Darwin Tulips- 



Cont, 



Blooms in May 



King Harold. The deep mahogany red of these massive, large blooms 



creates a striking picture in the garden. The vigor and strength of the 

 plants also are bound to impress the gardener most favorably. Besides its 

 use for garden display and cutting it also has proved a good forcer. 24 

 inches. 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.50. 



La Fiancee. A rich rose whose charm is heightened by the lovely silvery 

 pink petal margins. It has a loveliness and grace that will endear it to 

 those who favor colors of medium intensity. Its large blooms are well 

 supported. 30 inches. 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 



La Tulipe Noire {The Black Tulip). Seen against a white fence or a light 

 colored foundation wall this Tulip appears as a velvety black, though 

 close e.xamination reveals that it is a very deeply colored maroon-black. 

 25 inches. 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 



President Taft. An extra-choice Darwin Tulip of a rich deep red color 

 with glowing vermilion highlights. Shows a dark blue base on the inside 

 and makes an excellent variety for bedding or planting in the perennial 

 border. 28 inches. 3 for 27c; 12 for 90c; 100 for $6.75. 



Pride of Haarlem. This takes its place among the very finest though it 

 is an old favorite with very large, old rose blooms. Most glorious in bright 

 sunhght when the blooms glisten with a scarlet sheen. 28 inches. 3 for 22c; 

 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.50. 



Prince of Wales. A scintillating cherry red with enonnous flowers worthy 

 of a place in every garden. The richness of its color and the sparkle of its 

 finish make it an outstanding attraction aided by its good height and 

 vigor. 28 inches. 3 for 24c; 12 for 80c; 100 for $5.75. 



Princess Elizabeth. A rich rose-pink of perfect form deepening in color 

 as the flowers. expand. The stately habit of the plants and the large size 

 of the flowers make it a lovely Tulip for your garden. It also is good for 

 forcing. 26 inches. 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.25. 



Rev. H. Ewbank. This sombre shade appeals by the pleasing softness of 

 its large hehotrupe blooms which display a glistening silvery lavender sheen 

 during the sunny hours of the day. Large-flowering and of sturdy habit. 

 22 inches. 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.25. 



Valentine. Truly handsome with glorious large blooms carried on strong 

 stems. Outstanding for its color which is a light violet-purple with a 

 glistening metallic sheen that gives unusual lustre to the well-formed 

 flowers. 22 inches. 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 



Wm. Copeland (Sireel Lavender). This is primarily a forcing variety which 

 gives excellent results. When grown in this way the color is a lovely 

 soft lavender. In the garden the blooms are more of a lilac-rose shade. 

 25 inches. 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.50. 



Wm. Pitt. A magnificent color— glowing scarlet that blazes in the sun- 

 light like live embers lighting the garden like a bonfire. It is a strong 

 grower producing extra large and heavy blooms which are noted for their 

 splendid lasting qualities. Also much in demand for forcing. 24 inches. 

 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.50. 



Zwanenburg. A beautiful white Darwin Tulip— in our opinion the finest 

 one available so far for garden planting. It has lovely, large, well formed 

 blooms with pure white petals. Vigorous and strong, carrying its flowers 

 on fine stiff stems that contribute so much to its display in the garden. 

 30 inches. 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.25. 



Darwin Tulips in Mixture 



Darwin Tulips lend themselves particularly well for planting as mixtures 

 to secure the interesting effect of a rare oriental rug. This is possible only 

 where the mixture contains the right proportion of the different colors to 

 secure a harmonious effect. You wiU find the special Dreer mixture un- 

 excelled for this purpose. 12 for 70c; 100 for $5.00; 1000 for $45.00. 



A Complete Collection of 

 Dreer's Giant Darwin Tulips 



These collections will give you an opportunity to get acquainted with all 



24 varieties offered on these two pages. They will give a superb display. 



72 bulbs, 3 of each, value $5.75, $5.00 



144 bulbs. 6 of each, value $9.81, 9.25 



288 bulbs, 12 of each, value $19.45, 18.00 



600 bulbs, 25 of each, value $36.32, 33.00 



Valentine — a glorious flower of a beautiful light 

 violet-purple color 



Darwin Tulips bring rich and brilliant 

 colors into your May borders 



May-Time Mixture 



of Tulips 



An Incomparable Blend in a 



Most Complete Range of Colors 



For richness of color this mixture surpasses 

 anything else that can be offered because it is 

 made up from named varieties of Darwin, 

 Cottage Garden, and Breeder Tulips so that the 

 color range is more complete than in mixtures of 

 the individual classes that are included. As all 

 of these are May-flowering and similar in habit, 

 stature, and size of bloom the effect to be 

 achieved with them is really outstanding. 

 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 100 

 for $6.00; 1000 for «SS.OO. 



To enjoy Tulips next spring you must plant them this fall 



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