HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia, Pa. . Fall, 1936 
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COTTAGE TULIPS, continued 
Golden Harvest. I. A large, globular bright lemon-yellow 
flower carried on tall, stiff stems. Opens a bit early and lasts 
well. A decided addition to the yellow Tulips. Height, 
26 inches. $2.50 per doz.; $17 per 100. 
Golden Statue. I. A most wonderful Cottage Tulip. The 
color is an even, lovely shade of soft yellow. Flower is very 
large, the petals gracefully tapering and slightly reflexed. 
The edges are irregularly Iaciniated and rather wavy. 
Tall, strong stems. A beautiful flower which received 
abundant praise at Homebush Farm this spring. Height, 
30 inches. $5.50 per doz.; $37.50 per 100. 
Grenadier. II. A long flower with slightly twisting and 
reflexed petals of a brilliant orange-red; inside of flower even 
brighter, with yellow center and violet anthers. A most 
graceful flower for both beds and borders. Height, 21 
inches. (Color illustration, page 7.) 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 
per 100; $50 per 1000. 
Honeymoon. III. Soft primrose-yellow, very similar to 
Moonlight, but flowers late. A fine new hybrid Tulip that 
will help to lengthen out the season for the yellows. Well- 
formed flowers on good tall stems. Height, 28 inches. 
$1 per doz.; $7 per 100; $65 per 1000. 
Inglescombe Pink. II. Beautiful round flowers of warm 
rose-pink, tinted salmon-rose, changing to deep rose with 
age. Well adapted to the border and late forcing. Height, 
24 inches. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 
Inglescombe Yellow. III. A very good bright canary- 
yellow. Large, globular, cup-shaped flowers on strong 
stems. Ideal for planting among all late Tulips. Height, 
22 inches. (Color illustration, page 6.) 75 cts. per doz.; 
$5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 
Jane Aldred. II. Flowers of uniform creamy yellow, large 
and well formed, the petals slightly pointed. A most lovely 
Tulip on a strong, straight stem. Height, 30 inches. $4 
per doz.; $27.50 per 100. 
Jeanne Desor. II. A cross between a Darwin and Cottage. 
Color a deep orange-yellow with broad border of scarlet 
toward edge of petal. Large flower carried on tall, strong 
stem. A very late variety, making it valuable in the border. 
Height, 27 inches. (Color illustration, page 7.) $1.10 per 
doz.; $7.75 per 100; $72.50 per 1000. 
John Ruskin. III. Deep salmon-rose, with shadings of lilac 
and soft lemon-yellow edge; inside lilac, suffused with rose, 
yellow margin. A fine oval flower of most enchanting color 
and, although somewhat short of stem, should by no means 
be neglected in any planting of Cottage Tulips. Height, 
18 inches. 80 cts. per doz.; $5.75 per 100; $52.50 per 1000. 
Leda. II. One of the most beautiful pink Hybrid Tulips. 
Glowing salmon-pink with lighter edge. Long, finely 
formed flower and good stem. Height, 30 inches. 90 cts. 
per doz.; $6.75 per 100; $62.50 per 1000. 
Lemon Queen (Mother’s Day). III. A fine, soft yellow 
Tulip, opening somewhat late. The form and substance 
are good, and a vigorous grower. Height, 26 inches. $1.15 
per doz.; $8 per 100. 
Marjorie Bowen. II. Beautiful combination of buff and 
salmon, passing into deep rose-pink with salmon shading. 
Finely formed flower on stiff stem. Height, 26 inches. 
$2.25 per doz.; $15.50 per 100. 
Mazeppa. I. The most brilliant Tulip at Homebush Farm 
this spring. The flowers are extremely large and globular 
and of wsnderful substance. Color, an intense, glowing 
bright scarlet. A group of these are most striking, and 
would be splendid with white or against a green back¬ 
ground. Height, 28 inches. (Color illustration, page 6.) 
$2.50 per doz.; $17 per 100. 
Mongolia. I. Probably the finest yellow Tulip, a lovely 
soft but distinct tone. The extremely large flowers are egg- 
shaped and carried majestically on tall, straight stems. 
The color is good until the end. A most beautiful variety. 
Height, 30 inches. $10 per doz.; $75 per 100. 
Moonlight. I. A soft but bright canary-yellow. Long, oval, 
exquisitely shaped flowers of good substance. Beautiful 
in the blue iris border, or with any paler blue flowers, and 
fine for late forcing. Height, 24 inches. (Color illustration, 
page 7.) 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1000. 
Mrs. F. E. Dixon. III. An immense Tulip of rounded form, 
carried on upright stem. Soft sulphur-yellow petals of fine 
texture and great substance. An extremely fine Tulip in 
every way. Height, 28 inches. $4 per doz.; $>27.50 per 100. 
Mrs. John T. Scheepers. III. Finely formed, oval-shaped 
flowers of clear, deep golden yellow, superbly poised on tall, 
sturdy stems. Growth is very vigorous and the blooms are 
enormous, with petals of unusual substance and long- 
lasting qualities. A real giant among Tulips. Height, 
30 inches. $1 each; $11 per doz. 
Mrs. Moon. III. Beautiful, large, urn-shaped flowers with 
pointed, reflexing petals of very deep golden yellow. A 
fine type of Cottage Tulip and, unlike Moonlight, should 
be used with deep blue and purple flowers in the garden. 
Also fine for forcing. Height, 25 inches. (Color illustration, 
page 7.) 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100; $55 per 1000. 
Queen of Spain. II. A most delightful cream-colored 
flower, edges daintily flushed with pink. Nicely formed, 
of good substance, and carried on strong, stiff stem. An 
exquisite variety. Height, 26 inches. $4.50 per doz.; 
$32.50 per 100. 
Red Indian. III. Most interesting and attractive Tulip. 
The large, oval flowers are orange, shaded red, with an 
amber suffusion toward edges of petals. Very striking and 
colorful. Height, 24 inches. $1.60 per doz.; $11.25 per 100. 
Rosabella. I. Beautiful flower of a delightfully soft, warm 
pink; inside shell-pink, with creamy white base. Nicely 
shaded blooms on good stout stems. Very attractive 
wherever seen. Height, 22 inches. (Color illustration, page 
7.) $1.15 per doz.; $8 per 100; $75 per 1000. 
Scarlet Emperor. II. Brilliant, glowing scarlet with center 
of clear yellow and black anthers. Very large, long flower, 
with graceful tapering petals. Height, 24 inches. (Color 
illustration, page 6.) $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $95 
per 1000. 
Solange. III. Lovely soft yellow flower tinted with orange 
on the inside. The petals are pointed, and when fully 
opened make a most attractive color arrangement. A 
charming variety. Height, 25 inches. $1.60 per doz.; $11 
per 100. 
Welwyn. I. A most lovely Tulip of soft creamy yellow'. The 
goblet-shaped flowers are large, with pointed petals. A 
fine garden variety or for cutting. Height, 27 inches. $1.25 
per doz.; $9 per 100; $85 per 1000. 
Yellow Emperor. I. A brilliant deep golden yellow Tulip 
of great beauty. The extremely large flowers are Iong- 
petaled and oval, of very good substance. The stems are 
straight and strong. While not the tallest Tulip it is surely 
one of the most outstanding deep yellow varieties. At¬ 
tracted much attention from the many visitors to Home¬ 
bush Farm this spring. Height, 25 inches. $3 per doz.; 
$20 per 100. 
Mixed Cottage. An assortment of most of the good varieties 
in this class, containing a nice range of color. Suitable for 
scattering through the hardy border. 75 cts. per doz.; 
$5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 
