From
the family,
Liliaceae, having common name(s) associated with the genus; Tulip Species.
Selected by Messrs P. Visser from a seed-raised stock of T. mauritiana Jord. Exterior of segments lemon-yellow on primrose-yellow ground. Inside primrose-yellow. Center lemon-yellow with small grey-greenish blotches. On opening the segments have a very narrow scarlet edge, which fades to deep pink and gradually stains most of the flower as flowering progresses. Quite a chameleon! Tepals 5 x 1 inch. Anthers bluish-black. Ht. 3 inches.
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