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Title: Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1905
Identifier: bulbsseedsautumn1905dmfe (find matches)
Year: 1905 (1900s)
Authors: D. M. Ferry & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : D. M. Ferry & Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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It is diflScult to con- ceive of anything more brilliant in color than a bed of good tulips. Their great variety of color, intense brilliancy and beautiful shad- ing make them universal favorites. Another consid- eration in their favor is the ease with which they can be cultivated, only re- quiring good common garden soil to grow them to perfec- tion. There are no bulbs which make such a rich and gorgeous display of blossom with so little care and culti- vation. The Dutch growers have so mastered the art of tulip culture that they are now able to offer bulbs at prices which bring them within the reach of all, and of a quality which leaves nothing more to be de- sired. The tulips we offer are among the most perfect of flowers in form, wealth of color and variety of markings. The culture of tulips is the same as that of hyacinths, except that the bulbs should be planted about three inches deep and three to six inches apart. Tulips are perfectly hardy, so only a slight protection is required from ex- treme cold and sharp winds. All of the single varieties force readily and 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 planting from three to a dozen bulbs in a medium sized pot. The single early varieties commence flower- ing two weeks in advance of other sorts of tulips, and are admirably adapted to culture in pots, borders or beds. CIIIISI C CADI V ^11 suitable for Forcing or OIHULk CAIILI Growing in the Garden. The letter A, B or C following the na?ne of a variety refers to its time of blooming when planted out doors, A being the earliest, and those marked B coming into full bloom before those marked A are g07ie, so that both can be planted together with good effect. WHITE Single Tulips, EACH. DOZ. 100 Due van Thol White, y^, very early 5 50 ^3 00 Pottebakker White, A, early, fine form 5 50 3 00 EACH. L'lmniaculee, B, pure white, early 3 White Swan, B, (new) one of the best whites 4 25 ;i 00 40 3 V^Single and dozen prices i?iclude postage. The 100 rate is by express at purchaser's expense. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 2s at 100 rates.

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