BULBS FOR FORCING, Continued 
TULIPS PREPARED FOR VERY 
EARLY FORCING 
Specially prepared Tulips for early forcing were introduced 
some years ago. The excellent results obtained give us every 
reason to believe that the demand for these prepared bulbs will 
increase. Numerous experiments over a period of many years 
have been necessary in order to perfect the method of preparing 
these bulbs, and we now offer them with every confidence that 
results will prove entirely satisfactory. 
The bulbs should be potted immediately on receipt and can 
be brought into the greenhouse in early December. The exact 
date will depend upon the growing season in Holland. Each 
season, our trials in Holland enable us to keep our customers 
informed as to the best date to bring the pots into the greenhouse. 
They should be exposed to full light immediately after being 
brought in. A temperature of 60°-70° should be maintained; 
otherwise the stems will grow too tall. 
Prepared bulbs are not carried in stock here at Oyster Bay. 
They must be ordered by number. Your order should reach us 
not later than August 15. 
Blooming time: 
Before Christmas.........Variety 1, soft carmine-red. 
Variety 2, geranium-red. 
Between Christmas and 
ING WAY Carlsen karate Variety 3, brilliant red. 
; Variety 4, lilac-rose. 
First week of January.....Variety 5, carmine-red, edged white. 
Variety 6, orange-red. 
Variety 7, white. 
Variety 8, rosy pink. 
About January 15). .5.5.. Variety 9, carmine-red, edged white. 
Variety 10, white. 
Variety 11, deep crimson-red. 
Variety 12, light red. 
Any variety as numbered above, $14 per 100 
MENDEL TULIPS SPECIALLY 
RECOMMENDED FOR FORCING 
This race of Tulips is the result of crossing Duc Van Tol Single 
Early Tulips, and Darwins, in order to obtain varieties possessing 
the good qualities of both classes. Mendels have the early forc- 
ing qualities of the Single Early and the stems are nearly as tall 
as those of the Darwins. 
All varieties force very readily and are recommended for this 
purpose only. For the garden we strongly recommend the 
Triumph varieties, which bloom at the same time as the Mendels 
—about ten days before the May-flowering kinds. 
The date mentioned is the earliest that particular variety may 
be brought into the greenhouse. 
FRIDJOF NANSEN. Brilliant red. Large flower on a strong 
stem. One of the best in this class. Height, 16 inches. Dee. 25. 
$1.60 per dozen, $12 per 100. 
IMPERATOR. Soft carmine-red. Large flower on a stiff stem, 
lasting a long time in bloom. Height, 15 inches. Dec. 15. 
$1.60 per dozen, $12 per 100. 
JOHN GAY. This is a beautiful warm orange-red, elongated 
flower on a strong stem. Height, 14 inches. Dec. 15. $1.60 
per dozen, $12 per 100. 
KRELAGE TRIUMPH. Medium-sized flower of crimson-red 
with black base. Very early forcer. Height, 14 inches. Dec. 
15. $1.60 per dozen, $12 per 100. 
SCARLET WONDER. Geranium-red, medium-sized flower. 
Height, 16 inches. Dec. 25. $1.60 per dozen, $12 per 100. 
SUPERBA. Bright cochineal-red, medium-sized flower on a 
strong stem. Height, 16 inches. Dec. 25. $1.60 per dozen, 
$12 per 100. 
VAN DER EERDEN. Glowing rosy red, suffused purple. Very 
easy forcer. Height, 15 inches. January 10. $1.60 per dozen, 
$12 per 100. 
WHITE SAIL. Opens creamy white, turning to pure white. 
The only white Mendel now reasonably priced. Height, 16 
inches. Dec. 25. $1.60 per dozen, $12 per 100. 
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DAFFODILS PREPARED FOR 
EARLY FORCING 
A special process of curing and precooling shortens the growing 
period for forcing Daffodils so that they may be brought into 
flower at least three weeks in advance of the untreated bulbs. 
They are therefore invaluable in that they can be flowered for 
Christmas and throughout the holiday season. The bulbs should 
be potted immediately on receipt and buried outside with a good 
mulch to keep out the frost. In from seven to ten weeks, depend- 
ing on the variety, the flower buds will have become sufficiently 
advanced that they may be noticed inside the foliage. The bulbs 
should not be brought into the greenhouse until they have de- 
veloped to the point where the buds have appeared through the 
neck of the bulb. In the greenhouse at a temperature of 60 
degrees they will bloom in from four to five weeks. 
ACTAEA. Poeticus. White perianth, cup rimmed red. Extra 
selected bulbs prepared for January flowering. $2.25 per 
dozen, $17.50 per 100. 
HELIOS. Incomparabilis, the earliest of all. Creamy yellow 
perianth, pale orange cup. Extra selected bulbs especially 
prepared to bloom before Christmas. $2.60 per dozen, $20 
per 100. 
KING ALFRED. Trumpet, golden yellow. Extra selected bulbs 
prepared for Christmas flowering. $3.50 per dozen, $27.50 
per 100. 
LAURENS KOSTER. Poetaz. White perianth with yellow eye. 
Extra selected bulbs prepared for early January flowering. 
$2.25 per dozen, $17 per 100. 
MAGNIFICENCE. Trumpet deep golden yellow. Extra 
selected bulbs especially prepared to bloom before Christmas. 
$3.20 per dozen, $25 per 100. 
THE FIRST. Trumpet, yellow, similar to Emperor but much 
larger. Extra selected bulbs which may be brought into bloom 
a week before Christmas. $2.60 per dozen, $20 per 100. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY PIPS. Selected, imported pips in 
case lots of 250. $50 per case. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY CLUMPS. American-grown, extra- 
heavy clumps for immediate effect. $6.25 per dozen, $50 per 
100. 
BULBS FOR HOUSE CULTURE 
Suitable for house culture only, for growing indoors in pots, 
as well as in pebbles and water. Should be started in a cool, dark 
place for a few weeks to induce good root growth. Plant in suc- 
cession for a continuation of bloom. 
PAPER-WHITE GRANDIFLORA. The most popular of all 
Narcissus for indoor growing. Produces numerous pure white 
flowers on a single stem. May be had in bloom eight weeks 
from time of planting. Results not guaranteed. Extra selected, 
$1.60 per dozen, $12 per 100. 
GRAND SOLEIL D’OR. Resembling Paper-whites in habit 
but yee in color; bright orange cup. $1.85 per dozen, $14 
per 100. 
FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS. These bulbs are invaluable 
for winter flowering in the house. Each bulb produces from 
four to five flowering spikes. Used extensively for Christmas 
forcing. Bulbs planted in September will bloom in December. 
White, extra selected, $4.35 per dozen, $35 per 100. 
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