V enus 
VIOLET AND PURPLE 
Faust. (2) Dark satiny purple-maroon. Enor¬ 
mous oval flower of good form and substance. One 
of the finest dark varieties. 12 for 75c, 100 for 
$5.50. 
La Tulipe Noire (The Black Tulip). (3) Very 
dark maroon-black. Fine large flowers of velvety 
texture. (26-in.) 12 for 70c, 100 for $5.00. 
New Orleans. (3) Large substantial flower, rich 
pansy violet merging into dark crimson. Base, 
indigo blue; anthers, black. A most unusual color. 
(28-in.) 12 for $1.50. 
The Bishop. (3) The finest variety in its color 
class—violet purple. A very impressive flower of 
great size on a strong stem. (29-in.) 12 for $1.20. 
Farncombe Sanders 
GIANT DAR 
The Darwin Tulips are noted for their large 
substantial cup-shaped flowers on strong tall 
stems. The colors include all shades of pink and 
red to nearly black maroon. The slaty-blues and 
blue-violets approach closely to blue. Among the 
newer varieties are some wonderful white and 
yellow sorts but the Cottage Tulips are usually 
called on to supply the yellow shades. 
The numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 indicate relative time 
of flowering, those numbered 1 being the earliest. 
All remaining tulip bulbs withdrawn from sale 
December 15th. 
SHADES OF RED 
Bartigon. (2) Fiery crimson shading to scarlet 
at the margin. Splendid for forcing. (24-in.) 12 for 
60c, 100 for $4.00. 
City of Haarlem. (3) A very handsome cardi¬ 
nal-red tulip of large size and good substance. The 
steel blue base and white halo adds to the strik¬ 
ing appearance of this wonderful tulip. 31 in. 
12 for 80c, 100 for $6.00. 
Eclipse. (2) Glowing blood red of deep rich 
shade. S^eel blue base with white margin. The 
huge flowers are very substantial with remarkable 
lasting qualities. The stems are strong and firm. 
One of the finest of all of the deep red tulips. (30- 
in.) 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.40. 
Farncombe Sanders. (2) One of the best red 
tulips grown. Vivid rose-scarlet with white base. 
Large flower of perfect shape on a strong stem. 
(28-in.) 12 for 60c, 100 for $4.00. 
King George V. (3) Brilliant cherry-rose. Splen¬ 
did large flower of unusual substance on a strong 
stem. One of the finest tulips. (28-in.) 12 for 85c, 
100 for $6.25. 
King Harold. (3) Deep ox-blood red with purple 
base. Large flower on a strong stiff stem. Excel¬ 
lent variety for the border. (24-in.) 12 for 60c, 
100 for $4.00. 
Pride of Haarlem. (1) Enormous brilliant rosy- 
carmine flower on a very tall stem. Especially 
desirable because it comes so early. Sweet scented. 
Unsurpassed for borders. (30-in.) 12 for 60c, 100 
for $4.00. 
Prof. Rauwenhoff. (2) Bright cherry red with 
glistening scarlet glow inside, brilliant blue base. 
Large substantial flower on a strong stem. (28-in.) 
12 for 60c, 100 for $4.00. 
William Pitt. (2) Dark velvety crimson with 
purplish shade on outer petals. Excellent forcer 
and very showv in the garden. (24-in.) 12 for 65c, 
100 for $4.50. 
LAVENDER AND LILAC 
Bleu Aimable. (4) Clear lavender, shaded steel 
blue, with a white base. A beautiful flower of 
distinct shape. (26-in.) 12 for 70c, 100 for $5.00. 
Blue P erfection. (3) Bright, violet blue bordered 
heliotrope, white base. The petals are attractively 
pointed and reflexed. (29-in.) 12 for $1.75. 
Di •earn. (1) One of the most popular in this 
class. A soft heliotrope flower shading deeper on 
the inside on a tall graceful stem. Fine for cut¬ 
ting. (28-in.) 12 for 65c, 100 for $4.50. 
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