io fficrtranb $). Jparr, HDpomigging, Pa. 
NAMED DARWIN TULIPS, continued 
Negro. Black; almost as dark as La Tulipe Noire. 75 cts. 
per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Phillippe de Commines. One of the earliest Darwin Tulips 
for forcing; color deep, rich purple; borne on long stems. 
75 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100. 
Pride of Haarlem. Violet-rose, with blue base; extra- 
large flowers. 50 cts. per doz., S3.50 per 100. 
Psyche. New. An unusually beautiful cup-shaped flower. 
The outside of the petals is deep rose, while the inside 
is shaded silvery rose, with light blue base. Si per doz., 
S7 per 100. 
Reverend Ewbank. A soft heliotrope or lavender-violet, 
darkened toward the base. Si per doz., S7 per 100. 
Suzon. Soft salmon-rose, shading to blush; a good forcing 
variety. Si per doz., S7 per 100. 
The Sultan. Velvety black-maroon with bluish base. 50 
cts. per doz., S3 per 100. 
Whistler. Novelty. Showy maroon-crimson; base of the 
petals tinted blue. Si per doz., S7.50 per 100. 
White Queen; syn., La Candeur. Rosy white, changing 
to pure white. 60 cts. per doz., S3.50 per 100. 
William Pitt. Dark crimson, shading to purplish tint on 
outer petals. 75 cts. per doz., S5 per 100. 
Zulu. Purplish black; large flower. Splendid for forcing 
or for the garden. Si.25 per doz., $9 per 100. 
Collection of 25 named varieties, my selection, one bulb of 
each, Si.50. Four collections for $5 
Rembrandt Tulips 
A new strain of the Darwin Tulips with blotched, 
feathered, and striped flowers. The colors are not very 
distinct, and the flowers are most effective when the bulbs 
are planted in masses. Splendid mixture, 50 cts. per doz., 
S3 per 100, S25 per 1,000. 
Parrot or Dragon Tulips 
This section of the Tulip family blooms in May; they 
take their name from the curiously curled and crested 
flowers which, in the bud state, are supposed to bear some 
resemblance to the head of a parrot. The colors and mark¬ 
ings are very pronounced and distinct. 
30 cts. per doz., Si.75 per ioo, S17 per 1,000 
Admiral de Constantinople. Scarlet, with black markings. 
Cramoisie. Brilliant crimson; very large flower. 
Lutea major. Bright yellow, striped crimson and green. 
Markgraaf von Baden. Yellow, flamed scarlet. 
HYACINTHS 
For garden culture, the treatment is about the same as 
for Tulips, except that the bulbs should be set farther 
apart—say 6 to 10 inches. 
For indoor culture the bulbs may be potted any time 
from September to December, using a light, rich soil con¬ 
taining plenty of well-rotted cow or sheep manure. Set 
the bulbs so that the tops are just above the surface. 
The pots should then be placed outside, and covered 
with coal ashes or some litter for a period of ten to twelve 
weeks, when the bulbs will be thoroughly rooted. Bring 
them in a few at a time for a succession of biooms as wanted. 
They should be brought into heat gradually; to place 
them at once in a room having a high temperature will 
