HOLM and OLSON 
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DARWIN TULIPS 
T he DARWINS are without question the most 
popular as well as the best known of the several 
different classes of tulips. Their gorgeous colors, 
their size, and the ease with which they may be success¬ 
fully grown is the reason for their unsurpassed popularity. 
Among the many colors and shades the reds and pinks 
predominate but soft blues, violets and purples with 
shadings into maroons and almost black may be found 
among them. In recent years pure white and yellows 
have been developed and are now available at a reason¬ 
able price. While there is quite a variation from the 
colors mentioned in Darwins, one must look among the 
Breeders for the golds and bronzes, and the Cottage 
tulips will supply the intense orange and scarlet. 
The list of Darwins offered on this page covers the 
whole range of colors and the most superior kinds in 
their respective shades. The bulbs we offer are all 
“TOP SIZE’’ the kind that produce maximum results. 
We handle only the very best and largest size bulbs. 
We do not, and will not handle the inferior and cull 
grades that are so often offered by concerns who are 
ignorant of “quality,’’ which is most essential for satis¬ 
factory results from bulbs. 
We append a figure following the name that indicates 
the relative time each kind flowers when given the same 
exposure and growing conditions. No. 1 indicates 
earliest. No. 2 second early. No. 3 midseason to late 
and No. 4 the latest flowering kinds. 
The figure following the variety name indicates the relative time of blooming. 
Afterglow, 4—Rosy pink edged with orange and salmon. A beautiful color 
combination and quite unique in Darwins. 
Height 26 in. (See illustration, page 2).Doz. 75c; 100 $5.50 
Anton Mauve, 3—Large mauve flower, edged grayish white, tall strong 
stems. Height 28 in.Doz. 90c; 100 $6.50 
Anton Roozen, 4—Vivid rose pink with white base and blue markings. 
N'ery large and robust cup shaped flower. Height 24 in. Doz. 90c; 100 $5.75 
Aphrodite, 3—Silvery rose with softer pink shadings and white base. V'ery 
large flower and robust growth. Height 33 in.Doz. 90c; 100 $5.75 
Baron de la Tonnaye, 4—Bright rose pink, edged silvery rose, large flower. 
Height 28 in.Doz. 65c; 100 $4.50 
Bartlgan, 1—Dazzling, fiery scarlet-crimson, white base with blue ring. 
V^ery early blooming. Recommended for conservatory or greenhouse 
culture. Height 24 in.Doz. 55c; 100 $4.50 
Bleu Amiable, 4—Lavender with steel blue shadings and white base starred 
blue. Inside of flowers deeper lavender. Height 25 in. .Doz. 75c; 100 $5.50 
City of Haarlem, 3—Intense, rich deep scarlet with steel blue base. We 
consider this the finest and largest tulip in this color. A wonderful large 
flower. Height 28 in. (See illustration, page 2).Doz. 90c; 100 $6.50 
Clara Butt, 4—Rosy-salmon with blue base and white halo. Fair sized 
flower on good stem. Height 26 in.Doz. 55c; 100 $4.50 
Dream, 2—Soft heliotrope and lilac, inside rosy violet. V>ry fine garden 
tulip. Height 26 in.Doz. 7bc; 100 $5.00 
Duchess of Hohenberg, 2—The color of this flower is a lovely blending of 
rosy mauve and heliotrope. Long, strong stem. 
Height 30 in. (See illustration, page 2).Doz. $1.75; 100 $12.00 
Eclipse, 2—Blood-red overlaid with a satiny sheen and blue base. Very large 
flowers that often come with extra petals. 
Height 25 in.Doz. $1.75; 100 $12.00 
Farncombe Sanders, 2—Brilliant rose scarlet with clear white base. Large 
broad petaled flower of fine form. Height 28 in.Doz. 75c; 100 $5.50 
Faust, 3—Deep satiny purple with white base. Very large flower. The best 
in this color. Height 30 in.Doz. 75c; 100 $5.50 
Feu Brilliant, 2—A glorious, brilliant, clear scarlet tulip. Very large beau¬ 
tifully formed flower. Height 28 in.Doz. 85c; 100 $6.50 
Flamingo, 2—Delicate, soft silvery pink with rosy tints, fine oval shaped 
flower with pointed petals. Height 28 in.Doz. 80c; 100 $6.00 
Giant, 2—Glowing reddish purple, suffused with dark violet, white base. 
A giant flower on strong stem. Height 30 in.Doz. 90c; 100 $6.75 
Herodiade, 3 (Rudolf Valentino)—A fine old standard variety, color a 
bright tone of lilac-rose, large flower on medium stem. 
Height 24 in.Doz. 70c; 100 $5.00 
Jubilee, 2—Bright, royal purple with bluish sheen and white base. A won¬ 
derful large, finely formed flower. The very best in this color. 
Height 30 in. (See illustration, page 2).Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.25 
King George V, 2—Brilliant cherry-red, inside bright orange-scarlet with 
blue base. Immense flower of unusual substance on tall, strong stem. 
Height 26 in.Doz. 90c; 100 $6.50 
King Harold, 3—Deep blood red. with dark purple base. A large finely 
formed flower on a strong sturdy stem. Develops best under partial shade. 
Height 25 in.Doz. 55c; 100 $4.50 
La Fiancee, 3—Deep old rose shading to soft rose at edges of petals. A very 
large finely formed tulip on tall stem. 
Height 30 in. (See illustration, page 2).Doz. 85c; 100 $6.50 
La Tulipe Noire, .3—Deep, velvety maroon black, large flow'er. The blackest 
of all tulips. Height 26 in. (See illustration, page 2). .Doz. 80c; 100 $6.00 
Madame Krelage, 3—Lilac-rose, petals margined silvery-rose, inside soft 
rose. Large fine flower. Height 30 in.Doz. 70c; 100 $5.00 
NOTE—Add 5c per dozen for all 
Melicette, 3—Silver lavender, inside shadings of deep lavender-violet with 
blue base, beautiful large flower and the best lavender Darwin. 
Height 26 in.Doz. 90c; 100 $5.75 
Paul Baudry, 2—A deep violet-purple with a bronze suffusion. Beautiful 
large flower on strong stem. Height 28 in.Doz. 85c; 100 $5.50 
President Taft, 3—Brilliant, intense crimson. Very large flower on tall 
sturdy stem. Excellent for garden planting. 
Height 28 in.Doz. 90c; 100 $7.25 
Pride of Haarlem, 2—Brilliant rose-carmine with blue base. Extremely 
large flower on strong stem. Height 30 in.Doz. 70c; 100 $5.00 
Prince of the Netherlands, 3—Glowing cerise-rose edged light rose with 
blue base. Large finely formed flower on strong stem. 
Height 32 in. (See illustration, page 2).Doz. 90c; 100 $6.75 
Prince of Wales, 2—Glowing, deep cherry-pink with a scarlet flush, blue 
base. A brilliant large flower on strong stem. 
Height 28 in.Doz. 85c; 100 $6.50 
Princess Elizabeth, 2—Brilliant pink changing to soft rose-pink as flower 
ages. White base. Height 26 in.Doz. 70c; 100 $5.00 
Prof. Rauwenhoff, .3—Bright cherry red, inside glowing scarlet with blue 
center. Large fine flower on good stem. Height 28 in. Doz. 70c; 100 $5.00 
Rev. H. Ewbank, 1—Soft lavender-mauve with lighter margins, white base. 
The color combines well with any other shade of tulips. 
Height 24 in.Doz. 75c; 100 $5.50 
Scarlet Beauty, 2—Glowing vermillion-scarlet. Enormous flower on tall, 
strong stem. Height 26 in.Doz. 85c; 100 $6.50 
Sunkist, 3—Large, brilliant orange-yellow flower on strong, sturdy stem. 
This is a most outstanding tulip and the color is unique in Darwins. 
Height 36 in.Each 90c. Doz. $8.00 
The Bishop, 3—Deep, rich violet with dull blue base and white halo. An 
enormous flower on very strong stem. Height 30 in. Doz. 90c; 100 $7.00 
Venus, .3—-Pure lilac-rose with a silvery sheen, inside clear rose, white base 
with faint blue halo. A finely formed flower of an exquisite shade. 
Height 28 in. (See illustration, page 2).Doz. 80c; 100 $6.00 
Viola, 3—Deep violet with lighter tone at base, large strong growing flower 
that is especially suited for the garden. Height 27 in. Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50 
Wm. Copeland, 1—Rosy-lilac. A very fine early flowering tulip. Desirable 
for indoor culture as it forces easily. Height 24 in.. .Doz. 75c; 100 $5.50 
Wm. Pitt, 2—Brilliant crimson-scarlet suffused with a bluish sheen, center 
white with bluish star. Large flower on strong stem. 
Height 24 in.Doz. 70c; 100 $5.00 
Yellow Giant, 3—This is much the best of yellow Darwins. It is equal in 
size and has all the good qualities of this class. Large golden yellow flowers 
with inky black anthers. Height 30 in.Doz. $1.25; 100 $9.50 
Zulu, 2—Glistening blackish purple. Large egg-shaped flower. A fine tulip 
for contrast in the garden. Height 28 in.Doz. 80c; 100 $6.00 
Zwanenberg, 3—The best white Darwin. Large pure, white flower with 
black anthers, has good substance. Height 28 in.. .Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50 
H. & O. SPECIAL MIXTURE OF SUPERB 
DARWIN TULIPS 
We can highly recommend this mixture as it is made 
up of equal quantities in many fine named varieties, 
and contains no culls or undesirable kinds. 
Doz. 70c; 100 $5.00 
By parcel post or express prepaid. 
Doz. 75c; 100 $5.25 
tulips to be sent by Parcel Post. 
See collection offe r s — inside front cover 
