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W A y S I D E G A n D E ISI S 
New Ideal Darwin 
Pola Negri. $3.50 per 12; $25^.00 per 100. 
Delicate salmon'rose flushed with dark pink. Petals show a de' 
cided rosy edge, base of flower is yellow. Long, well formed flow¬ 
er. When forced or in the garden it is superior to any variety 
ever shown in this color. Exceptionally long lasting. Height 25 
inches. 
Purple Glory. $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
One of the most imposing of its color. The gorgeously rich deep 
purple flowers are of large size and perfect in form. Stem is stiff 
and 30 inches tall. 
♦Queen of the Night. $4.75 per 12; $35.00 per 100. 
One of the darkest Tulips ever introduced. It is superior to Dar¬ 
win Tulip Mystery and La Tulipe Noire. At last a real black 
Tulip of rare beauty. Large flower on tall, stifle stem. Height 30 
inches. 
Queen of England. $4.75 per 12; $35.00 per 100. 
A magnificent soft pure pink with lighter edged petals. The cup¬ 
like bloom is a rich dark rose inside with pure white base. One 
of the loveliest of pink Ideals. The flowers are of perfect form, 
keeping their color under adverse weather conditions. Straight, 
sturdy but graceful, stem 30 inches tall. A superb variety. (Color 
illustration, page 12). 
Queen of Naples. $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
Vermilion-red, .large, white center; boraered blue; strong, well 
shaped flower on stiflF stem. A delightful color, in brilliant sun¬ 
shine does not burn or fade. Height 30 inches. 
Rose Delicate. $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
Clear silvery rose, inside light rose. A magnificent garden variety 
and splendidly matched with La Tosca and Helen Wills; about 
28 inches tall. 
Rosemary. $1.95 per 12; $13.00 per 100. 
Here we have another lovely rose-pink variety. The charming 
flowers when open reveal a lighter center giving the whole flower 
a most pleasant appearance. The flowers last long and grow on 
stiff stems. Excellent garden variety. 
San Michele. $2.35 per 12; $16.00 per 100. 
Beautiful brilliant orange-red flower. The edges of the petals are 
somewhat lighter. Inside is a vermilion-red with large blue base. 
The giant flower sits proudly on a stiff SO-inch stem. A gem for 
the garden. 
Scarlano. $1.25 per 12; $9.00 per 100. 
A very pleasing bright red Tulip. The flower when fully open 
shows a very interesting blue and white center. One of the very 
best red garden varieties. Height 27 inches. 
♦Scotch Lassie. $1.75 per 12; $12.00 per 100. 
Purest deep lavender with darker shade inside and with dark blue 
base. This variety is far superior to the well known Melicette or 
any other kind in this color, larger and a far more substantial 
flower, slightly reflexing. Will last three to four weeks either in 
the garden or when cut. Among the best lavender Tulips in our 
collection. Height 26 inches. (Color illustration, page 5). 
Shot Silk. $1.75 per 12; $12.00 per 100. 
An outstanding variety, silky white with pure white base and 
anthers. The pure lovely oval-shaped flower is carried on a stiff, 
wiry stem. A flower of great substance and long lasting. Height 
26 inches. 
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Sonia. $1.15 per 12; $8.25 per 100. 
Orange-vermilion with salmon flush, inside orange, with yellow 
and blue center. The color is quite distinct. Not large, but in¬ 
tensely alive and delicate. Height 28 inches. 
Starlight. $2.45 per 12; $17'.00 per 100. 
Very fine lemon-yellow, flushed darker yellow inside with still 
darker yellow base. Elegant, oblong-shaped flower on straight 
stem. Highly recommended. Height 24 inches. (Color illus¬ 
tration, page 5). 
Sunset Glow. $1.95 per 12; $13.00 per 100. 
A charming deep rose shaded orange on the outside. Inside bright 
salmon with orange cast, yellow center. Splendid improvement 
on Afterglow. This lovely Tulip is admired wherever grown. 
A good sized flower on wiry stem. Height 26 inches. 
Swindon. ' $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
A mammoth flower of finest deep'red, not blatant or loud yet rich 
and clear. One of the finest of red Ideal Darwins. When fully 
opened a large blue base is revealed. The stem is strong, fully 
able to carry the flower, 29 inches tall. 
♦The Peach. $4.75 per 12; $35.00 per 100. 
A glorious peach colored Tulip, with large, white center; the 
flower is large and is carried on a stiff stem. It is an early variety 
of great charm and beauty; long lasting. Highly recommended. 
Height 27 inches. (Color illustration, page 5). 
♦Tilly Luss. $1.35 per 12; $9.50 per 100. 
A lovely rose-purple with grayish black center; large, pointed 
flower of great substance. Height 27 inches. 
♦Tokay. $1.15 per 12; $8.25 per 100. 
Resembles in color the wine of this name. Tremendous flower on 
a stiff and tall stem. Height 29 inches. (Color illustration, page 
12 ). 
ToIIens. $3.75 per 12; $27.50 per 100. 
A tremendous flower of a rich American Beauty red with darker 
plum-colored sheen. The edges of the flower petals are much 
lighter. The base is blue; We consider this one of the finest Ideal 
Darwins. The stem is stiff and 33 inches tall. A superb garden 
variety. Best seen in company of white Tulips. (Color illustra¬ 
tion, page 11). 
♦White City. $1.15 per 12; $8.25 per 100. 
Pure white with black anthers. Large and strong flower, carried 
on a stiff, straight stem. Recommended for bedding purposes. 
Height 28 inches. 
♦White Emperor. $1.15 per 12; $8.25 per 100. 
Pure white, creamy white center with black anthers. Recom¬ 
mended for the garden because of its fine substance. Large and 
strong flower. Height 26 inches. 
♦White Giant. $2.15 per 12; $14.00 per 100. 
This is a perfect white Tulip; it has the correct Darwin form, 
straight, stiff and tall stem; flower petals are thick; it is without 
question one of the best white Tulips ever offered. Height 30 
inches. (Color illustration, page 12). 
White Pigeon. $1.35 ner 12; $9.50 per 100. 
Snow-white with white base and black anthers. Handsome flow¬ 
er of good substance; excellent for the garden. Height 28 inches. 
Wilhelm Kordes. $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
The outer petals are salmon with a lovely orange edge. Inside the 
color livens to a bright salmon-orange with blue center. A flower 
of perfect form carried on a wiry stem. Height 28 inches. 
'Unnamed t^deal 
arwins 
Obtainable from Wayside Gardens Only 
This mixture contains a marvelous selection 
of new Ideal Darwins. It stands to reason that 
it is impossible to introduce all the new crea¬ 
tions that are being produced by the origina¬ 
tor. Therefore, many magnificent seedlings 
^ar^ens Selection 
must be destroyed in order not to bring out 
too great a selection of varieties, many of 
which are often much alike. It is those un¬ 
named but truly choice seedlings, as well as 
many of the named varieties that compose the 
selections we are offering here. 
♦PRICE OF IDEAL DARWIN TULIP MIXTURE 
^2.00 for 25, ^3.75 for 50. ^7.00 for 100. ^16.50 for 250. 
Only top-size bulbs arc used in our mixtures. 
Bulbs and Seeds Offered in This Catalog are Sent Prepaid—We Pay All Transportation Charges 
