TULIPS 
How Many Bulbs to Order for Beds of a Specific Size 
Below we give the number of bulbs needed to plant a circular bed of dimensions as stated. Plant 
outside rows first, and place three inches from edge of bed. It is advisable to plant the outer rows 
more closely than those toward the center. 



Diameter of 6 in. 8 in. 12-1n: Diameter of 6 in. 8 in. Weve 
bed apart apart apart bed apart apart apart 
3 feet 28 16 7 12 feet 452 255 113 
4 feet 48 Pal 1s 13 feet 528 299 132 
5 feet 80 44 20 14 feet 612 347 153 
6 feet 12 64 28 15 feet 704 398 176 
7 feet 152 87 38 16 feet 804 453 201 
8 feet 200 ts 50 17 feet 904 Sach 226 
9 feet 256 143 64 18 feet 1016 573 254 
10 feet 320 ie 80 19 feet 1132 638 283 
11 feet 380 214 95 20 feet 1256 707 314 








To arrive at the number of bulbs required for an oval bed, add the length and breadth and divide 
by two using the result as the diameter in above table. A bed 6 feet wide by 8 feet long will require 
the same number of bulbs as a round bed 7 feet in diameter. (6 + 8 = 14; divided by 2 gives 7.) 
PERSONAL OPINIONS 
Were we permitted to have it our way we would no longer offer a good many so-called “‘old-fashioned”’ 
favorites. Many quite reasonably priced newer varieties are far ahead of them in every respect. We 
do not offer novelties of questionable merit. Once you see a variety offered in our catalog you can 
be sure that it deserves your consideration and trial. 
We are tempted to pronounce Tulips the most spectacular of all spring flowers for a great variety of 
reasons. In the first place they bring us a blaze of colors when the heart is just about starved through 
the drab and dreary winter months. 
Their range of colors is perfectly amazing, from clear white to deepest purple and maroon, including 
many superb vari-colored combinations. By a judicious selection of early, midseason and late vari- 
eties, Tulips may be enjoyed for the best part of six weeks outdoors, with an additional two months 
added when the gardener goes in for “forcing” suitable sorts indoors. 
Culture. Tulips should not be grown in soil in which they have been grown for two years previously. 
They do best in fresh soil or in beds in which the soil has been changed. Growing them in the same 
soil for more than two years will at last lead to failure. 
Do not use fresh stable manure at planting time, as it is injurious to the roots. Well-rotted manure 
will prove beneficial. Bone meal or dried sheep manure also can be used, about three handfuls to the 
square yard. This must be thrown on top of the soil before planting. 
Nearly all Tulips should be planted outside about 5 inches deep, and 6 inches apart according to the 
size of the bulb. They should be planted four to six weeks before severe frost sets in. For best re- 
sults, do not mulch them until after the soil has become frozen, to keep out mice, ete. Do not mulch 
them too heavily, half an inch will prove quite enough. Old cow manure, peat moss, salt hay or 
leaves may be used for this purpose. 
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