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AS THE RESULT of crossing the dainty, pointed-petaled Tulipa retrofiexa with a Darwin, we have here a very 
beautiful and distinct race of tulips, having graceful, slightly reflexing flowers with curved, pointed petals, carried 
on tall, sturdy stems. 
They flower with the Breeder, Cottage, Hybrid and Darwin tulips, during the month of May, except in far 
southern areas where they bloom during April. 
known “Retrofiexa.” Height, 26 inches. $1.15 for 10; 
$9.00 per 100. 
ALASKA. Here is a most remarkable tulip of a clear 
bright yellow and most elegant form. The tone of the 
yellow is very unusual, it is so even and so soft, and 
the form of the long slender flower is equally interest¬ 
ing. The flower is all of charming yellow, there is no 
other color anywhere. The petals reflex slightly and the 
charm of the slender bloom is marked. A fine tulip to 
use with mertensia or with Scilla campanulata var. 
“Excelsior.” Height, 25 inches. $0.80 for 10; $5.25 
per 100. 
CAPTAIN FRY ATT. An exceedingly unusual color, 
amaranth-purple, with a deep blue-violet base misted 
with a white bloom. The flowers are large, the long- 
pointed petals widely reflexed and borne on gracefully 
drooping stems. The only tulip in this color class. 
Height, 24 inches. $1.45 for 10; $12.00 per 100. 
ELEGANS ALBA. A delightful creamy white tulip with 
narrow carmine margin that does not spread as the 
flower ages. A bed of this is very pretty, edged with 
the old-fashioned green- and white-striped funkias. 
Height, 24 inches. $1.30 for 10; $10.50 per 100. See 
illustration, page 14. 
FLORESTAN. Pure and glowing scarlet-red with an 
empire-yellow base, the blooms at first cupped, then 
opening wide, showing the prominent green stigma, the 
pointed petals sometimes curled and twisted. Most effec¬ 
tive planted against an evergreen background with a 
foreground planting of creamy white pansies. Height, 
28 inches. $2.45 for 10; $22.00 per 100. 
GRETCHEN. One of the best of the lily-flowering tu¬ 
lips. Of a gorgeous vermilion-orange self color with 
yellow base. Tall and vigorous grower. Height, 29 
inches. $2.05 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 
LEONORE. A very lovely variety of bright yellow with 
reflexed petals. A great improvement over the well- 
MARCELLINE. A very graceful novelty. Its color is a 
rosy red with a pure white center. Petals reflex. The 
best lily-flowering tulip in this color, an improved 
“Sirene.” Height, 26 inches. $0.90 for 10; $6.50 per 
100 . 
RHODES. An exceedingly tall tulip for this type with 
excellent strong stems. The blooms are more rounded 
than the type with less pointed petals, of a light pink 
deepening slightly towards the edges. Combines very 
well with tulips of lavender and light purple shadings 
all rising from a mass of Phlox divaricata var. Lap- 
hami. Height, 30 inches. $2.05 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 
THE BRIDE. An exquisite white tulip, classically regu¬ 
lar in form and carried on slender, yet strong, stems. 
The petals are pure white with a faint tinge of green- 
yellow on the back of the outer row, this pale yellow 
slightly suffusing the base. The inner petals remain 
closed in a pointed cone for some days, later forming 
with the outer row a graceful circular bloom, each petal 
pointed, the edges waved and turned inward. One of 
the finest of the white tulips, it combines exceedingly 
well with tulips of light yellow and soft pink shadings. 
Height, 26 inches. $3.05 for 10; $28.00 per 100. 
WHITE DUCHESS. Exceedingly beautiful, lily-flower¬ 
ing tulip of a pure snow-white. The flower is very large 
and of most artistic form; the base is absolutely pure, 
the anthers are creamy white, giving to the entire tulip 
the effect of a perfect purity. It is carried on a tall, 
straight, strong stem and will create a lovely picture if 
planted in clumps with a ground cover of myosotis or 
Anchusa myosotidiflora. Height, 29 inches. $1.45 for 
10; $12.00 per 100. 
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THE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS of the various species, all of which are natives of Asia Minor and Central 
Asia, are bright colors and recurved petals. With care and the provision of suitable quarters they will flower quite 
satisfactorily. They feel most contented in rock gardens and borders. The list we offer contains the varieties that 
have proven most satisfactory. 
AUSTRALIS. Early variety producing fragrant flowers 
in April. Yellow with reddish brown markings at edge 
of petals. A most interesting plant. Height, 10 inches. 
$0.90 for 10; $6.50 per 100. See illustration, page 26. 
BlFLORA. Flowers are small, pure white, delicate and 
carried several on a stem. $1.85 for 10; $16.00 per 100. 
CLUSIANA. Often called the “Lady Tulip.” A charm¬ 
ing, sprightly, vivid, upstanding beauty, with gray-blue 
leaves and a blossom gaily striped in bright rose and 
white; one of the most fascinating of these species. The 
small, pointed flower is of artistic form, distinct and 
beautiful. Plant this tulip in masses or in clumps or 
use it as edging; you will like it anywhere. We have 
seen it massed on a bank with narcissus “Elvira” and 
rising out of forget-me-nots, or among scilla, furnish¬ 
ing a delightful picture, remaining a long time in bloom. 
Height, 12 inches. $0.90 for 10; $6.50 per 100. See 
illustration, page 26. 
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