. Annual illustrated catalogue of seeds. Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Commercial catalogs Ohio Cleveland. Single Tuiips. It is difficult to conceive of anything more pleasing to the eye than a bed of good Tulips. The great variety of colors produced, their intense brilliancy and beautiful shading make them universal favor- ites. Another great consideration in their favor is the ease with which they can be cultivated, requir- ing onlj' any good common soil to grow them to per- fection ; the price, too, as compared with other bulbs
. Annual illustrated catalogue of seeds. Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Commercial catalogs Ohio Cleveland. Single Tuiips. It is difficult to conceive of anything more pleasing to the eye than a bed of good Tulips. The great variety of colors produced, their intense brilliancy and beautiful shading make them universal favor- ites. Another great consideration in their favor is the ease with which they can be cultivated, requir- ing onlj' any good common soil to grow them to per- fection ; the price, too, as compared with other bulbs, places them within the reach of all. There is no class of bulbs that makes so rich and gorgeous a dis- play of with so little attention and care in cultivation, and at so trifling a cost. The Tulip has been so much improved by the Dutch cultivators, that it ranks high in the floral world. In form, Avealth of color, and the variety of its markings it is one of the most perfect of flowers. The culture of Tulips is the same as that of Hyacinths, except that the bulbs .should be planted three or four inches deep, and two to six inches apart. Tulips are per- fectly hardy, so only a slight protection from extreme cold and sharp winds is desirable. All the single varieties force readily, and of late have become great favorites in the house in mid-winter. If potted in September, and treated as directed for Hyacinths, they may be had in bloom in December. When they show a tendency to bloom just above the bulbs, they must be kept longer in the dark to draw out the flower .stems. A splendid effect is obtained by plant- ing from three to a dozen bulbs in a medium sized Parroi Tulip. Mixed Tulips. Each. Per Doz. J Per 100 Single .05 .40 Double .05 .40 Parrot Tulips, .05 .50 NARCISSUS, or DAFFODII^S. A beautiful .class of early blooming flowers not yet as highly appreciated as they deserve, but becoming more popular each season both for out-door blo
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