-scarlet flow¬ 
ers with glistening black center marked gold. One 
of the most splendid tulips and fortunately very 
easily grown. (11-in.) 12 for 90c, 100 for $7.00. 
Greigi. Enormous flower of vivid orange-scar¬ 
let with conspicuous black center. The foliage is 
beautifully mottled with brown purplish dots. 
Each 30c, 12 for $3.00. 
Kaufmanniana (Waterlily Tulip). Large creamy 
flowers marked on the outside with carmine. In 
the sun the flower opens flat showing the yellow 
center. The earliest of all tulips. (8-in.) 12 for $1. 
Marjoletti. Pale yellow flowers with the ex¬ 
terior base rosy red. Very charming for cutting. 
(16-in.) 12 for $1.00. 
Praestans. A fine species from Bokhara. Large 
bright orange-red flowers, sometimes four or five 
on a stem. Should be planted about 12 in. deep. 
(10-in.) 12 for $1.50. 
Special Collection of 
Garden Tulips 
100 Bulbs, $3.50 Postpaid 
This is one of the best offers in tulips that we 
have ever made. If you care to leave the selection 
to us we will send 10 each of 10 named varieties 
of Darwin, Cottage, Breeder Tulips in a complete 
range of color. These are all fine sorts carefully 
selected and not just the cheapest kinds. 100 
bulbs for $3.50. 
Collection for Continuous 
Bloom 
If you want to have the maximum of colorful 
display through the whole season at a minimum 
expense this collection is the thing. It is a col¬ 
lection of already low priced collections at addi¬ 
tional savings. This would be very nice for one 
starting a new garden. 
I. Collection of Earliest Small Bulbs 
page 17 .$ 2.25 
II. One dozen each 5 Large Flowered 
Crocus, page 13 . 2.00 
III. 100 Assorted Narcissi Daffodils, 
page 3 . 3.00 
IV. Hyacinths, Two Dozen in four colors, 
page 13 . 2.00 
V. Collection of 50 Early Tulips, 
page 9 . 2.25 
VI. Rainbow Blend of Late Tulips, 
100 bulbs, page 11. 3.00 
VII. Dutch Ii •ises, 3 Dozen 
(See back cover). 1.25 
VIII. Lilies, All Season Collection 
(18 bulbs) page 19. 2.25 
Total Value of Collections.$18.00 
Delivered Prepaid for.$15.00 
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