Darwin Tulips Page 7 
MAVOURNEEN (30), a delicate bishop-violet edged silvery white, bluish base, one of the 
finest pastel colours of our Tulips, a beautiful garden variety, large flowers are held on stiff 
stems (see illustration opposite page 8). $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 9.75 per 100 
Mayor Sandberg (27), splendid crimson-maroon, faintly shaded chestnut-brown, the large flowers 
are produced on very tall and strong stems, this unusual variety attracted much attention by American 
visitors to our Nurseries. $ 2.15 per doz.; $ 15.00 per 100 
Mr. van Zijl (25), still one of the choicest pink varieties in cultivation, colour soft rose-pink with broad 
white margin, the large flowers have unusual lasting qualities, are solid and held on strong erect stems, 
recommended for the garden. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
New Orleans (30), a beautiful flower, the large and perfectly formed flowers are of a velvet-glossy- 
purple, held on strong stiff stems, this is an outstanding variety on account of its beauty and lasting 
qualities. $ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Niphetos* (29), this Tulip is generally regarded as one of the choicest varieties of recent introduction, 
its colour is uniform soft lemon-yellow with lighter centre and anthers, the very large flowers are held 
on tall and strong stems looking very imposing and beautiful, in fact it is a “persona grata’? among 
all May-flowering Tulips on account of its exquisite beauty and habit, very highly recommended. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 9.75 per 100 
Nobel (32), a very unusual rich toned deep red, the beautiful bowl-shaped flowers are held on tall, 
strong stems, a magnificent all-round garden Tulip of recent introduction and of superb quality. 
$ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Oranges and Lemons (25), a very fine orange-yellow and lemon, reminding one of oranges and 
lemons, the medium sized flowers are of a charming appearance, very attractive for the garden, a new 
shade in Tulips, recommended. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
OSSI OSWALDA (28), here is another superb Tulip, usually classified as a Cottage hybrid, 
its colour is white, suffused cherry-rose at edge of petals, looking particularly handsome 
and clean when planted in front of dark Evergreens, flowers are of true Darwin form and 
have great lasting qualities. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Page (30), a Tulip of outstanding colour and marvellous beauty, the perfectly formed flower being a very 
delicate salmon-pink. Apart form being very lovely as cut-flower it displays an effect of unusual charm 
in the garden. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Paul Richter* (28), a lovely cup-shaped scarlet-red Tulip of perfect form and ideal habit. A striking 
flower of blazing colour and good substance, a garden variety that will give satisfaction in any position. 
$ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Port Elisabeth (28), another remarkable fine Darwin Tulip of recent introduction, being a brilliant 
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 are 
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 colour 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 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. 
$ 1.15 per doz.; $8.00 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. 
$ 1.20 per doz.; $8.50 per 100 
Queen of Bartigons* (28), F.C.C.,R.H.S. 1953 a Tulip of outstanding colour and marvellous beauty, 
a delicate shade of uniform salmon-pink, a flower of unusual charm recommended for all purposes. 
$ 2.30 per doz.; $ 16.00 per 100 
Queen of Night (32), this is one of the best of “black” Tulips, it grows a very large rich blackish 
maroon flower, held ona very tall erect stem and it is very effective for rich colour effects among other 
Tulips in the border, extra good. $ 1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 
