
THE TULIP PALETTE 
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THE MAGNIFICENT 
PARROTS 
Amazing in form and coloring, these are 
the exotics of the tulip family. Deeply 
cut and waved petals with gay feathering 
of a contrasting color produce a flower of 
unique character. 
BLUE PARROT (Late) 27’. A gorgeous 
=! sight in a mass planting. Deep violet- 
blue with an interior of deep purple. The fringed edge and blue 
shading gives charm to the subtle coloring. Particularly effective 
with pinks or soft créamy yellows. SE fOr OOG mi atOnep2 eZ 
FANTASY (Late) 28’’. Best known of the Parrots. A lovely soft 
rose with feathering of lettuce-green on the outer petals. A most 
attractive variety. 3 fon45¢, 2 for S260 
ORANGE FAVORITE (Late). Beautiful glowing orange with deeper 
shading over the frilled petals. Fragrant. 3 for 85c, 12 for $3.00 
RED CHAMPIGN (Late) 28’’. Large ruffled flower of deep red 
marked with deep grey-green, almost black. 3 for 60c, 12 for $2.25 
SUNSHINE (Late) 14’. Lovely clear golden petals marked with 
green, edges deeply frilled. 3 for $1.10, 12 for $4.00 



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ZWANENBURG 
DARWINS 
ARISTOCRAT. 30”. A flower of real character with soft glowing 
rose petals shading to silver at the edge. 3 for 70c, 12 for $2.65 
CHARLES NEEDHAM. 26’. Glowing vermilion-red tulip with the 
fine large flower and good stem of the newer types. Excellent for 
strong coior in the garden. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 
CITY OF HAARLEM. 30’. Midseason variety of deep scarlet 
with a base of blue-black ringed with white. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 
CLARA BUTT. 28”. Lovely soft salmon-pink of excellent grow- 
ing habit. Best known midseason tulip. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 
DUKE OF WELLINGTON. 24’. Late, long petaled white tulip of 
graceful habit and superb quality. 3 for 55c, | 2foms2.00 
ECLIPSE. 30’. A fine new early flowering Darwin of deepest 
crimson set off by the blue-black base outiined in white. Use 
with white for striking effect. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 
FAUST. 30’. Deep maroon-purple enhanced by a sheen of silver. 
Combines beautifully with yellow Alyssum. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 
GOLDEN AGE. 28”. Bright, buttery yellow shaded to orange at 
the edges. A new yellow worth trying in your garden for its very 
lovely color. 3 for 40c, 12 for $1.50 
INSURPASSABLE. 28’. A tulip of unusual size and color. Soft 
lilac petals with harmonizing stamens of purple. Lovely with the 
pinks and blues of late spring. 3 for 55¢, | 2toms2.00 
KING MAUVE. 30”. Early. Best of the mauve tulips. The color 
brightened by a sheen of silvery white. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 
LA TULIPE NOIRE. 26’’. Midseason variety often called “The 
Black Tulip’’. Large flowers of velvety maroon. 
3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 
MERVEILLE DE HAARLEM. 28’. Enormous flowers of carmine-red 
with a cerise sheen. An imposing flower in size and brilliant color. 
3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 
MT. EREBUS. 25”. A lovely white of distinct quality. Beautifully 
shaped flowers on sturdy stems rising above a fine foliage mass. 
Excellent foil for the deep purples. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 
MR, VAN ZIJL. Fine new variety of lovely coloring. Soft rose 
shaded with silvery white at the margins. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 
NIPHETOS. 29”. Long, well formed blossom of creamy yellow 
with slightly reflexed petals. 3 for 45c, 12 for $1.60 

CHARLES NEEDHAM 
