THE BLUE BOOK OF BULBS 
VELVET KING. 3. Dark, glossy purple-maroon, with yellow¬ 
ish base marked blue; an enormous flower having an extra 
number of petals and splendid lasting qualities. A magnifi¬ 
cent Tulip for the border or shrubbery. Height 25 in. 10 
bulbs, $1.60; 100 bulbs, $14. 
VIRGILIUS. 2. Rich blue-purple, shaded lighter purple at the 
very edge, with dull blue base starred white; narrow, egg- 
shaped flower of silky texture, with frilled edge to the petals. 
Height 28 in. 10 bulbs, $1.60; 100 bulbs, $14. 
VULCAIN. 2. Reddish apricot, with broad margin of bright 
buff-yellow; inside dark apricot edged yellow, with dark green 
base starred yellow. A flower of fine form and in color unlike 
any other Tulip. Height 25 in. 10 bulbs, $2.40; 100 bulbs, $22. 
WILBERFORCE. 3. Soft apricot, edged a clear tone of prim¬ 
rose-yellow, with broader yellow margin inside and green base; 
a medium-sized flower of distinct color, on very tall stem. 
Splendid for the border. Height 32 in. 10 bulbs, $1.70; 100 
bulbs, $15. 
WILLEM DE ZWYGER. 3. Dark purple, with black bloom on 
outer petals; white base with blue halo. Large, cup-shaped 
flower of wonderfully thick substance on a stout stem. A 
fine example of Breeder coloring. Height 25 in. 10 bulbs, 
$2.75; 100 bulbs, $25. 
YELLOW PERFECTION. 2. Light bronze-yellow, edged 
golden yellow; inside bronzy brown, with yellow base starred 
green. A large flower and very effective planted with Darwin 
Tulip Clara Butt. Height 24 in. 10 bulbs, 80cts.; 100 bulbs. 
Bybloem and Bizarre Tulips 
Bybloem and Bizarre Tulips are “rectified” Breeder types. 
These Tulips are an old race, having been grown in Holland 
long before the early sorts were known. They are tall growers 
and have large flowers particularly noteworthy for their beautiful 
shape. 
The Bybloems are striped and feathered rose or violet, on a 
white ground; the Bizarres have dark brown or maroon-red 
stripes and feathering on a yellow ground, the markings varying 
mc ^ v ^ ua I flowers. The new varieties in this class are far finer 
than the older, smaller kinds, and are very attractive in the 
herbaceous border. They come into flower about the same time 
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