Page 24 Parrot Tulips 
Black Parrot (27), A.M., Haarlem, 1941, large glossy maroon-black flowers held on a strong erect 
stem, fascinating variety of unusual color and charm, sport of Philippe de Commines, an out- 
standing variety. $ 2.60 per doz.; $ 18.00 per 100 
Blue Parrot (24), A.M., Haarlem 1935, bluish-heliotrope, flushed steel blue, very large flowers 
borne on strong erect stems, an outstanding variety of unusual beauty and most excellent for 
bedding in borders, a gorgeous display can be had, when planted with yellow flowered carpeting 
plants, a grand sport of Darwin Blue Aimable. (See illustration) $ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Discovery (26), delicate violet-pink, edged silvery white, a very elegant and attractive variety 
and most excellent for bedding and border planting, a splendid sport of Darwin Princess 
Elisabeth. $ 2.15 per doz.; $ 15.00 per 100 
Doorman (20), an introduction of recent years, cherry red with an underlaying of creamy yellow 
with yellow edging on petals, a remarkable distinct flower of gigantic size and superb substance, 
carried on a strong erect stem. Good forcer, sport of Triumph Alberio. 
$ 2.30 per doz.; $ 16.00 per 100 
Fantasy (22), F.C.C., Haarlem 1922, soft rose with faint stripes and featherings of apple-green 
on outer petals, a sport of Darwin Clara Butt, flowers expand to an enormous size and attract 
much attention, very free flowering and is excellent for planting in beds. Recommended. 
(See illustration) $ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Firebird (22), A.M., Haarlem, a splendid vermilion-scarlet sport of Fantasy, the elegant flowers on 
strong stems make this variety ideal for bedding purposes and cutting. 
$1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Gadelan (20), F.C.C. Haarlem 1930, color a blending of blue and violet with emerald green 
blotches and white edge, interior bright violet with white base, this fascinating variety com- 
mands universal admiration and is really outstanding for size, erectness and beauty, when fully 
developed it measures 6 to 7 inches across. $ 1.60 per doz.; $ 11.00 per 100 
Ivory Parrot (25), here is a beautiful brand new introduction with fairly heavy laciniated petals, 
flowers are of good size, color ivory-white with an unusual large yellow base, very rare, only 
a few bulbs to go. $1.50 each; $4.00 per 3 
Orange Favourite (24), this is a magnificent Parrot sport of the popular Cottage Tulip Orange 
King, its color is uniform orange-scarlet, tinged old rose, with faint featherings of apple-green 
on outer petals, yellow base, excellent for cutflower material and unsurpassed for garden 
decoration, very sweetly scented, highly recommended. $ 1.05 per doz.; $ 7.50 per 100 
Orange Parrot, a remarkable flower of colossal size and vigorous habit, color a rich mahogany 
orange with faint markings of old-gold, one of the finest Parrots, a late flowering variety and a 
sport of the scented Breeder Tulip Prince of Orange. $ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Parrot Wonder (28), an enormous Tulip standing face up on a sturdy stem, a sensational flower, 
the largest in this section. This variety is the Parrot form of Darwin Pride of Haarlem. The 
color is bright cerise-red throughout. $ 3.00 per doz.; $ 21.00 per 100 
Paulus Potter (25), a sensational new variety of remarkable beauty, glossy purple, interior purple- 
violet, each petal is very gracefully laciniated and well proportioned. $ 5.00 each 
Pitt’s Parrot (28), a beautiful large Tulip carried on a strong, sturdy stem. This very attractive 
variety is a sport of the wellknown William Pitt, which it resembles in color, being a brilliant 
cochineal-red, with lighter red on the edge. 35 cts. each; $ 3.50 per doz. 
Queen of Parrots (26), another sensational brand new Parrot Tulip of amazing beauty, its 
color is a beautiful silvery rose with pale margin, petals are fantastically laciniated, yet graceful 
and well proportioned, the entire flower opens flat to a size that staggers anyone’s imagination, 
one of the marvels of the Parrot section, a noble flower raised in our nurseries, only a few 
bulbs to-go. $ 10.00 each 
Red Champion (28), is a fine Parrot sport of Darwin Tulip Bartigon, the flowers are of beautiful 
form with both inner and outer petals heavily laciniated, opening to enormous size when fully 
developed, its color is a uniform warm deep blood-red with only tiny faint white markings 
at the tip of outer petals, small white base, good strong grower. (See illustration) 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 9.75 per 100 
Sunshine (18), an exquisite flower of a bright golden yellow and is outstanding on account of its 
deep color, it is a sport of the old Cottage Tulip Bouton d’ Or, very rare. (See illustration) 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
