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BREEDER TULIPS —~ 
MAY -FLOWERING 
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 furm, 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 bet- 
ter to plant them where they will receive sunshine either in the 
morning or late afternoon, which will give them a brilliance other- 
wise lacking. Almost all Breeders look well when edged with 
pansies or some similar colored flower. The long stems make them 
particularly valuable for cutting. 
Alice Keith. (1.) 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. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 
100. 
Bacchus. (lI.) 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 
subjects. Height, 32 inches. $2.25 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Barcarolle. (I].) A huge flower of a lovely violet-purple color 
having a yellow base. A strong growing ideal garden Tulip of 
great beauty. Height, 27 inches. $2.50 per doz.; $17.50 
per 100. 
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 illustra- 
tion, page 4.) $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $95.00 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. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
C.J. Hunt. (Il.) A fine large flower of rich violet-blue with white 
base. One of the better varieties, strong growing with good 
stem. Outstanding in this class. Height, 26 inches. $1.75 per 
doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Copernicus. (II1.) A very handsome dark coppery bronze Tulip 
flushed old rose. Inside warm brown. Large flower on a sturdy 
stem. A superb type of brown Breeder and well adapted for 
supplying richness of tone to a mixed planting. Height, 27 
inches. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. 
As to Covering Tulips? 
It is our earnest conviction that noth- 
ing is gained by covering Tulips for the 
winter. On the contrary much damage 
can result. The bulbs do not need to be 
kept warm as they are perfectly hardy 
and well able to withstand any amount of 
cold, if planted in well-drained soil. Lack 
of proper drainage will cause far more 
trouble than cold. The disadvantage of 
covering lies in the fact that the mulch 
affords a perfect haven for field mice 
which eat the bulbs. Also in a mild win- 
ter it forces the bulbs into a premature 
weak growth which is generally injured by 
late adverse weather conditions or which 
causes the bulbs to flower very poorly. Do 
not cover unless absolutely necessary to 
protect other plants among which your 
Tulips may be growing. 
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH 
GROWN BULBS 
blendings of purple, bronze, brown, old rose 
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 4.) $1.50 
per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $95.00 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. $1.75 per doz.; 
$12.00 per 100. 
Golden Bronze. (1.) Old gold slightly flushed with heliotrope. 
A medium sized flower of coppery hue typical of this class. 
Height, 26 inches. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $95.00 
per 1000. 
Godet Parfait. (I.) Very large flower of deep violet-purple. 
Beautiful and well-formed. The stems are tall and strong, mak- 
ing it a wonderful garden Tulip. Height, 30 inches. $1.75 per 
Oz ao 2 OOnpemslOOs 
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. $5.75 per 
doz.; $40.00 per 100. 
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 variety for forcing. Height, 32 inches. (Color 
illustration, page 5.) $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 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 yel- 
low varieties. A fine variety for early forcing. Height, 26 inches. 
$1.65 per doz.; $11.00 per 100. 
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. $1.50 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. 
Rayon d’Or. (1.) A delightful bright golden bronze edged bronzy 
yellow. Large well-formed flower of good substance carried on 
strong stem. Beautiful garden Tulip. Height, 26 inches. $2.00 
per doz.; $13.50 per 100. 
St. James. (II.) A huge globular flower of chestnut-brown, 
flushed bronze and violet and with dull gold edges. Superbly 
poised on tall strong stem. Outstanding in this color. Height, 
30 inches. $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Turenne (Mac Mahon). (Il.) A huge globular flower of warm 
purplish brown suffused with violet and having a broad margin 
of soft bronzy yellow. An unusual and striking color found only 
in this class of Tulips. Height, 28 inches. $2.25 per doz.; 
$15.00 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. $2.00 
per doz.; $13.50 per 100. 
Vulcain. (I].) Reddish apricot edged buff-yellow. Well formed 
flower carried on tall stem. Height, 27 inches. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Mixed Breeders. All colors, making a fine display and good for 
cutting. $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000. 
DOUBLE MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS 
These flower about the same time as other late Tulips. A little 
shade against the hot midday sun in a situation sheltered from 
strong winds will prove beneficial. This will enable them to keep 
erect their heavy blossoms for a long time. 
Bleu Celeste (Blue Flag.) A large, fully double flower of soft 
violet-purple. Blooms later than other double varieties. Fine in 
garden and forces well. Height, 16 inches. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Mt. Tacoma. A huge peony-shaped flower, fully double, of purest 
white with golden suffusion at base of petals. A beauty in this 
class, tall and vigorous. Height, 24 inches. $3.00 per doz.; 
$20.00 per 100. 
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