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AND THEIR NEW HYBRIDS 
“THE INDISPENSABLE MINIATURE TULIPS” 
FOR PERMANENT PLANTING 
These interesting varieties show a bewildering variation of size and shape of flowers 
structure of leaves, habits, etc. They may be planted in the rock garden between creep- iH 
ing plants or in colonies in small, warm nooks, a situation where the larger-flowered 
garden Tultps would be out of place. Blooming period March to late May. They mul- 
tiply and come back every year. 
Acuminata (Cornuta; Stenopetala; Sinensis). 15 in. Yellow, streaked red; very nar- 
row petals tapering at the tips to a thin point. 6 for 95c; 12 for $1.85; 25 for $3.50. 
Biflora. 8 in. Several delicate small white flowers on a stem, tinged outside with rose 
> DASYSTEMON and green. Blooms in early March. 6 for 75c; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50. 
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Celsiana Kotschy. A free-flowering, soft purple species from Persia. Recommended 
for the rock garden. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.50. 
Clusiana (The Lady Tulip). 8in. Outer petals bright cherry- 
red, inner petals creamy white; violet base. Small flower, 
but very distinct and beautiful. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.60; 
25 for $3.00. 
Dasystemon. 5 in. Canary-yellow and white; several flow- 
ers on a stem. A gem for the rock garden. Blooms in early 
April. See color illustration. 6 for 75c; 12 for $1.35; 
25 for $2.50. 
Eichleri. 8 in. Crimson-scarlet, shaded orange; glistening 
black center marked with gold; lily type of flower. 12 for 
$1.10; 25 for $2.00; $7.00 per 100. 
Kolpakowskyana. 10 in Deep yellow, shaded rose on 
exterior of petals. 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.85. 
Linifolia. 7 in. Brilliant vermilion-red. Excellent for the 
rock garden. 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
Marjoletti. 14 in. Soft primrose, shaded carmine-red at 
base; small flower of an attractive color. 6 for 75c; 12 for 
$1.35; 25 for $2.50. 
Persica (Breyniana). 3 in. Inside brilliant yellow, outside 
golden bronze. Very fragrant; several flowers on a branch- 
Ing stem. 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.00. 
Praestans. 12 in. Bright orange-red; several flowers on a 
branching stem. Blooms in April. 6 for $1.40; 12 for $2.00; 
25 for $3.85. 
Saxatilis. 9 in. Delicate lilac; yellow center. Flowers in 
April. 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.85. 
Sylvestris (Florentina Odorata). Pure yellow; medium-sized, 
drooping flower. A sweet-scented wild English Tulip. 6 for 
65c; 12 for $1.20; 25 for $2.00; $7.50 per 100. 
Turkestanica. 9 in. Each bulb produces five or six small 
white flowers shaded yellow inside. Flowers in April. 
6 for 65c; 12 for $1.20; 25 for $2.00; $7.50 per 100. 
The Giant Red Emperor Tulip. Crimson-red blooms, often 
to 6 inches across, on 12 to 15-inch, sturdy stems, One of 
the very earliest to bloom, it is everybody’s favorite. 6 for 
$1.10; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.75; $13.50 per 100. 
RED EMPEROR 
(Fosteriana Type) 
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Princeps. Same size blooms as Red Emperor but about 
10 days later and only 8 to 10 inches high. 6 for $1.25; 
12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25. 
Rockery Beauty. New for ’52. Deep vermilion-scarlet, 
only 6 to 8 inches high, with huge, 6-inch blooms of 
truly exquisite beauty. It blooms as early as Red Em- 
peror. 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.75; 25 for $5.25. 
Kaukasus. Later blooming than any of the above varie- 
ties, with large, brilliant orange-scarlet flowers on 16 to 
18-inch stems. Excellent for the rock garden or border. 
6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.35; 25 for $4.50. 
THE WATERLILY TULIPS 
(Kaufmanniana) 
Kaufmanniana (The Waterlily Tulip). 6 in. Creamy 
white, more or less tinged rosy red on the outside. The 
first of all species to bloom. Grows wild in Turkestan. 
6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.85. 
Kaufmanniana Hybrids, Rainbow Mixture. Con- 
taining red, rose, yellow, white, and many other 
colors. 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.35; 25 for $4.50; $14.50 
per 100. 
6 Specially Selected New Varieties of 
Distinct Loveliness 
Caesar Franck. Dark yellow, outer petals marked bril- 
liant red; red and black center. Dwarf. 3 for 95c; 6 for 
$1.65; 12 for $3.00. 
Fritz Kreisler. Salmon-rose; distinct red ring in center, 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.50; 12 for $4.85. 
Gaiety. White, outside striped red. Very dwarf. 3 for 75c; 
6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
Robert Schumann. Yellow; outside deep yellow and 
red. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
Scarlet Elegance. Brilliant scarlet. Very lovely. 3 for 
75c; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
Sweelink. See color illustration. Lovely large blooms on 
6-in, stems, you'll love it. 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 
12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50. 
Very Special Collection Offer to get you acquainted 
with these little beauties 
OFFER No. 3F-55 3 each of the above 6 varieties for only 
$4.50 (value $5.55) 
2 OFFERS FOR $8.25 
