(Parrot Tulips 
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OU WILL LIKE to have some of these quaintly shaped flowers, particularly for house decoration or for clumps here and 
there in the border or where you have strong groups of evergreens. Their artistic form and coloring make them especially 
suitable for cut flower purposes or for long drifts against a deep green background. 
After careful study we have decided to confine ourselves to the following four varieties. All are very fine and will give you 
much satisfaction and pleasure. 
FANTASY. The magnificent pink Parrot Tulip. It is not only 
the strangely exciting form of this Tulip or its main color, 
which is a delightful warm pink, that enthralls one; it is the 
inner color of it, a deep and velvety rose color which is more 
sumptuous than words can tell. The wonderful encrustation 
on back of petals is like an enameling of apple-green. And 
one of the virtues of this wanderful flower is its stiff, straight 
stem. Very lovely with Scilla campanulata var. “Excelsior.” 
Height 26 inches. $1.50 for 10; $12.50 per 100. See illus- 
tration, page 23. 
GADELAN. A sensational novelty, resembling a Cattleya 
orchid in color and shape. When fully developed it often 
measures 6 to 7 inches across with a blending of blues and 
purples, edged white with emerald-green markings. The inside 
of the flower is bright violet-purple with white center and con- 
trasting black anthers. Fine sturdy stems. Height 22 inches. 
$2.25 for 10; $20.00 per 100. See illustration, page 22. 
SUNSHINE. Exquisite flower of a bright golden yellow. One 
of the most outstanding Parrot Tulips, both for color and form. 
Artistic effects are obtained by planting this Tulip with the 
variety “Gadelan” in semi-shade, particularly at the base of 
evergreens. Height 20 inches. $2.50 for 10; $22.50 per 100. 
See illustration, page 23. 
THERESE. A beautiful large Tulip carried on a fine stem. 
This attractive variety is a sport of the well known “Mr. Farn- 
combe Sanders” which it resembles in color, being a brilliant 
rosy red. Height 26 inches. $1.95 for 10; $17.00 per 100. 
See illustration, page 22. 
Botanical Tulips 
HE GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS of the various species, all natives of Asia Minor and Central Asia, are bright colors 
and recurved petals. With care and the provision of suitable quarters they will flower quite satisfactorily. They feel most 
contented in rock gardens and borders. The list we offer contains those that have proven most satisfactory. 
AUSTRALIS. Early variety producing fragrant flowers in April. 
Yellow with reddish brown markings at edge of petals. A most 
interesting plant. Height 10 inches. $1.85 for 10; $16.00 per 
100. See illustration, page 23. 
CLUSIANA. Often called the “Lady Tulip.” A charming, 
sprightly, vivid, upstanding beauty, with gray-blue leaves and 
a blossom gaily striped bright rose and white; one of the most 
fascinating of these species. The small, pointed flower is of 
artistic form, distinct and beautiful. Height 12 inches. $1.75 
for 10; $15.00 per 100. 
CORNUTA STENOPETALA. Beautifully formed flower, lacin- 
iated like a Parrot Tulip, but held upright on tall, stiff stem. 
Very interesting and curious. Color combination scarlet and 
gold. $1.45 for 10; $12.00 per 100. See illustration, page 23. 
EICHLERI. A grand Tulip from Turkestan, producing an im- 
mense crimson-scarlet flower with glistening black center 
marked with gold. Height 11 inches. $1.25 for 10; $10.00 
per 100. 
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KAUFMANNIANA. One of the most beautiful of all Tulips. 
Large, creamy flower, brilliantly marked with carmine, yellow 
center, it opens flat and is carried on a stem usually less than 
a foot in height. Blooms in April and is delightful. Should be 
planted at least 6 inches deep. Plant large masses of these 
under trees or evergreens. Splendid for naturalizing in shady 
places; self-sows freely. Try planting it with Muscari “Heav- 
ely Blue.” Height 5 to 7 inches. $1.35 for 10; $11.00 per 100. 
See illustration, page 23. 
MARJOLETTI. One of the latest of the species Tulips. Creamy 
white edged rose. Very effective at base of evergreens. Height 
16 inches. $1.75 for 10; $15.00 per 100. See illustration, page 
23. 
VIRIDIFLORA PRAECOX. Large, well formed, wide-open 
flower with pointed petals of a soft pale green edged with 
creamy yellow. A charming variety of extraordinary coloring. 
Very nice to cut with yellow or pink Tulips. Very scarce. 
Height 20 inches. $1.60 for 10; $13.50 per 100. 
