DARWIN OR LATE TULIPS 
combine in the border so harmoniously that the danger of a jar¬ 
ring note in the most haphazard planting is quite negligible. 
For carefully studied arrangements of these Tulips, the color 
schemes on page 13 should be consulted. In pots, if brought into 
heat not earlier than the middle of January, they force very suc¬ 
cessfully; and in the following list the sorts adapted to forcing 
are indicated. When forced, some varieties lose their true color, 
but even so they gain a pleasing softness that compensates for 
the lack of brilliancy. 
Culture. The bulbs should be planted 5 to 6 inches deep, 
and not less than 5 inches apart. Sand, to the depth of an inch 
at the base of the bulb, will repay the trouble through the pro¬ 
vision for drainage during wet weather. If possible, shelter from 
cold winds should be afforded. For forcing, the bulbs should be 
potted as soon as received. The flowers appear to better ad¬ 
vantage if pots a trifle deeper than ordinary bulb-pans are used. 
It is essential to success that the bulbs are set farther apart 
than Early Tulips, and are given plenty of room on the benches 
when vigorous growth begins. Too high a temperature should 
constantly be avoided, or blind growth will result. 
Tbe figure following tbe name indicates the relative time of flowering 
ADELE SANDROCK. 1. Opens a peculiar shade of dull salmon- 
rose, with rosy margin, changing to dull cerise-pink; white 
base, marked blue. A distinct flower of medium size. Height 
26 in. 10 bulbs, 70 cts.; 100 bulbs, $6. 
ANDRE DORIA. 1. Velvety reddish maroon, shading to bright 
blood-red, with black base; fine, large flower of satiny tex¬ 
ture. A splendid forcing variety. Height 28 in. 10 bulbs, 50 
cts.; 100 bulbs, $4.20; 1,000 bulbs, $38. 
ANTON ROOZEN. 2. Vivid rose-pink, edged pale rose, with 
white base marked blue; a slightly darker shade than Barorme 
de la Tonnaye. Large, cup-shaped flower of great beauty. 
Height 28 in. 10 bulbs, 50c.; 100 bulbs, $4.20; 1,000 bulbs, $37. 
ARIADNE. 2. Brilliant rosy crimson, shaded scarlet, with 
blue base; large flower of great substance. An extra-fine 
Darwin for outdoors or for late forcing. Height 28 in. 10 bulbs, 
60 cts.; 100 bulbs, $5.25; 1,000 bulbs, $48. 
BARONNE DE LA TONNAYE. 4. Bright rose, margined 
blush-rose; medium-sized, cup-shaped flower, retaining its color 
well. A sturdy variety, and one of the best for bedding or for¬ 
cing. Height 26 in. 10 bulbs, 40 cts.; 100 bulbs, $3; 1,000 
bulbs, $27. 
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