BREEDER TULIPS 
MAY-FLOWERING 
blendinas of purple, bronze, brown, ole) rose 
T HE Breeders are a race of tall, handsome Tulips, generally of 
subdued color, including many fine purples, bronzes, dull yel¬ 
lows, 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. 
Because the colors are naturally dull and unobtrusive, it is better 
to plant them where they will receive sunshine either in the morning 
or late afternoon, which will give them a brilliance otherwise lack¬ 
ing. Almost all Breeders look well when edged with Pansies or some 
similar richly colored flower. The long stems make them particu¬ 
larly valuable for cutting. 
Admiral Tromp. (II). Bright orange-red, shaded with salmon. 
A subtle undertoning of violet and brilliant edging completes a 
most striking color harmony. The huge flowers are carried on 
tall, strong stems. Height, 29 inches. (Color illustration, page 
6). $2.25 per doz.; $15.00 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 substance and 
length of stem. Unexcelled as a background for paler-toned sub¬ 
jects. Height, 32 inches. (Color illustration, page 12). 85c 
per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 
Bronze Queen. (III). A blending of deep yellow and brown, 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, 
page 12). 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 1 00; $45.00 per 1 000. 
Indian Chief. (II). Reddish mahogany, flushed purple, edged warm 
brown with age. A huge flower of wonderful form and substance, 
carried on stiff stem. Height, 32 inches. $1.50 per doz.; $1 0.00 
per 100; $95.00 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. Com¬ 
bines well with other purples, lavenders, and yellows in the bor¬ 
der, and a superb vraiety for forcing. Height, 32 inches. (Color 
illustration, page 12). 90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100; $60.00 
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 contrasted with purple or 
blended with yellow, lavender, and mauve. Height, 28 inches. 
$1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. 
Newton. (I). Rich, dark purple with plum bloom on outer petals. 
A magnificent flower in this deep shade and perhaps the tallest 
of all Tulips. Its height and color makes a group of these very 
striking. Height, 38 inches. $1.50 per doz.; $10.50 per 1000. 
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. 
$4.00 per doz.; $27.50 per 100. 
Panorama. (II). An even, deep shade of orange-mahogany or 
terra cotta. A superbly shaped flower 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. 
90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100; $60.00 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. 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $55.00 
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. (Color illustration, 
page 12). $1.75 per doz.; $1 2.50 per 1 00. 
Creation. (I). A wonderful flower 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. $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 
100; $70.00 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 and rigid. A magnificent Tulip in every 
respect. Height, 27 inches. (Color illustration, page 12). 85c 
per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 
Dom Pedro. (II). A distinct shade of coffee-brown, shaded ma¬ 
roon, with golden brown edge; inside rich mahogany with olive 
base. Flowers large, fragrant, and very well shaped. Superb out¬ 
doors with lighter tones. Height, 26 inches. (Color illustration, 
page 12). 80c per doz.; $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 
Garibaldi. (I). Pale lilac-bronze, with broad margin of soft prim¬ 
rose-yellow. Long,somewhat reflexingflower,superbform. Height, 
32 inches. 90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100; $60.00 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. $1.50 per doz.; 
$1 0.00 per 1 00. 
Goldfinch. (II). Golden chestnut, flushed lilac; interior mahogany- 
brown. Large, pointed flower on tall, strong stem. A showy 
garden Tulip. Height, 28 inches. 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100; 
$55.00 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). 80c per doz.; $5.50 per 100; $50.00 
per 1 000. 
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. (Color illustration, 
page 6). $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. 
Tantalus. (I). A large cup-shaped flower of light cadmium-yellow 
shaded dull violet. Strong growing on tall stiff stem. Highly 
recommended for forcing and exhibition. Height, 30 inches. 
$3.50 per doz.; $26.00 per 100. 
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; $70.00 
per 1 000. 
Mixed Breeders. All colors, making a fine display and good for 
cutting. 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 
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TULIP MIXTURE 
Made up of all the May- 
Flowering Classes — Cottage, 
Darwin, Ideal Darwin, and 
Breeders. A fine range of form 
and color, including newer and 
unusual varieties. Fine for cut 
flowers. 
Best Bulbs 
$1.50 per doz. 
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$95.00 per 1000 
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