TULIP SPECIES—Continued 
V_ STRAIN #701 
ACUMINATA, (Cornuta). (15 inches high). The Horned Tulip. The 
long petals of this Tulip are curiously twisted and narrow, taper- 
ing at the tops to a thin point. The color is clear yellow streaked 
with red. When grown in clusters they create a most unusual and 
fantastic effect—much like dancing flames. Very interesting and 
useful cut flower. 
3-55c 6-$1.00 12-$1.95 25-$3.60 100-$13.50 
V STRAIN #703 : 
AUSTRALIS. (6 inches high). Small yellow flower, flushed red on 
the outside of the petals. It somewhat resembles T. Sylvestris 
although the stem is shorter and it blossoms more freely. Very 
sweetly scented. 
6-$1.75 12-$3.45  25-$6.20 100-$24.00 
Each-40c  3-95c 
V STRAIN #707 
CHRYSANTHA, (8 inches high). A charming sizable flower of 
pure yellow with a rosy flush on the outer petals. Greatly re- 
sembles T. Stellata: Perfect drainage should be provided in a 
warm situation and each bulb planted in a pocket of sand. 
3-40c 6-65¢c 12-$1.25 25-$2.40 100-$8.70 
V STRAIN #708 
CLUSIANA. (14 inches high). One of the best known Tulipas 
and called The Lady Tulip. The petals are white but strong 
wedge-shaped splashes of bright carmine on the outer petals 
gives a strong contrast with the white of the interior. There is 
a reddish purple center. Fine for cutting. Persistent grower. 
3-50c 6-90c 12-$1.75 25-$3.20 100-$12.00 
V STRAIN #709 
EICHLERI. (1/2 inches high). Splendid, large dazzling scarlet 
flowers with a center of yellow edged black. It is a most 
reasonable variety lasting well in the garden and thriving in 
sunshine. Handsome against a green background. 
3-45c 6-75c 12-$1.45 25-$2.75 100-$10.15 
Vs STRAIN #731 
SYLVESTRIS. (16 inches high). Beautiful flowers of pure yellow 
with exteriors flushed slightly brown that open widely in full 
sun. Their fragrance is like that of violets. Fine for cutting, 
increases rapidly. Plant in full sun with Heavenly Blue Grape 
Hyacinths for a lovely garden picture. 
3-45c 6-75c 12-$1.45 25-$2.75 
V_ STRAIN #733 
DASYSTEMON. (Tarda). (6 inches high). A charming and early 
flowering species having starry white flowers with a yellow eye. 
Usually carries 3 to 5 flowers on a stem. 
3-50c 6-85c 12-$1.65 25-$3.05 
V STRAIN #719 
LINIFOLIA. (8 inches high). A showy species for the rock garden. 
Small, brilliant scarlet-vermillion flowers with black base. Narrow 
undulated leaves. Most brilliant and outstanding of the Species 
Tulips. Very free-flowering with 4 or more flowers to a stem. 
Long lasting, dependable variety. 
Each 40c 3-95c —-6 -$1.75 12-$3.45 
100-$10.15 
100-$11.40 
25-$6.20 100-$24.00 
TULIP SPECIES — ACUMINATA 
Photo by Roche 
MINIATURE TULIP CLUSIANA 
Courtesy C. G. Van Tubergen, Ltd. 
V_ STRAIN #720 
MARJOLLETTI. (16 inches high). A very elegant Tulip of soft prim- 
rose yellow with exterior flushed deeply red. Very nice for cut- 
ting. Flowers second week of May. 
3-40c 6-70c 12-$1.35 
V STRAIN #727 
SAXATALIS. (10 inches high). A very distinct species from Crete 
bearing from 1 to 3 handsome, pure lilac flowers (with a deep 
yellow center) to each stem. Should be planted where bulbs will 
receive a good summer baking or they may be lifted and stored 
in a dry warm place. Very rare and one of the best of all Tulip 
Species in this color, April flowering. 
3-80c 6-$1.50 12-$3.00 
V_ STRAIN #734 
TURKESTANICA. (10 inches high). Fairly large white flowers with 
orange-yellow spikes carried on tall, slender and graceful stems. 
The flower spikes often carry between 5 to 9 flowers each. Very 
robust, and highly recommended for rock gardens. April flower- 
25-$2.45 100-$8.95 
25-$5.45 100-$21.00 
ing. 
3-40c 6-65c 12-$1.30 25-$2.45 100-$9.00 
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V_ STRAIN #796 
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of vari-colored seedling hybrids (top size bulbs raised from 
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§ inable—as well as all colors of the rainbow. Highly recom- 
mended for splashes of gay color and exceptional interest 
in the rock garden, or for grouping in clusters in the front 
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3-70 6-$1.30 12-$2.55 25-$4.70 100-$17.90 N 
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