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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. 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 
*Tantalus. (3). Cup-shaped flower of light cadmium-yellow flushed slaty 
violet; dark yellow base. Large well-formed flower of great substance 
carried on a tall, strong stem. An outstanding exhibition variety. $3.20 
per dozen, $25 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. 
Height, 31 inches. $1.35 per dozen, $10 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. Height, 27 inches. $2.35 
per dozen, $18 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. $1.85 per dozen. 
$14 per 100. 
Admiral Tromp. (2). One of the finest Breeders of recent introduction; the 
color is a beautiful orange flushed salmon and paler at edge of petals. Large 
flower of very good form and substance carried on a tall, strong stem. Height, 
32 inches. $3.80 per dozen, $30 per 100. 
* 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, $1.95 per dozen, 
$15 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, 
$1.60 per dozen, $12 per 100. 
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