Extra Early Species Tulips 
rock garden and hardy border. All are early. blooming—some in late 
- somewhat pointed blooms; outer petals are white, flamed bright cherry-rose; inner 
The wild tulip species are mostly natives of Asia Minor and Cen- 
tral 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 them to everyone. Ideal for grouping in 
March, the majority in April, Marjoletti in early May. There is a sur- 
prising variation in the size and shape of the blooms, from the very 
largest, tall growing to the smallest, dwarf. 
7563 Acuminata One of the most unusual and distinct species. The extra long, 
narrow flowers are yellow, streaked with orange-red, tapering at the end to almost 
threadlike points. Very showy and attractive. Blooms in mid-April. 15 in. tall. ° 
3 for 50¢; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00 
7565 Chrysantha Dainty, little, fragrant, cherry-rose flowers; inside soft yel- 
low. Blooms are elegantly formed and borne on slender stems in April. From the 
Himalayan Mountains. Especially desirable for rock gardens and edgings. 6 in. 
3 for 30¢; 12 for 95¢; 100 for $7.00 
7566 Clusiama (Lady or Candystick Tulip from Asia Minor) Small, showy, 
petals, creamy white. Base i is violet-blue. Early April. Fine for cutting. 10 to 12 in. 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
7567 Dasystemon Star-shaped flowers of rich chrome-yellow with large white 
tips; three outside petals are olive-green tinged rosy purple. Usually two or more 
flowers are borne to a stem. Early April. Turkestan. Dwarf growing. 6 in. high. 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
7569 Eichleri Fairly large crimson-scarlet flowers; outer petals marked brown. 
Base is glistening black bordered with gold. Early April. From Turkestan. 12 in. 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00 
7571 Florentina odorata (Sylvestris) Medium size, sweet-scented, butter- 
yellow, nodding flowers usually in pairs. Wild English Tulip. Early April. 16 in. 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
7576 Linifolia Charming, small, brilliant scarlet-vermilion flowers with bluish 
purple base. Blooms in early April. From Bokhara. Desirable for rock garden. 7 in. 
3 for 50¢; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00 
7579 
Princeps (Fosteriana) 
3 for 60¢; 12 for $2.20; 
100 for $15.00 
7572 Kaufmanniana Large, attractive 
creamy white flowers with a yellow center and 
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 for 40¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
7573 Caesar Franck (Koufmanniana) Deep 
yellow flowers, the outer petals marked bright 
red; base is red. March or early April. 8 in. 
3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.60; 100 for $26.00 
7574 Scarlet Elegamce (Koufmanniana) 
Showy scarlet, the inside more intense and 
vivid scarlet. Late March or early April. 8 in. 
3 for 80¢; 12 for $2.75; 100 for $20.00 
7575 Kaufmanniana Hybrids Many 
shades of red, rose, yellow ds well as white in 
this mixture of water lily-like tulips. Blooms 
in late March or early April. 8 in. 
3 for 50¢; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00 
7577 Marjoletti Primrose-yellow shaded 
carmine-red; green starred base. Native of 
Savoy. Blooms are small on strong, erect 
stems in early May. Always admired. 14 in. 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
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7569 Eichler’ 3 for 35¢; 
12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.06 
7578 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 
7581 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 
7582 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 
7583 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 
7579 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 tallas Red Emperor. 14 in. 
3 for 60¢; 12 for $2.20; 100 for $15.00 
Five Charming 
Species Tulips 
Dasystemon, Ejichleri, 
Kaufmanniana, Florentina 
odorata and Praestans 
7963—15 Bulbs, 3 of each, 
value $2.05 for $1.90 
7964—30 Bulbs, 6 of each, 
value 3.43for 3.15 
7965—60 Bulbs, 12 of each, 
value 6.85for 6.00 
7567 Dasystemon 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 
100 for $11.00 
7572 Kavfmanniana 3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 Grow Burpee Bulbs. . 25 
