Page 4 Darwin Tulips 
Anton Mauve (28), a large deep lilac purple 
flower, a real gigantic Tulip of vigorous 
growth, fine for groups in the border, 
excellent for planting among Wallflowers. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
ARISTOCRAT* (30), A.M. Haarlem. 
soft purplish violet-rose with lighter 
edge; a magnificent variety of robust 
habit and extremely strong constitu- 
tion with large flowers of great size 
and splendid carriage; a real aris- 
tocrat among Tulips and strongly re- 
commended for bedding (see illus- 
tration opposite page 9). 
$ 1.30 per doz.; 5 9.00 per 100 
Arlington (28), the sparkling blood-red 
flowers are of striking splendour, large 
flowers are held on strong stems of per- 
fectly upright habit, a very effective variety 
of recent introduction. 
$ 2.15 per doz.; $ 15.00 per 100 
Baronne de la Tonnaye (30), a splendid 
bright rose variety paler at margin and 
with white base; medium large flowers 
of great substance producing a gorgeous 
display in any position, unrivalled for 
bedding purposes. 
$ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Bartigon (28), cochineal-red shade, base 
pure white with broad ring of deep blue, 
a large globular flower of great substance, 
Princess Elizabeth excellent for bedding on account of its 
wonderful substance, also recommended 
for forcing after January 15 th., when forced, colour is a vivid rosy red. A magnificent all round 
variety. $ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Blue Aimable (25), lilac-mauve shaded purple with bright blue base, a medium large flower of perfect 
shape and great substance. One of the most beautiful varieties in its colour and most excellent for the 
garden and cutting. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Blue Eagle (Black Eagle) (22), a rich shiny deep purple colour, the handsome cup-shaped flowers are 
on tall strong stems and have great lasting qualities; particularly fine when intermixed with yellow 
Wallflowers. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Blue Perfection (30), lovely lavender-blue with white base, a beautiful variety with slightly pointed 
and reflexed petals of solid texture and great charm (see illustration opposite page 16). 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 9.50 per 100 
Blue Ribbon (28), rich deep mauve flushed with a distinct purple-blue hue. A gorgeous large flower 
perfectly formed and of strong texture borne on a rigid stem. $ 2.15 per doz.; $ 15.00 per 100 
Bourgogne (30), a lovely burgundy-red flower of great beauty, dark blue centre, a wonderful variety 
with large graceful flowers carried on strong erect stems. $ 2.00 per doz.; $ 14.00 per 100 
Breitner (24), a handsome dark blood-red gradually merging into bright red, a superb Tulip for 
bedding on account of its strong sturdy growth, one of the latest to bloom. F.C.C. Haarlem 1951. 
$ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Caroline Testout (29), a soft rose Tulip with a large white base named after the well-known Rose 
Caroline Testout; it is of strong and erect habit, recommended for bedding (see illustration opposite 
page 8). $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
CHARLES NEEDHAM (26), possibly the best brilliant red Darwin Tulip yet introduced, 
the large well formed flowers are carried on strong stems, colour is really outstanding 
for brilliancy. Strongly recommended for bedding (see illustration opposite page 9). 
$ 1.40 per doz.; $ 9.50 per 100 
City of Haarlem (29), brilliant scarlet and large blue base with white halo, a gigantic flower of 
perfect form and one of the best varieties under cultivation, very beautiful. 
$ 1.45 per doz.; $ 10.00 per 100 
