Magnificent New Long-Stemmed Daiwin Sulips 
‘* Aristocrat ”’ , 
| There are very few varieties bearing a name which expresses the true value and quality of the variety. ‘‘Aristocrat”’ is a 
magnificent new Darwin Tulip, rightfully entitled because it is a real aristocrat. The flower, color, stem, and erect 
royal appearance make this Tulip a first among all competitors. The tall strong stem carries the her large flower 
of extremely elegant shape and substance. The color is silvery-rose, shading into carmine-rose toward 

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the center. Exceptionally fine for lawns, borders and groups, and wilt also bloom in the house toward 
the endofMarch. ‘“Aristocrat’’, the aristocrat among the Darwin Tulips, 25 for $6.20; 3 for $0.90 12 for $3. 25 

New Uniieties ee 
The majority of the new varieties have come into existence by crossing. 
However, occasionally, attentive growers find extra large flowering speci- 
mens of splendid deviation in color. These specimens are kept apart and 
grown on to ascertain whether they possess advantageous qualities which 
are hereditary. In this way a number of novelties have come into being, and 
appear to be striking improvements over the varieties from which they 
have sprung. Below are three new varieties acquired in this way. 
American Flag. Springs from the celebrated Darwin Tulip 100 for 12 for 
“‘Bartigon.’’ The large, bowl-shaped flower is evenly cerise-red, . 
marked on bright white background... .. $13.70 $2.— 
Bartigon Max., the fine light red color, vigorous growth and 
excellent forcing qualities are exactly the same as those of the 
famous *‘Bartigon."’ The flowers are twice as wba An tae 
tional acquisition ote — a s .-- $12.90 $1.90 




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Elizabeth Max. Springs from the well-known ‘‘Princess 100 for 12 for 
Elizabeth,’’ has the same bright pink color with somewhat 
lighter edge and all other excellent qualities of the mother 
variety. The flowers are twice as large. A splendid, very large 
flowering variety .. See = ses wee $16.10 $2.35 


Newer Uarieties 
In the month of May when spring puts on her finest attire, the Darwin 
Tulips bloom. Their warm tinted flowers pay tribute to the parade of 
colors—the feast of the reawakened life. Plant a lot of these Tulips in your 
make wonderful cut flowers, 
Cordell Hull. Scarlet red, flamed pee Pa and white. 100 for 12 for 
garden, flower beds, borders, in front of shrubs and bushes, i in fact every- 
where that bright colors are needed to enliven the garden. Below are ten 
of the still newer varieties which excel in shape and color. Darwin Tulips 
lasting a long time in water. 
Pride of Zwanenburg. Refined carmine-rose with salmon- 100 for 12 for 
Exceptionally pretty for small groups ... Se $12.90 $1.90 colored gloss, excellent variety with supreme qualities... --. $01.30 $1.65 
Cote d’Azur. Pure lavender with lighter cara ae jorge Prunus. Sport of the famous ‘‘Bartigon,’’ tender pink, sturdy 
white heart, extra fine bedder on a strong stem Mae $12.10 $1.75 ns ie recommended for bedding as well as for sic 
Eclipse. Warm mahogany-red with black, white-edged heat: ees = - C 
The heany Heaters | fever stands on a straight sone --- $90.30 $1.65 peactet Lesser Ctineres ee wey hid promuncrt vod 
New Orleans. Brilliant deep bordeaux-red; robust gts on small groups at $11.30 $1.65 
strong erect stem. Unsurpassable beauty os $11.30 $1.65 Sunkist. The strong bowi-shaped | flower i is of deep golden yellow. 
Niphetos. Sublime-shaped slznder flower of dehcata: recat 
yellow tint. Very fragrant bedding Tulip of nee distinction and 
one of the finest varieties in tulipdom ... $12.10 $1.75 

_ COLLECTION BB Ten bulbs each of the above ten Newer Darwin. varieties. 
Separately packed and labeled. 

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Unsurpassable bedding Tulip. See illustration on page l6. ... $11.30 $1.65 
Wildlust, oblong flower of conte ra jorge ne : 
variety of excellent substance ... Es --- $1.30 $1.65 



