Page 8 Darwin Tulips 
Paul Richter* (28), a lovely cup-shaped scarlet-red Tulip of perfect form and ideal habit. A 
striking flower of blazing color and good substance, a garden variety that will give satisfaction 
in any position. $ 1.60 per doz.; $ 11.00 per 100 
Port Elisabeth (28), another remarkable fine Darwin Tulip of recent introduction, being a bril- 
liant red outside with an interior of glowing scarlet, yellow base, a beautiful bowl-shaped 
flower held on a sturdy stem. $ 2.15 per doz.; $ 15.00 per 100 
President Taft, (Sealing Wax) (26), a brilliant blood-red with a dusky appearance, the flowers 
@re produced on sturdy stems, unsurpassed for bedding. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
Pride of Haarlem (31), brilliant cerise-red, a large magnificent Tulip of vigorous growth and 
stately habit, excellent for bedding and splendid for gentle forcing, still a good old-timer. 
$ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
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. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
Princess Elisabeth*, (Julie Vernot) (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. 
$ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 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. 
$ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Queen of Bartigons (28)*, a Tulip of outstanding color and marvellous beauty, a delicate shade of 
uniform salmon-pink, a flower of unusual charm recommended for all purposes. New. 
$ 3.00 per doz.; $ 21.00 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. $ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Red Supreme (28), A.M. 1947, a pleasing intense-scarlet color of great brilliancy, the very large 
flowers are of excellent form and poise, carried on strong stems, a first class garden variety that 
will give universal satisfaction. $ 3.60 per doz.; $ 25.00 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 commanding pose; in our opinion the best in its color. $ 1.45 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. $ 1.45 per doz.; $ 10.00 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. $ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 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. 
$ 1.25 per doz.; $ 8.75 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. $ 2.15 per doz.; $ 15.00 per 100 
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), one of the best of the scarlet Darwin Tulips, 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 
