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PARROT TULIPS 
When still in bud the flower 
looks somewhat like the head 
of a parrot; hence the name. 
They can be forced slowly by 
the middle or end of Feb¬ 
ruary, but for that purpose 
only strong bulbs must be 
used. They are shy 
bloomers. 
Gadelan. (3). Not since 
the introduction of Fan¬ 
tasy has a Parrot Tulip 
created such a sensation 
as Gadelan. We like to 
compare it to that rare 
orchid known as 
Cattleya. Measuring 6 
to 7 inches across when 
fully developed, it pre¬ 
sents a blending of blues 
and violets with emerald- 
green blotches and white edges. In¬ 
side of flowers holds bright violet- 
purples with white center and con¬ 
trasting black anthers. Grown along¬ 
side of Fantasy it presents a sight 
never to be forgotten. Unlike other Parrot 
Tulips the huge flowers are supported by sturdy 
stems, holding them erect and well above the 
foliage. Height, 20 inches. $3 each, $30 per 
dozen. 
*Fantasy. (3). The best of all pink Parrot Tulips. 
A sport from the well-known Darwin Tulip Clara Butt, with a strong erect 
stem and flowers simultaneously with Clara Butt. The petals are heavily 
laciniated. Its size is simply enormous, but the stem carries the bloom 
erect. Inside, the cup is of velvety rose color, showing well through the 
open flower. Apple-green markings on outside make this one of the 
most unique among Tulips. Height, 20 inches. $1.60 per dozen, $12 
per 100. 
*Gemma. White, edged rose. Very early. 95 cts. per dozen, $6.50 per 100. 
Markgraaf Van Baden. Brownish red, feathered orange and purple. 90 
cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
Perfecta (Gloriosa). Golden yellow, blotched deep scarlet. 90 cts. per dozen, 
$6 per 100. 
Lutea Major. Golden yellow with a few crimson and green stripes. 90 cts. per 
dozen, $6 per 100. 
Admiral de Constantinople. Red, shaded orange. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 
per 100. 
Rubra Major. Blood-red. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
Splendid Mixture. 70 cts. per dozen, $4.75 per 100. 
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