The chief characteristics of the 
Darwins are the perfect cup- 
shape of the flowers, fleshy 
substantial petals, tall stems 
and bright colors, ranging 
through all the shades of pink 
and red to purple. There are 
certain slaty blues and blue- 
violets which might almost be 
called a blue, while the black 
Tulip is nearly realized in some 
of the dark maroon varieties. 
There are comparatively few 
white or pure yellow varieties. 
Most Darwins can be forced by middle of February, 
many of them even earlier, provided that they are potted 
as soon as received. 
The bulbs must be set farther apart than is the case 
with the early Tulips, and plenty of room on the 
benches must be given when vigorous growth begins. 
They should be grown slowly under a moderate tem¬ 
perature. Too high a temperature should be avoided, 
or poor flowers result. 
Nearly all varieties but especially the mauve-colored 
ones, lose their true color, becoming much paler 
when forced. 
An asterisk (*) preceding the name indicates that it 
may be successfully forced. The figure following in¬ 
dicates the relative time of flowering. 
Narcissi, Tulips and Hyacinths are listed in order 
of their respective merits. The choicest in its re¬ 
spective class leads that class. 
The “ de-luxe ” packages in which you receive 
Zandbergen bulbs. Buckwheat hulls serve as “shock 
absorbers ” within (he ventilated bags. 
DARWIN 
TULIPS 
RED AND CHERRY-ROSE 
* ECLIPSE 2: 
Regarded as the best of all dark red Darwins and a 
consistent winner wherever shown. Glowing dark 
blood-red of rich shade with steel-blue base. Par¬ 
ticularly impressive alongside either a yellow or a 
very deeply colored variety such as Faust. The huge, 
magnificent flowers of open form are supported by 
strong, tall stems. Height 30 inches. $1.85 per dozen, 
$14 per 100. 
CHARLES NEEDHAM 3: 
Brilliant red flower of large size, carried on a strong 
stem. One of the best red Darwins; holds its color 
very well even in full sunshine. Height, 28 inches. 
$1.85 per dozen, $14 per 100. 
♦KING GEORGE V. 2: 
A glowing salmon-scarlet, shaded bright rose, blue 
star at base. One of the finest among cherry-red 
Darwins and a gem in every way. Equally superb 
in the border or when grown indoors. The flowers are 
enormous and of great substance, carried on sturdy 
stems. Height 28 inches. $1.15 per dozen, $8 per 100. 
♦LOUISE DE LA VALLIERE 3: 
A clear tone of cherry-rose without the slightest hint 
of mauve. Splendid for border and equally adapted 
for forcing. Strong stems, large flowers. Height, 25 
inches. 95 cts. per dozen, $6.50 per 100. 
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