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MENTOR. , OHIO 
WAYSIDE GARDEMS 
Few, if any, of the spring-blooming flowers rival the Single Early 
Tulips for brilliancy of bloom or ease of culture. They are excellent 
subjects for formal beds on the lawn or for garden borders. While 
they do not possess the same size of bloom and length of stem as the 
May-flowering Darwin, Breeder and Cottage varieties, they are used 
where earlier blooms are desired. Many of the varieties may be 
forced in bloom in January, while all of them may be easily had in 
flower in pots late in February or early March. 
Note: The letters A, B, and C following the varieties indicate 
their relative earliness of bloom, but, with few exceptions, most of 
the varieties bloom outdoors about the same time when planted in 
masses. The figures indicate the height in inches. 
Brilliant Star. A 12. 85c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
Bright vermilion-scarlet, same color as Vermilion Brilliant, but 
larger and of great substance. Splendid early forcer, flowering 
easily for Christmas. 
*Couleur Cardinal. C 12. 80c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
Brilliant crimson-scarlet with a deeper tone or bloom on the 
outer petals. A bed planted wholly of this variety is a grand sight. 
Fine for midseason forcing. 
*De Wet. B 16. 85c per 12; $6.25 per 100. 
Golden yellow, flushed deep orange; large, sweet scented flower 
of erect habit. Quite different in color from any other variety. 
'-Flamingo. B 12. 80c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
Carmine-rose, shaded lighter. The petals are striped white and 
very crinkled, giving the flower a decidedly artistic appearance. 
A very popular variety among florists for forcing on account of 
its odd color and habit. 
Fortuna. $1.20 per 12; $8.50 per 100. 
Large, oval-shaped flower on tall stem. Silvery satin-rose, shaded 
fawn. With age the flower changes to soft rose. A very beauti¬ 
ful Tulip which received a Certificate of Merit at the Inter¬ 
national Flower Show in New York. Height 16 inches. 
:!: Fred Moore. B 12. 80c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
An improved form of Thomas Moore. Deep, ruddy apricot, shad¬ 
ing at the edges of the petals to dull orange-yellow; center marked 
olive-green; medium sized flower; sweet scented. A lovely color 
when forced. 
Golden Brilliant. A 14. 90c per 12; $6.50 per 100. 
Deep golden yellow, egg-shaped, very substantial flowers carried 
on tall stems, which makes them excellent for forcing. One of the 
earliest yellows which should be much more used for early 
forcing. 
*Keizerskroon. A 15. $1.05 per 12; $7.50 per 100. 
Bright crimson-scarlet, edged clear, rich yellow; excellent, large 
flower on long stem. Fine bedder; splendid for forcing. 
Lady Boreel. B 13. 85c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
Large, long, snowy white flower of splendid shape. The finest 
white for bedding, and superb for pots or pans. Cannot be forced 
as early as White Beauty. 
'-Le Reve (Hobbema). C 14. 85c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
This variety is excellent for late bedding. The color is old rose, 
flushed buff; very large, globular flower with rounded petals and 
carried on a strong stem. 
'■'Mon Tresor. A 12. 85c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
Large, pure golden yellow flowers. Mostly used for growing in 
pots or pans, for which purpose it is best. 
' :< Moonbeam. B 14. $1.15 per 12; $8.25 per 100. 
Deep primrose-yellow, shading to soft canary at the edges; very 
large flower of graceful form. An improved form of Primrose 
Queen. 
'-Pink Beauty. C 12. 90c per 12; $6.50 per 100. 
Bright cherry-rose, center of petals striped white. It has no equal 
as a bedder, for the stem is strong and the white center of the big, 
fleshy petals shows up very conspicuously against the broad, vivid 
rose edges. Does well in pans, but not before March. 
"President Lincoln. B 12. 85c per 12; $6.00 per 100. 
Large flower of clear magenta-violet, slightly paler in tone when 
grown indoors. A variety that looks well when bedded out with 
a pale yellow variety. 
'-Prince of Austria. B 14. 80c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
Brilliant orange-scarlet, with a clear yellow base. The flower is 
large and of a very attractive shade when forced. A splendid 
bedding variety as well. 
Proserpine. A 14. 80c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
Rosy carmine, with a white center marked slate-blue; very large, 
globular flower. One of the easiest and earliest forcing Tulips; 
very sweet scented. 
'-Rising Sun. B 15. 80c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
A variety used for exhibition on account of its pure yellow color 
and wonderful size and substance. The finest golden yellow 
Early Tulip introduced to date. 
'''Rose Luisante. C 10. 85c per 12; $6.25 per 100. 
Large, brilliant, deep rose-pink flower. Splendid for bedding or 
pots. 
Sunburst. $1.40 per 12; $10.00 per 100. 
Yellow flushed red. Somewhat similar to Keizerskroon. A bril¬ 
liant variety for garden planting. May also be forced. 
Van Der Neer. B 12. 80c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
Dark purple flower of a most brilliant tone and splendid shape. 
'-Vermilion Brilliant. A 12. 80c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
Bright, glistening scarlet, with a yellow base; very large flower 
of perfect shape. Splendid for early forcing. 
White Beauty. C 13. $1.20 per 12; $8.50 per 100. 
A very lovely sport from Pink Beauty, with large, white flowers 
of beautiful, globular form and great substance. Splendid for 
forcing aqd excellent for outside bedding when used with Pink 
Beauty. 
*White Swan. C 14. 80c per 12; $5.75 per 100. 
A lovely, graceful early Tulip for the garden. Large, oval, pure 
white flower on long, curving stem. Goes very well with purple 
Pansies or under Wisteria. 
' ! ‘Superb Single Mixed. 80c per 12; $5.50 per 100. 
This is our own special mixture which we recommend where the 
best results are desired in beds of mixed colors. This mixture is 
made up of hundreds of named sorts and in equal proportion of 
each variety. 
£double (Bottage BTulips 
These flower at the same time as the Single Cottage Tulips. They 
are thankful for a little shading against the hot midday sun whicn 
will enable them to carry their heavy blossoms erect. 
Bleu Celeste. $1.15 per 12; $8.25 per 100. 
Large, violet-purple Tulip flowering later than any other double 
sorts. It is very fine for indoor decoration and for the garden. 
Height 18 inches. 
Mount Tacoma. $3.50 per 12; $26.00 per 100. 
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. 
^Rembrandt u tips 
Rembrandt Tulips are nothing more or less than Darwin Tulips 
in which white, lavender, red and other colored stripes or flakes have 
appeared. The blending of colors is at all times in perfect harmony 
and most attractive and colorful. They are especially fine when used 
for cut flowers. They bloom at the same time as the Darwins and 
require the same care. We advise their use in a mixture only. 
^Finest Mixed Rembrandt Tulips. $1.05 per 12; $7.50 per 100. 
p. S. 
Named varieties of Rembrandt Tulips are 
not worth growing; the most attractive 
effect is obtained from a mixture of colors. 
