TULIPS 
DOUBLE MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS 
These flower approximately at the time of the great Darwin tulips. They are thankful for a 
little shading against the hot midday sun which will enable them to carry their heavy blossoms 
erect. 
ATTRACTION: A most showy and attractive 
tulip. The very double peony-like flowers are 
orange, edged yellow. $1.65 for 10; $14 per 100. 
BLEU CELESTE: Large, violet-purple tulip flow¬ 
ering later than other double sorts. It is very 
fine for indoor decoration and for the garden. 
Height, 16 inches. $1.05 for 10; $8 per 100. 
EPICURE: Orange-brown shaded old-gold. Very 
large flower. Height, 18 inches. $1.25 for 10; 
$10 per 100. 
MOUNT TACOMA: A very fine immense double 
tulip, almost like a full blown peony; the petals 
are of the purest white with yellow suffusion at 
the base. Height, 24 inches. $2.45 for 10; $22 
per 100. 
PENSEE ROSE: Enormous rose lilac flower. 
Height, 15 inches. $2 for 10; $17.50 per 100. 
UNCLE TOM: A very beautiful tulip. Large 
double flowers of a uniform deep glossy red. 
$1.45 for 10; $12 per 100. 
SINGLE EARLY TULIPS 
In the following lists we offer only varieties of proven merit for American gardens. Prices quoted 
are for the very highest quality. 
COULEUR CARDINAL: A warm red tulip with 
a plum-colored bloom on the outer petals. Hand¬ 
some, globular form and a strong stem that 
makes it particularly fine for bedding. Creates 
a fine effect planted among purple pansies. Its 
place is essentially in the open where it pro¬ 
duces an effect both rich and satisfying. Height, 
13 inches. $.75 for 10; $5 per 100. 
CULLINAN: Pale lemon, edged pale rose. Very 
fine for planting outdoors. Height, 13 inches. 
$.75 for 10; $5 per 100. 
DE WET: Of a glorious orange color, with un¬ 
usual golden salmon effect produced by scarlet 
veining on a deep orange ground. One of the 
most beautiful of Early tulips. Makes gorgeous 
beds interplanted with forget-me-nots. Has a 
fine fragrance, and is splendid under artificial 
light. Height, 17 inches. $.85 for $10; $6 per 100. 
FORTUNA: Large oval-shaped flower on tall 
stem. Silvery satin-rose, shaded fawn. With age 
the flower changes to soft rose. A very beautiful 
tulip for which we were awarded a Certificate 
of Merit at the International Flower Show in 
New York. Height, 16 inches. $.85 for 10; $6 
per 100. 
KEIZERSKROON: Large scarlet flower, edged 
with bright yellow. Splendid for distant beds. 
Height, 16 inches. $.95 for 10; $7 per 100. 
KIMBERLEY: Very large flower of a most beau¬ 
tiful golden yellow. Very handsome. Height 12 
inches. $1.45 for 10; $12 per 100. 
LADY BOREF.L: The finest early pure white tulip 
for beds. Flower of fine form, long and slender. 
Height, 16 inches. $.85 for 10; $6 per 100. 
A 
LE REVE (Hobbema): An alluring composite of 
soft rose and buff; handsomely rounded flower 
with a strong stem. A beautiful variety for out¬ 
door planting. Flowers somewhat later than the 
other Early tulips. The lovely buff-pink coloring 
is very attractive. Its perfect companion is Mer- 
tensia virginica. Height, 13 inches. $.75 for 10; 
$5 per 100. 
MAX HAVEL AAR: A remarkably rich-toned 
tulip which is especially beautiful under arti¬ 
ficial light. Long flower of warm salmon-orange. 
Lovely massed among brown and orange wall¬ 
flowers. Indeed a splendid and fine bedding 
tulip. Height, 12 inches. $.75 for 10; $5 per 100. 
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