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| new Giant Breeder Culips 
boldly holding the flowers well above the other Tulips in the gar- 
den. Further, they last in bloom much longer because of their 
greater strength and resistance to adverse weather conditions. 
Second, and we probably should have mentioned this first, are 
their superb colors. When a field of them is in bloom, it reminds 
one of a giant, richly colored Flemish tapestry. The play of sun- 
light on these rare tints is a sight that will thrill you. These many 
varying shades are almost impossible to describe and exceedingly 
difficult to reproduce. The pictures shown on this page hardly do 
2 them justice. To describe all these tints and shades would leave 
you bewildered and lack of space simply prevents it. One thing is 
sure, however. If you plant a number of the Giant Breeders, a treat 
is in store for you as well as a surprise and maybe some envy from 
your friends who come to see your garden. The richness of tone, 
A as well as the sheer stately dignity of the Giant Beerders, will open 
all garden gates for them as soon as they become known. 
Indian Sunset Six $1.50, Doz. $2.60, 25 $4.75, 100 $17.50 
Mahogany with a distinct reddish flush. The interior of the bloom is a 
dark bronze with nearly black base. An outstanding novelty of rich 
beauty. Height 29 inches. 
Jessey Six $1.35, Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.20, 100 $15.00 
Clear coffee-brown, rather deep; flushed bronzy red with yellow base. 
Very large and strong flower, tall, erect stem. Height 36 inches. 
J. J. Bouman Six $1.35, Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.10, 100 $14.50 
An exquisite flower which might be described as tomato-red, with claret 
red flush, edges of petals delicately tinted yellowish bronze. Interior 
red-bronze and pure yellow base. Without question one of the finest 
Breeder Tulips in this color. The stiff erect stem is 29 inches tall. 
Mercurius Six $1.45, Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.60, 100 $16.50 
Dark brown flushed dark bronze, edged light bronze and with greenish 
base. The flower is extremely large and strong, the stem tall and stiff. 
Height 29 inches. 
Minerva Six $1.45, Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.60, 100 $16.50 
An immense bright violet shaded blue; edges of petals are bronze, the 
base yellow. A rare and most distinctive variety, especially for garden or 
exhibition. Stem strong and 30 inches tall. 
y Nimbus Six $1.45, Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.50, 100 $16.00 
This lovely variety has a dark brown flower with golden bronze flush or 
sheen. The edges of the petals are light bronze. The cup has an olive- 
areen base. The flower is gigantic and boldly carried on a stiff 32-inch 
stem. 
\ Oriental Six $1.45, Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.60, 100 $16.50 
A tremendous long flower of pale lilac, bronze tinted with light yellow 
border. Over all its subtle coloring lies a bluish flush, same as on a ripe 
plum. An outstanding novelty. The flower is carried on a stiff, straight 
32-inch stem. A ‘’must’’ for your garden. 
Penelope Six $1.45, Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.50, 100 $16.00 
Bronzy yellow with violet shading edged golden, base yellow, is a poor 
way to describe this magnificent flower. It can only be appreciated 
when seen. The extremely large cup-shaped flower is of excellent sub- 
stance, and borne on a 34-inch stem. Superb in the border. 
Stephanie Six $1.35, Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.20, 100 $15.00 
Bright violet shaded pale lilac with clear bluish white base. Very large 
flower and strong stem. Height 32 inches. 


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