Distinctive, Unusual 
PARROT TULIPS 
Giant Fringed Flowers on Strong Stems 
These Tulips have thrown off the conventional form and bear large, very showy 
and most interesting flowers with curiously and deeply laciniated petals of rich and 
varied colors. When fully opened we have 10-inch wide flowers of brilliant colors 
often shadowed with soft apple-green almost its entire length. 
th, BLACK PARROT. Brilliant velvety maroon-black. The only 
, Parrot Tulip in this color. Strong stem and flower. We offer the 
" true Black Parrot and recommend it as a most unusual flower. 
Br a 40c each; 95c for 3; $3.45 for 12 
BLUE PARROT. Bright violet and mauve flower outside, in- 
side purple shaded steel-blue. A large oblong flower, perfectly 
formed, with heavy waxlike petals that remain in splendid con- 
dition for an unusual length of time. The most popular flower The Rare 
at many shows this past spring. Stems strong and straight, 24 Black 
inches long. $1.20 for 12; $2.30 for 25; $8.75 for 100 Parrot 
ies 
{ FANTASY. Another lovable vagabond which has successfully thrown off the con- 
ht. ventional Tulip form. Buds are like huge pointed candle flames of salmon-rose. The 
: : edges of the closed flower are informally curved and deeply 
: laciniated, apple-green shadows rise from the outside base 
ee \ as almost the entire length of the petals. When fully opened, 
we have a broad petalled flaring and loosely built flower — ‘ 
of brilliant salmon-rose on a 22-inch stem. A true expression of rhythmic 
freedom. $1.20 for 12; $2.30 for 25; $8.75 for 100 
ORANGE FAVORITE. One of the most richly perfumed of all Tulips. 
Long, pointed buds and large open flowers of orange, scarlet and salmon, 
splashed and feathered with bright apple-green. The large, exotic blooms 
are carried erect on tall, straight stems about 22 inches long. Don’t fail to 
have this new Tulip in your garden. 
$1.50 for 12; $2.80 for 25; $10.85 for 100 
SUNSHINE. The newest and very best clear bright yellow. Parrot Tulip 
with flames of bright apple-green on the petals. In combination with Fan- 
tasy or with the variety, Blue Parrot, it is particularly lovely. Height 20 
inches. $1.50 for 12; $2.80 for 25; $10.85 for 100 
Co ; THERESE. A new top-notch Parrot of 
d cherry-scarlet with the same unusually 
formed and distinctive petals all feathered 
{ heavily with bright apple-green. A very 
4 attractive flower both in the garden and 
when displayed in vases indoors. 24 jinches 
tall. $1.50 for 12; $2.80 for 25; 
$10.85 for 100 
PARROT TULIP 
COLLECTION 
Five varieties described here (not 
including Black Parrot). Each kind 
Packed separately and named. 
: 3 bulbs each of 5 kinds for $1.70 
MIXED COLORS. A splendid blend of colors we make right here in 
the warehouse of nearly equal quantities of each of the above five 6 bulbs each of 5 kinds for $3.29 
named varieties of Parrot Tulips (not including Black Parrot), 
$1.15 for 12; $2.20 for 25; $8.45 for 100 12 bulbs each of 5 kinds for $6.35 
Postpaid 
Therese 
Directions for Growing Sent With Every Order 
DOUBLE PEONY-FLOWERED TULIPS 
BLUE FLAG (Blue Celeste). Huge flowers of a pleasing shade of 
violet-blue. Splendid for cutting for house decoration. Grows 20 inches 
tall. $2.15 for 12; $3.95 for 25; $14.25 for 100 
COXA. Large, very double, rich scarlet flowers daintily tipped with pure 
white. Most attractive. 22 inches tall. 
$1.80 for 12; $3.35 for 25; $12.25 for 100 
EROS. Commands attention in every garden where it is grown. One 
of the very best Tulips in this magnificent class ever introduced. Very 
substantial flowers of clear old rose color on unusually strong stems even 
for this variety. 20 inches tall. 
$2.15 for 12; $3.95 for 25; $14.25 for 100 
MOUNT TACOMA. Resembles a large, double, white Chinese Peony. 
Flowers are very large, often measuring 5 inches across. The best white | 
of this kind. Grows 18 inches tall. } 
$1.45 for 12; $2.75 for 25; $10.35 for 100 
ROYAL YELLOW. Clear golden yellow double flowers without a 
speck, spot or blemish to mar their sunny beauty. Plant this in com- 
bination with the variety Blue Flag. The effect is very pleasing. 20 
inches tall. $1.20 for 12; $3.35 for 25; $12.25 for 100 
UNCLE TOM. Deep glossy maroon-red flowers; ‘really a distinct shade 
i 
in Tulips. We recommend this variety for planting in groups between 
evergreens. Try it. 20 inches tall. 
$2.50 for 12; $4.65 for 25; $17.25 for 100 
PEONY-FLOWERED MIXTURE. A|| of the above kinds in a splen- 
did mixture of colors. $1.50 for 12; $2.80 for 25; $10.85 for 100 
Our bulb growers in Holland send us the cream of their crop of bulbs. 
Known as riddfe 12, they are top-size and top-quality. 
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