Page 8 Darwin Tulips 
Reliance (30), a very distinct Darwin Tulip of sturdy growth, the flower is very large and of splendid 
form, while its colour isa very fine lilac-blue, with a most glorious hue. A stately Tulip of commanding 
pose; in our opinion the best in its colour. $ 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. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Rose Copland* (27), this is a lovely rich pink sport from the well-known William Copland and is 
equally valuable as one of the most popular and best for forcing. $ 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 asan improved Mr. van Zijl, colour 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, colour fieryscarlet without 
any other shade, very beautiful and has great lasting qualities, recommended. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Scarlet O’Hara (34), a handsome cup-shaped scarlet-red flower, the colour of this variety is superb 
and unusual bright, sparkling yellow base, black edged. A seedling of Charles Needham and un- 
mistakable the best scarlet ever raised, borne on a strong tall stem, highly recommended as one of 
the best in its colour. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 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 colour is a beautiful one-toned geranium scarlet with very slight 
bloom over outer petals. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
Scarlet Sensation (30), one of the best of the scarlet Darwin Tulips, it produces a very large flower 
ofstriking beauty ona tall erect stem, its colour 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 colour; almost one 
toned bright scarlet-red. A large flower, ideal in shape and texture on a sturdy stem, producing a 
glorious effect wherever planted. $ 1.45 per doz.; $ 10.00 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 colour. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
Smiling Queen (28), F.C.C. Haarlem 1939, is one of the choicest pink Darwins of recent introduction, 
its colour is of a soft satiny-pink with an exquisite flush of delicate rose-pink on outer petals. The 
flowers are large, carried on strong erect stems and have great lasting qualities, very beautiful (see 
illustration opposite page 16). $ 1.45 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
Sunkist (28), 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, extra good. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
Sweet Harmony (26), F.C.C., Haarlem 1947, a new introduction of enchanting beauty, colour lemon- 
yellow, edged ivory-white and yellow anthers, a perfect beauty for those who love this unique colour 
combination. $ 2.90 per doz.; $20.00 per 100 
The Bishop (29), the finest deep violet with small dull blue base and white halo, a magnificent large 
flower of unusual lasting qualities, they are very impressive and carried on tall strong stems, very 
strongly recommended (see illustration opposite page 9). $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
The Peach (27), this is a magnificent peach coloured Tulip with a large white centre, good large 
flowers are carried on erect stems and have unusual lasting qualities, a very attractive variety. 
$ 1.25 per doz.; $ 8.75 per 100 
Venice (32), a gorgeous bold fower of fine form and a pleasing sparkling soft pink colour similar to that 
of the famous Clara Butt but much taller, plant of sturdy growth and exquisite for bedding. 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 9.50 per 100 
Venus (26), pure silvery-rose with white centre, the immense good formed flowers are carried on stout 
stems, unrivalled for bedding. $ 1.40 per doz.; $ 9.75 per 100 
Walt Disney (30), this magnificent new Darwin Tulip is unquestionably one of the best in reds with 
scarlet edge, perfect in form and carried on a sturdy stem. Exceedingly beautiful for decoration 
purposes. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
White City (30), this is really one of the finest in white Giant Darwin Tulips. Perfect white flowers of 
fine shape are held on straight, tall stems and have unusual lasting qualities; this fine flower of great 
beauty should not be missed in any garden, highly recommended for exhibition purposes. 
$ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
