COTTAGE TULIPS 
This class of late or May-flowering tulips comprises a miscel- 
laneous catch-all group of old-fashioned tulips that have been 
N grown for generations in the cottage gardens of England and 
Europe. They have been much improved in recent years, through 
selection and hybridization, and are now rivaling the Darwins in 
popularity. They are tall growing and their petals are more open 
than the Darwins. In forcing, care must be taken to bring them 
on slowly. 
pt) 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 bet- 
ter than the best Darwin; petals longer than the 
largest Darwin, earlier than the earliest 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; 100, $9.75. 
“ALBINO. 20’. The best white Tulip for forcing. Large snow 
Say white flowers of fine texture, remaining in splendid condition 
j y for a long time, soft yellow anthers. Doz. $1.50; 100, $10.50. 
ARGO. 20’. Deep golden yellow, mottled red, which deepens as the 
; flower ages. Doz. $1.25; 100, $8.00. 
“4 CARRARA. 20’. Purest white, ivory stamens, large flowers of remark- 
y abte substance; petals are large and round. Doz. $1.40; 100, $9.75. 
DIDO. 28’. Outside of petals are salmon-yellow suffused with soft orange; in- 
ge ete if side bright orange. An outstanding tulip in any class; fragrant. 
ae ee Doz. $1.40; 100, $9.75. 
s ey Sa ——— GESNERIANA MAJOR. 26”. Rich crimson-scarlet with 
brilliant blue base. The large flower of dazzling bril- mg 
liancy resembles a large poppy. 
Dozys 1-40 OOS Sap: 


ADVANCE 

*GOLDEN HARVEST. 28’’. Lovely deep lemon-yellow of large 
size and good substance, stiff stems. A shading of green reggilil 
through the coloring makes it one of the loveliest Cottage tulips. 
Highly recommended. Doz. $1.35; 100, $9.50. 
GRENADIER. 21°’. Bright orange with rich yellow base; large 
flowers On a strong stem; fragrant. Doz $2357 100; $9'50: 
TULIP CULTURE 
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 manure. 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 shallow trays, until fall. 
For those not caring to dig each year we recommend planting 
very deep, about 10 inches. By doing 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. 
SUNDEW (See page 29) 

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