178 descriptive catalogue of tulips. 



David. 



This is a first row leathered Byblomen, and one of the finest black 

 and white Tulips cultivated. The cup good, and is considered by 

 most florists to be superior to Louis XVI., when bloomed from a 

 small root. It is highly esteemed as a stage and bed flower ; and 

 when in a fine state, generally takes the first prize at an exhibition. 

 It sometimes comes flamed, and marks also beautifully. 



Due DE Bordeaux. 



This is one. of the finest centre row flamed Byblomens cultivated ; 

 is very much like Louis XVI. in shape of root and colour ; the petals 

 are thick and fleshy, it is early in bloom, and is one of the last out. 

 There is a little difference in the colours of Louis XVI. and the Due 

 de Bordeaux; the latter appears as if a coat of varnish had been laid 

 on, and looks much richer in appearance. The white is very pure ; 

 the form like Louis XVL, and the bottom purer. It has only been 

 bloomed here two seasons, and has been admired more than any other 

 Tulip. Two roots have this year bloomed feathered, and one flamed. 



Due de Florence. 

 This is a centre row Byblomen, and possesses a fine form and 

 pure bottom. Worthy a place in the most choice collections. 



Duchess of Clarence. 



This is a tolerably good second row Rose, raised by the late Mr. 

 Lawrence, of Hampton. 



Duke of Hamilton. 



This is a second row Bizarre when broken (of which I believe 

 there are only two up to the present time), but has not shown well, 

 although the little feathering on the petals is of a dark colour, re- 

 sembling the colour of Charbonnier. As a breeder, taking all its 

 properties into consideration, it is second to none ; the cup short, 

 and the bottom of a rich yellow. Although I introduced it four 

 years ago, when a seedling, it is very scarce. The increase generally 

 spoken for twelve months in advance. Should this variety break 

 well, it will rank as one of the best Bizarres cultivated. 



Duke of Wellington. 

 This variety was raised by Mr. Pearson, of Chilwell, near Notting- 

 ham, and is a very pretty second row Bizarre ; the form good, the 

 ground a rich yellow, and the feathering a dark brown. The only 



