Botanical and Species TULIPS 
American gardeners are just beginning to appreciate the resources 
of the wild Tulips or species. A wide range of brilliant color is repre- 
sented in their various forms, and they are permanent plants when 
once established. Bemg natives of southern Europe and western 
Asia, they are accustomed to hot, dry locations, particularly after 
blooming time, and should be given sheltered locations exposed to 
the sun, with the freest possible drainage. Do not fertilize the soil 
nor protect them; plant them very deep and leave them alone ever 
after. These Tulips are at home on steep, gravelly slopes or well- 
drained, sunny places in large rock gardens, but most of them are too 
large and too gorgeous for the tiny rockery. They bloom early and 
continue for many days. Plant them in clumps, not im serried ranks, 
and you will bless the day you bought them. 
ACUMINATA (Cornuta; Stenopetala). This variety has very 
narrow petals, ending in a threadlike point at the top. The color 
is yellow, streaked red, very showy and attractive. Height 18 in. 
$1.70 for 10, $15.00 per 100 
AUSTRALIS. A_ May-flowering type, with sweetly scented 
flowers; yellow tinged with reddish bronze on the outside of the 
petals. An unusual species. Height 16 in. 
$1.40 for 10, $12.00 per 100 

























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BIFLORA. A pretty little species from the Altar Mountains, blooming 
in early March on branching stems. The flowers are cream-colored, 
shaded on the outside with purplish rose and green. Height 8 in. 
$1.20 for 10, $10.00 per 100 
CHRYSANTHA., Small flower on slender stem. Yellow, exterior 
red, much resembling a yellow form of T. stellata. 
$1.00 for 10, $8.00 per 100 
CLUSIANA. The “‘Little Lady” Tulip. A lovely little variety which 
originated in Asia Minor. Grows about 8 inches high, with flowers 
as large as a crocus. Outer petals cherry-red, inner petals white 
with violet base. Should be planted 8 to 9 inches deep in light soils 
ina sheltered place. Excellent bulb for the rock garden. 
90 cts. for 10, $8.00 per 100 
DASYSTEMON. A dwarf variety very suitable for rock gardens. 
Flowering in early April, it is very charming. The fowers, yellow 
in color, marked white, are produced freely, several blooms to each 
plant. Height 6 in. $1.20 for 10, $10.00 per 100 
EICHLERI. This splendid Tulip from Turkestan produces large 
crimson-scarlet flowers with a glistening black center marked with 
gold. Height 12 in. $1.20 for 10, $10.00 per 100 
FLORENTINA ODORATA (Sylvestris). Fragrant, rich yellow 
flowers, frequently 2 to a stem, with bronze interior, carried on 
slender stems. An interesting species. Height 18 in. 
$1.20 for 10, $10.00 per 100 
KAUFMANNIANA. One of the earliest of all the Tulips to come 
into flower. Creamy white, tinged rosy red, the markings vary- 
ing. The flowers are very attractive, large in size, with petals 
reflexing. Blooms in early April. $1.10 for 10, $9.00 per 100 
KAUFMANNIANA SEEDLINGS. A beautiful range of color varia- 
tion out of the original Kaufmanniana. $1.40 for 10, $12.00 per 100 
LINIFOLIA. Another fine species from Bokhara. Glowing scar- 
let with blue-purple center, flowering in early April. Height 7 in. 
$1.70 for 10, $15.00 per 100 
MARJOLETTI. Pale yellow, mottled toward the outer petals 
with scarlet. A lovely species which blooms outdoors during 
late April. Height 14 in. $1.40 for 10, $12.00 per 100 
PRAESTANS FUSILIER. Orange-red flowers early in April. 
When fully open, they are a pretty scarlet and measure 6 inches 
across. The stems and leaves are covered with soft white hairs. 
Produces as many as 6 and even 8 flowers to a stem. Height 14 in. 
$1.40 for 10, $12.00 per 100 
RED EMPEROR. Glowing red flowers of enormous size. When 
entirely open, they sometimes measure 9 inches across. Stems 
are 16 to 18 inches tall. They bloom with the earliest Tultps and 
are fine for the hardy border. $1.40 for 10, $12.00 per 100 
VIRIDIFLORA PRAECOX. One of the oldest of the Botanical 
Tulips, frequently referred to as the Green Tulip. Large, well- 
formed, wide-open flower with pointed petals cf a soft pale green 
edged with creamy yellow. Very nice to cut with yellow and pink 
Height 22 in. 
52.20 for 10, $20.00 per 100 
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