
TULIP CULTURE 
For best results tulips should be planted a depth 
varying from 4-6 inches and 6 inches or more apart. 
Early blooming varieties at about 4 inches, later 
blooming at 6 inches. Some authorities recommend 
the use of well-rotted cow manure for fertilizer, 
but there is considerable danger of introducing dis- 
ease into your planting from this practice. Bone 
mean is more advisable and perfectly safe to use. 
Apply at the rate of three handsful to the square 
yard. Heavy soils should be modified with sand 
and peat moss well mixed with the soil. 
DIRECTIONS FOR FORCING 
When the bulbs arrive they should be immedi- 
ately potted. For best results prepare a mixture 
of soil, sand, and peat moss with some bone flour 
added. Be sure the pots are washed clean or if new, 
soaked well. Cover the drainage hole with pebbles 
or pieces of broken pots. Plant the bulbs shallow 
so the top is barely covered. 
Bury the pots outdoors about six inches deep 
under soil or other suitable material. After about 
12 weeks move them to some cool dark place, pref- 
erably the cellar, leaving them there for about two 
weeks. By this time the tops should be up several 
inches and the buds showing; when they are, move 
the pots inside to a temperature of 50 to 60 de- 
grees. Be careful not to increase the temperature 
beyond 65 degrees. 
To prolong blooming, pots may be left buried 
and brought in at desired intervals. 

A top mulch of peat moss gives excellent winter 
protection. One inch deep is sufficient. 
Tulips are frequently left in the ground over 
summer, however, it is a safer practice to dig and 
store them when the foliage starts to yellow. Store 
in a cool, dark place in shallow trays. New soil 
should be used periodically to keep them free of 
disease and to retain their vigor. 
Why not force some lovely bulbs for winter- 
time enjoyment? They make excellent gifts too, 
or a remembrance to some friend who is ill. 
NOTICE 
All bulbs are guaranteed true to name, free from 
disease or pests and to arrive in good condition. 
Our Nurseries and Bulb Farms are inspected peri- 
odically by State Horticultural Experts and Au- 
thorities of the State College, insuring the greatest 
precaution against infected stock. 
All orders of $2.00 prepaid by Parcel Post or 
Express. 
We reserve the right to substitute varieties of 
comparable merit when necessary unless otherwise 
instructed. 
No orders will be accepted for bulbs in quantities 
less than the lowest number quoted. This is neces- 
sary due to the scarcity of small bags and shortage 
of experienced labor. 
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