Page 8 Darwin Tulips 
Red Supreme (28), A.M. 1947, a pleasing intense-scarlet colour 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. $ 3.00 per doz.; $ 21.00 per 100 
Reliance (30), very fine lilac-blue with a most glorious hue, a very distinct Darwin Tulip’ of sturdy 
growth, the flower is very large and of splendid form. A stately Tulip of commanding pose and in our 
opinion the best of its colour. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Rev. Rollo Meyer (28), very dark purple-black; the enormous flower of great distinction is nicely held 
on a long strong stem, a noble Tulip foi the border. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Rose Copland* (27), 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. $ 1.15 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Rose Superba (30), one of the loveliest rose-pink newer Darwin Tulips, perhaps it can best be describ- 
ed as an improved Mr. van Zijl, 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 cn erect stems; 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), fiery scarlet without any other shade, one of the most brilliant Tulips for bedding 
and for the border, very beautiful and has great lasting qualities, recommended. 
$ 1.35 per doz.; $ 9.50 per 100 
SCARLET O’HARA (34), brilliant scarlet red, a handsome cup-shaped flower, the colour 
of this variety is superb with a clear yellow base. A seedling of Charles Needham 
and unmistakebly the best scarlet yet raised, borne on a strong tall stem, highly recom- 
mended as one of the best of its colour. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Scarlet Leader (30), an aristocrat among the scarlet group, producing an immense large flower of 
stately form and habit, a beatiful one-toned geranium scarlet with very slight bloom over outer 
petals. $ 1.35 per doz.; $ 9.50 per 100 
Scarlet Sensation (30), a pleasing shade of geranium-scarlet, one of the best of the scarlet Darwin 
Tulips, producing a very large flower of striking beauty on a tall erect stem, recommended. 
$ 1.35 per doz.; $ 9.50 per 100 
Scarlet splendour (28), bright scarlet red. A large flower, ideal in shape and texture ona sturdy stem, 
producing a glorious effect wherever planted. This Tulip is generally regarded one of the choicest 
of its colour. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Scotch Lassie (25), purest lilac-lavender with a darker shade inside and dark blue base, flowers are 
very large and slightly reflexing, one of the best of this colour. $ 1.20 per doz.; $ 8.50 per 100 
SMILING QUEEN (28), F.C.C. Haarlem 1939, one of the choicest pink Darwins of recent 
introduction, 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). $ 1.30 per doz.; $9.00 per 100 
Spring Song (24), a superb Tulip of bright-red colour flushed salmon and white base, a remarkable 
early flowering Darwin the first in its section well in advance of any other but very long lasting, 
keeping its red colour to the very end. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 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, a great improvement on 
Yellow Giant, extra good (see illustration opposite page 8). $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Sweet Harmony (26), F.C.C. Haarlem 1947, lemon-yellow, edged ivory-white and yellow anthers, a 
perfect beauty for those who like this unique colour combination, a new introduction of enchanting 
beauty. $ 2.15 per doz.; $ 15.00 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. $ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
The Peach (27), 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. 
$ 1.30 per doz.; $ 9.00 per 100 
Venice (32), soft pink colour similar to that of the famous Clara Butt but much taller, a gorgeous bold 
flower of fine form and a pleasing sparkling soft colour, 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 well formed flowers are carried on stout 
stems, unrivalled for bedding. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
Walt Disney (30), blood-red with scarlet edge, this magnificent new Darwin Tulip is unquestionably 
one of the best in its colour, perfect in form and carried on a sturdy stem, exceedingly beautiful for 
decoration purposes. $ 1.70 per doz.; $ 12.00 per 100 
