THE GARDENING WORLD 
445 
May 23, 1904. 
L while the steins are '2\ ft, high. Similar in size and of a 
Ottering blackness is La T'ulipe Noire. An older variety 
[o W n in great quantity is The Sultan,, which has short bell- 
Lpeid and black dowers which stand well up on stiff stems. 
A tall-growing variety is Marie, the outside of which is rose 
id the inside scarlet. The blooms of Psyche are soft pink 
ith a pale blue base. Those of Electra are silvery-lilac, 
conora has rose flowers with a white ray on the inner seg- 
ents. A pale and beautiful flower is Duchess© de Mouclry, 
ith soft silvery-pink flowers and a white ray to the inner 
■gments. The globular flowers of Marguerite are silvery out¬ 
do and pink inside. A veiy attractive light colour is Remem- 
■auce, the flowers being of a soft heliotrope on the outside and 
Lrker' inside. A distinctly darker flower is Edrnee, the seg- 
lents being rose, with a silvery edge. Baron de Tonnade is 
soft rose flower, and veiy pretty, the blooms being well 
irried on tall stems. Nautica is rose on the outside and 
jarle't inside, so that a mass of them, whether closed or 
xpanded, is veiy handsome. Darker than that is Hecla, 
arm" maroon-crimson flowers and a violet base. 
Particularly handsome are the soft rosy-pink and globular 
lowers of Clara Butt. A mass, of them is very effective for 
he flower garden. A very strong contrast to this is furnished 
y Auber, with maroon-violet flowers and a violet base. Flam¬ 
beau is a brilliant seallet, with a bright violet base, the two 
[clours being rendered very striking under the influence of 
unstiine. Salmon King might be described as. very similar to 
he breeder form of Annie McGregor. The bright scarlet 
flowers have a pink ray on the inside of two of the petals, and 
a white base. The Bride is reckoned one of the finest varieties 
w the collection, the bell-shaped flowers being of huge size, 
rose, with a silvery edging, and bright violet base. When: 
ally expanded under the influence of sunshine the blooms 
aave a wonderful expanse. In Circe the base of the outer 
oetals is silvery-mauve, the rest, being silvery, that is white, 
haded with pink. Another very large flower is that named 
h-ande Monarque, with huge purple flowers and a yellowish 
base. Dorothy is of a soft silvery hue, shaded with the palest 
fawn, on the back of the outer segments. A tall variety is 
Edouard Andre, standing about 2 A- ft. high, and carrying large 
purple flowers, with a broad white edge. Mrs. Krelage is a 
reiy handsome silvery-pink variety of large size. ’We liked 
Glory even better, for the huge flowers are of a brilliant 
scarlet-, with a lively violet, base. Those who see this flower 
in a closed condition can, have no 1 conception of the glorious 
effect it produces in the open when the sun is shining. The 
silvery-rose flowers of Coquette, have a pale violet base. The 
blooms of Glow are bell-shaped, but short and crimson-scarlet, 
with a violet base to, each petal, surrounded by a white line. 
This arrangement of colours recalls to some extent the glorious 
arrangement of colours seen in T. macula,ta, and others of that- 
class. Pride of Haarlem is another favourite here, and stands 
head and shoulders above the surrounding varieties. The 
blooms are scarlet, shaded with rose on the outside and 'inlet 
at the base. A very distinct dark flower is Je Maintiendiai, 
beiug of a rich purple with a white base. It is one of the 
boldest and most handsome of this particular arrangement-of 
colours. Sir J. Hooker is also, a very large and striking 
flower of a, brilliant crimson, because when fully expanded it 
shows a violet arrow-shaped blotch at the base of the segments, 
the blotch being surrounded by a w r hite line. < *ne of the 
prettiest of the Darwin Tulips is that named Loveliness, the 
flowers of which are bell-shaped, but. short and bright rose with 
a silvery edge. 
In the above selection, we have attempted to single out a 
number of the choicest varieties, but the truth of it is there 
is no really bad flower amongst them, and it becomes a matter 
of taste if any rigid selection were, made to single out a limited 
number of what might be considered the best. All of the 
above are certainly excellent, and we make no attempt to say 
which of them is the best, as everyone has his or her likings 
or taste in, the matter of colours. There is no more vigorous 
race of Tulips than the Darwins, and for late flow.ering, and 
the decoration of the flower-garden in May, they cannot be too 
largely planted, if done with taste and discretion. Even w hen 
grown in private gardens without any special care these bulbs 
are quite serviceable for after years, if they get anything 
like fair treatment. They also, increase in number and size, 
as in any Dutch garden. If lifted from the beds before the 
foliage has died down they ought to, he laid, in trenches and 
the bulbs covered with soil until the foliage ripens naturally. 
The Cultivation of the Tomato. 
It is astonishing with what rapidity the Tomato has become 
popular - , and there are few gardens (however small) where this 
ornamental and luscious fruit is not now grown. The taste for 
Tomato'S is easily acquired and often leads to a great fondness 
for the fruit, both cooked and in its natural state, and, as the 
details of cultivation enable all to, grow this favourite fruit, 
it, should hold a prominent place in every garden. Where an 
early crop is desired, seed should be sown early in January, and 
for a succeissional crop a, fortnight later. Sow - in a pan oi box 
in a compost of tln’ee parts loam, one part leaf-mould, and one 
part silver sand, taking care to sow thinly, giving only a 
slight covering -of soil. Water with a, tine, rose can, and then 
place either on a hot-bed or greenhouse shelf in a. temperature 
of 60 deg. to 65 deg. When the seedlings show about, four 
leaves they should be potted, each plant in a 60-size pot, using 
soil of the, same compost as for the seed. Then place in a 
light, airy position and water judiciously. 
They should be ready for their next shift, in about six weeks, 
potting again into, 48-size pots. M hen the roots hare grown 
considerably they can be planted in boxes or 24-size pots for 
