TULIPS 
LA TOSCA. lhe large flower, almost globular in shape 
opens a pinard-yellow on outside with a picric-yellow in¬ 
terior, and the three inner petals occasionally shaded with 
grenadine-pink, lhe mature flowers shade into a seafoam 
yellow with jet black anthers. Charming with Phlox di- 
varicata, var. Laphami or the blue Scilla campanulata 
and planted beneath Styrax japonica. Height, 28 inches. 
$2.45 lor 10; $22 per 100. 
LA TULIPE NOIRE. Known as the black tulip. The dark¬ 
est of all tulips. A very large, rich, velvety, blackish- 
maroon flower. Height, 28 inches. $1 for 10; $7.50 per 
100. 
LILAC WONDER. One of the finest varieties in the en¬ 
tire collection. Enormous flower of a bright porcelain with 
a white base; a most unusual shade in tulips. Of great 
substance, possessing unusual keeping qualities. Height, 
30 inches. $1.15 for 10; $9 per 100. See illustration, page 
47. 
LOVE DREAM. A very beautiful tulip of soft rose-pink, 
edged light rose on the outside of the petals, with a light 
rose interior. A large flower which is carried on a fine 
stem. This variety is possibly the best of the soft pink 
tulips. Height, 28 inches. $1.45 for 10; $12 per 100. 
MADAME BUTTERFLY. A tall and stately exhibition 
tulip. The large flowers are egg-shaped and of pale mauve, 
the middle of the exterior petals shaded with Chinese 
violet, deepening in the center of the flower to Matthew s 
purple. Small white base and black anthers. Associate 
with Hybrid tulip ‘ Mr. Van Zyl” and Darwin tulip “La 
France rising from drifts of Phlox divaricata, var. Lap¬ 
hami and in front of tall bleeding hearts. Height, 30 
inches. $ 1.40 for 10; $ I 1.50 per 100. 
MARSAUX. A tremendous flower of deep wine-red, 
broadly edged with a lighter shading of wine-red and a 
blue base. The flower is carried on a strong stiff stem. A 
tulip ol great size and beauty that will present a most ad¬ 
mirable picture rising from a clump of lberis sempervirens 
and planted near such white Darwin tulips as “Glacier.” 
Height. 30 inches. $1.65 for 10; $14 per 100. 
MARSHALL HAIG. Possibly the most vivid of the red 
Darwins, the broad oval petals of brick red deepening on 
the exterior to carmine and showing a broad base of deep 
chrome. The color of the base is visible from the outside 
and gives the entire flower a most luminous effect. Plant 
with Vinca minor as ground cover and use only as an ac¬ 
cent color. Height, 32 inches. $1.45 for 10; $12 per 100. 
MELICETTE. A flower of unusually beautiful form, a 
deep sympathetic mauve in color, with a clear blue base 
and a fine silver sheen. A charming flower with reflexing 
petals. Effective with bleeding hearts against white spirea, 
or among gray-leaved plants, with a pale yellow tulip like 
“Madame Buyssens” or “Moonlight.” Height, 28 inches. 
$.95 f or 10; $7 per 100. 
MERVEILLE DE HAARLEM. A wonderful tulip of bright 
deep cherry-pink. An improved “Pride of Haarlem.” 
Strong and vigorous grower with very large cup-shaped 
flower. Rising from a clump of arabis and near a lilac, 
“Miss Wilmott,” will create a most beautiful color pic¬ 
ture. Height. 30 inches. $3.65 for 10; $34 per 100. 
MR. FARNCOMBE SANDERS. A vivid rose-scarlet 
flower of superb form and great size. Splendid for dis¬ 
tant effects against evergreens; one of the very best for 
borders. Height, 32 inches. $.75 for 10; $5 per 100. 
MRS. GRULLEMANS. A lovely pure-white Darwin hy¬ 
brid tulip. Large flowers of great substance with pure- 
white center and light sulphur anthers are carried on tall 
stiff stems. One of the finest varieties, that would look 
well with forget-me-nots or with Anchusa myosotidiflora 
or over purple pansies. A clump of these would be a very 
choice bit in your border. Height, 27 inches. $2.15 for 
10; $19 per 100. 
MRS. HAROLD IRVING PRATT. In this superb tulip 
there is an amazing blend of soft rose and beige with rich 
luchsia lights and wood-brown shadows, with a slight tint¬ 
ing of bronzy yellow at the extreme edges of the petals. 
Its base is yellow with dusky anthers. It is a proudly car¬ 
ried flower of richly opulent curves. Of great size, round¬ 
ing cup with a slight suggestion of reflexing of the outer 
petals. One of the most entrancing color combinations 
ever seen in any tulip. It is seen at its best against the 
dark surfaces of yew or box and, if it must have com¬ 
panions, the delicate gray feathers of artemisia and a few 
clumps of violas will not detract from its beauty. An early 
pale lavender iris would form a perfect companion for this 
tulip. The late scilla campanulata (var. “Excelsior”) clus¬ 
tering about its base might enhance the effect, or merten- 
sia would also be a delightful flower near this one. A 
pale yellow Cottage or Hybrid tulip or a dark chestnut- 
colored Breeder also could properly stand near it. Height, 
34 inches. $2.05 for 10; $18 per 100. See illustration, page 
41. 
MRS. MANDEL. A superior tulip with very large and 
substantial flowers. Its color is violet-blue, flushed lilac 
with a white base and black anthers. A strong and vig¬ 
orous grower. Combines well with Alyssum saxatile, var. 
citrinum. Height, 28 inches. $.85 for 10; $6 per 100. 
MURIEL. A rare color among tulips. Clear reddish vio¬ 
let, with large white base. Most distinct in shape, as the 
outer petals reflex slightly when in full bloom. One of the 
brightest of the purple tulips and one that is to be highly 
recommended. Height, 28 inches. $1.15 for 10; $9 per 
100 . 
NIPHETOS. A glorious ivory-yellow flower considerably 
darker at opening, paling to a pale ivory-yellow when fully 
developed. The interior of the flower is somewhat stronger 
in color, with a lighter base and yellow anthers. Of very 
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