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CULTURE: Bulbs should be planted 5 to 6 inches deep and not less than 5 inches 
apart. Sand to the depth of one-half inch at the base of the bulbs will amply 
saad repay the trouble by the provision for drainage during wet weather. For forcing 
‘cae bulbs should be planted as soon as received, and the flowers appear to better 
advantage if pots a trifle deeper than the ordinary bulb-pans are used. We rec 
ommend what are termed Azalea-pots for this purpose. A temperature of 55 to 
60 degrees is recommended, for if allowed to “come gently,’’ larger flowers and 
longer stems may be had. 
Should we cover our Tulips? Tulips are the easiest of bulbous plants to grow 
We advise, however, against covering them with any kind of mulch. In the first 
place, the bulbs do not require warmth. Mulches provide ideal nesting-places for 
field-mice who seem to like to eat the bulbs. In mild winters mulches encourage 
premature growth. Greater damage is done to Tulips by poor drainage than cold 
weather. Our suggestion is to make sure of a well-drained location for success 
with Tulips. 
AFTERGLOW. Deep rosy orange, with salmon shading at edges of petals; inside 
deep orange with yellowish base. A sport of Baronne de la Tonnaye, which is of 
: remarkable interest because it is the first instance of a Darwin sporting to the 
Breeder tones. A showy Tulip for outdoors. Height 26 inches. 
90c for 10; $8.00 per 100 
ALLARD PIERSON. Rich crimson-maroon throughout. The flower is of excel- 
lent substance and good size. A very popular variety for forcing under glass. 
Height 26 inches. 90c for 10; $8.00 per 100 
ANDRE DORIA. Velvety reddish maroon, shading to bright blood-red, with 
black base; fine large flower of satiny texture. One of the finest varieties for 
borders or forcing. Height 28 inches. 80c for 10; $7.00 per 100 
BARONNE DE LA TONNAYE. Bright rose with a blush-rose edge; flower of 
good size with petals curving inward at tips. Strong grower and a good color. 
Height 26 inches. 90c for 10; $8.00 per 100 
BARTIGON. Rich crimson-scarlet which becomes brighter at the margin; white 
base with rich blue halo; a flower of large size and excellent texture. Very 
popular for early forcing. Height 26 inches. 90c for 10; $8.00 per 100 
BLEU AIMABLE. Very lovely variety of pure heliotrope color, slightly darker 
bo on the inside; good-sized flower borne on a fine strong stem. The finest variety 
of this beautiful color. Height 26 inches. $1.10 for 10; $10.00 per 100 
CENTENAIRE. Rich violet-rose, with large blue base; large flower of perfect 
shape. Height 28 inches. 90c for 10; $8.00 per 100 


YELLOW 
CITY OF HAARLEM. Intense dark scarlet with darker bloom; large steel-blue 
base and white halo; wonderful cup-shaped flower, with petals incurving slightly 
at the tips. One of the finest brilliant red Darwins. Quite the largest-flowered 
Tulip, and a winner in its class at many Tulip exhibitions. Height 27 inches. 
= $1.10 for 10; $10.00 per 100 
CLARA BUTT. Beautiful clear salmon-pink. No variety offered by us has the 
same distinctive and pleasing color. Height 22 inches. 
80c for 10; $7.00 per 100 
SCARLET 


New and Rare Tulip Varieties 
We are growing approximately 200 New 
Rare Tulips at our Mile-Front Farm 
» quantities of salable bulbs are limited 
t few for listing in our catalog. We 
ir inquiries for any varieties you 
terested in 

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