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TULIPS, MAY-FLOWERING DARWIN — continued. 
. # per ioo per doz. each 
Valere (3), long broad-petalled flower, purplish lilac with silvery flush at r. d. s. d. s. d 
margin, inside tinged buff, cenlre cream and lilac, ht. 24 in 15 0...2 3...0 3 
Viking (4), flower of fine form with short broad petals, full rich violet, shaded 
purple, very handsome, ht. 26 in 45 0...6 0...0 7 
Viola, fine large flower of great substance, blue-purple with tinge of dark crimson, 
very handsome 42 0...5 6...0 6 
Violet Queen (3), flowers large and handsome, light violet, with metallic blue 
base, ht. 27 in 17 6. ..2 6...0 3 
Virginia (4), large globular flower, heliotrope flushed crimson-rose, centre white 
with greyish halo, ht. 26 in 12 6...I 9...0 2 
Washington (2), large flower, solfcrino rose with silvery margin, centre white 
and bluish, ht. 30 in 21 0...3 0...0 4 
"Wedding Veil (2), flower erect, of medium size, white flushed delicate salmon- 
rose, clear while centre and black anthers, very pretty, ht. 22 in 12 6... I 9...0 2 
Whistler (3), new , a grand large flower, colour dark vermilion-scarlet with maroon 
tinge, centre blue, very effective, ht. 24 in. (Coloured Plate, 3d ) 25 o ..3 6...0 4 
White Queen (2), large globular erect flower, creamy white slightly tinged blush, 
anthers black, lit. 24 in 15 0...2 3...0 3 
‘William Copland. See Sweet Lavender. 
‘Zanzibar (2), flower large and broad, of beautiful form, colour plum-purple with 
blackish lustre, centre having diamond-shaped markings of dark blue and white, 
very handsome, ht. 24 in 17 6. ..2 6...0 3 
‘Zulu (3), fine handsome globular flower, dark purple with black lustre, centre 
slightly starred white ; flower lasting long in condition, ht. 28 in. Award 
of Merit R.II.S 45 0...6 0...0 7 
BARR’S EXTRA CHOICE MIXTURE of Darwin Tulips, in 
various brilliant colours, producing a grand effect when grouped in the herba- 
ceous border or filling beds on lawns, etc. ; their stately bearing and rich self colours 
will be greatly appreciated per 1000, 90/- 9 6. ..1 4... — 
BARR’S FINE MIXED Darwin Tulips, containing a good variety of 
colours and suitable for massing in wild gardens, etc per 1000, 70/- 7 6... I 3... — 
BARR’S 
Beautiful May-Flowering: “Cottage” Tulips. 
British-grown Bulbs. 
Awarded Silver Cup 
at the Royal International Exhibition 1912 , and at the Great Chelsea Show 1913 , 
Gold Medal at the R.H.S. Tulip Show May 5 th, 1914 , and the R.H.S Gold Medal at the Great 
Chelsea Show May 19 th, 1914 . Two R.H.S. Gold Medals, May, 1915 , 
R.H.S. Silver-Gilt Cup, Chelsea Show, 1915 , and three Silver-Gilt Medals R.H.S. 1916 . 
The name Cottage Tulips we have given to the various beautiful May-flowering Tulips which 
have mostly been found growing in old cottage gardens in England, Scotland, and Ireland, where they 
have been in some cases for over fifty years. Some have also been traced to old French gardens. They 
are all very beautiful, presenting a great variety in form and colouring, and having none of the stiffness 
of other Tulips. We have also included in this section a few fine Dutch Breeder or Self-Coloured 
Tulips which have up to now been erroneously classed with the Darwin Tulips. For cutting they are 
greatly prized on account of their long stems and graceful habit. Being extremely hardy they are specially 
adapted for permanent hardy flower borders, where they should be freely planted in large clumps and 
masses. They may also be naturalised in grass, wild gardens, etc., where during May they present a 
charming picture. Those who have visited Kew Gardens in Spring will have noticed these Tulips 
planted freely in grass, and also used largely in filling flower beds on the lawns. Most Cottage Tulips 
may be grown with great success in bowls of Barr’s New Peat-fibre Mixture, and afford a delightful 
decoration for indoors ( see Cultural Directions, page 3). 
Culture. — The bulbs should be planted 5 to 6 inches deep on heavy soils, and 6 to 7 inches deep on 
light soils. If planted too shallow they are apt to come blind. 
In most cases we give the heights as registered at our Nurseries, but these will vary somewhat 
according to richness or poverty of soil. 
Time of Flowering. — The Cottage Tulips take up the succession of flowering as the Early Single 
and Double Tulips are going out of bloom. As far as possible we have indicated the order of flowering 
by (1), (2), and so on. (1) will correspond in time of flowering with (5) of the Early Single and Double 
Tulips. The Parrot Tulips bloom together with those marked (2), and the Darwin with those marked (3) 
and (4) in the following lists. 
