The Early Single Tulips bring color when it is needed most 

The asterisk (*) preceding the variety denotes that it is suitable for forcing as well as bedding. The letters A, B, and C following the variety 
indicate their relative time of blooming, the A’s being the earliest to bloom. The figures indicate the normal height in inches. 
Tulip bulbs are packed 250 in a bag; please order in units of this number if possible. 
See page 1 for reference to prices on Tulip bulbs 

Early Single Tulips 
May-flowering or Cottage Tulips 
_ Desirable for outdoor planting for a supply of brilliant cut blooms 
in May. Some varieties are also valuable for forcing. 
*Albino. F25. Pure white, graceful flowers. Highly recommended 
for forcing. 
Argo. F22. Golden yellow, mottled red, passing to reddish brown. 
Avis Kennicott. G24. A rich, deep shade of yellow, with black base 
and anthers. 
*Carrara. F26. Pure white flowers. Excellent for forcing mn pans for 
mid-March blooms. 
Dido. G30. Large, deep rich pink flowers, shaded’ salmon-yellow, 
with soft orange suffiusion at edges of petals; fragrant. 
*Gesneriana Lutea. H24. Golden yellow. 
Gesneriana Spathulata. G24. Rich scarlet; blue-black center. 
Grenadier. F24. Brilliant orange-red. 
*Inglescombe Pink. F24. Salmon-pink. 
*Inglescombe Yellow. F20. Bright yellow. Often called ‘“Yellow 
Darwin.” 
John Ruskin. G18. Apricot-rose, edged pale yellow. 
*Moonlight. H24. Canary-yellow. 
*Mrs. Moon. H24. Large; golden yellow. 
Orange King. G24. Glistening deep orange, shaded rose. 
Picotee (Maiden’s Blush). G20. White, with distinct pink-edged 
border, which suffuses the flower as it ages. 
Rosabella. G26. Bright rose, shading to lighter at edges, mside 
petals shell-pink with ivory base. 
May-flowering Tulips, Mixed. 
Early Double Tulips 
The Double Tulips usually flower a few days later than the Early 
Single varieties. They are very popular for both bedding and forcing. 
Couronne d’Or (Crown of Gold). B12. Rich golden yellow. 
*Electra. B12. Large, rosy violet-red flower. Fine forcer. 
*Imperator Rubrorum. B10. Brilliant scarlet. Extra fine. 
*Mr. van der Hoef (Yellow Murillo). A10. Rich golden yellow. 
*Murillo. B10. Rose-pink, flushed white. 
Orange Nassau. B12. Bright orange-scarlet, with margin of orange; 
outer petals shaded cherry-red. 
*Peach Blossom. B12. A sport of Murillo. Rosy pink, flushed white. 
*Tea Rose. B12. Sulphur-yellow, shading to orange. Extensively 
used for pots and pans. 
Toreador. A10.- Reddish orange, with yellow border. 
*Triumphator. B10. A sport from Murillo. Bright, delicate pink. 
Fine for forcing. 
*Vuurbaak. B12. Brilliant orange-scarlet. 


Early Double Mixed Tulips 
Superfine Quality. A choice mixture of many colors and shades, 
made up from named sorts, including the more expensive varieties. 
Early Single Tulips 
*Belle Alliance. B8. Richscarlet. One of the finest forcing and bed- 
ding varieties. 
*Brilliant Star. A12. Very large vermillion-scarlet flower. 
*Chrysolora. B10. The finest golden yellow for bedding; also fine 
for forcing. : 
*Couleur Cardinal. C10. Brightscarlet. Fine for forcing or bedding. 
*Cramoisi Brilliant. C10. Glowing scarlet, with yellow base. 
*De Wet (Fireglow). B16. Beautiful golden yellow, flushed and 
stippled fiery orange-scarlet; sweet-scented. : 
*Fred Moore. B12. Bright orange; sweet-scented. Fine for forcing. 
*I bis. B12. Very large, bright carmine-pink flowers. Popular for cut- 
ting and pans. 
*Keizerkroon (Grand Duc). B15. Brilliant red, with gold border. 
Fine for forcing or bedding. 
*Pink Beauty. B12. Bright cherry-rose, with center of petals 
striped white. 
*Prince of Austria. B12. Orange-scarlet, shading to brick-red. 
*Rising Sun. B15. Rich golden yellow. One of the largest Tulips in 
existence. 
*Rose Luisante. C10. Large, deep rose-pink flowers. 
*Van der Neer. A12. Soft violet-purple. Large, beautifully formed 
flower. Excellent for forcing or bedding. 
*Vermillon Brillant. B10. Brilliant vermilion-scarlet. 
forcer and good bedder. 
*White Hawk. A12. Pure white. Excellent forcer and bedder. 
*Yellow Prince. B10. Golden yellow. Fine for early forcing or 
bedding. 
Early 
Early Single Mixed Tulips 
Superfine Quality. Our mixtures are made up from Iarge-flowering 
varieties in a wide range of bright colors and will give excellent 
satisfaction. 
Dutch Breeder Tulips 
A May-flowering type similar to the Darwins in their tall, strong 
growth, but an entirely different range of colors, running mostly in 
shades of bronze, terra-cotta, and buff. 
Apricot (Perfection). B28. Dull bronzy buff, shaded ruddy apri- 
cot; olive base. 
Bacchus. A28. Dark violet-blue, base starred white. 
*Bronze Queen. B28. Soft buff, inside tinged golden bronze. 
Cardinal Manning (Goliath). B28. Wine-red, flushed rosy brown. 
Dillenburg. F. A brilliant salmon-orange, shaded rose. 
*Dom Pedro. B24. Coffee-brown, shaded maroen; inside mahogany. 
Indian Chief. B34. Deep Indian red, flushed purple, edged brown 
with age. A fine exhibition variety. 
Louis XIV. B28. Dark purple with broad, golden bronze margin. 
Lucifer. B24. Large; reddish orange. 
*Panorama (Fairy). A24. Reddish mahogany with bronze shading. 
*Prince of Orange. B24. Terra-cotta-brown, shaded yellow. 
*Yellow Perfection (Old Gold). A24. Light bronze-yellow, edged 
and shaded golden yellow. Can be forced. 
Breeder Tulips, Mixed. 
Parrot or Dragon Tulips (Late) 
These belong to the late-flowering class, and on account of their 
peculiar markings and shadings are much in demand. The petals have 
feathered edges, and, in addition to other colors, combine shades of 
green. 
Fantasy. 21. Beautiful, true salmon-rose with ragged edges and fan- 
tastically shaped petals, with the outside marked apple-green; 
erect, long stems. 
Lutea Major. Yellow, striped crimson and green. 
Markgraaf. Golden inside, feathered brilliant scarlet-purple and 
green outside. 
Sundew (Crispa). 25. A beautiful cardinal-red variety, with crystal- 
like fringe. Strong stem. 
Parrot Tulips, Mixed. All colors. 

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