Darwin, 
The Bishop 
(See page 25) 
Adoration Six $1.35, Doz. $2.25, 25 $4.00, 100 $13.75 
A splendid improvement on the old favorite Princess Elizabeth. Strong, 
large flower of exceptional substance. The color is a clear brilliant pink 
with lighter edges and white base. Height 29 inches. 
Annie Speelman Six $1.50, Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.65, 100 $17.00 
A tremendous white Tulip with white base and anthers. The flower is 
oval-shaped and of remarkable texture. A beautiful garden Tulip of 
great substance. Will last from two to three weeks, when cut the flower 
does not open too wide when placed in a warm room. Straight, stiff 
stem. Height 30 inches. 
Arabian Night (New) Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.50, 100 $20.00 
Large, perfectly shaped flowers of heavy texture and substance. The 
color is a most unusual Indian red with darker sheen. No such color 
has heretofore been available among the Darwin Tulips nor the flower 
substance. Stems are 28 inches high. Here is a magnificent dark red 
Tulip without an equal. We consider it the finest of the dark reds in 
commerce today. Until last year it was only available in limited quan- 
titles but we are now happy to announce a good: supply. 
Blue Eagle (Black Eagle) Six $1.00, Doz. $1.55, 25 $2.90, 100 $10.50 
The form and habit of this variety are perfect. A Tulip of no mean 
qualities and of rare beauty. For three years in our trial garden it has 
been greatly admired. The cup-shaped flower is of great size and of 
the richest and most brilliart intense deep purple which shines when 
the sun strikes it. The anthers are pitch-black and the base of deepest 
blue. A glorious Tulip on a 29-inch stem. Plant it together with Ideal 
Darwin Glacier, for stunning effect. 
Darwin Tulip, Crimson Giant 
Ideal Darwin Tulip, Annie Speeiman 
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NHodern Breeder, Darwin and 
Recent Introductions- 
When in 1945 Tulip bulbs could again be imported from 
Holland, we received from Grullemans, the world famous 
originators of Ideal Darwin Tulips, a selection of over 100 
varieties of their latest creations. All of these new kinds 
have been carefully tested. The finest of them are now 
offered in this book and are identified by the word “New.” 
Many are illustrated in color, but printer’s ink cannot do 
them justice nor is there enough space available to illustrate 
them life-size. 
We can unhesitatingly say that any and all are “tops” in 
color and quality as well as most desirable for our climate. 
The flowers last longer and are better in every respect. 
Varieties such as Don Alma, Kennard, Garden Magic, Chi- 
nese Bandit, Treasure Island, and Wm. Tell are but a few 
which will enthuse you as much as they have done other 
customers and us as well. 
Breitner (New) Six $1.35, Doz. $2.25, 25 $4.00, 100 $13.50 
Center of outside petals black-red, outside margin dark scarlet-red, 
inside fiery scarlet, base black with narrow white margin. This variety 
produces a most striking effect; in fact, there is no other Tulip like it 
grown. Rather late flowering. For deep, dark red effect it cannot be 
improved upon. The stem is rigid, the flower long lasting. It is one of 
the finest new varieties. Height 25 inches. 
Caroline Testout Six $1.35, Doz. $2.25, 25 $4.00, 100 $13.50 
We named this variety after the well known Rose, Caroline Testout. The 
color of this Tulip is even more beautiful; of perfect shape, it has ex- 
ceptional lasting qualities; a soft, glistening pure pink with a large, 
white base. Should be used for the show garden. A Tulip with a great 
future and the loveliest pink Tulip in existence. Height 30 inches. 
Charles Needham Six $1.20, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
For simple, unadulterated emphasis, this red Darwin has no superior. 
It is a color so dominant that it is best in combination with pure white or 
pure yellow. A superb variety for contrast planting. Flowers of excellent 
size on stiff, straight stems. Height 28 inches. 
Chinese Bandit (Mikado) (New) 
Six $1.35, Doz. $2.25, 25 $4.00, 100 $14.00 
Immense oval-shaped flower. Chinese red with considerable shading 
of warm, bronzy orange. The inside of the flower is bright and has a 
vivid yellow base. Fine, old, striking flower, stem not too tall, about 25 
inches. We believe this to be the largest Tulip flower ever raised. It 
makes a tremendous show in the garden and in addition has remarkable 
lasting qualities. Looks at its best in front of a dark green background 
and would be superb in mass plantings. 
City of Haarlem Six $1.30, Doz. $2.15, 25 $3.75, 100 $13.00 
A reliable, handsome Darwin of great substance and of a fiery cardinal- 
red. The dark violet base of this Tulip, outlined in white, gives it a 
striking effect when open. It is admirably at home among all the lighter 
Ba Srlor spring flowers, such as the hardy Alyssum citrinum. Height 
inches, 
Darwin Lulip, Deborah 
