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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 temperature. 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 indicates the relative tume of flowering. 
Red and Cherry-Rose 
*CITY OF HAARLEM 3: 
Intense dark scarlet with dark bloom, large 
steel-blue base and white halo. One of the 
largest and finest red Darwins in existence, 
but prefers well-sheltered situations since 
the stem being brittle, breaks off easily. 
Height, 31 inches. $1.60 per dozen, $12 
per 100. 
*ECLIPSE 2: 
Regarded as the best of all dark red Dar- 
wins and a consistent winner wherever 
shown. Glowing dark blood-red with steel- 
blue base. Particularly impressive along- 
side either a yellow or a deeply colored 
variety such as Faust. The huge, magnifi- 
cent flowers of open form are supported by 
strong, tall stems. Height 30 inches. $3.25 
per dozen, $25 per 100. 
*KING GEORGE YV 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. $1.60 
per dozen, $12 per 100. 
PRIDE OF HAARLEM I: 
Brilliant rose-carmine, blue base. Large 
stately flower. Superb for outdoor planting 
in the border and among shrubbery. One 
of the oldest Darwins. Height, 28 inches. 
$1.25 per dozen, $9 per 100. 
*PROFESSOR RAUWENHOFF 2: 
Bright cherry-red; inside glowing scarlet, 
blue center. Good-sized flower of great sub- 
stance on a strong stem. Height, 28 inches. 
$1.35 per dozen, $10 per 100. 
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*WILLIAM PITT 2: 
Very dark crimson, with purplish shade on 
outer petals, white base, starred dull blue. 
One of the best forcing varieties and in- 
valuable for cutting. Height, 24 inches. 
$1.35 per dozen, $10 per 100. 
Rose with Paler Margins 
AFTERGLOW 4: 
A well-named Tulip; the marvelous color 
combination brings us deep rosy orange 
with salmon highlights at the edge of the 
petals. Medium-sized flowers of lasting 
quality, borne on tall stems. Height, 30 
inches. $1.25 per dozen, $9 per 100. 
*PRINCESS ELIZABETH 2: 
Clear deep pink, changing with age into 
rose-pink, with white base. A showy bedder 
and good forcer. Height, 28 inches. $1.25 
per dozen, $9 per 100. 
Rose without Paler Margins 
CLARA BUTT 4: 
Clear pink, flushed salmon-rose, with blue 
base and white halo. Medium-sized flower 
of good form; splendid for outdoor planting. 
Popular throughout entire world because 
of its color. Height, 22 inches. $1.15 per 
dozen, $8 per 100. 
FLAMINGO 3: 
Delicate flesh-tinted rose; white base with 
a blue halo. Medium-sized, refined flower. 
Height, 25 inches. $1.35 per dozen, $10 
per 100. 
