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- 
nure. If the soil. needs 
fertility, mix bone meal 
with it at the rate of 
about three handfuls to 
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. 
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. 




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tee 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. $1.40; 160, $9.75. 
*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. 
Doz. $1.50; 100, $10.5C. 
iN ARGO. 20”. Deep 
; golden yellow, 
mottled red, 
which deepens as 
the flower ages. 


: . Doz. $1.40; 
Te 100, $9.75. 
BELLE JAUNE. 24’. 
a Indian yellow; 
> large flower on 
} = strong stem. 
Doz. $1.40; 
: LOGE SOR/ Sz 
a CARRARA. 20”. 
Purest white, ivory 
stamens, large 
flower of remark- 
able substance; 
petals are large 
and round. 
Doz. $1.40; 
100, $9.75. 
DIDO. 28’. Outside of petals are salmon-yel- 
low suffused with soft orange; inside bright 
orange. An outstanding tulip in any class; 
fragrant. 
Doz. $1.40; 100, $9.75. 
GESNERIANA MAJOR. 26”. Rich crimson-scarlet with brilliant 
blue base. The large flower of dazzling brilliancy resembles a 
large poppy. 
Doz. $1.40; 100, $9.75. 
*GOLDEN HARVEST. 28’. Lovely deep lemon-yellow of large 
size and good substance, stiff stems. A shading of green 
through the coloring makes it one of the loveliest Cottage tulips. 
Highly recommended. Doz. $1.40; 100, $9.75. 
GRENADIER. 21’. Bright orange with rich yellow base; large 
flower on a strong stem; fragrant. Doz. $1.40; 100, $9.75. 
ADVANCE 


PRICES ARE FOR TOP SIZE BULBS 
