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Our bulbs are grown by one of the very best producers 
in Holland, and every year we receive many compliments 
on the quality of our bulbs. 
In addition to First Size (11/12 cm.) bulbs for outdoor 
use, we offer Top Size (12 cm. and larger) for indoor 
forcing of certain varieties. Orders for the larger bulbs 
must be placed in advance of shipping time, say before 
August \st, as we will not carry a surplus stock of them 
for late orders. Where an asterisk (*) appears before 
the name, the variety is suitable for forcing. 
Tulips should be planted outdoors 5 to 6 inches deep, 
and about 6 inches apart. Avoid areas where Tulips have 
been grown during the previous two years, and do not use 
fresh manure. 
Indoors, bulbs may be transferred to pots after two or 
three months in outdoor beds, when well rooted. Keep in 
a cool room before bringing them into ordinary house 
temperature. 
SINGLE EARLY 
These bloom about a week before the regular varieties 
and last until the others are in bloom. The flowers are 
bright colored, on stems up to 15 inches tall, which means 
that they are a little shorter than the so-called late Tulips. 
DOUBLE EARLY 
These are regaining their former 
popularity, as the flowers, which are 
double and somewhat resemble 
Peonies, are most attractive. They 
bloom just ahead of the Darwins, Triumphs, etc., on stems 
about a foot tall and will make an interesting addition 
to any rock garden, besides looking equally fine in beds. 

DOUBLE LATE 
These resemble Double Earlies, except that they bloom 
with the later Tulips. No planting is complete without 
some Doubles. 
PARROTS 
These are sometimes called 
Orchid Tulips. They have bril- 
liantly colored, irregularly shaped 
‘flowers which are fringed, deeply 
cut, and frequently splotched 
with green. These newer varieties 
have good stems. Fantasy has 
been a popular Parrot for years. 

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