4 MICHELL’S SUPERB DARWIN TULIPS (Continued) 
The asterisk (*) preceding the variety denotes that it is suitable for forcing as well as bedding. The letters E, F and G follow¬ 
ing the variety indicate their relative time of blooming, the E’s being the earliest to bloom. The figures indicate the normal height in 
inches. 
If Tulip bulbs are wanted by Parcel Post, add 25c. per 100, for postage to the first and second zones; for other zones 
please see parcel post table on second cover page. 
Tulip.) Doz. 100 1000 
(The Black 
G 25. The 
nearest 
*La Tulipe Noire. 
color to black in Tulips, deep maroon black 
with a velvety sheen.$0.85 
*i a Nr»tr<* E 24. Beautiful shade of bright 
-1 pink, blue base starred white, 
very large. An excellent variety for early 
forcing.80 
*Madame Krelage. F 26 - Bright lilac 
-H— rose, margined pale 
silvery pink. A good forcer and excellent for 
$6.00 $55.00 
♦Matchless. 
(Roi d’Islande.) F 27. A 
rare shade of old rose; highly 
recommended for late forcing, also very effec¬ 
tive in borders 
Mrs. Potter Palmer. 
(Fashion.) G 26. 
Rich glowing pur¬ 
ple; a distinct variety for border planting. 
Orange Perfection. G 26 - Bright sal- 
- - - mon orange, shad¬ 
ing to scarlet as the flower ages, bright blue 
base; flowers large and very choice for the 
♦Pride of Haarlem. 
F26. Brilliant rosy 
carmine; one of the 
most popular varieties; unsurpassed for mass- 
F 23. Clear pink, 
deepening with 
large flower; makes a beautiful show 
♦Princess Elizabeth. 
age, 
planted in front of evergreens. 
Prince of the Netherlands. B31. Cer- 
-—- lse scarlet 
edged rose, blue base, flowers of enormous 
size. A clump of these adds a distinctive 
♦Professor Rauwenhoff. 
F 26. Bright 
cherry red, 
blue star at base; a large and attractive variety 
♦Rev. H. Ewbank. f 20 - . L W helio- 
-■- trope, shaded laven¬ 
der; a splendid bedder; also stands forcing 
splendidly and produces large flowers of a very 
pleasing color. For a beautiful effect plant 
with yellow Cottage Tulips or among Bleeding 
.80 
5.50 
50.00 
.80 
5.50 
50.00 
.80 
5.50 
50.00 
.85 
6.00 
55.00 
.50 
10.50 
100.00 
.75 
5.00 
45.00 
.80 
5.50 
50.00 
.85 
6.00 
55.00 
.80 
5.50 
50.00 
.80 
5.50 
50.00 
Scotch Lassie. 
F 26. Purest deep laven¬ 
der, inside shadings dark¬ 
er; base dark blue, far superior to any Darwin 
in this shade, flowers are larger and of more 
substance, reflexes slightly. Will last 3 to 4 
weeks, either in the garden or when cut. 1.75 
12.50 
MICHELL’S TULIP COLLECTION 
PASTEL SHADES 
Baron de la Tonnaye 
Bronze Queen 
Clara Butt 
Dream 
Fairy Queen 
30 Bulbs, 
60 Bulbs, 
120 Bulbs, 
250 Bulbs, 
500 Bulbs, 
La Fiancee 
Matchless 
Mrs. Moon 
Prince of Orange 
Zwanenburg 
3 each variety.$2.00 postpaid 
6 each variety. 3.75 postpaid 
12 each variety. 7.00 postpaid 
25 each variety.13.50 postpaid 
50 each variety.26.00 by express 
1000 Bulbs, 100 each variety.50.00 by express 
A selection of soft tones and delicate shades that will bloom 
in May. Just the assortment you have been seeking, to plant 
among perennials or in front of shrubbery. 
Doz. 100 1000 
R; e u nn F 30. This variety is con- 
1"- P> . ceded to be the finest in its 
class; excellent for beds or borders, or for forc¬ 
ing in pots; color deep violet, center white 
edged with blue, anthers black. A hit at all 
Flower Shows.,.$1.50 $10.50 $100.00 
Venus. 
F 30. Pure silvery rose, white base 
with pale blue ring, faintly flushed 
paler at tip of inner petals, an exquisite flower 
of fine form, with sturdy stems; should be in 
every border or garden. 
*W. Copeland. E 24 - . 0n . e of the . J> est 
-—-, early forcing varieties; 
when grown indoors, the color is a beautiful 
delicate lavender, grown in the border, lilac 
rose.75 
.90 6.50 60.00 
5.25 47.50 
♦William Pitt. 
E 24. Dark crimson, 
shaded purple on outer 
petals; a large and beautiful variety. 
.75 5.25 47.50 
Yellow Giant. 
E 28. Deep golden yel- Doz. 100 
low, large globular flowers 
carried on tall stiff stems. Excellent for gar¬ 
den or exhibition; the best moderately priced 
“Yellow Darwin” today.$1.75 $12.50 
Zwanenburg. 
F 28. A very beautiful Doz. 100 1000 
flower, color a pure spark¬ 
ling white, center marked with shining black 
anthers, the blooms have a spicy fragrance; 
truly a majestic flower that should be in every 
collection...$1.15 $8.00 $75.00 
Darwin Tulip, La Fiancee is gorgeous for mass effect in 
the border. A wonderful effect is produced when planted 
with Camassias and Bleeding Hearts. 
When comparing prices, please bear in mind that 
bulbs such as ours are produced under careful super¬ 
vision of expert growers. Only select quality, large size 
and the most up-to-date packing methods are employed. 
Forty-four years of successful distribution and service is 
your guarantee. 
Darwin Mixed. 
A well balanced assort¬ 
ment of colors and shades 
made from many named varieties and contains 
giant flowering, long stemmed sorts only.65 4.00 35.00 
COLOR PLATE COLLECTIONS OF DARWIN TULIPS 
Illustrated on opposite page 
6 Bulbs each 5 varieties, 30 bulbs.$2.25 postpaid 
12 Bulbs each 5 varieties, 60 bulbs.4.25 postpaid 
25 Bulbs each 5 varieties, 125 bulbs.7.50 postpaid 
50 Bulbs each 5 varieties, 250 bulbs.14.50 postpaid 
100 Bulbs each 5 varieties, 500 bulbs.28.00 by express 
Michell’s Bulb Growing Guide sent free on request 
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