Yorkville, Il. 
June 3, 1941. 
The Tulips and Daffodils I or- 
dered from you last year produced 
splendid flowers this spring. The 
only mistake I made was in not 
ordering more. 
J. R. Marshall. 
Coose Creek, Texas 
OGtae FOF Te 
I have just recewed the bulbs 
which I ordered from you. They 
zwere such lovely bulbs that I de- 
cided to order some more, 
Mrs. L. K. Grimes. 

THE BISHOP 
VICTORY 
Giant Darwin Tulips--Continued 
Princess Elizabeth (3) (See illustration). Clear deep pink changing with age to 
rose pink, white base; large flower. One of the loveliest pink tulips. A beautiful 
border variety and very conspicuous against dark evergreens. Height 29”. 
3 bulbs 35c, $1.25 doz., $8.00 per 100. 

Princess Mary (3) (See illustration, page 17). This magnificent tall tulip has a 
flower of bright carmine-rose, margin of rose-pink; inside clear carmine-rose, 
blue base. Tallest and finest of its color. If planted in partial shade, the glorious 
color will show to the best advantage. Height 28". 3 bulbs 75c, $2.75 doz., 
$20.00 per 100. 
Professor Rauwenhoff (3) (See illustration). Bright cherry-red with scarlet glow 
inside; brilliant blue base. Enormous size with broad thick petals. Excellent 
forcer. Height 29". 3 bulbs 35c, $1.25 doz., $8.00 per 100. 
Rev. H. Ewbank (2) (See illustration). Broad erect open flower; beautiful soft 
heliotrope shading to dove-grey at margin, center white margined blue; lovely 
soft shade of color. A beautiful blending of colors may be had by planting this 
lovely and distinct shade of soft lavender with yellow cottage tulips. Height 25”. 
3 bulbs 35c, $1.25 doz., $8.00 per 100. 
Roi de Siam (4). One of the best of purple varieties, having fine large flower of 
very pleasing shape, rich ruby-purple with cream center. Height 33”. 3 bulbs 
35c, $1.25 doz., $8.00 per 100. 

nm es Rose Copeland. Deep rose, sport of Wm. Copeland. Very early forcer. Height 
REV. EWBANK 24". 3 bulbs 35c, $1.25 doz., $8.00 per 100. 
St. James (3). Chestnut-brown, flushed bronze, passing into gold, interior ruddy 
mahogany, edged golden brown, with yellow and green base. Large flower on 
PROF. RAUWENHOFF tall stem; globular form. Strikingly beautiful tulip that we should like you to 
try among Forget-me-nots or white Pansies or Arabis. Will make a superb dis- 
play. Height 30". 3 bulbs 35c, $1.25 doz., $8.00 per 100. 
The Bishop (4) (See illustration). A much demanded variety. Magnificent large 
flower of violet blue; finest of its color; long 
lasting and beautiful in form. Plant in a WM. PITT 
carpet of yellow Pansies. Height 32”. 30c — 
each, 3 bulbs 75c, $2.50 doz. 
U.S. A. (Triumph) (See illustration). Orange 
red with lighter orange edges, a very fine 
tulip for the border. Height 27". 3 bulbs 35c, 
$1.25 doz., $8.00 per 100. 
Venus (2) (See illustration, page 19). Loveli- 
est of pink tulips. Large pure silvery rose; 
white base marked with pale blue ring; 
splendid form and substance. Strongly rec- 
ommended for bedding. Cluster the taller 
| spring flowers about the plantings of this 
| tulip. Height 30". 3 bulbs 40c, $1.35 doz., 
$10.00 per 100. 
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