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SANDERS 
Garden Hints on 
Tulips 
FRANK D. VINCENT 
“The Bulb King” 
To acquaint Our many cus- 
tomers with the floral richness 
and plant interest in this great 
family of bulbs, | have prepared 
this short column on the cul- 
ture of the Tulip. 
The Tulip has been cultivated 
since ancient times and in the 
Persian, it was called Tauleban ALLARD 
and was most likely grown as the PIERSON 
wild species native to the moun- 
tains of Asia Minor. With the 
coming of the Crusades into the 
Holy Land the returning knights 
took the Tulip along with other 
plants to their native homes in 
Europe. It was not long after 
that the Tulip became a popular 
plant and along with the Hyacinth was cultivated in Holland and many va- 
rieties resulted with the years. 
Tulips may be planted at any time from fall to early winter but are best if 
planted early before the ground freezes, if your winters are cold. The bulbs 
show no preference as to time of planting as long as the ground is in good 
condition to plant. It is well to dig the Tulip bed deep and work into the soil 
some old manure, if obtainable or other organic material such as leaf mould 
or peat together with a generous amount of phosphate fertilizer like bone 
meal. However, in planting the bulbs such material should not come in direct 
contact with them, but should be separated by a layer of clean soil to protect 
the bulbs from decay. The bulbs may be left in the ground as long as they 
do not become crowded. Such condition is indicated by poor flowers, many 
leaves or no flowers at all. 
Our Tulips are coming from Holland this year for the first time in five 
years. We expect to have over a half million bulbs, which should bring a 
great deal of pleasure to our many customers. You can do us a favor and 
yourself as well if you will send your order as soon as possible. Then we will 
be sure to fill your order promptly and you can get your bulbs planted early. 
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characteristic to other Tulips. 
Plant all Tulips at least 6 inches deep. In the south an extra 2 or 3 inches, making 
a total of 8 or 9 inches, will give better results because the tulip will then have a cooler 
root run and protection from the sun. For the greatest possible show of color plant large 
beds of one color, But in the flower border it is often desirable to have “clumps” of Tulips, 
starting with the bright colors and working toward the blues. In this case each clump 
should have at least 6 to 12 bulbs per ‘’clump’’, less than that tends to give a spotty effect. 


Bem e. TULIPS 
—_ GIANT DARWIN 
The clear, pure colors of Darwin Tulips, their hardiness and dependability for bloom 
make them the most popular of all for garden plantings. The flowers, typical Tulip shaped, 
on stiff, erect stems, show no markings, mottlings, feathering or other color variations 
Allard Pierson. The earliest flowering and easiest to force of all Darwin Tulips. The 28 
inch stems have rich crimson maroon flowers. 
3 for 60c, 12 for $2.00, 25 for $3.75, 100 for $14.00 
Afterglow. 26 inches. Deep rosy-orange with the 
edges shaded salmon-orange. Excellent for bed- 
ding. Flowers on sturdy stems. 
3) bulbs! for GOce I2# for S2.00 m2 ontoneps aie 
100 for $14.00 
Bartigon. 24 inches. One of the better known va- 
rieties and unsurpassed for bedding where the 
mass of large geranium-like red flowers is really 
effective. 
3 bulbs for 65c, 12 for $2.00, 25 for $3.75 
100 for $14.00 
City of Haarlem. 27 inches. One of the best blood 
red Tulips for garden and forcing. The steel 
blue ring and white base add attractiveness to 
the open flower. 
3 bulbs for 60c, 12 for $2.00 
25 for $3.75, 100 for $14.00 
Clara Butt. 22 inches. Probably the best known 
of all Tulips is this cheerful variety. It should 
be in every garden for the medium size, pure 
soft pink flowers are excellent for cutting. 
3 bulbs for 60c, 12 for $2.00, 25 for $3.75 
100 for $14.00 
Gli OF 
HAARLEM 
