HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia, Pa. . Fall, 1936 
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BREEDER TULIPS 
T HE Breeders are a race of tall, handsome Tulips, 
generally of subdued color, including many fine 
purples, bronzes, dull yellows, browns, old-rose, and 
mahogany shades. Many varieties in this class are 
unrivaled for beauty of tone and form, and all of them 
have a superb elegance of carriage which sets them 
apart as true aristocrats of the Tulip family. 
Admiral Tromp. II. Bright orange-red, shaded with 
salmon. A subtle undertoning of violet and brilliant edg¬ 
ing completes a most striking color harmony. The huge 
flowers are carried on tall, strong stems. Height, 29 inches. 
$2.50 per doz.; $17 per 100. 
Bacchus. II. The richest shade of dark violet-blue, with the 
bloom of the grape on the outer petals; inside paler shade 
with white base. A majestic flower of great size and sub¬ 
stance and length of stem. Unexcelled as a background for 
paler-toned subjects. Height, 32 inches. 90 cts. per doz.; 
$6.50 per 100; $60 per 1000. 
Bronze Queen. III. A blending of deep yellow and biown, 
with touches of rose and bronze. It is a lovely hybrid that 
can well be used with the dark purple kinds outdoors, and 
when forced, has a most refined color. Height, 28 inches. 
(Color illustration, Back Cover.) 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 
100; $50 per 1000. 
Cardinal Manning. III. Splendid shade of rosy violet, 
flushed rosy bronze, the edges of the petals changing to an 
almost pure orange as the flower ages; base tinged yellow. 
Flower of fine form. Height, 30 inches. (Color illustration, 
page 12.) 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1000. 
Cherbourg. I. Brilliant amber-yellow, slightly flushed 
apricot toward the base. Very large, cup-shaped flower on 
strong stem. One of the finest Tulips. Height, 30 inches. 
$2 per doz.; $13.50 per 100. 
Creation. I. A wonderful fIow r er of orange and bronze; 
when in full bloom it is bright orange with delicate bronze 
shading. The flower is of fine size and has a good stem. 
Good for medium-early forcing. Height, 25 inches. $1.50 
per doz.; $10 per 100; $95 per 1000. 
Dillenburg. III. A brilliant orange-salmon, shaded with 
deep rose, with a lighter border. The flower is large, of an 
elegant form, the stems tall andMgid. A magnificent Tulip 
in every respect. Height, 27 inches. $1 per doz.; $7 per 
100; $65 per 1000. 
Dom Pedro. II. A distinct shade of coffee-brown, shaded 
maroon, with golden brown edge; inside rich mahogany 
with olive base. Flowers large, fragrant, and very well 
shaped. Superb outdoors with lighter tones. Height, 26 
inches. (Color illustration, page 12.) 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 
per 100; $60 per 1000. 
Garibaldi. I. Pale lilac-bronze, with broad margin of soft 
primrose-yellow. A long, somewhat reflexing flower of 
superb form. Height, 32 inches. $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 
100; $70 per 1000. 
Golden West. I. A very large flower of dull golden buff, with 
greenish yellow center. When forced it is bronzy yellow 
and superior to any variety in this shade. An unusual color 
for either garden or indoor culture. Height, 30 inches. (Color 
illustration, page 12.) $2 per doz.; $13.25 per 100. 
Goldfinch. II. Golden chestnut, flushed lilac; interior 
mahogany-brown. Large, pointed flower on tall, strong 
stem. A showy garden Tulip. Height, 28 inches. 85 cts. 
per doz.; $6 per 100; $55 per 1000. 
Because the colors are naturally dull and unobtrusive, 
it is better to plant them where they will receive sun¬ 
shine either in the morning or late afternoon, which 
will give them a brilliance otherwise lacking. Almost 
all Breeders look well when edged with pansies or some 
similar richly colored flower. The long stems make 
them particularly valuable for cutting. 
Huchtenburg. II. A most beautifuITulip of bluish lilac color, 
flushed chestnut-red. It is margined with brownish gold 
and has black anthers. Large, striking, and of good sub¬ 
stance. Height, 36 inches. $2.50 per doz.; $17 per 100. 
Indian Chief. II. Reddish mahogany, flushed purple, edged 
w'arm brown with age. A huge flower of wonderful form 
and substance, carried on stiff stem Height, 32 inches. 
$1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; $95 per 1000. 
Louis XIV. II. An even tone of rich dark purple with a 
broad margin of golden bronze. A real monarch among 
Tulips, bearing immense, globular, scented flowers on 
tall, erect stems. Combines well with other purples, lav¬ 
enders, and yellows in the border, and a superb variety 
for forcing. Height, 32 inches. (Color illustration, page 
12.) 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1000. 
Lucifer. III. Dark orange, with rosy bloom and orange- 
scarlet edge; inside scarlet-orange, with yellow base and 
olive halo. A glorious color outdoors, particularly con¬ 
trasted with purple or blended with yellow, lavender, and 
mauve. Height, 28 inches. (Color illustration, page 12.) 
$1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1000. 
Newton. I. Rich, dark purple with plum bloom on outer 
petals. A magnificent (lower in this deep shade and perhaps 
the tallest of all Tulips. Its height and color would make a 
group of these very striking. Height, 38 inches. (Color 
illustration, page 12.) $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Orange Brilliant. I. Brilliant orange, broadly edged 
saffron-orange. A very bright spot of color could be had 
from a group of these, and they open early. Large and well- 
formed flower with straight, strong stem. Forces well. 
Height, 28 inches. (Color illustration, page 12.) $6 per doz.; 
$40 per 100. 
Panorama. II. An even, deep shade of orange-mahogany or 
terra-cotta. A superbly shaped ilower of real goblet-like 
form. Should perhaps be planted alone or with orange and 
bright yellow varieties. A fine variety for early forcing. 
Height, 26 inches. 85 cts. per doz.; $6 per 100; $55 per 1000. 
Prince of Orange. II. Warm terra-cotta, edged orange- 
yellow, with yellow center starred black. A showy flower 
of those colors found only in the Breeder Tulips. Height, 
26 inches. (Color illustration, page 12.) 80 cts. per doz.; 
$5.50 per 100; $50 per 1000. 
Sundance. I. Orange-terra-cotta, edged light bronze. The 
large, goblet-shaped flowers are of good substance and a 
different shade from other Breeders in this color group. A 
fine garden Tulip and easily forced. Height, 26 inches. 
$1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100; $85 per 1000. 
Velvet King. II. Immense flowers of rich deep royal-purple, 
held erect on tall, stout, stiff stems and lasting in good 
condition for a long time. A superb garden variety. Height, 
26 inches. (Color illustration, page 12.) $1.10 per doz.; 
$7.50 per 100; $70 per 1000. 
Mixed Breeders. All colors, making a fine display and good 
for cutting. 75 cts. per doz.; $5 per 100; $45 per 1000. 
