TULIP SPECIES 
We are listing here some of the fines 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. 
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. Large flowers of brilliant crimson 
scarlet with a glistening hlack center marked 
gold. Very effective in the rock garden or border. 
With us it is as easy to grow as the early tulips. 
12 for 90c. 100 for $7.00. 
Gregii. This variety created a sensation in our 
plantings this year. The flowers are simply huge 
and of a most vivid shade of orange-scarlet. The 
foliage is unlike any other tulip—mottled with 
brown purplish do’s. Each 30c, 12 for $3 00. 
Kaufmanniana (Waterlily Tulip). Largecreamy 
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. 
Tulip Kaufmanniana 
Rainbow Mixture of Tall 
Stemmed Tulips 
Each year we sell thousands of this mixture of 
Darwin, Cottage and Breeder Tulips and there 
have been many letters telling of the fine looking 
bulbs received and the beautiful blossoms from 
them. Since we use varieties from all the main 
classes of late tulips, the color range is very wide. 
Red, pink and yellow shades predominate, with 
some lavender, dark shades, bronze, and blended 
tones. First size bulbs, 25 for $1.00, 50 for $1.75, 
100 for $3.00, 1000 for $28.00. 
Culture of Tulips 
Tulips should be planted in September or Octo¬ 
ber for the best results. We find earlier planting 
gives better results than late, although in this 
climate tulips can be planted as late as December. 
While a great part of the size of the blooms is 
determined by the size of the bulbs planted, it is 
essential that the bulbs be provided with a liberal 
supply of plant food. Bone meal is always rec¬ 
ommended but we prefer a well balanced plant 
food such as Vigoro. If manure is used be sure it 
is well rotted and worked carefully all through 
the soil. Cover the bulbs about four inches and 
where the winters are severe mulch with straw 
or dry leaves after the ground is frozen. Lift the 
CROCUSES 
Because of their brightness and cheer at the 
beginning of spring the crocuses have a place in 
our affections quite apart from other flowers. 
Everyone heralds the finding of the first crocus 
as a great event. It is such a cheery little flower 
and blooms before most other flowers awaken 
from their winter’s sleep. 
They like a light sandy loam and if planted 2 
or 3 inches deep will continue to increase from 
year to year. If planted in grass the crocus foli¬ 
age should be given a chance to ripen before it is 
cut off. 
The autumn flowering crocuses are very airy 
and lovely. Coming up with no foliage, the deli¬ 
cately colored blossoms are extraordinarily effec¬ 
tive and colorful. 
AUTUMN FLOWERING VARIETIES 
No bulbs after October 15. 
Speciosus. Large bright violet-blue flowers 
beautifully veined, with a bright yellow throat and 
orange red anthers. 12 for 55c, 100 for $3.50. 
Zonatus. Beautiful flowers of soft rose lilac 
with a yellow throat. Very free flowering and 
easy to grow. 12 for 55c, 100 for $3.50. 
SPRING FLOWERING VARIETIES 
King of the Whites. Large flower of purest 
white with large orange stigmata. Yt for 45c, 
100 for $3.00. 
Mammoth Yellow. The most popular of all 
crocuses. The large golden yellow flowers are 
produced in the greatest abundance. Large bulbs, 
12 for 40c. 100 for $2.75. 
Maximilian. Pure porcelain blue. The large 
delicately colored flowers are freely produced. 
12 for 40c, 100 for $2.75. 
Pallas. Extra large flowers striped lilac on a 
white ground. The general effect is light laven¬ 
der blue. Fine flower. Increases rapidly. 12 for 
40c, 100 for $2.75. 
Purpurea Grandiflora. Rich deep blue purple. 
The extra large beautiful flowers have unusual 
substance. 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.25. 
One dozen each of the five named varieties, 
largest size bulbs, for $1.90. 
Mixed Large Flowering Crocuses. A well 
blended mixture of the above varieties. Largest 
bulbs, 12 for 40c, 100 for $2.75. 
Crocus susianus (Cloth of Gold). Golden yellow 
striped brown on outer petals. A gem for the rock 
garden. Early. 12 for 40c. 
All colors mixed. Nice blooming size bulbs in 
a good mixture of all the different colors. 12 for 
30c, 100 for $2.00. 
Crocus Pallas 
bulbs every year when the leaves are turning 
yellow. Dry carefully. Do not expose the bulbs 
to the sun or wind. In the fall clean off all old 
loose skin, roots, etc., and reset again. 
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