BULBS 



KINDS FOR FORCING 



Among the many varieties of bulbs suitable 

 for forcing the following are considered as some 

 of the best. 



THE HYACINTH 



Hyacinths are of two kinds, known to the 

 trade as the Roman and Dutch types. The 

 Roman hyacinth is a small flowered form which 

 produces several sprays to the bulb, and by plant- 

 ing early may be brought into bloom by Christ- 

 mas. The Dutch hyacinth is the large flowered 

 form and usually has but a single large cluster 

 to the bulb. To secure the best results these 

 should not be forced until February. Fig. 28 

 shows the possibilities of a first or largest size 

 bulb of Dutch hyacinth. This variety usually 

 produces several clusters to the plant and is very 

 attractive. 



Bulbs of the Roman hyacinths may be planted 

 three to five in a five-inch pot. The Dutch hya- 

 cinth of the first size should be planted singly 

 in five-inch pots. Smaller bulbs should be 



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