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Elegans Alba (20), an exceedingly interesting variety; color white, the recurving petals are very 
finely edged rosy-carmine. $ 1.25 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Florestan (25), a very fine scarlet with pure yellow centre, in our opinion one of the best in this 
section of Lily flowering Tulips, it is of particular fine form with much reflexed petals, sweet 
scented. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 9.75 per 100 
Gisela (26), an exceedingly tall Tulip for this type with excellent strong stem. Its color is pure 
pink with a pure white center, the petals reflex slightly and the charm of the slender bloom is 
conspicuous. $ 2.30 per doz.; $ 16.00 per 100 
Golden Duchess (23), an exquisite variety of deep golden yellow with large, long pointed flowers 
of great refinement, one of the best of this group. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
La Merveille (20), long flower of elegant shape, color orange-scarlet, flushed old rose at margin, 
inside orange-scarlet with yellow centre, sweet scented, recommended for the garden. 
$ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Mariétte (26), T.G.A. Haarlem 1947, this is a brand new introduction, growing colossal well 
shaped flowers of a beautiful uniform brilliant salmon-pink color, it is truly a noble Tulip on 
account of its bearing, size and true Lily-flowering type as well as its exquisite glorious color. 
$ 4.50 per doz.; $ 30.00 per 100 
Mildred (26), a glorious Tulip of a pleasing vivid pink color. The flower petals are strongly 
reflexed and curled in a half-circle, lovely for groups in the border and ideal cut-flower of excel- 
lent lasting quality. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Painted Lily (24), a very graceful novelty, its color is soft yellow, with a pronounced red band 
at the edge. Most elegant variety for the border, very sweet as a cut-flower. 
$ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Philemon (22), a delightful creamy white Tulip and very graceful, the flowers are large, the long 
pointed petals widely reflexed and borne on a gracefully drooping stem. 
$ 2.30 per doz.; $ 16.00 per 100 
Picotee, (Maiden’s Blush) (24), large, gracefully formed flowers, when opening white, prettily 
feathered rose, which gradually flushes over the whole flower when it ages; very valuable for 
cutting. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Ray (29), this is a new introduction with large flowers, beautiful pointed reflexing petals, color an 
unusual shade of red as seen in old Italian paintings. $ 1.35 per doz.; $ 9.75 per 100 
Retroflexa, the most ideal Lily-flowering Tulip from which all varieties in this section descend, a 
very artistic medium sized flower with very elegant recurving petals of bright yellow color. In 
cultivation since 1830. $ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Rhodes (28), deep satiny-pink, pure white base, large flowers are carried on strong stems, very fine. 
$ 1.35 per doz.; $ 9.75 per 100 
Scarlet Flame (32), here is another introduction of recent date producing an exquisite flower of a 
glowing scarlet, very beautiful. $ 2.85 per doz.; $ 20.00 per 100 
Sirene (24), a lovely silvery-rose shade, the exterior is of a deeper tone than the interior; this is one 
of the finest varieties of this section, introduced some years ago, a very fine and distinct Tulip. 
$ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Stanislaus (20), a delightful orange flower with a touch of scarlet, reflexed and pointed petals, a 
magnificent and distinct Tulip of lovely form and good habit. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
White Duchess (25), large pure white Tulip of great beauty, flowers are carried on strong stems, 
a magnificent introduction. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
White Ensign (24), a handsome, creamy white flower which turns to purest white when the flower 
ages. A graceful Tulip for cutting and for use in combination with other flowers. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
It sometimes happens that a stem-leaf becomes attached to the flower bud of a 
Tulip. In order to allow the bud to follow its natural cou rse, it is essential to cut the 
leaf at the base and let it remain attached to the flower. It will then develop 
properly and will do no harm to the bloom. 
