DARWIN TULIPS CONTINUED 
Maroon-Black and Black 
LA TULIPE NOIRE, 25. “The Black Tulip” of romance. Black- 
violet flowers with glistening sheen and dark violet center. Large, 
substantial flowers on strong stems. 6 $1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 
100 $12.40. 
QUEEN OF NIGHT, 30. The darkest Tulip yet raised, a really 
black Tulip. A rarely beautiful flower on tall, stiff stems blooming 
over a long period. 3 $.55, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 $19.40. 
REV. ROLLO MEYER, 32. A deep shade of glossy mahogany 
outside, inside deepest brown-purple. A fine flower on tall stems; 
great lasting qualities. This is to be preferred to Faust. (4) 3 $.75, 
6 $1.25, 12 $2.15, 95 $3.95, 100 $15.15. 
Yellow Varieties 
GOLDEN AGE, 28. Deep yellow with a slight underglow of 
orange which shades into bright orange as the flower develops. 
Very effective and long lasting in the garden. (4) 6 $.85, 12 $1.40, 
95 $2.65, 100 $9.65. 
NIPHETOS, 28. Soft yellow flowers of perfect form with the three 
outer petals slightly recurving. This color is a perfect harmonizer in 
the spring garden and can be used in quantity with telling effect. 
Blooms over a long period. 6 $.90, 12 $1.50, 25 $2.85, 100 $9.95. 
SUNKIST, 30. This brilliant golden yellow Tulip is the best of the 
deep yellow Darwins. Its unusual substance, tall stems and long 
lasting qualities combine to make this a superior variety.('Y) 6 $1.05, 
12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 $19.40. 
YELLOW GIANT, 30. Another gorgeous yellow. Beautiful, deep 
shade of golden yellow with vividly contrasting black anthers. In 
partial shade this remained in good condition far into June in our 
Lockport garden. Very tall. 6 $.80, 12 $1.30, 25 $2.45, 100 $8.55. 
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An exceptionally fine mixture of choice varieties. Care- 
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b) Strong First Size Bulbs—11 to 12 cm. 
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Giant Breeder 
Culips 
A strain of late May-flowering Tulips characterized by exceptional 
height and interesting color combinations. Many unusual hues are 
produced by an overlay of “‘bloom”’ similar to that seen on grapes. 
This class also includes a good many so-called art shades so useful 
in the garden. Their culture is similar to that of the Darwins but in 
general they are not suitable for forcing. 
Extra Size Bulbs, 12 cms. or larger. 
Figures Following Names Indicate Height in Inches. 
ADMIRAL TROMP, 32. A beautiful salmon orange with a rosy 
flush at the center of each petal, the margin of which shades out to 
a lighter tint. Tall, long lasting flowers. A Van Tubergen variety of 
exceptional merit. (4") 6 $.95, 12 $1.60, 25 $3.00, 100 $11.00. 
BACCHUS, 30. A rich violet blue beautifully frosted over with a 
grape like bloom. An enchanting color. Seen through a mist of rich 
blue Anchusa myosotidiflora, the effect is of a French combination 
of colors. 6 $1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.40. 
CHERBOURG, 30. One of the finest Breeders with a remarkable 
blending of golden yellow, flushed terra cotta set off by a deeper 
yellow at the margins of the petals. A huge shapely flower on strong, 
tall stems. 6 $1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 $19.40. 
CUNERA, 34. An exceptionally handsome new variety from Van 
Tubergen. An enormous violet purple flower shading to broad 
margins of soft bronze set off by a yellow base. Interior bronze 
shaded. A long lasting flower of great size and beauty. A. M. 
Haarlem 1937. (4) 6 $.95, 12 $1.60, 25 $3.00, 100 $11.00. 
DILLENBURG, 28. A gorgeous flame colored Tulip overlaid with 
deeper tints in the center of each petal shading to bright orange at 
the edges. A well-shaped flower on tall stems. Another of Van 
Tubergen’s superb introductions. (4") 6 $.85, 12 $1.40, 25 $2.65, 
100 $9.65. 
DOM PEDRO, 25. Coffee-brown shading to buff at the edges and 
enlivened by a rich yellow base. Inside is of contrasting mahogany. 
Sweetly scented and long lasting. Highly recommended. 6 $1.05, 
19 $1.80, 95 $3.35, 100 $19.40. 
GEORGES GRAPPE, 36. A Van Tubergen masterpiece! An enor- 
mous flower of soft mauve or lilac throughout with a faint bronze 
cast and having clear blue base. One of the very tallest Breeders. 
It is not difficult to think of many early flowers of contrasting or 
harmonizing shades that used with this variety would create most 
artistic pictures in the garden. (4) 6 $1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 
100 $12.40. 
GIL BLAS, 24. A worthy addition to the small number of excel- 
lent dark Tulips. Huge, almost black flowers shaded with highlights 
of purple. Most unusual. Strong stems. ('") Each $.80, 3 $2.10, 
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INDIAN CHIEF, 34. A superlative Tulip of great size on tall stems. 
The coppery dark red color is flushed with an overlay of burnished 
bronze and illuminated by a rosy glow on the inner petals. The 
substance is extra fine and the shape of the flowers most artistic. 6 
$1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.40. 
JESSY, 36. Another fine Van Tubergen introduction of faultless 
form and bearing. Deep clear coffee-brown attractively flushed violet 
and enlivened by a yellow base An imposing flower on a majestic 
ae Highly recommended. ("I") 6 $1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 
12.40. 
J. J. BOUMAN, 28. A lovely cup shaped flower of luminous 
orange scarlet shading to bronzy gold at the edges and highlighted 
by a yellow base. One of Tubergen’s fine new Breeders which we 
heartily recommend. ('E”) 6 $1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.40. 
LOUIS XIV, 32. A large, goblet shaped flower of deep bluish 
violet with lighter margins of golden bronze and dull blue base. A 
subtle blending of colors difficult to describe. Very vigorous in 
growth. Fine for cutting. Sweetly scented. 6 $1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 
$3.35, 100 $192.40. 
MADELON, 24. A fine large bronze, shaded coffee-brown with 
a distinct yellow base. A great improvement on Golden Bronze. 6 
$1505; 1925S, 80, 25) $38735,100 $1240) 
ORANGE BEAUTY, 26. (Prince of Orange) Bright orange, shaded 
bronzy with narrow yellow edges. A radiant flower, deliciously 
scented and long lasting. 6 $.95, 12 $1.60, 25 $3.00, 100 $11.00. 
PRESIDENT HOOVER, 28. A vivid apricot-red with a distinct 
but lighter interior. A flower of remarkable substance which lasts a 
oe time in perfect condition. 6 $1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 
12.40. 
SONATE, 24. A bold deep orange with margins of orange-yellow 
and pitch black base. Very cheerful in the garden and a fine bedder 
because of its sturdy stem. Very fragrant. An improved Orange Beauty. 
6 $1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.40 : 
TANTALUS, 30. An imposing cup-shaped Tulip of light cadmium- 
yellow overlaid with a light violet flush. Cannot be too highly 
recommended. 6 $1.05, 12 $1.80, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.40. 
TITANIC, 38. A giant among the new Breeders. The predominant 
color is a rich dark violet delicately flushed with bronze and out- 
lined at the edges of the petals with a fine etching of gold. The 
enormous flower is carried on tall, stiff stems. A variety that belongs 
in the choicest collections. (4) 3 $.60, 6 $1.15, 12 $1.95, 25 $3.70, 
100 $13.75. 
VELVET KING, 26. A rich, velvety dark purple which is in a color 
class by itself. Flower is large with broad, heavy petals. Excellent 
in every way. 3 $.60, 12 $1.95, 25 $3.70, 100 $13.75. 
WILLIAM THE SILENT, 28. A showy variety of dark royal purple 
with a pure white base. The flower is large with strong broad petals. 
Excellent» in every way. 3 $.60, 6 $1.15, 12 $1.95, 25 $3.70, 
100 $1:3275. 
