DARWIN TULIPS 
The chief characteristics of the Darwins are the perfect 
cupped shape of the flowers, fleshy substantial petals, tall stems, 
and bright colors ranging through all the shades of pink and red 
to purple. There are certain slaty blues and blue-violets that 
might be called blue, while the black Tulip is nearly realized in 
some of the dark maroon varieties. There are comparatively few 
pure yellow varieties. Most Darwins can be forced by the Middle 
of February, many of them even earlier, provided that they are 
potted as soon as received. 
The bulbs must be set further apart than is the case with the 
early Tulips, and plently of room on the benches must be given 
when vigorous growth begins. They should be grown slowly 
under a moderate temperature. Too high a temperature should 
be avoided, or poor flowers result. 
Nearly all varieties, but especially the mauve-colored ones, 
lose their true color and become much paler when forced. 
An asterisk (*) preceding the name indicates that it may be 
successfully forced. The figure following indicates the relative 
time of flowering. Most varieties of Tulips, Narcissus and 
Hyacinths are listed in the order of their respective merits, re- 
gardless of price. The variety which, in our opinion, is the 
choicest of its class is listed first, the second best is second, etc. 
