Rock-Garden Bulbs are 
in 
great demand now 
The figures following the variety indicate the normal height in inches. 
Tulip bulbs are packed 250 in a bag; please order in units of this number if possible. 
See page 1 for reference 
Botanical or Species Tulips 
Botanical or Species Tulips are much in demand for rock-gardens, 
and florists and landscape gardeners catering to such trade should 
recommend them at every opportunity. They make excellent combina¬ 
tions when grown with perennials or in front of shrubs or in the border. 
*Clusiana. Lady or Candystick Tulip. 8. Outer petals cherry-red; 
inner petals creamy white, with violet base. 
Eichleri. 11. Immense crimson-scarlet bloom, shaded orange; black 
center marked with gold. 
Kaufmanniana. 6. Creamy white, tinged carmine. One of the earliest. 
Mar joletti. 12. Soft primrose, shaded carmine-red at base. Early bloomer. 
Sylvestris (T. florentina odorata). 7. Rich yellow, fragrant flowers. 
Bunch-Flowered Tulips 
Monsieur Mottet. Ivory-white. Produces 4 to 6 blooms on a stem* 
An excellent cut-flower variety. Height, 24 in. 
Lily-flowering Tulips 
A type now very popular. The varieties, some of which were previ¬ 
ously listed among the Cottage Tulips, were obtained by crossing Dar¬ 
wins with Retroflexa Tulips. They bloom at the same time as the 
Breeders, Cottage, and Darwins. Their long, recurved petals give them 
a lily-like appearance. 
Alaska. 28. A beautiful, new, pure golden yellow hybrid with long 
flowers whose outer petals reflex slightly. 
Artemis. 30. Carmine-rose, with pure white base; reflexed petals; 
long stems. 
Picotee (Maiden’s Blush). 20. White, with distinct pink-edged border, 
which suffuses the flower as it ages. 
Sirene. 20. Beautiful cerise-pink, margined pale pink 
with white base. A fine forcer. 
Hole-in-One Plant Setter and 
Bulb Planter 
An excellent tool for planting bulbs or transplanting 
various plants, as it makes the proper size hole with ease. 
Price, 45c. 
to prices on Tulip bulbs 
Parrot 
Tulip 
Fantasy 
Parrot or Dragon Tulips (Late) 
These belong to the late-flowering class, and on account of their 
peculiar markings and shadings are much in demand. The petals have 
feathered edges, and, in addition to other colors, combine shades of green. 
Botanical Tulip, Kaufmanniana 
Fantasy. 21. Beautiful, true salmon-rose, with ragged edges and fan¬ 
tastically shaped petals, with the outside marked apple-green; erect, 
long stems. 
Sundew (Crispa). 25. A beautiful cardinal-red variety, with crystal- 
like fringe. Strong stem. 
Parrot Tulips, Mixed. All colors. 
MichelTs Bulbs for Rock-Gardens 
The demand for rock-gardens is so great, there is no doubt that 
a great many florists and landscape gardeners have a considerable number 
of inquiries for the proper arrangement of such a garden and calls for 
planting material for same. We have compiled a carefully selected list of 
bulbs best suited for such purposes and which can be successfully grown in 
conjunction with perennials. The proper arranging and planting of such 
a garden will certainly increase your trade. Our facilities are at your 
command. 
Lilies. 
Elegans, Mixed. 
Krameri. 
Tenuifolium. 
Umbellatum. 
Narcissus. 
Alba plena odorata. 
Thalia. 
Triandrus albus. Angel’s 
Tears. 
W. P. Milner. 
Jonquils. 
Tulips, Botanical or Species. 
Aconite, Winter. 
Brodiaeas. 
Calochortus. Butterfly Tulip. 
Chionodoxa. 
Colchicum. Autumn-flowering 
Crocus. 
Crocus. 
Erythronium. Dog’s-tooth Violet. 
Fritillaria meleagris. 
Grape Hyacinths. 
Leucojum vernum. Spring Snowflake. 
Ornithogalum. Star of Bethlehem. 
Scillas. 
Snowdrops. 
For descriptions and prices, see following pages, under their 
respective headings 
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