Dido 
Carrara 


Cottage 
Tulips 
We venture to say that this type is of 
great antiquity, having probably origin- 
ated in Persia where some species re- 
sembling 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 flow- 
er material and are unsurpassed for 
garden decoration. 
White 
*ALBINO. 2. Pure white, ivory stamens. Very 
conspicuous for size of bloom; an exquisite 
variety for forcing and the border. Medium tall. 
Height 22 inches. $1.60 per doz.; $12.00 per 
100. 
*xCARRARA. 3. A snow-white glistening beauty 
which is greatly enhanced by prominent yel- 
low 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. $1.35 
per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
VESTA. 3. Pale sulphur on opening, turning to 
pure white when in full bloom. One of the truly 
great pure white May-flowering Tulips. It is 
equally well adapted for bedding and cutting. 
The large, well shaped flowers are carried on 
strong stems. Height 28 inches. $1.35 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Pink and Rose 
*DIDO. 3. One of the outstanding Tulips in all 
classes. The deep, rich pink flowers are of 
glorious shape and color. Each retal is bright- 
ened by salmon-yellow shades, suffused with 
soft orange. And they are fragrant! Height 
30. inches. $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



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