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BREEDER TULIPS 
Breeders, formerly listed among the Cottage Tulips, form a distinct class by 
themselves, being “unbroken” forms of the old time “Florist” Tulips. 
Discarded by their originators, the old Dutch gardeners, because they had no 
stripes nor feathers, they were more or less neglected and grown only in some 
obscure corners, until a taste for the so-called “art colors” awakened, and with 
the revival for the taste for bronze, brown and buff tones, the attention was 
drawn to these Tulips, which have now become the most popular late Tulips. 
And they deserve their popularity. Not only for their peculiar and odd colors, but 
also for their great lasting qualities, which make them unusually suited for garden 
decoration. In size and height they frequently surpass even the finest Darwins. 
Out-of-doors or when used for forcing, Breeders require the same cultural treat¬ 
ment as the Darwin Tulips. 
SHADES OF BRONZE AND BUFF 
* James A. MacDonald. (3). Orange-flame inside the cup, shading to light 
orange at petal edge. Outside, the orange is blushed with salmon and mauve. 
Yellow base. Long-stemmed variety, particularly good for forcing, when it 
shows a new color in Breeder Tulips. Height, 26 inches, $2.60 per dozen, 
$20 per 100. 
Garibaldi. (2). Pale lilac-bronze, broadly edged soft primrose-yellow. Long 
shaped flower on a very tall strong stem. One of the finest in this list, and 
we guarantee our strain to be as large as it ever was. Height, 31 inches. 
$1.95 per dozen, $15 per 100. 
*Cherbourg. (3). Deep golden yellow growing deeper to the edge of petals with 
a charming flush of deep terra-cotta along the outside center of each petal. 
Beautiful cup-shaped flower of enormous size, with smoothly overlapping 
petals. Especially recommended for forcing and fine for the border. Height 
27 inches. $2.60 per dozen, $20 per 100. 
Dillenburg. (2). Self-colored warm glowing orange with yellow base and showy 
black anthers. Large flower of perfect shape and distinct coloring. One of 
the best of the latest introductions. Height 28 inches. $2.60 per dozen. 
$20 per 100. 
Brocade. (3). Large beautifully formed flower on a tall strong stem. A superb 
golden yellow, flushed deep bronze on the outer petals. Height, 30 inches. 
$2.60 per dozen, $20 per 100. 
*Prince Albert. (2). Glowing mahogany-brown, shaded dull bronze with a 
green base. Similar to Goldfinch and one of the best among the medium- 
priced varieties. Large loosely formed flower. Height, 30 inches. 90 cts. 
per dozen, $6 per 100. 
Goldfinch. (2). A symphony of golden brown with mahogany-brown inside. 
The effect is heightened by a suffusion of olive tints through center of petals, 
which are edged light golden brown. Height 30 inches. 90 cts. per dozen, 
$6 per 100. 
Coridion. (2). Unusually beautiful clear bronze-yellow color, with a distinct 
lilac stripe through center. A fine border variety. Height, 24 inches, 
$1.15 per dozen, $8 per 100. 
* Bronze Queen. (3). (Biscuit, Clio). Color, like a biscuit, soft buff, tinged 
inside with golden bronze; yellow base. Medium tall, large flower, fine for 
outdoor planting and for forcing. Height, 28 inches. 90 cts. per dozen, 
$6 per 100. 
*Abd-El-Kader. (3). Dull bronze-yellow, bordered light bronze, inside bronze- 
brown, with olive-green base. Medium-sized flower. Height, 26 inches. 
$1.15 per dozen, $8 per 100. 
*Plutarchus. (3). Bronze, shaded dull lilac, inside terra cotta with olive-green 
base. Fine among evergreens and for the border. Height, 26 inches. $1 
per dozen, $7 per 100. 
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