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Darwin Tulips, Continued. 
RED AND CHERRY-ROSE SHADES, Continued 
*City of Haarlem. (3). One of the largest scarlet-colored Darwins; intense 
dark scarlet with darker bloom, large steel-blue base and white halo. The 
finest red Darwin in existence, but prefers well-sheltered situations since the 
stem being brittle, breaks off easily. Height, 31 inches. $1.05 per dozen, 
$7.50 per 100. 
President Taft. (3). Deep ox-blood-red, with dusky bloom, blue base, large 
flower on an exceptionally strong stem. An outstanding variety for the 
garden. Height, 26 inches. $1 per dozen, $7 per 100. 
Scarlet Beauty. (3). Vermilion-scarlet. Large flower on a tall strong stem. 
One of the best in this color and of special merit for borders and massing. 
Height, 26 inches. 95 cts. per dozen, $6.50 per 100. 
*Professor Rauwenhoff. (2). Bright cherry-red; inside glowing scarlet, with a 
brilliant blue center. Large flower of great substance on a very strong stem. 
Height, 28 inches. 80 cts. per dozen, $5.50 per 100. 
* William Pitt. (2). Very dark crimson, with purplish shade on outer petals, 
with white base, starred dull blue. Belongs to the best forcing varieties. 
Height, 24 inches. 80 cts. per dozen, $5.50 per 100. 
*Prince of the Netherlands. (3). Glowing cerise-scarlet, edged rose, with blue 
base, large flower. Plant in partial shade as it does not stand the hot sun. 
Height, 32 inches. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
*Mrs. Farncombe Sanders. (2). Brilliant rosy red with a clear white base. 
Huge flower of perfect shape. Height, 30 inches. 80 cts. per dozen, 
$5.50 per 100. 
Pride of Haarlem. (1). Brilliant rose-carmine, with blue base. Large flower 
of stately habit. Superb for outdoor planting in the border and among 
shrubbery. Height, 28 inches. 70 cts. per dozen, $5.00 per 100. 
King Harold. (3). Deep ox-blood-red, with purple-black base. Similar in 
color to Eclipse, but smaller flower. Height, 24 inches. 80 cts. per dozen, 
$5.50 per 100. 
*Bartigon. (2). Carmine-crimson with pure white base, broadly ringed deep 
blue. Especially recommended for forcing. Height, 28 inches. 80 cts. 
per dozen, $5.50 per 100. 
VIOLET-ROSE 
Dresden China. (2). A beautiful Darwin with elegantly shaped flower and clear 
coloring. Soft lilac-rose, resembling the color of the well-known Dresden 
China. Height, 28 inches. $3.80 per dozen, $30 per 100. 
*La Fiancee. (2). Deep rose, shading to old-rose, delicate pink at edges, blue 
base. Huge handsome flower on a tall stem. Plant in sheltered position as 
the flower breaks easily in rainy weather. One of the finest for forcing. 
Height, 32 inches. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
♦Centenaire. (1). Rich violet-rose, with large blue base. Very large flower of 
perfect form. Early in the garden and a very good forcer. Height, 32 
inches. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
*Matchless. (3). Violet-rose, with a narrow margin of pale rose. Good-sized 
flower on a strong, stiff stem. A beautiful Tulip for pots or pans as it is 
not tall-growing. Height 20 inches. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
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