Leiostemones 
Sub-Section J. CLUSIANAE 
T. Aichisonii, S. L. 
SUBSIDIARY SPECIES: 
25. T. Stellata each—1.25; 6—7.20; 12—14.00 
Habitat: Afghanistan. 
Apr. 15 Single flower, inner petals white with yellow basal 
blotch; backs of petals cherry red. Excellent for rock 
garden. | 
26. T. Stellata—Chrysantha 6—.55; 12—.90; 25—1.80 
Habitat: Kurram Valley. 
Apr. 15 Probably a color variant of T. Stellata. Brilliant yellow 
within, outside cherry red. Another fine rock garden 
variety. Don’t let the smallness of the bulbs fool you. 
They produce good flowers. 






28. T. Clusiana 
Habitat: Persia. 
3—.65; 12—2.15; 25—4.00 

Apr. 15 The ‘Lady Tulip” of commerce. Much grown in 
France as a "cut flower’ item. Inside of blossom 
white with purple blotch. Backs of segments 
cherry. 
DO NOT NEGLECT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE 
T. Montana. S. L. 






29. T. Linifolia 3—.70; 12—2.35; 25—4.35 
Habitat: Eastern Bukhara. 
May 20 Scarlet-vermilion flowers. Not large but brilliant 
and graceful. One of the most beautiful species 
in cultivation. 
30. T. Maximowiczi 3—.55; 12—1.80; 25—3.40 
Habitat: Bukhara. 
May 8 Differs from T. Linifolia in leaf habit and blooming date. 
Otherwise similar. : 
31. T. Batalini 3—1.20; 12—4.50; 25—8.15 
Habitat: Bukhara, 
May 20 Probably an albino form of T. Linofolia. Sweet-scented 
yellow blossom. Interesting. 
PROTECTION FROM STRONG WINDS IS AN EXCELLENT IDEA! 
32. T. Montana (Wilsonii) each—.85; 6—4.60; 12—8.90 
Habitat: Tabriz. 
Apr. 20. Somewhat larger than Linifolia. Intense crimson scarlet 
within. A fussy grower which does well in a hot, dry 
location. 
Sub-Section II. GENSERIANA &. L. 
Under this section come all garden varieties, Cottage, Dar- 
win, Breeders, etc. Also are included several varieties gen- 
erally sold at Botanicals; strictly speaking, they are not, 
but I am including them here. 




T. Acuminata (Cornuta Stenopetala) 
3—.65; 12—2.15; 25—4.00 
May 1: The Horned Tulip. Long, contorted petals of red 
and yellow make this a fantastic cut-flower as 
well as an excellent rock garden variety. 
T. Marjoletti_ 3—.50; 12—1.60; 25—3.16 
Habitat: Morocco. 
