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HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia, Pa. . Fall, 1936 
LILY-FLOWERED TULIPS 
The following are really Cottage Tulips but are listed separ- Especially valuable when cut as they are much more graceful 
ately because of their distinct form. They all have pointed than most Tulips. Do not fail to plant a few this year. The 
and reflexed petals, creating a lily-like and charming flower. varieties listed form a complete collection of the best available. 
Alaska. III. Fine flower of clear bright yellow of an even, 
soft tone—no other color anywhere. The petals are long 
and slightly reflexing. A very charming flower of the lily- 
flowered type. Height, 25 inches. 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 
100; $55 per 1000. 
Captain Fryatt. II. Dark ruby-violet, with violet-blue 
center; petals reflexed. A most attractive Lily-flowering 
Tulip, and the only one in the color. Height, 24 inches. 
$4 per doz.; $27.50 per 100. 
Elegans Alba. II. A delightful creamy white Tulip with 
narrow edging of carmine. Unlike Picotee, this color does 
not suffuse the flower with age but remains constant. A 
most graceful and charming flower. Height, 22 inches. 
$1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $95 per 1000. 
Fascinating. I. All that the name implies. Flowers are 
long and very graceful, the petals twisting slightly and 
flaring at the top in a most entrancing manner. The color 
is uniform creamy yellow. In our garden at Homebush 
Farm this spring it opened early and stayed in bloom till 
the end, in the most exposed situation. Too much cannot 
be said in praise of this lovely Tulip. Height, 26 inches. 
$6.50 per doz.; $45 per 100. 
Leonora. II. A great improvement over the well-known 
Retroflexa. A fine bright yellow flower with reflexed petals. 
Lovely and graceful. Height, 26 inches. $2.50 per doz.; 
$17 per 100. 
Marcellina. II. Very graceful Tulip of a glorious rosy red 
color with white base. The finest in this color, considered 
far superior to Sirene. A most charming variety. Height, 
24 inches. (Color illustration, page 7.) $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.50 per 100. 
Martha. I. A delicate cerise-red with white center. Petals 
reflexed, but for some time after opening remain well 
closed, forming a long, narrow flower of unusual form. A 
most entrancing and lovely Tulip. Very tall and willowy 
but stem not weak. Height, 30 inches. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10 per 100; $95 per 1000. 
Picotee. II. Flower opens white with each petal having a 
narrow edge of deep rose-pink which gradually spreads 
over the whole flower as it ages. Very pretty reflexed petals. 
Height, 24 inches. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.25 per 100; $47.50 
per 1000. 
Sirene. II. Lovely lily-flowered type with nicely twisted 
and reflexed petals of beautiful cerise-pink. A long, urn¬ 
shaped f!ow r er with a white center, and good stems. Suitable 
for outdoors or forcing. Height, 26 inches. 80 cts. per doz.; 
$5.75 per 100; $52.50 per 1000. 
White Cross. II. Of the lily-flowered type, this lovely Tulip 
has long, slightly twisted, and reflexed petals. Pure white 
throughout, with pale yellow anthers. A very beautiful 
variety for garden; sturdy and long lasting. Height, 
26 inches. $2 per doz.; $14 per 100. 
NEW GIANT BREEDER TULIPS 
The tremendously large flowers of this race of new Giant Average height from 30 to 36 inches. Destined to become the 
Breeders are far superior to the already known varieties. In most popular Breeders when stock is more plentiful, 
size they may be compared to Indian Chief, but most of them Special note.—-These Tulips are very scarce and we can- 
are much larger. Their colors are finer and more attractive, not assure delivery unless ordered early, preferably by July 15. 
the petals more substantial and they will last a very long time. 
Augustus. II. Deep grayish red, flushed purple, with white 
base. Flower of huge size, vigorous and carried on tall, 
stiff stem. Height, 32 inches. $2.25 per doz.; $15.50 
per 100. 
Blois van Amstel. II. A lovely shade of violet-blue, paling 
toward edges of petals, and blue base. Very large flower of 
superb color carried on strong stem. Height, 30 inches. 
$4 per doz.; $27.50 per 100. 
Buddha. II. Grayish bronze with purple flush and dark 
greenish base. A very large and strong flower of great 
beauty. Height, 32 inches. $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Cornelia. II. Reddish bronze, edged bronze, interior deep 
bronze with greenish base—an unusual and fascinating 
color. Large flower on strong stem. Height, 32 inches. 
$3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Crusader. I. Very large, deep blood-red flower, overlaid 
with plum-color on outside. The perfectly formed, goblet¬ 
shaped blooms are carried erect on tall, rigid stems. Regal 
would seem to be the best description of its general effect. 
Height, 32 inches. $4 per doz.; $27.50 per 100. 
Cunera. II. Enormous purplish bronze Tulip with yellow 
base. A most lovely, superbly formed flower carried on tall, 
straight stem. Highly recommended. Height, 34 inches. 
$3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Heracles. II. A glorious bronze flower, flushed brown, with 
lighter edges; inside reddish brown with yellow and green 
base. Large and of good substance. Stems tall and strong. 
Height, 33 inches. $4 per doz.; $27.50 per 100. 
Jessy. II. Clear coffee-brown of a rather deep shade, flushed 
bronzy red; base yellow. The flower is huge and of superb 
form and substance. Stems tall and erect. Highly recom¬ 
mended. Height, 34 inches. $4.25 per doz.; $30 per 100. 
Stephanie. II. Bright violet, shaded pale lilac, with clear 
blush-white base. Very large flower and strong stem. 
Height, 32 inches. $6.50 per doz.; $45 per 100. 
Thomas Stephenson. II. Beautiful lavender, delicately 
flushed red, with darker shadings inside toward the clear 
blue base. Enormous flower of great substance, carried on 
straight, strong stem. Height, 33 inches. $4.25 per doz.; 
$30 per 100. 
TIME ^ ^ 1C R° m ? n numeral I, II or III, following the name in the description of any bulb, indicates the 
_ " relative time of blooming, those numbered I being noticeably earlier, and those numbered III 
being later than the major group designated by number II. 
