CITY OF HAARLEM 
WHISTLER (3). Most ])opu]ar red tuli]) at oui- 1937 
Bull) Sliow. Blazing crimson, nice form, large flowers; 
2() inches. 10 for 75c; 100 for $6.75. 
YELLOW GIANT (4). A fine Darwin Tulip; very 
(lark yellow; dark stamens; extra large and tall; 30 
inches. 10 foi- $1.10; 100 for $9.50. 
ZWANENBURG (3). Very large, pure white flowers 
with dark stamens; the tallest white tulip; 28 inches. 
10 for 95c; 100 for $8.25. 
SPECIAL DARWIN COLLECTION 
5 each of the 18 above-named varieties— 
90 top size bulbs.$7.25 
(Plus State Sales Tax, 22c) 
DARWIN TULIPS 
The figures following the names lefer to the relative 
time of flowering; (1) being early, (4) being latest. 
BLEU AIMABLE (3). Bright violet-purple shaded 
steel-blue; 26 inches. 10 for 70c; 100 for $6.00. 
BLUE PERFECTION (2). Medium violet-blue with 
heliotro])e margin; petals j)oiiited; gimceful flower. 10 
for $1.25; 100 for $11.00. 
CITY OF HAARLEM (3). Pure scarlet with steel- 
blue centei- and white ring; 26 inches. 10 for 90c; 100 
foi' $8.00. 
CLARA BUTT (4). Clear })ink becoming darker with 
age; 26 inches. 10 for 65c; 100 foi- $5.50. 
DREAM (2). Soft, uniform lilac, nicely foianed flow- 
ei’s; 28 inches. 10 for 65c; 100 for $5.75. 
ECLIPSE (3). The darkest, clear red tulip; magnif¬ 
icent form; 26 inches. 10 for $1.40; 100 for $12.50. 
FEU BRILLIANT (3). Brilliant, fiery red with no 
rose or j)urple shading; 28 inches. 10 for 80c; 100 for 
$7.00. 
GIANT (2). Very large, rich pui-])le flowers; 28 inches. 
10 for 90c; 100 for $8.00. 
LA TULIPE NOIRE (2). (The B'ack Tulip) Dark 
maroon, approaching black; 26 inches. 10 for 85c; 100 
for $7.50. 
MELICETTE (2). Lilac-lavender, nicely formed flow¬ 
ers; 28 inches. 10 for 85c; 100 for $7.50. 
PRIDE OF HAARLEM (2). Dark, rosy-scarlet; ex¬ 
ceptionally large flowers; 30 inches. 10 for 65c; 100 
for $5.50. 
PRINCE OF WALES (2). F iery rose-scarlet, inside 
vivid cherry-scarlet; extra large flowers; 30 inches. 
10 for 75c; 100 for $6.75. 
PRINCESS ELIZABETH (4). Old rose pink, white 
center; 26 inches. 10 for 65c; 100 for $5.75. 
PRINCESS MARY (3). Old rose pink, slightly lighter 
than Princess Elizabeth; very fine, large flowers on 
strong stems; 30 inches. 10 for $1.45; 100 for $13.25. 
VENUS (2). Dark rose with blue center; very large; 
opens wide; 26 inches. 10 for 80c; 100 for $7.25.- 
HOW TO GROW TULIPS 
ECLIPSE 
From late October till the end of November is the 
most favorable planting time although planting may be 
done as late as early January. Early and shallow 
planting Avill often result in short stems and inferioi’ 
l)looms since Avarm Aveather at planting time Avill start 
top groAvth before roots are formed. 
Peat is a valuable addition to any kind of soil in 
Avhich bulbs are to be ])lanted and is essential for re¬ 
taining moisture in Amry heaA^y or Amry light soils. 
Plant tulip bulbs six inches deep in sandy soil and 
fiAm inches deep in heaA^y soil. Good drainage is es¬ 
sential and it is often adAusab^e to raise the leAml of 
tulip beds above the surrounding garden if drainage 
is doubtful. Place a handful of sand under each bulb 
Avhen planting to aid in draiimge. Do not alloAv fresh 
manure or commercial fertilizer to come in contact 
Avith the bulbs. Dig it doAvn beloAv Avhere the bulbs 
are to be planted, or apply it as a top-dressing after 
planting has been done. 
Water thoroughly as soon as bulbs are planted. Do 
not allow soil to become dry after young leaA^es are 
through. Tulips need lots of Avater Avhen groAving. As 
soon as blooms haAm fallen, remoAm the seed pods and 
keep the beds Avell Avatered and cultivated for a month. 
When foliage is ripe and dry, dig the bulbs, dry them 
thoroughly in the shade, clean them and store in a cool, 
Avell Amntilated place until the next planting season. 
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