HotanicaL ~Tu.tip5 
American gardeners are just beginning to appreciate the resources of the wild Tulips or species. A wide range of brilliant color is 
represented in their various forms, and they are very permanent plants when once established. Being natives of southern Europe and 
western Asia, they are accustomed to hot, dry locations, particularly after blooming-time, and should be given sheltered locations 
exposed to the sun, with the freest possible drainage. Do not 
fertilize the soil; do not protect them; plant them very deep and 
let them alone ever after. These Tulips are at home on steep, 
gravelly slopes or well-drained, sunny places in large rock-gardens; 
but most of them are too large and too gorgeous for the tiny 
“rockery.” They bloom early and continue for many days. 
Plant them in clumps, not in serried ranks. We offer only the 
varieties which do well in this country. 
ACUMINATA (Cornuta; Stenopetala). This variety has very 
narrow petals, ending in a threadlike point at the top. The color is 
yellow, streaked red, very showy and attractive. Height 18 inches. 
$1.00 for 10; $9.00 per 100 
AUSTRALIS. An April-flowering type, with sweetly scented flowers; 
yellow tinged with reddish bronze on the outside of the petals. 
An unusual species. Height 16 inches. 75 cts.for 10; $6.50 per 100 
CLUSIANA. The “Little Lady” Tulip. A lovely little variety 
which originated in Asia Minor. Grows about 8 inches high; flowers 
as large as a crocus. Outer petals cherry-red, inner petals white 
with violet base. Should be planted 8 to 9 inches deep in light 
soils in a sheltered place. Excellent bulb for the rock-garden. 
60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
DASYSTEMON. A dwarf variety very suitable for rock-gardens. 
Flowering in early April, they are very charming. The flowers, 
yellow in color, marked white, are produced freely, several blooms 
to each plant. Height 6 inches. $1.30 for 10; $12.00 per 100 
EICHLERI. This splendid Tulip from Turkestan produces large 
crimson-scarlet flowers with a glistening black center marked with 
gold. Height 12 inches. 60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
CLUSIANA 
FLORENTINA ODORATA (Sylvestris). Fragrant, rich yellow 
flowers, frequently two to a stem, with bronze interior, carried on 
slender stems. An interesting species. Height 18 inches. 
60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
FOSTERIANA. A large variety from Bokhara, bearing flowers of 
a glowing scarlet with center either yellow or maroon and yellow, 
with the petals long and pointed. Blooms outdoors in early April. 
Height 9 inches. $2.00 for 10; $18.00 per 100 
FOSTERIANA, RED EMPEROR. A much improved Fosteriana. 
The largest and most brilliant Tulip listed in our Catalogue. An 
immense flower of a glossy orange-scarlet, carried on a fine strong 
stem. Blooms indoors in February, outdoors in April. Height 
18 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.25 for 10; $20.00 per 100 
KAUFMANNIANA. One of the earliest of all the Tulips to come in 
flower. Creamy white, tinged rosy red, the markings varying. The 
flowers are very attractive, large in size, with petals reflexing. 
Sometimes called the “Water-Lily Tulip” from the resemblance 
of the partially opened flowers to those of the Nymphseas. A 
splendid Tulip in every way for outdoor planting or indoor growing. 
Blooms outdoors in early April. 85 cts. for 10; $7.50 per 100 
LINIFOLIA. Charming for the rock-garden. Narrow, undulated 
leaves and small, brilliant scarlet-vermilion flowers with black 
bases. Height 8 inches. $4.50 for 10; $40.00 per 100 
MARJOLETTI. Pale yellow, mottled toward the outer petals with 
scarlet. A lovely species, which blooms outdoors during late April. 
Height 14 inches. 60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
PERSICA (Breyniana). Yellow, outside bronze. Dwarf and late. 
Two or three flowers on one stem. Height 8 inches. 
$3.50 for 10; $30.00 per 100 
PR/ESTANS. Orange -red flowers early in April. When fully open, 
they are a pretty scarlet and measure 6 inches across. The stems 
and leaves are covered with soft white hairs. Produces as many 
as six, and even eight, flowers to a stem. Height 14 inches. 
90 cts. for 10; $8.00 per 100 
SPRENGERI. Flowering in late May, this variety is the latest 
Tulip to bloom. It is a native of Armenia and the flowers are fiery 
orange-scarlet, shaded buff and orange, with golden anthers. 
Height 18 inches. $8.00 for 10; $75.00 per 100 
VIRIDIFLORA PRAECOX. Known as the Green Tulip. The flowers 
are pale green, edged creamy yellow; narrow-petaled flowers that 
open quite wide. This variety is a very much larger and improved 
form of the old Viridiflora. Height 20 inches. 
$2.50 for 10; $22.00 per 100 
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