Hotanical Tulip* 
Tulips in their wild and original shape. A very interesting group of Tulips 
originating in Asia Minor and Central Asia, which has particular value for rock- 
garden use. They prefer to grow in a dry, sheltered location. 
Chrysantha. Well-formed flower on thin stem; terra-cotta-orange with a thin Doz. 
yellow edge; inner petals buttercup-yellow. Fine foliage. Height, 8 inches. $0 75 
Clusiana. The “Little Lady” Tulip. Outer petals cherry-red with white edge; 
inside, white with transparent red of the outer petals; base purple. The 
small, pointed flowers are carried on stems 12 inches tall. 70 
Eichleri, Glowing scarlet with brilliant black center. Beautiful variety with 
pointed petals. Very effective when scattered here and there in the rock¬ 
ery. Height, 10 inches... 65 
Fosteriana. Enormous flower of a brilliant red shade—one of the finest and 
purest colors imaginable. A unique flower. Height, 12 inches.1 70 
Fosteriana, Mme. Lefeber. The largest and most brilliant Tulip in existence. 
An immense, glossy orange-scarlet flower with jet-black heart, encircled 
with yellow. The bloom is carried on a fine strong stem, in April. Fhis 
magnificent flower attracts attention from a great distance, so that one or 
two flowers make a grand display. Height, 18 inches .... 70c. each . 7 75 
Greigi. Brilliant orange-scarlet. A very exclusive Tulip with stretched, 
pointed petals. The foliage is a dull olive-green shade. Height, 10 inches . 5 25 
Kaufmanniana. Water-Lily Tulip. One of the earliest of all the Tulips to 
come into bloom. The color is creamy white, tinged rosy red, the markings 
varying. Height, 6 inches.1 30 
Kolpakon. Pointed, turned-down, dark yellow petals with red-brown center, 
the inner petals yellow all over. A small group makes a lovely effect . . 1 40 
Marjoletti, Straw-yellow; outer petals scarlet; black base. Late-flowering 
variety. Height, 16 inches. 75 
Praestans. Inside orange-red, the outside petals shot dull-toned green. Each 
stem often bears six or more flowers. Height, 15 inches.. 1 30 
Viridiflora. Soft green, lily-flowered Tulip—a color never before known in this 
class. Height, 18 inches.1 00 
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ftatlot “Tulip* 
Most fantastic of all Tulips, with their fringed and scalloped petals. The large, 
very showy blooms are a great attraction in the garden and make fine cut-flowers 
as well. While the old varieties have weak stems, the newer varieties have tall, 
strong stems and are very dependable. 
Newer Varieties 
Fantasy. Beautiful salmon-pink with frayed edges—a striking flower-shape. 
Very large blooms on tall, strong stem. One of the most beautiful Parrot 
Tulips of late years. Height, 27 inches. 
Gadelan. Wonderful mixture of shades—blue, green, and white at the edges. 
The flower is approximately 8 inches in diameter and is borne by a strong 
stem. Height, 22 inches.$3.00 each . 
Gemma. A very fine white Parrot Tulip of peculiar shape. The petals are 
scalloped and fringed and are tipped with pink at the edges. Early . . . 
Lady Derby. Violet, lighter tint toward the edges. Height, 28 inches . . . 
Rose Cloud. Brilliant silvery white, shot with flamingo-pink. Sport of the 
well-known Murillo, with a flower 9 inches in diameter . . . 70c. each . 
Sundew. The Fringed Tulip. Beautiful dark carmine-red flower with the 
petals beautifully frayed and fringed, forming a feathery crown on top. 
Strong stem. 
Violet Queen. A combination of rare tints, the principal color being purple 
with mauve gloss. Strong flowers and therefore suitable for garden decora¬ 
tion. Height, 26 inches .$4,50 each . 
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