WSHPS) 
Spectes for Permanence 
These wild species and hybrids are outstandingly beautiful and unusual. They exhibit 
an immense diversity of form, from little jewels such as Linifolia to the great brilliant 
Praestans Pamir. 
Unlike the garden tulips which should be lifted annually, these species may be left in 
the ground for years. 
CLUSIANA (The Lady Tulip). A charming slender plant with pointed 
blossoms on stems about 12 inches high. The outer petals are cherry red, 
the inner ones are white. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50, 100 for $11.25. 
CORNUTA STENOPETALA (Acuminata, Sinensis). A remarkable flower 
with extremely narrow long petals that taper upwards to a sharp point. 
Entirely different from any other species. The color is yellow, brightly 
marked with red. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50. 
CHRYSANTHA. In the sun these lovely little flowers open out flat, form- 
ing discs of pure gold. The outer petals are often shaded coppery red. 
Charming for the rock garden. 3 for 35c, 12 for $1.35. 
DASYSTEMON. A captivating little plant about six inches high with 
canary-yellow flowers bordered with white. There are from three to five 
little blossoms on a stem and when fully opened in sunny weather they 
produce a delightful effect. 3 for 50c, 12 for $1.75. 
EICHLERI. Large flowers of brilliant crimson-scarlet with a glistening 
black center marked gold. Attractively pointed petals that open wide in 
the sun. The foliage is silvery green. Very effective in the rock garden 
or border. A dependable species that is easily grown. 3 for 35c, 12 for $1.35. 
; KAUFMANNIANA (The Waterlily Tulip). An especially desirable variety 
RED EMPEROR (Madame Lefebre). Fosteriana Hy-  pecause it is not only the earliest of all tulips but is also a cheerful attrac- 
brid. This tulip attracts more attention than any _ tive flower. The petals are creamy-white more or less marked with carmine 
other. The flowers are extremely large and vividly on the outside. Height 8 inches. 3 for 35c, 12 for $1.20, 100 for $9.00. 
colored—flaming scarlet with black base marked with KAUFMANNIANA ELLIOTT. More highly colored and larger than the 
yellow. It flowers early in the spring before even type. The creamy flowers are richly shaded red on the outside. 3 for 40c, 
pe RR NS a ee IPATERE BRILLIANT. Brilliant red flowers that open wide i 
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ahs s oe huge blossoms open a the SAR OSE those few sunny days of early spring. A group of these in a eatin oe che 
sun it is a sight of such brilliance as is rarely seen regular type would be very striking. 3 for $1.25, 12 for $4.50. 
in gardens. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50, 100 for $11.25. LINIFOLIA. Small bowls of brilliant scarlet centered dark violet. Very 
dwarf plant with narrow leaves. 3 for 75c, 12 for $2.70. 
MARJOLETTI. A charming little flower of primrose-yellow, flamed scarlet. 
A slender growing species, about 14 inches high, that is a very attractive 
flower for cutting. Late. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.40. 
PRAESTANS PAMIR. Large flaming vermilion-scarlet flowers—several 
of them on a stem. Tall and large and altogether very showy and distinct. 
3 for 50c, 12 for $1.90. 
TURKESTANICA. Each stem carries four to six small white blossoms 
shaded yellow inside. One of the first to bloom. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.40. 

RED EMPEROR 

COLLECTION 
of 
TULIP SPECIES 
The 12 superb species 
described above and 
the spectacular Fosteri- 
ana Hybrid Red Em- 
peror—a beautiful and 
intriguing group. 
3 each 
(39 bulbs) 
$6.15 
12 each 
} (156 bulbs) 
Sige See x ia $22.30 

CLUSIANA 
