COTTAGE TULIPS 
We venture to say that this type is of great antiquity, having probably originated 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 excellent cut-flower material and are unsurpassed for garden decora¬ 
tion. 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 
WHITE DUCHESS 2. 
Snow white with broad, slightly ruffled and recurving 
petals flushed soft green in center. A large, graceful, 
artistic flower carried on a tall, strong stem. Height, 
28 inches. $2.35 per dozen, 118 per 100. 
VESTA 3; 
Pale sulphur on 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 medium price. One of the truly 
great pure white May-flowering Tulips. It is equally 
The newer varieties of Cottage Tulips have a grace 
that’s way ahead of the common types. “Marjorie 
Bowen” illustrated here. 
well adapted for bedding and cutting. The large, 
well-shaped flowers are carried on strong stems. 
Height, 28 inches. 95 cts. per dozen, $6.50 per 100. 
*CARRARA 3: 
Another snow white glistening beauty which is greatly 
enhanced 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 Tuhps. The large, well-formed flowers are 
carried on strong upright stems. Splendid bedder. 
Height, 20 inches. 95 cts. per dozen, $6.50 per 100. 
WHITE EDGED PINK 
PINK DELIGHT 3: 
White with delicate red picotee edge. This narrow 
margin of color gradually suffuses the whole flower, 
when in full bloom, until it becomes a rose pink. One 
of the largest Tulips in existence and delightfully 
lovely from the tune it opens until the petals fall. 
Height, 32 inches. $1.35 per dozen, $10 per 100. 
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. Medium-sized flower of 
beautiful shape. Height, 20 inches. 90 cts. per dozen, 
$6 per 100. 
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