COTTAGE TULIPS 
We venture to say that this type is of great antiquity, having probably origin¬ 
ated in Persia where some species resembling them in shape are found growing 
wild today—Tulipa Clusiana among them. As far back as 1554 the Austrian 
Ambassador to the court of the Calif brought with him some of their seeds and 
Tulips became a fascinating hobby with many wealthy Viennese gardeners—for 
the seeds, as well as bulbs, were expensive. 
The term “Cottage” Tulips is of quite recent origin. The fact that they are 
probably the longest lived and most lasting of all Tulips caused many of them to 
be planted around the country houses and cottages of England and France. 
All colors imaginable can be found among them, and most of them have long 
stems, some of them gracefully drooping. They form an excellent cut-flower ma¬ 
terial and are unsurpassed for garden decoration. Flower lovers who happen to 
be in the neighborhood of Oyster Bay in May and call on us, will see one of the 
largest collections of May-flowering Tulips in the world. 
WHITE 
Vesta. (3). Pale primrose when opening, turning to pure white when in full 
bloom. As already mentioned, this fits in with the Darwins, for outside, as 
there is not a satisfactory white Darwin at a reasonable price. One of the 
truly great pure white May-flowering Tulips. It is equally well adapted for 
bedding and cutting. The large, well-shaped flowers are carried by strong 
upright stems. Height, 28 inches. $1 per dozen, $7 per 100. 
*Carrara. (3). Another snow-white glistening beauty which is greatly en¬ 
hanced by prominent yellow stamens. The flowers are large, with broad, 
round petals of pronounced substance, hence the flowers last a long time. 
The best white for forcing. Height, 20 inches. $1.15 per dozen, $8 
per 100. 
*Miss Blanche. (2). Not a new variety, but one that through sheer merit has 
won a high place in the hearts of lovers of pure white Tulips. The large, 
well-formed flowers are carried on strong upright stems. It is a splendid 
bedder. Height, 20 inches. 95 cts. per dozen, $6.50 per 100. 
WHITE, EDGED PINK 
*Pride of Inglescombe. (3). White, edged carmine-rose, which color suffuses 
the whole flower as it ages. Of the same type as Picotee, but slightly darker 
and much more impressive. Height 23 inches. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 
per 100. 
Innovation. (3). Yellowish white, tipped and feathered soft carmine, with a 
very fine blue base. Large flower of beautiful shape. Height. 20 inches. 
90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
Picotee. (3). White, margined deep rose, the color suffusing the whole flower 
as it ages; recurving petals. Equally popular for the border and for cutting. 
Height, 24 inches. 70 cts. per dozen, $5 per 100. 
PINK AND ROSE SHADES 
Wampum. (4). About as large a sort as comes in the Cottage type, and a 
flower of regal appearance in the garden where it gives the effect of a bright 
glowing rose, slightly tinted with fawn. The base of the cup is primrose 
with a blue halo, and the inside coloring is at least two shades deeper than 
the outside, which produces a very rich bright effect. Amber stripes inside 
at center. This very large Tulip blooms late and is long lasting. Height, 
27 inches. $1.95 per dozen, $15 per 100. 
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