This special edition of 'Tulips: With Their History and Mode of Cultivation' was written by John Slater, and first published in 1843, making it over 170 years old. This book was especially written for the novice Tulip enthusiast and gives you all the necessary tools to successfully grow stunning Tulips. The book features two sections - The History of the Tulip, and a Descriptive Catalog of Tulips, which lists every variety of Tulip known at that time, from Abercromby to Zuleika. A wonderful place to start for the new Tulip grower, and an essential, knowledgeable book for all Tulip lovers. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.