Do not use fresh stable manure at planting time, for it 
is injurious to the roots. Well-rotted manure will prove 
beneficial. Bonemeal or dried sheep manure also can be 
used, about three handfuls to the square yard. This must 
be thrown on top of the soil before planting. 
Nearly all Tulips should be planted outside about 5 
inches deep and 6 inches apart, according to the size of the 
bulb. They should be planted four to six weeks before 
severe frost sets in. For best results, do not mulch them 
until after the soil has become frozen, to keep out mice, 
etc., and do not mulch them too heavily; 2 inch will prove 
quite enough. Old cow manure, peat moss, salt hay or 
leaves may be used for this purpose. 
DARWIN TULIPS 
The chief characteristics of the Darwins are the perfect 
cupped shape of the flowers, fleshy substantial petals, tall 
stems, and bright colors ranging through all the shades of 
pink and red to purple. There are certain slaty blues and 
blue-violets that might almost be called blue, while the 
black Tulip is nearly realized in some of the dark maroon 
varieties. There are comparatively few pure yellow varieties. 
Most Darwins can be forced by the middle of February, 
many of them even earlier, provided that they are potted 
as soon as received. 
The bulbs must be set farther apart than is the case 
with the early Tulips, and plenty of room on the benches 
must be given when vigorous growth begins. They should 
be grown slowly under a moderate temperature. Too high 
a temperature should be avoided, or poor flowers result. 
Nearly all varieties, but especially the mauve-colored 
ones, lose their true color and become much paler when 
forced. 



An asterisk (*) preceding the name indicates that it 
may be successfully forced. The figure following indicates 
the relative time of flowering. All varieties of Tulips, Nar- 
cissus and Hyacinths are listed in the order of their respec- 
tive merits, regardless of price. The variety which, in our 
opinion, is the choicest of its class is listed first, the second 
best is second, etc. 

Red and Cherry-Rose 
“ECLIPSE 2. Glowing dark blood-red with steel-blue base. 
The huge, magnificent flowers of open form are sup- 
ported by strong, tall stems. Height, 30 inches. $1.60 
per dozen, $12 per 100. 
ARLINGTON 3. Most brilliant blood-red of large size 
carried on tall, strong stem. Height 32 inches. $6.00 
per doz. $45 per 100. 
TRUBERGEN’S GLORY 3. Bright saimon rosy-red on a 
tall strong stem, blue base. An outstanding tulip of 
great substance. One of the best garden tulips. Height 
30 inches. $1.60 per doz. $12 per 100. 
CHARLES NEEDHAM 3. Brilliant red flower of large 
size carried on a strong stem. One of the best red Dar- 
wins; Height, 28 inches. $1.60 per dozen, $12 per 
200. 
