TULIPS 
How Many Bulbs to Order for Beds of a Specific Size 
Below we give the number of bulbs needed to plant a circular bed of dimensions as stated. Plant 
outside rows first, and place three inches from edge of bed. It is advisable to plant the outer rows 
more closely than those toward the center. 
Diameter of 
bed 
6 in. 
apart 
8 in. 
apart 
12 in. 
apart 
Diameter of 
bed 
6 in. 
apart 
8 in. 
apart 
12 in. 
apart 
3 feet 
28 
16 
i 
12 feet 
452 
255 
113 
4 feet 
48 
27 
12 
13 feet 
528 
299 
132 
5 feet 
80 
44 
20 
14 feet 
612 
347 
153 
6 feet 
112 
64 
28 
15 feet 
704 
398 
176 
7 feet 
152 
87 
38 
16 feet 
804 
453 
201 
8 feet 
200 
113 
50 
17 feet 
904 
511 
226 
9 feet 
256 
143 
64 
18 feet 
1016 
573 
254 
10 feet 
320 
177 
80 
19 feet 
1132 
638 
283 
11 feet 
380 
214 
95 
20 feet 
1256 
707 
314 
To arrive at the number of bulbs required for an oval bed, add the length and breadth and divide by two 
using the result as the diameter in above table. A bed 6 feet wide by 8 feet long will require the same num¬ 
ber of bulbs as a round bed 7 feet in diameter. (6 + 8 = 14; divided by 2 gives 7.) 
PERSONAL OPINIONS 
Were we permitted to have it our way we would no longer offer a good many so-called “ old-fashioned ” 
favorites. Many quite reasonably priced newer varieties are far ahead of them in every respect. We do not 
offer novelties of questionable merit. Once you see a variety offered in our catalogue you can be sure that 
it deserves your consideration and trial. 
We are tempted to pronounce Tulips the most spectacular of all spring flowers for a great variety of 
reasons. In the first place they bring us a blaze of colors when the heart is just about starved through the 
drab and dreary winter months. 
Their range of colors is perfectly amazing, from clear white to deepest purple and maroon, including 
many superb vari-colored combinations. By a judicious selection of early, midseason and late varieties, 
Tulips may be enjoyed for the best part of six weeks outdoors, with an additional two months added when 
the gardener goes in for “forcing” suitable sorts indoors. 
Culture. Tulips should not be grown in soil in which they have been grown for two years previously. 
They do best in fresh soil or in beds in which the soil has been changed. Growing them in the same soil for 
more than two years will at last lead to failure. 
Do not use fresh stable manure at planting time, as it is injurious to the roots. Well-rotted manure 
will prove beneficial. Bone meal or dried sheep manure also can be used, about three handfuls to the square 
yard. This must be thrown on top of the soil before planting. 
Nearly all Tulips should be planted outside about 5 inches deep, and 6 inches apart according to the 
size of the bulb. They should be planted four to six weeks before severe frost sets in. For best results, do 
not mulch them until after the soil has become frozen, to keep out mice, etc. Do not mulch them too heav¬ 
ily, half an inch will prove quite enough. Old cow manure, peat moss, salt hay or leaves may be used for 
this purpose. 
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