Breeder Tulips, Concluded. 
SHADES OF PURPLE TO VIOLET, Continued 
*Bacchus. (3). Dark plum-violet; inside violet-blue with white star at base. 
Immense large egg-shaped flower, with slightly frilled edged petals. Lasts 
very long and stands the weather very well. Height, 30 inches. $1 per 
dozen, $7 per 100. 
*Robinson. (2). Bright blue-purple, changing into ashy blue-purple when in 
full bloom. Huge loosely formed flower of graceful habit. Regarded as one 
of the best Breeder Tulips among the medium-priced varieties. Height, 32 
inches. $1 per dozen, $7 per 100. 
*Velvet King. (3). (Dreadnaught). Large, dark glossy maroon-purple flower, 
with yellowish base, marked blue, and having an extra number of petals. 
Magnificent for the border, especially in the company of such a fine yellow 
as Mrs. Moon. Height, 26 inches. 95 cts. per dozen, $6.50 per 100. 
*Mrs. Beecher Stowe. (3). One of the most beautiful violet-blue Tulips 
White base. Extremely scarce variety. Height, 26 inches. $1.35 per 
dozen, $10 per 100. 
Godet Parfait. (3). Dark blue-purple with white base and blue halo. The 
flower lasts a long time in bloom and is held upright by a very strong stem. 
Height, 30 inches. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
LAVENDER SHADES 
Ilias. (3). A cross between a Darwin and a Breeder. An almost pure lavender, 
with white base and purple stamens. Inside of cup is tipped reddish violet. 
Large flower on a strong stem. Fine garden variety, and easily the best 
Breeder in its color class. Height 26 inches. 95 cts. per dozen, $6.50 
per 100. 
Perle Royale. (3). Opening white, with narrow edge of bright carmine, be¬ 
coming rosy lilac; edged carmine-rose with age. Large open flower on a 
tall stem. Height, 27 inches. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
PINK TO RED 
*Pink Pearl. (3). A large flower, lilac-pink with rose bloom, and snow-white 
base. When forced the color becomes softer. Height, 30 inches. $1.15 
per dozen, $8 per 100. 
*Heloise. (1). Purplish red, shaded old-rose; inside Van Dyke brown, edged 
plum, with yellow base, marked olive-green. Large re flexing flower. Plant 
in cool, partly shaded situation as it blooms about five days before other 
Breeder Tulips and is apt to pass its blooming season before the others are 
at their best. Height, 26 inches. $1.15 per dozen, $8 per 100. 
Cardinal Manning. (4). Large, late bloomer. Dull wine-red, flushed rosy 
bronze, changing into rosy violet, shaded bronze when in full bloom. Height, 
28 inches. 90 cts. per dozen, $6 per 100. 
MIXTURE OF BREEDER TULIPS 
Selected bulbs, all colors. Consisting of a great many varieties. 70 cts. 
per dozen, $4.75 per 100. 
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