
~ 
The chief characteristics of Giant Darwin Tulips are the © 
attractively shaped flowers, tall stems, and lovely colors— — 
scarlet, crimson, rose, pink, violet, purple, slaty blue, blue- 
violet, ‘lavender, white, golden yellow, etc, They are wonder- 
ful for planting in masses in beds, borders or in groups of. 
twelve or more here and there among the hardy perennials, 
and what could be lovelier for cutting? 
If the widest assortment of colors is desired in late tulips, 
the Giant Darwin, Ideal Darwin, Lily Flowered, Breeder and 
Cottage varieties should be included in your plantings, as 
each class has its own range of colors, and all usually bloom. 
during May. The height given for each variety is average 
and some variation is natural in different localities and 
seasons. We offer a choice selection of better varieties. 
9645 All Bright Carmine-red broadly edged brighter red; inside vivid 
vermilion-red with blue base: Large flowers of perfect form, whose prettily 
waved petals add to their attractiveness. Strong stems. 25 in. : 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.50 
9146 Aristocrat Soft rosy lilac, shading to silvery lilac at edge of ' 
petals; creamy white base with a blue halo. Goblet-shaped flowers. 31 in. 
_3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
9160 Bartigon Rich crimson-scarlet which becomes brighter at mar- 
gin. White base with blue halo. Desirable for forcing and garden. 24 in. 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.50 
9246 Black Eagle Extra large, cup-shaped flowers of the most intense 
dark, but brilliant purple; base is deepest blue. Offered by some as Blue 
Eagle. The color is not black as the name would indicate. 29 in. 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
9648 Charles Needham Carmine-scarlet flowers of uniform tone 
een on a splendid, sturdy stem; inside is brighter carmine-scarlet set off 
y a blue base. Showy, especially if planted with white or yellow. 28 in. 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00 
9163 City of Haarlem Very large, brilliant vermilion- 9154 Clara Butt Clear bright pink tinted salmon-rose; base is white 
scarlet with a satiny sheen; inside fiery scarlet with dark blue marked with blue. A favorite pink; always lovely in the garden or as a cut 
base and white halo. One "of the best of its color and most flower. Medium size blooms of good substance. For a larger, taller 
popular for garden and cutting. Highly recommended. 24 in. stemmed flower, we suggest William Tell Giant Ideal Darwin. 21 in. 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 , 3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00 
9657 Demeter Beautifully shaped big flowers of a distinct shade of deep 
rosy violet; creamy white base edged blue, yellow anthers on blue filaments. 
Early to bloom; long lasting. Valuable addition to this color group. 28 in. 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
9157 Eclipse Glowing, dark blood-red; steel-blue base prettily edged 
white. Very large, open flowers with substantial texture. Lasts well. 27 in. 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00 
9172 Farncombe Sanders Fiery rosy- -scarlet; inside vivid cerise- 
scarlet with large, showy white base marked blue. Perfect shape. 29 in. 
3 for 35¢; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 

9163 City of Haarlem 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 
100 for $11.00 

9159 Faust Dark velvety purplish plum in contrast to a blue base. Very 
large fiowers of oval form held erect on long, strong stems. 30 in. 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
9649 Firedancer Rather long flower of bright currant-red; absolutely 
distinct color that is sure to attract attention in garden or when cut, 27.1n: 
3 for 60¢; 12 for $2.20; 100 for $15.00 
9166 Giant Deep purplish violet with plum sheen; the base is white with 
blue halo. Enormous flowers carried on extra strong stems. 29 in. 
3 for 45¢; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00 
9167 Jubilee Violet- purple slightly lighter at edges; yellow base prettily 
edged blue. The most magnificent of its color. Wonderful substance. 28 in. 
3 for 40¢; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00 
Best Four Tall Giant Tulips 
Shown tn color on the third cover 

Marshall Haig (brilliant scarlet Cottage) 
Queen of the Night (deep maroon Ideal Darwin) 

The Peach (peach-blossom pink Ideal Darwin) Caen e 
Yellow Beauty (golden yellow Darwin) 3 f on 
or 3 
12 for $1.25; 
100 for $9.00 
9860— 12 Bulbs, 3 of each variety, value $1.65 for only 
9861— 24 Bulbs, 6 of each variety, value 2.95 for only 
9862— 48 Bulbs, 12 of each variety, value 5.90 for only 
9363100 Bulbs, 25 of each variety, value 10.38 for only 9650 Golden Age Light lemon- yellow edged golden i ‘ 
orange which deepens with age; inside bright golden — 
orange becoming lighter toward ‘the brownish base. A 
] See 
8 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Bulb Growers OVEN ag head 25e) 12 for $1285, 100 for $8.00 : 
*% 


