HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia, Pa. . Fall, 1936 
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IDEAL DARWIN TULIPS 
A NEW RACE of Tulips which are an outstanding 
credit to the hybridizer’s art. In them are com¬ 
bined all the best features of the old Darwins, plus 
larger and more substantial flowers of longer lasting 
qualities. A large percentage of them begin to bloom 
before most May-flowering Tulips and are still good 
when others are past. 
Unquestionably, their greatest value lies in the many 
new r and beautiful colors and tones. Softer and clearer 
than older Tulips, with many lovely shades of pink, 
Annie Speelman. I. An enormous white Tulip with white 
base and anthers. The flower is oval-shaped and of remark¬ 
able texture, lasting two to three weeks. When cut it does 
not open too wide in a warm room. Forces early with fine, 
stiff stems. Height, 30 inches. $4.25 per doz.; $30 per 100. 
Avalon. I. A pure white Tulip with black anthers. Very 
large flower of good form and substance carried on tall, 
strong stem. Recommended. Height, 29 inches. $1.20 per 
doz.; $8.50 per 100. 
Benjamin Franklin. III. Pale rosy mauve. A delicately 
colored Tulip with much to recommend it. Tall and 
straight, with well-formed blooms. Not many Tulips in 
this shade and it should find a wide use. Height, 28 inches. 
$1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1000. 
Caroline Testout. II. Named for the well-known rose of 
that name, but the color is even more beautiful. The large, 
perfectly shaped flower is a lovely soft rose with white base. 
Tall, strong stems and of great lasting qualities. A Tulip 
destined for wide use. Height, 30 inches. $5 per doz.; 
$35 per 100. 
Cherry-Pink. III. Bright cherry-pink flowers, shaped like 
a rosebud, delicately edged white, center blue and white. 
Height, 30 inches. (Color illustration, page 7.) $1.10 per 
doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Foam. II. Large; of purest white and perfect form; white 
base and black anthers. This Tulip has tremendous lasting 
qualities, very thick flower petals, and not too heavy stem. 
Height, 24 inches. (Color illustration, page 7.) $1 per 
doz.; $7 per 100; $65 per 1000. 
Glacier. I. A giant among white Tulips, with white base and 
anthers. Enormous, oval-shaped flowers of great substance, 
lasting three weeks in the garden. Does not open wide when 
cut and placed in warm room. Outstanding in any collec¬ 
tion. Superbly poised on stiff, straight stem. Height, 
30 inches. $4.25 per doz.; $30 per 100. 
Gloria Swanson. II. An enormous rosy red flower with 
white base; becomes clear red with age. Perhaps the largest 
and strongest Tulip in this color. Carried on tall, strong 
stem, it lasts for a long time. Excellent for exhibition and 
a glorious garden variety. Height, 32 inches. $1.10 per 
doz.; $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1000. 
Gwen Lee. I. An extremely fine lavender variety. The 
flowers are large, well formed, and of good substance. 
Stems strong and straight. For either garden or early forc¬ 
ing. Height, 28 inches. $2 per doz.; $13.50 per 100. 
Helen Gahagan. I. A delightful sulphur-yellow Tulip with 
yellow anthers, turning creamy white with age. Large, 
oblong flower on good, strong stem. Excellent for forcing 
and exhibition. Height, 30 inches. $4.25 per doz.; $30 
per 100. 
rose, lavender, and lilac; also many fine creamy yellows 
and by far the best white Tulips, of which there is a 
large choice. 
Most of them force well and several as easily as any 
other Tulips. They have been predominant in many 
of the finest flower shows the past few years. 
Quite a number of these were included in our plant¬ 
ings at Homebush Farm this spring and were easily 
identified from the older sorts. No garden should be 
without a few varieties from this group. 
Helen Wills. I. An exceptionally fine flower of perfect form. 
A lovely tint of rosy lilac, shaded blue. Superior to all other 
varieties in this shade and very long lasting in garden. 
Recommended for medium forcing. Height, 28 inches. 
$1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100; $85 per 1000. 
Heroine. I. Very fine creamy yellow, flushed darker yellow 
inside, with still darker yellow base. Elegant, oblong¬ 
shaped flower on straight stem. Highly recommended. 
Height, 28 inches. $2.50 per doz.; $17 per 100. 
Imperator. I. Giant blood-red flower with dark blue center. 
The petals are substantial and the flower lasts long in the 
garden. An outstanding variety at Homebush Farm this 
spring. Height, 30 inches. (Color illustration, page 7.) 
$6.50 per doz.; $45 per 100. 
Insurpassable. I. A mammoth lilac Tulip. Flower is of 
great substance and carried on a tall and strong stem. 
This is a great improvement on the well-known Darwin 
Tulip, William Copland, as the flower is at least three 
times larger and of a far better color. Highly recommended. 
Height, 28 inches. $2.50 per doz.; $17 per 100. 
La France. I. Lovely flower of uniform soft rose-pink, 
except for its pure white base. No paling at edges or dark 
center to mar its exquisite beauty. An outstanding show 
variety that can be forced early and is superb in the garden. 
The flowers are large and stems straight and strong. Height, 
28 inches. $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100; $85 per 1000. 
La Tosca. I. A Tulip of delicate beauty. The large, egg- 
shaped flower opens soft sulphur-yellow, with deep yellow 
base, and turns to ivory-white with age. Without doubt 
an excellent variety in this soft shade, and fine for either 
garden or exhibition. Strong-growing, with tall, stiff stems. 
Height, 27 inches. $4 per doz.; $27.50 per 100. 
Lilac Wonder. II. Porcelain-lilac with white center. Well¬ 
shaped flower on strong stem. An entirely new shade in 
Tulips. The flower is of huge size and possesses extra-fine 
keeping qualities. Height, 26 inches. $1.25 per doz.; 
$9 per 100; $85 per 1000. 
Love Dream. I. Soft rosy pink, shaded buff, broadly edged 
light rose on the outside of flower petals, inside light rose. 
Substantial flower. This Tulip lasted very long at our 
trials this spring at Homebush Farm. Height, 26 inches. 
(Color illustration, page 6.) $2 per doz.; $14 per 100. 
Mahogany. II. Beautiful deep mahogany, with much darker 
base. The huge, perfectly formed flower is held upright on 
strong, straight stem. Forces well and is an especially fine 
exhibition variety. Height, 29 inches. (Color illustration, 
page 6.) $6.50 per doz.; $45 per 100. 
Margaux. I. A tremendous flower of deep wine-red, paling 
to the edge of the petal. The finely formed flowers are 
carried on good, stiff stems. Although this variety blooms 
very early it lasts a long time in the garden. One of the 
largest Tulips in existence. Height, 28 inches. $1.50 per 
doz.; $10 per 100; $95 per 1000. 
