
9379 Red Emperor 
3 for 30¢; 10 for $1.00; 100 for $10.00 
9379 Red Emperor (fosteriana) Has 
enormously long petals of the brightest 
scarlet; large black base bordered yellow. 
For length of stem, size and brilliance of 
flower this extremely early, giant tulip 
from Bokhara cannot be surpassed. Blooms 
in mid-April. Stems 18 in. long. SPECIAL: 
3 for 30¢; 10 for $1.00; 100 for $10.00 
9375 Princeps (Fosteriana) Most_ bril- 
liant scarlet, long petaled flowers set off by a 
large bluish black base bordered yellow. 
Blooms in April, about a week later than 
Red Emperor. The flowers are very large, 
the stems not so tall as Red Emperor. 14 in. 
3 for 60¢; 12 for $2.20; 100 for $15.00 
9399 Praestans (Suaveolens) Long, bril- 
liant orange-scarlet flowers, often two or 
more are produced on each branching stem. 
Late April. From Bokhara. Grows 14 in. tall. 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
9387 Saxatilis Delicate lilac with yellow 
base. Usually bears two flowers on a stem. 
From the Island of Crete. Blooms in April. 
Quite rare. For best results, plant in a shel- 
tered location as leaves appear early. 14 in. 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
9932 Turkestanica Small white flow- 
ers shaded yellow inside. Five or six blooms 
are usually produced from one bulb. Low 
growing species from Turkestan. April. 9 in. 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00 
Five Charming Species Tulips 
Dasystemon, Ejichleri, Kaufmanniana, 
Florentina odorata and Praestans 
9771—15 Bulbs, 3 of each variety, value $2.05 for only $1.90 
9772—30 Bulbs, 6 of each variety, value 3.43 for only 3.15 
9773—60 Bulbs, 12 of each variety, value 6.85 foronly 6.00 

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EXTRA EARLY SPECIES TULIPS — 
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The wild tulip species are mostly natives of Asia Minor and Central Asia, 
quite different in habit, requirements and uses from all other tulips. Their — 
popularity is increasing each year as they have a grace and charm that endear ae 
them to everyone. Ideal for planting in groups of 6 to 12 bulbs of a varietyin 
to the smallest, dwarf Chrysantha. 
9392 Acuminata One of the most unusual, interesting and distinct species. The extra long, — as 
narrow and twisted petaled flowers are yellow, streaked with orange-red, tapering at the end to — “a: 
almost threadlike points. Very.showy and attractive. Blooms in mid-April. 15 in. tall. x5 “ee 
3 for 50¢; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00 
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9930 Chrysantha Dainty, little, fragrant, cherry-rose flowers; inside soft yellow. Blooms — re 
are elegantly formed and borne on slender stems in April. From the Himalayan Mountains. — rt 
Especially desirable for rock gardens and edgings. The smallest species tulip. 6 in. 
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3 for 30¢; 12 for 95¢3 100 for $7.00 
9397 Clusiama (Lady or Candystick Tulip from Asia Minor) Small, showy, somewhat Ee 
pointed flowers; outer petals are white, flamed bright cherry-rose; inner petals, creamy white. 
Base is violet-blue. Blooms in early April. Fine for cutting and may be forced. 10 to12in. ae 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 eS 
9390 Dasystemon Star-shaped flowers of rich chrome-yellow with large white tips; three 
outside petals are olive-green tinged rosy purple. Almost flat when fully open. Usually two or 
more flowers are borne to a stem. Early April. Turkestan. Dwarf growing. 6 in. high. we 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 — me 
9394 Florentina odorata (Sylvestris) Medium size, sweet-scented, butter-yellow, nod- 
ding flowers usually in pairs. Wild English Tulip; good for naturalizing. Early April. 16in. 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 — ne 
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9931 Linifolia Charming, small, brilliant scarlet-vermilion flowers with bluish purple base. 
Blooms in early April. From Bokhara. Desirable for rock garden or any warm location. 7 in, ; 
3 for 50¢; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00 i 
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9396 Marjoletti Primrose-yellow shaded carmine-red; green starred. base. Native of Savoy. 


Blooms are small and borne on strong, erect stems in early May. Always admired. 14 in. iy & 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 ae 
9395 Kaufmanniana Large, attractive _ 
creamy white flowers witha yellowcenterand 
shaded rosy red on the outside. When fully 
expanded, resemble a Water Lily. The earliest __ 
of all tulips—late March or early April. From — 
Turkestan. Does well when forced. 8 in. 3 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 Era 
9383 Caesar Franck (Kaufmanniana) Deep. 
yellow flowers, the outer petals marked bright 
red; base is red. March or early April. 8in. 
3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.60; 100 for $26.00 — a 
9329 Scarlet Elegance (Koufmanniana) 
Showy scarlet, the inside more intense and 
vivid scarlet. Late March orearly April. 8in. 
3 for 80¢; 12 for $2.75; 100 for $20.00 > 
9385 Kaufmanniana Hybrids Many _ 
shades of red, rose, yellow as well as white in 
this mixture of water lily-like tulips. Blooms —_ 
in late March or early April. 8 in. aa 2 
3 for 50¢; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00 — 
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9393 Eichleri 3 for 35¢;_ 6 Bulbs, any variety, at 14 the12rate; 
12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00 25 or more at the 100 rate. | ES a 
9393 Eichleri Fairly ee, 
large crimson-scarlet flow- re 
ers; outer petals marked ae 
brown. Base is glistening “tise. 
black bordered with gold. Sart 
Early April. From Turke- wae, 
stan, 12 in. 3 for 35¢; aa 
12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00 aS 
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9395 Kaufmanniana 9390 Dasystemon  — cies 
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