The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-12
The Tuhp.

~ Ao a Seto lls5 NV t-ldl lllG DO~ tanical name of this gorgeous flower (Tulipa, the Italian rendering of the Turkish tulbenA a turban which the flower resembles) has been univers- ally adopted into common usage, in so many cases of botanical terms there has been an addition of dozen or more cratic and absurd names that are misleading and almost ridic- ulous. The Tulip as generally known may be divided in the following class es: The Due Van Tholl, Early Single
 Double Towering and Fall Loate Single. The Van Tholls are very ear .ly, but an account of their extreme dwarf habit are not to be recom- mended except in the case of formal or geometrical planting. The early towering single Are the most effective for ordinary cultivation, the colors are brilliant, are easily grown and re- liably hardy In almost any situation. Selecting a few of the best known sorts we will mention Artue and Belle Alliance for scanliet, Jacht van Dolft and La Reine for good white, Canary Bird, Ophir d Or and Yellow Prince brilliant yellowS for scanlet and yellow shades we find Brutus and Kaizerkroon, the shaded pinks would include Cottage Maid and Rose Gris- delin. Duchesse de Parma is a very striking bronze variety Among the peculiar and unique colors we have Due q Orange, an orange yellow, Lac van Rhijn almost violet color and Thomas Moore beautiful tint of apricot orange, Many other names might be mentioned butt the above list gives some of the most popular kinds
 The double Tulips are very showy, blooming a little later than their sim gle towering neighbohs, they also last longer in bloom, but require good sunlight to make perfect develop ment of the flower, the heavy spring rains often rotting the inner petals before opening,
 The tall late towering class com prise some of the showiest of the whole gems, but as their blooms are not In perfection till the end of May It Is better to plant in a spot where the bulbs can remain permanently, such as vacant space between shrubs or if one is fortunate enough to possess a handy herbaceous border nothing could be more effective than clumps of these gorgeous flowers be- tween the handy plants, they will be past blooming by the time the ma iori+xy of l,arho oanuc ta1hps s1,or, q o,,, CTS. Some of the newer introductlons as the Cottage and Darwin Tulips are superb, the flowers being as large as coffee cups.
 In the matter of forcing Tulips it is a common fallacy that it Is a difficult process, but there have been amateurs in our own city that have succeeded fully as we'll as any professional grower. The routine may be stated simply, first, have the bulbs thorough ly rooted before exposure to light and heat, second, be sure the flower stems are well developed before giv- ing light; third, keep partly shaded lasting qualities.
 The process is to plant in shallow boxes or pans, about two to three inches deep, place out doors, cover with earth so the frost will not pene- trate to the bulbs, leave in that con- dition till January, then place in a dark cellar not necessarily too cold in two or three weeks when the flower spike is two to three inches long, put in warm moderately shaded room. never let them get dry after being brought from the open ground.
 For outside planting any sunny sit uation will answer preferably where the water does not settle during the winter; plant about four inches deep the distance apart being regulated by the effect desired, say from two to six inches apart. We would always re- commend planting the named vari- etles, as thereby you can arrange the colors more effectively and also be sure of the flowers opening at the same time Some advocate lifting the bulbs after part blooming, but we have known numerous cases where Tulips have continued towering for a number of years without changing. where planted in regular forms and left in the ground the beds may be utilized by planting Celeuses, Gerani- ums, Verbenas, etc, or seeds may be sown of quick growing annuals such as Petunia, Portulaca, Coreopsis and many other kinds that require little care. V.