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DARWIN TULIPS, continued 
Eclipse. II. A huge flower of very rich dark crimson. The 
best in the color and unexcelled as an exhibition flower. 
Straight, stiff stem. Height, 28 inches. (Color illustiation, 
page 7.) $1.85 per doz.; $13 per 100. 
Elephant. I. Slaty dark lilac-mauve of a uniform tone. The 
huge, goblet-shaped flowers are carried on tall, stiff stems. 
Will stay in bloom nearly three weeks. Height, 30 inches. 
(Color illustration, page 6.) $2.25 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Eunice. I. Brilliant rose-pink Tulip of great beauty. The 
color is very bright and of an even tone. Its large, well- 
formed flower is carried on strong stem and lasts for a long 
time. Height, 29 inches. (Color illustration, page 7.) 
$1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 
Farncombe Sanders. II. Brilliant orange-scarlet flower, 
with white center starred blue. A grand flower outdoors 
and a fine forcer. Height, 30 inches. (Color illustration, 
page 7.) 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 
Faust. II. A long, large flower of dark satiny purple-maroon 
that is unexcelled for cutting or as background for pale 
shades. Height, 30 inches. (Color illustration, page 6.) 
85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100; $55 per 1000. 
Flamingo. II. Lovely shade of flesh-pink tinted rose. Fine 
oval-shaped and pointed flower with a satiny sheen. Height, 
28 inches. 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1000. 
Golden Age. II. Bright golden orange, somewhat lighter 
inside. The flowers are large, extremely well formed, and 
carried on stiff, strong stems. A marvelous exhibition 
variety. When planted in the garden, semi-shade is desir¬ 
able. Height, 28 inches. $5 per doz.; $35 per 100. 
Kathleen Parlow. II. Silvery rose-pink, edges slightly 
paler. Long flower of splendid color and size. Quite a 
distinct shade among light pink varieties. Lleight, 30 inches. 
$1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $95 per 1000. 
King George V. II. Color a brilliant cherry-rose, with base 
of petals white. The open flower shows a white center, 
starred blue. A grand show variety as it forces well and of 
a somewhat softer color. This variety is highly recom¬ 
mended. Height, 30 inches. (Color illustration, page 6.) 
$1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1000. 
King Mauve. I. A huge, well-formed flower with center of 
petals violet-mauve, paling off to soft rosy mauve at the 
edges. A rich and desirable color for certain positions in the 
garden. The perfect flower is carried on tall, fine stem. 
Height, 30 inches. $4.25 per doz.; $30 per 100. 
La Fiancee. II. A most beautiful deep rose color which 
shades old-rose and pink at edges and with a pale blue base. 
Looks well when it is grown with lavender and purple 
varieties. Height, 30 inches. (Color illustration, page 7.) 
85 cts. per doz.; $6.25 per 100; $57.50 per 1000. 
La Tulipe Noire (The Black Tulip). III. Very dark 
maroon-black—the darkest of all Tulips. Effective with 
orange and deep yellow kinds. Height, 28 inches. (Color 
illustration, page 6.) 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100; 
$60 per 1000. 
Le Notre. II. Beautiful shade of bright pink; blue center 
starred white. An excellent early forcer and fine exhibition 
variety. Height, 26 inches. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100; 
$45 per 1000. 
Melicette. II. Pure soft lavender; inside darker lavender- 
violet, with edges paling to lavender and a lovely blue base. 
One of the finest pastel shades. Height, 26 inches. (Color 
illustration, page 6.) 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100; 
$60 per 1000. 
Mr. Hoover. II. A beautiful shade of pale lilac, softening 
toward edges of petals. The finely formed flower is carried 
erect on strong, stiff stem. An outstanding variety in this 
color. Height, 28 inches. $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 
Mr. Van Zijl. I. A glorious shade of dark rosy pink with 
broad edge of paler tone; interior brightly colored, with 
large white center. The flower is very large and well 
formed. A fine deep pink when forced. Highly recom¬ 
mended. Height, 27 inches. $2.50 per doz.; $17 per 100. 
Mrs. Harold Irving Pratt. I. Magnificent globular flower 
of soft rose and amber with occasional tones of purple- 
brown. The petals are broad and rounded, the three outer 
ones slightly reflexed, creating a most unusual and beauti¬ 
ful form. Stems very straight and strong. Height, 30 inches. 
$2 per doz.; $14 per 100. 
Mystery. I. Beautiful, dark shiny purple-maroon. A very 
large, broad-petaled flower of fine substance, lasting a long 
time. Stems tall and strong. A wonderful variety for 
garden and exhibition. Height, 28 inches. $1.20 per doz.; 
$8.50 per 100; $80 per 1000. 
Philippe de Comines. II. A large flower of deep purple- 
maroon with a velvety sheen. A splendid flower on good 
stem suitable for garden or forcing. Height, 26 inches. 
75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 
President Taft. III. Center of petal deep crimson-maroon, 
with bright red edge. In late afternoon this dual-tone 
effect is most striking. The flowers are large, of fine sub¬ 
stance, and supported by good stems. No other variety 
like this Tulip. Height, 28 inches. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 
$65 per 1000. 
Pride of Haarlem. I. Very popular red Tulip. A large 
flower of deep carmine-rose, shaded scarlet; sweet-scented. 
Early forcer and popular for outdoor bedding. Height, 
28 inches. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 
Princess Elizabeth. II. A beautiful rose-pink variety, 
deepening with age. Exquisitely shaped, long flowers, when 
fully opened, are borne on good stiff stems. Height, 26 
inches. (Color illustration, back cover.) 75 cts. per doz.; 
$5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 
Princess Mary. II. Bright carmine-rose margined rose- 
pink; inside clear carmine-rose with white base and blue 
halo. Enormous flower on good strong stem. One of the 
finest new Darwins and excellent for forcing. Height, 
30 inches. $2 per doz.; $13.50 per 100. 
Queen of Hearts. II. This is a very large, globular flower 
of bright rose-pink. The slight irregularity of the petals 
produces a number of highlights, adding much to its at¬ 
tractiveness. Of great substance, the flower lasts a long 
time. Height, 30 inches. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 
$95 per 1000. 
Rev. H. Ewbank. II. Soft lavender-violet, flushed silvery 
gray, darkening toward the white base. A good-sized flower, 
and fine in combination with pale yellow varieties. Height, 
22 inches. (Color illustration, page 7.) 75 cts. per doz.; 
$5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 
The Bishop. II. A remarkably fine flower of ideal form. 
Color a real deep violet-blue, showing a white star in center. 
An unusually good show variety as it forces exceptionally 
well. Combines beautifully with any yellow spring flowers 
in the garden. One of the best of the dark-colored Tulips. 
Height, 28 inches. $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100; $70' 
per 1000. 
Venus. II. A magnificent, large, globular flower of silvery 
rose-pink; inside lustrous rose, with pure white center. 
An outstanding pink variety for either outdoors or forcing. 
Strong, sturdy stems. Height, 28 inches. 85 cts. per doz.; 
$6.25 per 100; $57.50 per 1000. 
