TULIPS 
Our bulbs are grown by one of the very 
best producers in Holland, and every year 
we receive many compliments on the quality 
of our bulbs. 
In addition to First Size (EW 12s cms) 
bulbs for outdoor use, we offer Top Size 
(12 cm. and larger) for indoor forcing of 
certain varieties. Orders for the larger bulbs 
must be placed in advance of shipping 
time, say before August Ist, as we will not 
carry a surplus stock of them for late orders. 
Where an asterisk (*) appears before the 
name, the variety is suitable for forcing. 
Tulips should be planted outdoors 5 to 6 
inches deep, and about 5 inches apart. 
Avoid areas where Tulips have been grow- 
ing during the previous two years, and do 
not use fresh manure. 
If bulbs are to be forced indoors in pots 
or pans, they should be left outdoors 2 or 
3 months until they are well rooted in the 
pots. The newly developed bud or sprout 
should be 2 or 3 inches long before trans- 
ferring indoors. Keep in a cool room about 
6 days before changing to ordinary house 
temperature. 
SINGLE EARLY 
These bloom about a week before the 
regular varieties and last until the others 
are in bloom. The flowers are bright col- 
ored, on stems up to 15 inches tall, which 
means that they are a little shorter than the 
so-called late Tulips. 
DOUBLE EARLY 
These are regaining their former popu- 
larity, as the flowers, which are double and 
somewhat resemble Peonies, are most at- 
tractive. They bloom just 
ahead of the Darwins, Tri- 
umphs, etc., on stems 
about a foot tall and will 
make an interesting addi- 
tion to any rock garden, 
besides looking equally 
fine in beds. 
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DOUBLE LATE 
These resemble Double Earlies, except 
that they bloom with the later Tulips and 
have long stems. No planting is complete 
without some Doubles. 
PARROT 
These are sometimes called Orchid Tu- 
lips. They have brilliantly colored, irregular- 
ly shaped flowers which are fringed, deep- 
ly cut, and frequently 
splotched with green. 
These newer _ varieties 
have good stems. Fantasy 
has been a popular Parrot 
for years, but we list some 
very striking colors that 
are newer. 
DARWINS 
Darwin Tulips gained great popularity 
when they were first introduced, because 
of their tall strong stems, attractive colors 
and perfectly shaped blossoms. They follow 
the Single Earlies in blooming time and, in 
common with other Tulips, are at their best 
when massed in beds. They average 20-30 
inches tall, depending on climate, weather 
and locality. 
COTTAGE 
Also called May-Flow- 
ering, these are a trifle 
later than Darwins and 
have sturdy, tall stems. 
The color range is nar- 
row, as they are mostly 
whites and yellows. 
LILY FLOWERING 
This group is a subdivi- 
sion of Cottage Tulips. The 
flowers have good stems, 
with petals frequently re- 
troflexed or somewhat re- 
sembling a lily in appear- 
ance. 
