Distinctive, Ynusudl 
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. 
“ BLACK PARROT. Brilliant velvety maroon-black. The 
re only Parrot Tulip in this color. Strong stem and flower. 
: We offer the true Black Parrot and recommend it as a 
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OF, most unusual flower. 
= >. 30¢c each; 80c¢ for 3; $2.75 for 12; $5.35 for 25 
Ps ae oe BLUE PARROT. Bright violet and mauve flower out- 
: eR es a, ye side, inside purple shaded steel-blue. A large oblong 
P ae t ” P flower, perfectly formed, with heavy waxlike petals that The Rare 
' ; F 8 ® remain in splendid condition for an unusual length of Black 
a time. The most popular flower at many shows this past Porrot 
spring. Stems strong and straight, 24 inches long. 
$1.25 for 12; $2.35 for 25; $8.85 for 100 
: FANTASY. Another lovable vagabond which has successfully thrown off the 
conventional Tulip form. Buds are like pointed caindle flames of salmon-rose. 
a The edges of the closed flower are informally curved and deeply laciniated, 
*, apple-green shadows rise from the outside base almost the entire length of 
the petals. When fully opened, we have a broad petalled flaring and loosely ; 
built flower of brilliant sdlmon-rose on a 22-inch stem. A true expression 
of rhythmic freedom. $1.25 for 12; $2.35 for 25; $8.85 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 
we j are carried erect on tall, straight stems about 22 inches long. Don’t fail 
my to have this new Tulip in your garden. 
$1.25 for 12; $2.35 for 25; $8.85 for 100 
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_— TEXAS GOLD. A golden yellow beauty of great size and substance. 
’ Some of the petals are edged and flamed with delicate red markings. 
4 All of the petals are splashed on the outside with apple-green. This 
4 variety is very much better than Sunshine. Larger flowers, better color, 
stronger growing. 26 inches tall. 
30¢ each; 70c for 3; $2.35 for 12; $4.45 for 25 
ype THERESE. A new top-notch Parrot of cherry-scarlet with the same un- 
usually formed and distinctive petals all feathered heavily with bright 
apple-green. A very attractive flower both in the garden and when dis- 
played in vases indoors. 24 inches tall. 
$1.50 for 12; $2.80 for 25; $10.75 for 100 
WONDER. Largest of all the Parrot Tulips and 
a lovely shade of soft old rose. The very large, 
deeply cut and fringed petals are flamed with 
rosy red and veined and streaked with fresh, 
bright green. A permed ee ioe ang exote 
flower on a tall, straight stem. inches tall. Ee 
: ae. 3 Seven varieties described here. 
30c each; 80c for 3; $2.75 for 12; $5.25 for 25 Each. Kind dpacked@ esoaratelymaca 
be - Therese MIXED COLORS. A splendid blend of colors we make named. 
right here in the warehouse of nearly equal quantities of BU buibsteach tortie. inde 
each of the above six named varieties of Parrot Tulips Worth $3.95—Special $3.29 
z. (not including Black Parrot). : 
: - $8. 1 6 bulbs each of 7 kinds 
$1.20 for 12; $2.30 for 25; $8.75 for 100 Worth $6.55—-Speciat $5°95 
DOUBLE PEONY-FLOWERED TULIPS nh 
Worth $13.10—Special $10.98 
Postpaid to You 
These tall-stemmed, very double fiowering Tulips, with blooms 4 to 5 inches 
across, deserve a lot more attention than they have been given. They bloom in 
May and are splendid for growing in solid beds or for planting in groups of six 
to a dozen in the hardy plant or shrub border or among evergeens. Very 
sturdy growing and hold their giant flowers very erect. The kinds we list here 
grow from 22 to 24 inches tall. 
The Blue 
Parrot Tulip 
BLUE FLAG (Bleu 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; $14.65 for 100 
COXA. Large, very double, rich scarlet flowers daintily tipped with pure white. 
Most attractive. 22 inches tall. $2.00 for 12; $3.70 for 25; $13.45 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; $14.65 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 $1.50 for 12; $2.80 for 25; $10.75 for 100 
NUGUS. Deep glossy maroon-red flowers; really a distinct shade in Tulips. We 
recommend this variety for planting in groups between evergreens. Try it. 20 
inches tall. $2.45 for 12; $4.55 for 25; $17.00 for 100 
ROYAL YELLOW. Clear golden yellow double flowers without a speck, spot 
or blemish to mar their sunny beauty. Plant this in combination with the va- fant h 
riety Blue Flag. The effect is very pleasing. 20 inches tall. A leaflet on the 
$1.75 for 12; $3.30 for 25; $12.25 for 100 planting and care 
PEONY-FLOWERED MIXTURE. All of the above kinds in a splendid mixture H = 
of colors. $1.65 for 12; $3.10 for 25; $11.45 for 100 °F »Pring Flower 
ing Bulbs is sent 
Our bulb growers in Holland send us the cream of their crop of bulbs. ; 
Known as riddle 12, they are top-size and top-quality. with every order. 
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