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The Garden Magazine, October, 1920 
den Full 
Darwin 
^Tulips 
PLANT 
NAMED 
VARIETIES 
IN YOUR 
GARDEN THIS 
FALL 
The purpose of 
offering 10 named 
varieties of Giant 
Darwin Tulips to 
the readers of Garden 
Magazine is to acquaint 
them with the possibili- 
ties of planning their spring display 
according to a color scheme. 
The following ten varieties, if planted in the 
order named, will give a good color scheme. 
Loveliness. One of great merit for bedding 
as well as borders. Soft carmine-rose. Borne 
on stems 21 inches long. 
10 bulbs, 70c; 100 bulbs, $6.00 
Clara Butt. Beautiful clear salmon-pink. No 
other variety ofTered by us has the same dis- 
tinctive and pleasing color. Borne on stems 22 
inches long. 10 bulbs, 60c. ; 100 bulbs, $5.00 
The Sultan. Rich maroon-black; a flower of 
attractive and distinctive coloring. Grow to 
height of 25 inches. 
10 bulbs, 60c.; 100 bulbs, $5.00 
Reverend Ewbank. Soft lavender-violet, slight- 
ly shaded silver-gray. Borne on stems 23 
inches long. 10 bulbs, 70c.; 100 bulbs, $6.00 
Massachusetts. A long and beautiful flower, 
clear carmine-rose at midrib, toning off to soft 
pink at edges. Borne on stems 26 inches long. 
10 bulbs, 70c.; 100 bulbs, $6.00 
Pride of Haarlem. Magnificently formed flower 
of immense size, of a brilliant deep rose, shaded 
scarlet, with light-blue base. Sometimes attain- 
ing height of 3 feet. 
10 bulbs, 70c.; 100 bulbs, $6.00 
Purple Perfection. Bright glossy purple, large 
in size of wonderful substance. Grows to a 
height of 26 inches. 
10 bulbs, 85c.; 100 bulbs, $7.50 
White Queen. A splendid white variety; when 
first opening pale rose, but quickly turns white. 
10 bulbs, 60c.; 100 bulbs, $5.00 
Europe. Deep, fiery crimson, with white base. 
Flowers large and erect. Height 20 inches. 
10 bulbs, 70c.; 100 bulbs, $6.00 
Glow. The deepest shade of crimson scarlet; a 
color of wonderful brilliance, not unlike that of 
the Oriental poppy. Borne on stems 20 inches 
long. 10 bulbs, 70 c.; 100 bulbs, $6.00 
SEND YOUR ORDER NOW with check, 
money order, or cash. Bulbs delivered during 
October. Delivered free within 500 miles of 
New York City. 
Our 1920 Fall Bulb Catalogue sent on request. 
30 and 32 Barclay Street New York 
Ten Fine Named Peonies 
For $2.50 or 20 for $5.00 
All different and truly labeled. A chance to obtain a fine 
collection at half price, these are selected from varieties 
that 1 have in greater numbers. With the $5.00 collection 
I will include one plant of Baroness Schroeder free. I have 
a fine stock of Lady Alexandra Duff, Le Cygne, Soulange, 
Mons. Martin Cahuzac, Sarah Bernhardt, James Kclway 
and various other fine sorts. Send for catalogue. 
W. L. GUMM, Peony Specialist 
Remington, Indiana 
NEW ROSES IN EUROPE 
CHARLES H. TOTTY REPORTS ON THE TESTS IN ROSE 
GARDENS OF BAGATELLE ELEMENTS OF 
UNCERTAINTY IN NOVELTY RAISING 
O NE of the last things the Editor of the 
Garden Magazine said to me on the eve 
of sailing was — “If you see anything in Europe, 
new or worth while, in the horticultural line, I 
want you to let the readers of the Garden 
Magazine know about it.” Naturally, Europe 
has other problems to-day outside of Horti- 
culture. The problem of mere existence still 
presses somewhat heavily on the French people, 
particularly in the devastated sections, so it is 
only natural that horticulture has not yet been 
adequately reestablished. 
One of the wonders of the war was the way the 
French people carried along their different pro- 
fessions in addition to prosecuting the war — 
the Rose Test Gardens at Bagatelle for example. 
Some people ascribe this characteristic of the 
French people to indifference. Personally, I 
attribute it to the Frenchman’s ideals of life and 
beauty, and his refusal to let such a sordid thing 
as war interfere with these ideals, any more than 
he was compelled to. 
The Rose Gardens at Bagatelle where new 
varieties are tested are so well known inter- 
nationally that it is hardly necessary at this time 
to discuss their purposes and aims. An area of 
about five acres of ground in the forty acre Park 
of Bagatelle are devoted to Rose culture. The 
original collection was given by M. Graveraux, 
to form a Rose Garden. Of the original collec- 
tion some very fine Standards six feet or more in 
height still remain and are twenty to twenty- 
five years old. The varieties are old-fashioned 
kinds like “Aimee Vibert,” and “ Euphrosene.” 
There are also some very fine plants arranged on 
arches and columns. Horticultural visitors to 
Paris are well advised to go to Bagatelle. It is 
quite accessible from the city and one is always 
more than likely to find in flower something that 
is interesting and which will repay him for the 
journey. A yellow taxicab will take one to Port 
Maillot, from the American Express office, on the 
Place de l’Opera, whence all good Americans 
gravitate. A tramway runs from Port Maillot 
to the Park along the Bois de Boulogne. 
I was not in time for the official scoring. The 
weather was very mild in the early spring and the 
Roses came along much more rapidly than usual 
with the consequence that they were scored the 
second week in June. The first prize was 
awarded to a variety called “Souv. de Claudius 
Pernet.” This is a very fine yellow, deeper in 
color than Constance, and the color persists 
right to the edge of the petals. Whether this 
same condition will prevail with us in America, 
is, of course, a question, but we sincerely hope it 
will. The petals on this new Rose, are very 
heavy and the plant seemed to be a good grower. 
When 1 saw the plant on July 5 th, there were six 
flowers open on it. Mr. Pernet, the originator 
of this variety has given us some of our finest 
yellow Roses, including Sunburst; Mrs. Aaron 
Ward; Mdm. Collette Martinette and in ad- 
dition to these in yellow, was also the originator 
of the ever-popular Mdm. Edouard Herriott. 
“Souv. de Claudius Pernet,” is not nearly so 
thorny as Herriott, and seems to be getting 
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Have a “Fleur de Lis” Iris Garden 
Is there a little nook in your garden where you 
can rest and “chum” with the glorious flowers named 
after the Goddess of the Rainbow? Truly, every 
color of the rainbow may be found in the hardy Iris, 
or Fleur de Lis, a flower whose fascinating beauty 
must have been meant to bring peace and rest to human- 
ity. Leam to know Irises at their best by planting 
Childs Select Named Irises 
Like glowing velvet and scintillating precious 
jewels, Iris, in their season, eclipse in beauty every 
other flower in the hardy border. To enable you to 
know Iris as we love them, we offer postpaid, 
20 best named Garden Iris, all different, for $2.50 
10 best named Japan Iris, all different, for $1.50 
In superfine mixture, 20 Garden or 10 Japan, $1.25 
We grow acres of Irises, Peonies, Lilies and other 
hardy bulbs and plants for fall planting. 
We also specialize in Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, 
Crocus, Freesias, etc. Shrubs, Vines, Berries and winter 
flowering plants in great variety. Large Catalogue Free. 
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc., Floral Park, L. I., N. Y. 
BULB S 
Don’t fail to secure some of the Gorgeous New 
Darwin Tulips as offered in the Autumn Edition of 
Our New Guide to Rose Culture for 1920. 
Send for copy today. It's free. Also offers the lead- 
ing varieties of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, 
Lilies, and other bulbs and plants for winter and 
spring blooming. Established 1850. Oldest Rose 
Growing Establishment in America. 
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LILIUM REGALE 
By far the most popular lily that has been in- 
troduced since the Auratum. It will thrive on 
more kinds of soil and endure more varied con- 
ditions than any other lily we have tried. Ask 
for our catalogue offering many other varieties 
of lilies and cold weather plants. Our Autumn 
Supplement gives an illustration of our Regal 
lilies in bloom. 
F. H. HORSFORD CHARLOTTE, VT. 
