_ The wild tulip species are mostly natives of Asia Minor and Cen- 
tral Asia, quite different in habit, requirements and uses from all 
other tulips. Their popularity is increasing each year as they have a 
grace and charm that endear them to everyone. Ideal for grouping in 
rock garden and hardy border. All are early blooming—some in late 
March, the majority in April, Marjoletti in early May. 
7579 Princeps (Fosteriana) Most brilliant scarlet, long petaled flowers set off by | 
a large bluish black base bordered yellow. Blooms in April, about a week later than ‘ 
Red Emperor. Flowers are very large; stems not so tall as Red Emperor. 10.in. 
i 3 for 65¢; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.35; 100 for $17.00 
7581 Red Emperor (Fosteriana) Enormously long petals of the brightest scar- 
let with a large black base bordered yellow. For length and sturdiness of stem, size 
and brilliance of flower this extremely early, giant tulip from Bokhara cannot be 
surpassed. Blooms open up to 9 in. across in mid-April. Greatly admired. 18 in. tall. 
SPECIAL: 3 for 30¢; 10 for $1.00; 100 for $10.00; 250 for $25.00 
7587 White Emperor (Fosteriana) Pure glistening white, long petaled flowers 
with yellow anthers; as large and as early as Red Emperor. Strong grower. 16 in. 
75¢ each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 12 for $7.25 
7586 Cantate (Fosteriana) Dazzling bright vermilion-red flowers with slightly re- 
flexed petals; black base with yellow halo. Leaves are short, broad, thick and so 
shiny that they look as if they had been waxed. Ideal for low borders. 10 in. 
3 for 60¢; 6 for $1.15; 12 for $2.20; 100 for $15.00 
7563 Acuminata One of the most unusual and distinct species. The extra long, 
: narrow flowers are yellow, streaked with orange-red, tapering at the end to almost 
threadlike points. Sure to attract attention. Blooms in mid-April. 15 in. tall. 
3 for 50¢; 6 for 95¢; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00 
7565 Chrysantha Dainty, little, fragrant, cherry-rose flowers; inside soft yel- 
low. Blooms are elegantly formed and borne on slender stems in April. From the 
Himalayan Mountains. Especially desirable for rock gardens and edgings. 6 in. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
7566 Clusiana (Lady or Candystick Tulip from Asia Minor) Small, showy, 
somewhat pointed blooms; outer petals are white, flamed bright cherry-rose; inner 
petals, creamy white. Base is violet-blue. Early April. Fine for cutting. 10 to 12 in. 
3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
7567 Dasystemon Star-shaped flowers of rich chrome-yellow with large white 
tips; three outside petals are olive-green tinged rosy purple. Usually two or more 
flowers are borne to a stem. Early April. Turkestan. Dwarf growing. 6 in. high. 
7579 
3 for 45¢; 6 for 85¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
7569 Eichleri Fairly large crimson-scarlet 
flowers; outer petals marked brown. Base is 
glistening black bordered with gold. Early April. 
From Turkestan. 12 in. 3 for 40¢; 
: 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
7571 Florentina odorata (Sylvestris) Me- 
dium size, sweet-scented, butter-yellow, nod- 
ding flowers usually in pairs. Wild English 
Tulip. Early April. Grows 16 in. tall. 3 for 40¢; 
6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
7572 Kaufmanniana Large, attractive 
creamy white flowers with a yellow center and 
shaded rosy red on the outside. When fully ex- 
panded, resemble a Water Lily. The earliest of 
all—late March or early April. Turkestan. 8 in. 
3 for 45¢; 6 for 85¢; 
12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
7573 Caesar Franck (Kaufmonniana) Deep 
yellow; the outer petals marked red; base is red. 
March or early April. 8 in. 3 for $1.00; 
6 for $1.90; 12 for $3.60; 100 for $26.00 
7574 Scarlet Elegance (Kovfmanniana) 
Showy scarlet, the inside more intense scarlet. 
March or early April. 8 in. tall. 3 for 80¢; 
6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.75; 100 for $20.00 
7575 Kaufmanniana Hybrids Differ- 
“A ent shades of red, rose, yellow as well as white in 
; this mixture of water lily-like tulips. Blooms in 
late March or early April. 8 in. 3 for 60¢; 
6 for $1.15; 12 for $2.20; 100 for $15.00 
, : 
7577 Marjoletti Primrose-yellow shaded 
- cearmine-red; green starred base. Savoy. Blooms 
are small. Early May. 14 in. tall. 3 for 40¢; 
p 6 for 75¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
7578 Praestans (Suaveolens) Long, brilliant 
orange-scarlet flowers, often two or more on a 
stem. Late April. From Bokhara. 14 in. tall. 
nots 3 for 80¢; 6 for $1.50; 
12 for $2.75; 100 for $20.00 
82 Saxatilis Delicate lilac with yellow 
use. Usually bears two flowers on a stem. From 
Island of Crete. Blooms in April. 14 in. 
j 3 for 45¢; 6 for 85¢; 
12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
7583 Turkestanica Small white flowers shaded 
yellow inside. Five or six blooms are usually produced 
from one bulb. Low growing species from Turkestan. 
Blooms in April. 9 in. 3 for 40¢; 6 for 75¢; 
12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
Five Charming Species Tulips 
Burpeeana Early (see page 2), Eichleri, 
Florentina odorata, Kaufmanniana 
and Praestans 
7963—15 Bulbs, 3 of each variety, 
value $2.60 for $2.45 
7964—30 Bulbs, 6 of each variety, 
value $4.85 for 4.60 
7965—60 Bulbs, 12 of each variety, 
value $8.70 for 8.40 
Princeps (Fosteriana) 
3 for 65¢; 12 for $2.35; 
100 for $17.00 
Extra Early Species Tulips 
7567 Dasystemon 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 
100 for $11.00 
7572 Kaufmanniana 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
7569 Eichleri 3 for 40¢; 
12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
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