The height given for each variety, was mea- 
sured in the fields in The Netherlands and may 
vary under special circumstances, but will non- 
the-less guide you in placing your varieties. 
It is generally conceded that the Darwin, 
Breeder & Cottage Tulips are the most majestic 
and noblest types of all. 
In form the Cottage Tulips differ from the Dar- 
win and Breeder Tulips, the flowers being more 
or less egg shaped and as a rule not quite as 
large, the stems shorter. Never-the-less the Cot- 
tage Tulips fit in well and are indispensible, be- 
cause of the fine yellows and soft pinks. 
So if you wish an abundance of color from 
the middle of May on and harmony of composi- 
tion, the Darwin, Cottage and Breeder Tulips are 
your best choice. 
The swollen bulb and burgeoned shoot, 
With folded rainbows in their sheaths, 
Shoulder away the walls of dirt, 
And pierce a shaft of light and winds. 
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