Ol0- Fashioned Cottage Culips 
The Cottage Tulips come into bloom in early May. They are hardy 
and robust, with long, slender, but very stiff stems. The flowers are 
mostly long and oval, many of them with the petals gracefully re- 
flexed. The Cottage Tulips as a class are rich in the more delicate 
Advance Six $1.20, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
A_ gorgeous new hybrid introducing into the Cottage strain the blood 
of Tulipa Greigi, the finest red of the Botanicals. It produces giant, 
blazing red flowers on 24-inch stems. 
Belle Jaune Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 25 $3.00, 100 $11.00 
A beautiful and outstanding yellow hybrid Cottage Tulip, in fact it is 
one of the finest of the deep yellows. The egg-shaped blossoms are 
perfect; outside petals a deep golden yellow; inside sparkling yellow of 
slightly lighter tone, pure yellow anthers. Stems are strong and erect, 
about 28 inches tall. 
Carrara Six $1.05, Doz. $1.70, 25 $3.00, 100 $11.00 
This white Cottage Tulip, no matter where or in what garden it is grown, 
never fails to create a sensation. In England it is ‘‘the’’ favorite white 
Cottage and so it is here. The flower is round and beautifully molded 
and as purely white as the marble from which it takes its name. Height 
29 inches. It is no use offering other white Cottage Tulips. None are 
as} good or as cheap. 
Cote d’Ivoire (New) Six $1.45, Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.50, 100° $16.50 
A beautiful new Cottage Tulip of the most unusual coloring. What 
would best describe it is that the flower petals are tinted soft amber- 
white cn the outside while pure pale yellow inside with deep yellow an- 
thers. The whole effect is charming and delicate. The flower is big and 
strong. Combines beautifully with soft lavender or light pink shades. 
Height 26 inches. 
General de la Rey (New) Six $1.60, Doz. $2.95, 25 $5.35, 100 $19.00 
A large salmon flower shaded lilac-rose and buff with distinct orange 
in the center, cream-white base. A lovely variety and a color combin- 
ation not found in other Tulips. This is considered the finest of the new 
Cottage Tulips. 
Golden Harvest Six 75c, Doz. $1.35, 25 $2.50, 100 $9.00 
Large, deep lemon-yellow flower of great substance; tall, stiff stem. 
There is a lovely shading of pale green through this flower which makes 
it one of the loveliest of Cottage Tulips. Height 28 inches. 
G. W. Leak Six $1.25, Doz. $2.00, 25 $3.50, 100 $12.50 
A superb Cottage Tulip of compelling beauty and brilliance. Glowing 
orange-red flowers, the petals of which turn downward, disclose_a lovely 
pale base. Exceptionally well suited for the American climate. This out- 
standing flower grows on a 28-inch, tall, stiff stem. 
Ivory Glory Six $1.50, Doz. $2.75, 25 $5.00, 100 $18.00 
Enormous egg-shaped flower, clear ivory-white and white center. This 
is without question one of the finest Tulips introduced of this color. 
Outstanding bedding Tulip and of good substance. 
Marjorie Bowen Six $1.00, Doz. $1.55, 25 $2.90, 100 $10.50 
A very unusual shade—a combination of buff and salmon which passes 
to deep rose-pink with salmon shading. Large, well formed, and borne 
on a fine strong stem. Height 24 inches. 
and artistic shades of pink, yellow, orange, and fawn with salmon, 
old rose, and amber. They are best of all Tulips for cutting and 
should be planted outdoors. They will last for many years. 
Mongolia Six $1.20, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
This we consider one of the best of the recent introductions; it is one of 
the largest deep yellow varieties in existence. The flowers are egg- 
shaped, of great substance and carried on tall, strong stems. While the 
yellow color of this beauty is rather deep, it has a touch of softness, 
making it extremely desirable. Height 32 inches. 
Mrs. John T. Scheepers Six $1.10, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.30, 100 $11.75 
Elegantly formed, oval shaped, large flowers of deep golden yellow, very 
clear of color, are carried an tall, thick, sturdy stems with clear green 
foliage. The entire plant is of the strongest development. The blooms 
are enormous with petals of unsurpassed substance and of fine lasting 
quality. A real giant. This magnificent variety is-recognized by experts 
as one that especiaily suits the American climate. Awarded highest 
honors whenever exhibited. 
Persian Beauty Six $1.35, Doz. $2.25, 25 $4.00, 100 $13.75 
Here is a perfect flewer. Glorious in its extraordinary luminous light 
effects and its long and slender form, poised firmly at the top of its 
tall, straight stem. It strikes everyone asi one of the wonders of the 
world of Tulips. Color is deep rich pink or light jasper-red, with topaz 
lights and amber edges to the petals, the base and anthers pale corn- 
yellow. A lovely combination of shades and sweetly fragrant. It has no 
pas Where a bright color effect is needed it is superb. Height 32 
inches. 
Queen of Spain Six $1.45, Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.50, 100 $16.00 
A charming cream-colored flower delicately flamed and feathered with 
pink and light rose. There is no other Tulip which can compare with this 
lovely variety. Flowers have excellent substance; stem strong and wiry. 
Truly a rare beauty. Height 25 inches. 
Rosabella Six $1.30, Doz. $2.15, 25 $3.85, 100 $13.25 
There ate few Tulips that can match this flower. Its color may be 
described as a delicious pink, warm, delicate yet rich, handsome as a 
pink rosebud with a blush of deeper color suffusing each petal, and 
smart Dlack anthers. Not overly tall, yet it carries itself nicely on a 
stem of 27 inches. An engaging combination with Phlox divaricata or 
pale yellow Iris. 
Sulphur Pearl Six $1.25, Doz. $2.00, 25 $3.50, 100 $12.50 
A gorgeous sulphur-yellow flower of great substance. One of the finest 
yellow Cottage Tulips and tops in its color group. Does not fade and is 
outstanding in every respect. Height about 30 inches. 
Cottage Tulips Mixed Doz. $1.45, 25 $2.70, 100 $9.75 
Our mixture of Cottage Tulips contains the widest possible range of 
colors and includes all the best of the latest introductions as well as 
the universal old favorites. Cottage Tulips vary widely in form and 
shape of flower, also they are rich in soft colors of the loveliest 
pastel tones. For cutting they are perfect because they make up readi- 
ly ine lovely flower arrangements. You will enjoy having these in your 
garden. 
Parrot Culips 
You will enjoy some of these new quaintly shaped flowers, particularly for house decoration. They are stunning in 
clumps here and there in the border, in front of shrubs or groups of evergreens. Their artistic form and coloring 
make them especially suitable for cut-flower purposes. Fantasy is recommended for pot culture also. Forced slowly in 
not too high a temperature it develops into one of the most unusual Orchid like flowers you have ever seen. 
Blue Parrot Six 90c, Doz. $1.50, 25 $2.75, 100 $10.00 
A glorious Parrot Tulip of bright violet shaded steel-blue. The unusual 
flower is large and carried erect on a strong 30-inch stem. A rare 
novelty. 
Fantasy Six $1.00, Doz. $1.55, 25 $2.90, 100 $10.50 
The gorgeous pink Parrot Tulip. A sport of Clara Butt, with the same 
habits, height, strength of stem and time of flowering. The flowers are 
of unusual and beautiful form, the petals being laciniated, having 
curious excrescences on the outside. It is not only the rare form of this 
Tulip or its main color, which is a soft rose-pink; the shadings of the 
cup are a deep velvety rose color which is more sumptuous than words 
can tell. The encrustation of back petals often carries a delightful shade 
of apple-green. Height 26 inches. 
Gemma Six $1.30, Doz. $2.15, 25 $3.85, 100 $13.25 
White flushed apple-blossom-pink. A very good new Parrot Tulip, much 
loved as a cut flower. 
‘Gadelan Six $1.35, Doz. $2.25, 25 $4.00, 100 $14.00 
A sensational flower, reminding one of a Cattleya Orchid in color and 
shape. When fully developed it often measures 7 inches across with 
a blending of blues and purples, edged white with blue-green markings. 
The inside of the flower is bright violet-purple with white center and 
contrasting black anthers. Fine sturdy stems. Height 22 inches. 
Orange Favorite Six $1.20, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
Glistening deep orange, shaded rose, inside deep orange-scarlet with yel- 
low base; sweet scented flower of great size and brilliant coloring. 
Height 23 inches. 
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Therese Six $1.20, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
Bright cochineal-red with green markings on outside. Inside of flower 
is a vivid scarlet with white center tinted blue. This variety is the 
Parrot form of Darwin Tulip, Farncombe Sanders. A brilliant and most 
interesting Parrot Tulip. Height 30 inches. The best by far of the red 
Parrot Tulips. 
The Black Parrot 
Each 75c, Six $3.25, Doz. $6.25, 25 $11.25, 100 $44.00 
This rare, black-flowered Parrot Tulip we can offer only in a very 
limited quantity. It is a most exotic flower and in tremendous demand 
by Dutch growers who are all trying 10 obtain a few bulbs for growing 
on_and building up their stocks. This purple-biack Parrot flower is so 
unique and strange we thought we would offer a few tc our customers 
but we cannot guarantee delivery of bulbs if ordered after September 
Ist. The bulbs are too rare and will be planted by the grower imme- 
diately after that date. 
Violet Queen Six $1.35, Doz. $2.25, 25 $4.10, 100 $14.50 
Here we come close to perfection. A flower of remarkable size, colored 
a delicate and beautiful pearly blue. The stem is 27 inches tall and 
carries the flower very gracefully. A rare novelty. 
Nixture of Parrot Culips 
Three Bulbs Each, not labeled, of the Seven Varieties 
listed above, not including the “Black Parrot,” for $4.00. 
Many gardeners are not familiar with these flowers so in order 
to give you a chance to see and learn to know them, we offer a 
small lot of 21 bulbs, 3 of each kind, without name. 
