CULTURE OF 
TULIPS 
Best results are to be 
had by using soil that 
Tulips have not been 
grown in for at least two 
years. Growing more than 
two years in the same soil 
will eventually lead to 
failure. Do not use ma- A 
nure. If the soil needs 
fertility, mix bone meal 
with it at the rate of 4 
about three handfuls to 4 
the square yard. Plant §@ 
5 inches deep and at least ¥ 
6 inches apart. In very 
severe climates a mulch 
of peat moss or leaves 
will be beneficial. This 
should be applied after 
the first freeze, and 
should not be over one 
inch deep. 
Tulips should be dug 
and reset each year. Dig 
when the foliage starts to 
yellow, it need not be 
completely dry. Store in 
a cool, dark place, in shal- 
low trays, until fall. 
For those not caring to 
dig each year we recom- 
mend planting very deep, 
about ten inches. By do- 
ing this the bulbs will not 
split up so much and will 
give better flowers over 
a longer period. 
ADVANCE 
INDOOR CULTURE—Follow directions for Daffodils, making 
sure that the flower bud can be felt in the green tips before bring- 
ing the pots into a temperature of about 60 degrees. If in doubt, 
wait a little longer. 



COTTAGE TULIPS 
This class of late or May-flowering tulips 
comprises a miscellaneous catch-all group of 
old-fashioned tulips that have been grown for 
generations in the cottage gardens of England 
and Europe. They have been much improved in 
recent years, through selection and hybridiza- 
tion, and are now rivaling the Darwins in popu- 
larity. They are tall growing and their petals 
are more open than the Darwins. In forcing, 
care must be taken to bring them on slowly. 
Prices are for No. 1 Top Size. 
ADVANCE. 32”. To obtain a glimpse 
of what the tulip future holds, plant 
a few of these. Stems better than the 
best Darwin; petals longer than the 
largest Darwin, earlier than the earli- 
est Darwin. Altogether, bolder and 
better than anything in either Darwin, 
Breeder or Cottage class. Red, with 
a ‘come hither” flush of deepest rose- 
orange. 
Doz. $1.60; 100, $11.00. 
*ALBINO. 20’. The best white Tulip 
for forcing. Large snow white flow- 
ers of fine texture, remaining in 
splendid condition for a long time, 
_ soft yellow anthers. 
_— Doze OOO eS lOns es 
> DIDO. 28’. Outside 
; y of petals are salm- 
on-yellow suf- 
fused with soft or- 
ange; inside bright 

Orange. An_ out- 
ics standing tulip in 
ae any class; fra- 
grant. 
Doz. $1.60; 
100, $11.00. 
GESNERIANA MA- 
JOR. 26”. Rich 
crimson - scarlet 
with brilliant blue 
base. The large 
da flower of dazzling 
brilliancy resem- 
bles a large poppy. 
Doz. $1.60; 
OOM SIN EOO: 
*GOLDEN HARVEST. 28’. Lovely deep lemon- 
yellow of large size and good substance, stiff 
stems. A shading of green through the color- 
ing makes it one of the loveliest Cottage 
tulips. Highly recommended. 
Doz. $1.60; 100, $11.00. 
GRENADIER. 21’. Bright orange with rich y2llow base; large 
flower on a strong stem; fragrant. Doz. $1.60; 100, $11.00. 
G. W. LEAKE. 28’. Brilliant geranium-scarlet of compelling 
beauty. Highly recommended. Doz. $1.60; 100, $11.0@. 
HENRI CORREVON. 26’. Clear geranium red, large pure white 
center, ivory stamen. DozeS1:60; 1100; $1 1200: 
INGLESCOMBE YELLOW. 24”. 
of bright canary yellow. 
Fine large globe-shaped flower 
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