DARWIN 
TULIPS 
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 he 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. 
The ^'de-luxe" packages in which you receive 
Zandbergen bulbs. Buckwheat hulls serve as '‘shock 
absorbers” within the ventilated bags. 
An asterisk (*) preceding the name indicates that it 
may be successfully forced. The figure following in¬ 
dicates the relative time of flowering. 
All varieties of Tulips, Nareissi and Hyaeinths are listed in the logical order of their respective merits, regard¬ 
less of price. The variety which in our opinion is the choicest of its class is listed at the head of its class, the 
second best coming second, etc. The number after each variety indicates the relative time of flowering. 
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 with steel-blue base. Particularly im¬ 
pressive alongside either a yellow or a deeply colored 
variety such as Faust. The huge, magnificent flowers 
of open form are sui)ported by strong, tall stems. 
Height 30 inches. $1.35 per dozen, $10 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. 
$7.50 per dozen, $60 per 100. 
MASTERPIECE 2; 
Brilliant red, one of the largest red Tulips, reminding 
one of the oriental Poppy. Huge flower of wonderful 
substance and form on a tall, strong stem. Height 
30 inches. $6 per dozen, $40 per 100. 
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