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Pre-cooled Bulbs for Christmas Flowering 
This stock is dug as usual, cured for two to three weeks, graded and then placed 
in a temperature of 50° Fahr. from six to eight weeks. Storage at this temperature 
makes normally late-flowering varieties early and early sorts much earlier 
and easier to force; in fact, they require only six to eight weeks from planting 
to full bloom. Pre-cooled Bulbs should be potted promptly on receipt and kept in 
a cool place for proper root-action. On or about November 25, sample pots or flats 
should be removed to greenhouse or frames to see if they are ready to grow buds 
and foliage. 
Pre-cooled Narcissus and Daffodils 
ALL TOP-SIZED SELECTED BULBS 
Emperor. Primrose perianth; golden yellow trumpet. 
Empress. Sulphur-white perianth; chrome-yellow trumpet. 
King Alfred. Golden yellow perianth and trumpet. 
Laurens Koster. White perianth, with orange cup. 
Mrs. E. H. Krelage. Pure white perianth with light yellow trumpet . 
Robert Sydenham. Perianth sulphur-yellow; trumpet golden yellow . 
Sir Watkin. Sulphur petals with deep yellow cup. 
Van Waveren’s Giant. Primrose perianth; bright yellow trumpet . . 
Whistler. Large yellow trumpet with chrome-colored perianth .... 
Pre-cooled Iris 100 
Wedgwood. Large; blue.$12 00 
Supreme. One of the best blue Irises for early flowering.14 00 
Yellow Queen. Large; clear yellow.10 00 
White Excelsior. Large; milk-white; very fine.10 00 
Pre-cooled Tulips 
Bulbs should be planted in pots or flats immediately upon arrival and buried 
in a shady, cool place with a covering of at least 6 inches of soil and 8 inches of 
straw or hay. 
When the bulbs should be placed in the greenhouse depends on the variety. 
They must be brought in the greenhouse ten days earlier than regular bulbs of 
the same sort. 
Pre-cooled Tulips make tall stems and should not be drawn up in the dark. 
Partial shading the first ten days is advisable. 
The following sorts have proved very satisfactory and are strongly recommended. 
Pre-cooled Darwin Tulips 
Allard Pierson. Rich crimson-maroon. Very early, large flower .... 
Princess Elizabeth. Lilac-rose edged rose, white base. Splendid for forcing 
Rose Copland. Deep rose. Splendid for under glass. 
William Copland. Beautiful lavender with white base. Fine for forcing . 
William Pitt. Dark crimson, white base, edged with blue. Forces easily . 
Pre-cooled Cottage Tulips 
Albino. Ivory-white flowers. Very uncommon shade. 9 00 
Pre-cooled Triumph Tulips 
Telescopium. Rose-violet, inside pure white. Unusually fine for forcing . 
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