PRE-COOLED BULBS FOR EARLIEST FORCING 
Last year, (1947) I introduced pre-cooled tulips to the retail 
trade. From all reports they were a success, but the price was 
a bit too high. This year I can offer these bulbs at a much 
lower rate owing to previous experience and better cooling 
facilities. 
Here is the story: Certain varieties of tulips and daffodils 
can be successfully bloomed in late December and early Janu- 
ary. This is certain and as I have shipped for the Christmas 
market, I know whereof I speak. These bulbs reach me by 
August 15th, six weeks earlier than the usual shipment. I 
immediately place them under thermostatic control and give 
them a “false winter’’ until October lst. At this date they can 
be planted in pots, kept in a dark place at 48° temperature. 
This 48° is most important, not warmer if possible. Next, the 
bulbs are grown for six weeks, care taken that they do not 
ary out during this period. I advise allowing another week 
to ten days for first trial. When the roots are adequately 
formed and the shoots have grown about 2¥2 inches, bring 
pots into the light and warmth, and they will flower in about 
three weeks. 
PLANT IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL 
BULBS FOR EARLIEST FORCING: 
Tulips (Top size) 2.00 a dozen . 
Albino, white 
Corneforous: Rose pink, maturing light red. 
Golden Harvest: Light yellow. 
William Pitt: Dark pink with red edge. 
Daffodils 2:00 a dozen 
King Alfred: Large yellow trumpet. 
Golden Harvest: Earlier than the King Alfred.: 
Pre-Pared Hyacinths: (Not pre-cooled) each—.50 
Plant immediately upon arrival. Place bulbs in pots 
or glasses in a very cool place, as near 55° as pos- 
sible. Keep from sun and heat. From December lst 
on, they can be forced at 75° provided the bud is 
out of the bulb. For the first ten days at 75° keep in 
the dark. Then bring into the light at 70° for another 
ten days. For best blooms finish off at 65°. Colors; 
blue, yellow, pink, and white. 
Bulb glasses each—.30 
GARDEN TULIPS 
SINGLE EARLY 
These Single Early tulips are generally used for bedding and 
borders. Their brilliant hues make them indispensable for 
late April color. 12-14 inches in height. 

Couleur Cardinal 12—1.35; 25—2.45 
A dazzling crimson-scarlet. 
Ibis 12—1.10; 25—1.95 
Splendid deep rose with extra-large flowers. . 
General De Wet 12—1.10; 25—1.95 
Golden-yellow shot with copper. Very sweetly scented. 
I didn’t intend to include this “old timer” but its extreme 
fragrance won me over, so here it is! 
Keizerskroon 12—1.45; 25—2.75 
Extra large flower on strong stem. Scarlet red with deep 
border of bright yellow. 


Prince Carnaval 12—1.45; 25—2.75 
Excellent! Yellow with strong feathering of clear 
red. 


