Giant Darwin Tulips, May-flowering 
For the herbaceous border, massed in clumps, along the edge of shrubbery, or 
as cut-flowers for vases, these are conceded to be the superior of all the Tulips 
The most useful Tulips for garden decoration and cutting are 
found in the Darwin class. These Tulips are characterized by clear, 
fresh colors, usually free from mottlings, overlays, or feathered edges, 
and include all shades known in Tulips except brown and buff. The 
rare pure yellow is now available in recently introduced Darwin 
varieties. Their flowers are deep, bowl-shaped, borne on stiff stems 
2 to 3 feet high, depending on variety and cultivation, and make the 
garden gay for several weeks in May, extending into June in the 
northerly districts. 
We have included in our list a selected number of Ideal Tulips. 
These are identical with the Darwins and bloom at the same time. 
We have made extensive trials each year and have listed only the 
most outstanding varieties of the so-called Ideal Tulips. Extravagant 
claims have been made by some not-weil-informed people, that these 
Tulips flower earlier and remain longer in bloom. We have not found 
this so. There are a very limited number of varieties which are 
distinct in color, of good texture, large in size and with strong stems. 
These we list for your consideration. Many of the finest exhibition 
varieties in our list can now be purchased at much lower prices than 
last year. We urge a trial of these new and rare kinds. 
CULTURE. —Bulbs should be planted 5 to 6 inches deep and not 
less than 5 inches apart. Sand to the depth of J^inch at the base of 
the bulbs will amply repay the trouble by the provision for drainage 
during wet weather. For forcing, bulbs should be planted as soon as 
received, and the flowers appear to better advantage if pots a trifle 
deeper than the ordinary bulb-pans are used. We recommend what 
are termed azalea-pots for this purpose. A temperature of 55 to 60 
degrees is recommended, for if allowed to “come gently,” larger 
flowers and longer stems may be had. 
ADORATION. A very lovely color and quite distinct—a pale soft 
flesh-pink with lighter edge and a white base. Very large, well- 
formed flower carried on a fine strong stem. Height 28 inches. 
$1.10 for 10; $10.00 per 100 
AFTERGLOW. Deep, rosy orange, with salmon shading at edges 
of petals; inside deep orange with yellowish base. A sport of 
Baronne de la Tonnaye, which is of remarkable interest because 
it is the first instance of a Darwin sporting to the Breeder tones. 
A showy Tulip for outdoors. Height 26 inches. 
60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
ANTON MAUVE. A splendid exhibition variety on account of its 
wonderful stately habit. The flower is of unusually large size, and 
an even tone of deep bluish lilac. Excellent for the border or for 
pots. Height 32 inches. 70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
Darwin Tulips in bloom with Wisteria 
APHRODITE. Clear, silvery rose-pink with white base; a good- 
sized round flower of exquisite color on a very tall, stiff stem. 
Height 34 inches. 70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
BARONNE DE LA TONNAYE. A long and beautiful flower; clear 
carmine-rose at the mid-rib, base toning off to soft pink at the 
edges; white, tinged blue. An old favorite that continues to grow 
in popularity on account of its sturdy habit, large flower, pleasing 
color, and excellent blooming qualities. Height 26 inches. 
55 cts. for 10; $4.50 per 100 
BARTIGON. Fiery crimson with white base. A variety largely 
grown by the commercial florist on account of its brilliant color. 
May be forced indoors to bloom in early February. Height 26 inches. 
55 cts. for 10; $4.50 per 100 
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. Lovely pale lavender Tulip of perfect 
form. Flowers of large size borne on fine strong stems. Height 
29 inches. 70 cts. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
BLACK EAGLE (Blue Eagle). Through a trial of several years 
in our Trial-Gardens, we have found this variety to be of excellent 
substance and splendid size. The color is best described as a bril¬ 
liant intense deep purple which glistens in the sunlight. The 
anthers are pitch black and the base deep blue. A splendid Tulip 
in every way; excellent for contrasting with pale pink or white 
varieties. Height 30 inches. 60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
BLEU AIM ABLE. Very lovely variety of pure heliotrope color, 
slightly darker on the inside. A good-sized flower borne on a fine 
strong stem, much superior to the variety Dream. Height 26 inches. 
65 cts. for 10; $5.50 per 100 
BLUE PERFECTION. A very beautiful Tulip of bright violet, 
edged heliotrope, with a white base. Petals are pointed and slightly 
reflexed. Height 30 inches. $1.30 for 10; $12.00 per 100 
CAROLINE TESTOUT. This beautiful new Ideal Tulip resembles 
in color the rose of the same name—a rather even tone of soft rose, 
a trifle deeper in color than the lovely Ideal Tulip, La France. It 
is a fine, large, well-shaped flower of perfect form and exceptional 
lasting qualities. Height 28 inches. $3.50 for 10; $30.00 per 100 
CITY OF HAARLEM. Intense dark scarlet with darker bloom; 
large steel-blue base and white halo. Wonderful cup-shaped flower, 
with petals incurving slightly at the tips. One of the finest brilliant 
red Darwins. Quite the largest-flowered Tulip, and a winner in its 
class at many Tulip exhibitions. Height 27 inches. 
85 cts. for 10; $7.50 per 100 
CLARA BUTT. Beautiful clear salmon-pink. No variety offered by 
us has the same distinctive and pleasing color. Height 22 inches. 
55 cts. for 10; $4.50 per 100 
DRESDEN CHINA. Lovely shaped flower of true Darwin type, 
carried on a very tall, straight stem. The well-chosen name is 
indicative of the unusual colorings. It is a very bright Tulip that 
draws immediate attention in a collection. Height 30 inches. 
75 cts. for 10; $6.50 per 100 
DUCHESS OF HOHENBERG. Pale slaty lilac-mauve, with stripe 
of rosy heliotrope; inside pale lilac, with white base. Enormous, 
long flower on a tall, stiff stem. Splendid exhibition variety. 
Height 29 inches. 90 cts. for 10; $8.00 per 100 
DUKE OF WELLINGTON. A very fine pure white variety with a 
good strong stem. The flowers are of excellent substance. Height 
26 inches. 85 cts. for 10; $7.50 per i00 
ECLIPSE. A large, deep, rich, glowing blood-red flower of fine form. 
The best of its color. A popular variety at all Tulip exhibitions 
on account of its large flower, long stem, and wonderful substance. 
Height 30 inches. $1.30 for 10; $12.00 per 100 
FARNCOMBE SANDERS. A bright shade of scarlet, with a clear 
white base, contrasting well when the flower is fully open. Broad- 
petaled flower of large size. One of the best among the less-expen¬ 
sive reds for forcing or border planting. Height 25 inches. 
60 cts. for 10; $5.00 per 100 
STUMPP&. WALTER CO. • 132-138 Church St. (at Warren) • NEW YORK CITY 
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