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CARL PURDY, UKIAH, CALIFORNIA 
MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS, continued 
makes a fine color mass when cut, although smaller-flowered than the others. It is 
cheap at 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. 
Retroflexa is a light canary-yellow, long-stemmed, large-flowered, and with the 
petals reflexed prettily. It and lutea are 4 cts. each, 35 cts. per doz., $3 per 100. 
SCARLET and GOLD. — The preceding Tulips have all been in solid colors, but 
there are others in combinations of two colors, and Golden Crown, with a bod}' of rich 
yellow, penciled with scarlet, finally becomes a sort of old gold throughout. It is not a 
tall sort, and I sell it at 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. 
WHITE and SCARLET. Still prettier is Picotee which opens light cream, lightly 
penciled with scarlet, and becomes pure white suffused throughout with pink and scar- 
let, and is one of the daintiest of all Tulips. It is very fine in the bed, and is good as a 
cut-flower. 3 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. 
BROWN and VARIEGATED.— The Bizarres are really forms of Darwin Tulips, 
having a dark mahogany-brown richly striped in other shades. They correspond in 
brown to the Rembrandts in lighter colors. 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. 
GIANT DARWIN TULIPS 
The Darwin Tulips are May-flowering Tulips, but in a class by themselves. They 
used to be called Breeders and were badly neglected, but the wonderfully fine varieties 
brought out during the last fifteen years have pushed them to the front place among 
Tulips, and prices are being raised because the demand exceeds the supply. With broad 
cups of great size, on stout and very tall stems (some are 30 in. high), they have great 
lasting qualities, and whether in the bed or in vases, always attract attention. At 
first the cup is incurved, but day by day it becomes broader until the petals spread 
out flat and as much as 10 inches across. The colors are simply wonderful in variety. 
Special Culture. — The directions given for May-Flowering Tulips must be 
followed carefully if it is desired to have such grand flowers as they are capable 
of giving. The shade, the abundant watering when flowering, and the added fertilizers 
are necessary to give the best. I supply exceptionally fine bulbs, but my customers 
must cooperate by giving the care if the bulbs get the credit due them. 
NAMED DARWIN TULIPS 
In the set of Darwin Tulips following, every one is tall with large flowers of fine 
shape and superb coloring. The most expensive varieties to be found in any other cata- 
logue will not average finer varieties or colors. I place all at the low price of 5 cts. each, 
50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, except where noted; and, as this includes delivery, it is 
the best value in this line offered in America. 
In white, Painted Lady, a creamy white, and Wedding Veil, pure white. In soft 
pink, Calliope and Baronne de la Tonnaye; both superb. In soft blush-pink, Gretchen 
or Margaret, exceeded by none in delicacy. In brilliant rose, Gustave Dore and Lenotre, 
both very fine. In glowing scarlet, Glory and Orion, both extra fine. In glowing red dark, 
Pieneman and Ripperda; superb. In deep velvety brown, red Donders is one of the 
prime favorites. If almost black is wished, Cetewayo and Fra Angelico; grand flowers 
both. In lavender-blue, I offer the very fine Goliath, and in the darker violet the super- 
fine Archimedes. In still darker violet, approaching brown, Auber. In reddish black, Von 
Jehring is very nearly black, and a splendid color. In reddish lilac, Palissa is not excelled 
In blue, Bleu Celeste, but at 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz. 
In soft heliotrope-lilac none excel Circe and Rev. H. Cobank, but the latter is 
7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 
Superb Collections of Fine Named Darwin Tulips 
My grower in Holland puts up very fine collections of Named Darwin Tulips. He 
gives a wide range of colors, very fine varieties, and large bulbs. Better value cannot 
be given for the money. Bought separately, they would cost far more. Collection of 
10 very fine sorts, 10 cts. each, 100 bulbs for $2.75. One each of same, not named 
10 bulbs, 35 cts. 
Fine Mixed Darwin Tulips 
_ I can supply a fine mixture at $2 per 100. I recommend the use of the named col- 
lections, however. 
REMBRANDT TULIPS 
These belong to the same race as the Darwin Tulips and are most magnificent 
riowers, wonderfully striped and splashed and in light colors. Mixed bulbs, 60c. per doz. 
