Tulips . ark ones amongst them. This makes a verypopular bed. I prefer them not to be all the same height, andto look its best it ought to be so placed that there will be adark background. As typical of what I mean, I would suggestsuch varieties as Electra, Erguste, Euterpe, Gudin, Dream,Rev. H. Ewbank, Nora Ware, Madame Virnot, Mauve Clair,with just one or two of varieties like Morales, Jubilee, andVelvet King dotted here and there. 2. A varied assortment of yellows (Cottage). 3. Pale mauve Darwins and pink and rosy-edged ones,such as Antony Roozen and Edmee with a few of a palershade such as
Tulips . ark ones amongst them. This makes a verypopular bed. I prefer them not to be all the same height, andto look its best it ought to be so placed that there will be adark background. As typical of what I mean, I would suggestsuch varieties as Electra, Erguste, Euterpe, Gudin, Dream,Rev. H. Ewbank, Nora Ware, Madame Virnot, Mauve Clair,with just one or two of varieties like Morales, Jubilee, andVelvet King dotted here and there. 2. A varied assortment of yellows (Cottage). 3. Pale mauve Darwins and pink and rosy-edged ones,such as Antony Roozen and Edmee with a few of a palershade such as Suzon. Dark purples should also be included,but used very sparingly. EARLY VARIETIES The following make good combinations. They are givenas examples, since it is very easy to add others from lists, asin most cases the height and time of flowering are stated. 1. Chrysolora and Dusart. 2. White Hawk and Artis. 3. Van der Neer and Ophir dOr. 4. Prince of Austria and Chrysolora. ?LATE VII SIR HARRY SOLFATARE. TULIPS WITH OTHER PLANTS 91 5. Duchess of Parma and Fabiola. 6. Grace Darling and Golden Queen. 7. Fred Moore and Yellow Pottebakker. 8. President Lincoln and Chrysolora. 9. Hector and Princess H616ne. 10. Brunhilde and Vermilion Brilliant. 11. President Lincoln and Primrose Queen. 12. Prince of Austria and President Lincoln. 13. A mass of Le R^ve by itself. 14. A mass of Couleur Cardinal. 15. A bed of Prince of Austria. CHAPTER XIX TULIPS WITH OTHER PLANTS To be seen at its best, the tulip must be associatedwith congenial companions. There is something about theflower which makes it demand suitable surroundings. Un-knowingly, and because circumstances have obliged me todo so, I have done just what it wants; and although I saysit who shouldnt I never get such satisfaction anywhere fromC6ntemplating this Eastern denizen of our gardens as I dofrom my own plants. Again and again the remark is passedas I take my many visitors round, However did you thinkof that lovely combination
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