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Parrot or Dragon Tulips — 
The irregularly formed flowers of Parrot Tulips, with thoes 
curiously laciniated and attractively fringed petals, are most — 
unusual and come in many rich and varied shades; in some 
varieties, green markings enhance the beauty of the blooms. — , 
Parrot-Tulips are entirely distinct, and one o. the most inter- — 
esting plants you can grow; effective in groups in informal 4 
borders. Highly prized for cut flowers. May-flowering. 
7527 Black Parrot Rare and unique purple-black flowers _ 
gracefully borne on strong, erect stems, 26 in. tall. Depp y © 
3 for 65¢; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.35; 100 for $17.00 
7528 Blue Parrot Violet shaded steel-blue flowers thate 
are large and carried erect on strong stems. Irregularly shaped, 
extra large blooms with wavy petals. A favorite. 24 in. a 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00 
7529 Fantasy Deep rose-pink shaded salmon-rose chang- ay 
ing to cream-pink at edges. Emerald-green markings and spots 
on back of petals, and the deep velvety rose color of the — 
interior, add to the beauty of the large blooms. 18 to 21 in, _ 
SPECIAL: 3 for 30¢; 10 for $1.00; 
100 for $10.00; 250 for $24.00 ie 
7530 Orange Favorite Rosy carmine, blotched green, 
orange fringed edges; inside bright orange with yellow base. 
Flowers are large and one of the most fragrant. 18 in. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $11.00 ec. 
7537 Pink Champion Bright rose, very large flowers 
with broad white center streaks and creamy white base. The __ 
earliest of this group. Showy and distinct. Grows 16 in. tall. 
3 for 60¢; 6 for $1.15; 12 for $2.20; 100 for $15.00 
7535 Pitt Very large, crimson-red flowers lightly flushed 
carmine; white base with a faint blue star. Excellent. 20 in. 
50¢ each; 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.60; 12 for $5.00 
7531 Red Champion Cochineal-carmine with rosy red sheen, lighter at ef f 
edges; white base edged blue. Big flowers on strong, upright stems. 21 in, | aan 
3 for 45¢; 6 for 85¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $12.00 — 
7532 Sumshine Bright golden yellow flowers with deeply fringed petals. > 
Sometimes there are a few parrot-green markings on outer petals. 14 in. tall. 
3 for 60¢; 6 for $1.15; 12 for $2.20; 100 for $15. 
7536 bexas Gold Clear, bright yellow flowers with a narrow red edge which 
suffuses slightly deeper into the petals as they age. Beautiful, heavily laciniated, 
enormous flowers of unusual beauty. Highly recommended. Strong stems. 15 in, 
3 for 65¢; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.35; 100 for $17.00 
7533 Niherese Cherry-scarlet; inside vivid cerise-scarlet with bluish white 
base. Beautifully crinkled petals marked parrot-green and bronze on the reverse. — 
A most artistic blending of tones. Flowers are tremendously large. 21 in. ee. 
3 for 45¢; 6 for 85¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $12.00 
7534 Violet Queen Soft lavender-violet flowers of immense size; deeply cut — 
petals, the outer ones marked bronzy green. Base is marked white. 26 in. — 
3 for 45¢; 6 for 85¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $12.00 
7759 Parrot Tulips Mixed Pink, red, blue and yellow. Nicely blended 
3 for 45¢; 6for 85¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $10.75; 250 for $25.0 
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7530 
Orange Favorite 
3 for 40¢; 
12 for $1.50; 
100 for $11.00 
Best Four Giant Parrot Tulips 
Shown in color on the inside front cover 
Blue Parrot, Fantasy, Texas Gold and Therese 
7955— 12 Bulbs, 3 of each variety, value $1.80 for only $1.65 — 
7957— 24 Bulbs, 6 of each variety, value 3.45 for only (3.25 
7958— 48 Bulbs, 12 of each variety, value 6.55 for only 6.00 
7959—100 Bulbs, 25 of each variety, value 12.25 for only 11.50 id 
NEW Extra Early Species Tulip : 
7584 | iq An outstanding, new, species h : 
Burpeeana Hybrid brid, long petaled, bright ver- 
milion flower flushed fiery orange and enhanced by a showy, rich — 
golden yellow base. The large blooms make a brillaot ish : 
April and, in addition, have remarkable lasting qualities. A bea 
for beds, borders alone or informally among other plants; mag 
nificent for cutting. The deep yellow base of this tulip, when open 
produces a most striking effect. Another virtue of this wonderft 
tulip is its strong, stiffly erect stem. 16 in. tall. 3 for 55 
6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.85; 100 for $14.00; 250 for $: 
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2... W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Bulb Growers Other Extra Early Species Tulips on opposite page. 
7584 
Burpeeana Hybrid 
3 for 55¢; 6 for $1.00; 
12 for $1.85; 
100 for $14.00; 
250 for $33.50 
