Darwin Tulips Page 7 
Pride of Zwanenburg (32), one more highly desirable Tulip generally regarded as one of the 
choicest garden varieties yet introduced, its color is vivid salmon-pink almost one-toned, giving 
it a warm, delicate yet rich appearance, the large solid flowers are held on strong erect stems 
and have unusual lasting qualities. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Princess Elisabeth*, (Julie Virnot) (29), a handsome large flower of lovely soft rose with white 
base, very showy for large groups or in the border, good for forcing in February. 
$ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Prunus* (28), this is an extremely lovely Darwin of a deep rose-pink with salmon glow, a Tulip 
of great brilliancy and delicate yet rich appearance. The very beautiful formed flower is held 
on a strong, stiff stem and of great durability, it is a splendid bedder and fine as a cut-flower. 
$ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Queen of the Night (32), this is one of the best of ,, black” Tulips, it grows a very large rich blackish 
maroon flower, held on a very tall erect stem and it is very effective for rich color effects among 
other Tulips in the border, extra good. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Reliance (30), a very distinct Darwin Tulip of sturdy growth, the flower is very large and of 
splendid form while its color is a very fine lilac-blue, with a most glorious hue. A stately Tulip 
of outstanding and commanding poise; in our opinion the best in its color, lasting in perfect 
condition. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Rev. Rollo Meyer (28), very dark purple-black; the enormous flower of great distinction is well 
held on a long, strong stem, a noble Tulip for the border. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Rose Copland* (27), this is a lovely rich pink sport from the well-known William Copland and 
is equally valuable for forcing, a very beautiful variety. $ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100 
Rosea Superba (30), this is one of the loveliest rose-pink newer Darwin Tulips, perhaps it can best 
be described as an improved Mr. van Zijl, color soft rose-pink with broad white margin giving 
it a warm, delicate yet rich appearance, the large flowers are of a great durability and are held 
on erect stems, it is one more ’persona grata” among the May-flowering Tulips on account 
of its distinguished beauty, much recommended. $ 2.30 per doz.; $ 16.00 per 100 
Scarlet Beauty (28) this is one of the best for bedding and for the border, color fiery scarlet without 
any other shade, very beautiful and has great lasting qualities, recommended. 
$ 1.10 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Scarlet O’Hara (34), a handsome cup-shaped scarlet-red flower, the color of this variety is 
superb and unusual bright, sparkling yellow base, black edged. A seedling of Charles Needham 
and unmistakable the best scarlet ever raised, borne on a strong tall stem, highly recommended 
as one of the best in its color. 25 cts. each; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Scarlet Leader (30), this is an aristocrat among the scarlet group, it produces an immense large 
flower of stately form and habit, its color is a beautiful one-toned geranium scarlet with 
very slight bloom over outer petals. $ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Scarlet Sensation (30), this is one of the best of the scarlet Darwin Tulips of recent introduction, 
it produces a very large flower of striking beauty on a tall erect stem, its color is a pleasing shade 
of geranium-scarlet, recommended. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Scarlet Splendour (28), this Tulip is generally regarded one of the choicest in its color; almost 
one toned bright scarlet-red. A large flower, ideal in shape and texture on a sturdy stem, pro- 
ducing a glorious effect wherever planted. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Scotch Lassie (26), purest lilac-lavender with a darker shade inside, base dark blue, flowers are 
very large and slightly reflexing, one of the best in this color. (See illustration). 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Shot Silk (26), an outstanding variety, silky white with pure white base and anthers, the flower 
is carried on a stiff, wiry stem of great substance. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Smiling Queen (28), here is one of the choicest pink Darwins of recent introduction, its color 
is of a soft satiny-pink with an exquisite flush of delicate rose-pink on outer petals. The flowers 
are larged, carried on strong erect stems and have great lasting qualities, very beautiful. 
$ 2.30 per doz.; $ 16.00 per 100 
Souvereign (28), almost uniform color of pure pink, inside rich pink with white centre. A choice 
flower of a most pleasing color firmly held on a very long, stout stem. Excellent for bedding, 
very useful for grouping in the border. $ 2.15 per doz.; $ 15.00 per 100 
Sunkist (28), here is a superb deep golden-yellow Darwin Tulip, one of the best under cultivation, 
the glorious large flowers are held on tall erect stems and have unusual lasting qualities, it is a 
great improvement upon Yellow Giant indeed, extra good. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
