MISS MARTHA HISER, FLORIST, URBANA, OHIO. 



CULTURE OF THE HYACINTH. 



CULTURE IN POTS— The best soil to use is composed of 

 good fibrous loam with, a liberal addition of leaf soil, sharp 

 sand and well decayed cow manure. The whole should be 

 well mixed and left to stand some time before use. In pot- 

 ting leave the top of the bulb exposed, and let the soil be 

 moderately moist. The pots should then at once be placed 

 outdoors on a bed of wet ashes and covered with 6 inches 

 of the same material or good garden soil and left exposed 

 to the weather. When the bulbs are well rooted and 

 about an inch of the top growth has been made, they ma} 7 

 be removed indoors to force, first into a subdued light 

 until the blanched foliage has attained its full green 

 color, and then into the sunniest situation at command. 

 Abundance of air, a moderately moist atmosphere and 

 plenty of water at the roots is then necessary for early. 

 well developed flower spikes. A dry or frosty atmosphere 

 or a draughtv situation will cause the flower buds to 

 shrivel. Forcing should onlv be done gently, the temper- 

 ature like that of a cool greenhouse, a sitting room win- 

 dow or frame, always selecting the sunniest and most 

 genial situation. 



CULTURE IN GLASSES— Pure clear water should be 

 used, with a piece or two of charcoal in it to keep the wa- 



ter sweet. The base of bulb should at all times just 

 touch the water. Place the glass in a cool dark place to 

 encourage root growth. When the glasses are nearly full 

 of roots admit them to the light gradually, and then to 

 the sunniest place at command till the flower spikes are 

 well developed. Avoid a too dry or frosty atmosphere or 

 a draughty situation, as such conditions will often cause 

 the flower buds to shrivel. 



CULTURE IN BEDS AND BORDERS— For its successful 

 cultivation in open air, the Hyacinth likes a light, rich 

 soil, which should be dug to a depth of 18 inches previous 

 to planting the bulbs, the addition of sharp sand being 

 recommended if the soil is very heavy. The ground 

 should also be effectually drained. After digging the 

 ground well, remove the top soil to a depth of 4 inches, 

 and set the bulbs at equal distances of 6 to 8 inches, then 

 cover them with the soil which had been removed and 

 press and level the same with board or plank. From the 

 time of their appearing above ground in Spring they re- 

 quire little or no attention, but a slight covering of small 

 litter or straw may be used with advantage in very ex- 

 posed situations in severe weather. The planting of the 

 bulbs should be done in October and November. 



ROMAN HYACINTHS. 



I wish to call special attention to these 

 beautiful Roman Hyacinths, which are so 

 valuable for early Winter blooming. They 

 are among the few flowers which can be 

 had as early as Christmas and New Years. 

 Each bulb throws up several spikes of flow- 

 ers, very beautiful and fragrant, and when 

 kept in a cool room will keep perfect for 

 weeks. Three can be planted in a 4 or 5 inch 

 pot, and will soon be in flower. In the gar- 

 den they are first of all Hyacinths to bloom. 

 I offer extra large bulbs. Do not fail to 

 plant a good lot of them for Winter. 



SINGLE WHITE— Waxy-white bells of great 

 beautv and fragrance. Price, large bulbs, 5 

 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.. 12 for 50 cts. 



SINGLE BLUE— Lovely light blue, a fine 

 contrast to the white variety. Price, 5 cts. 

 each; 6 for 25 cts., 12 for 50 cts. 



SINGLE PINK— A grand new sort with en- 

 ormous bright pink bells in large spikes. 

 Price, 5 cents each; 6 for 25 cents; 15 for 50 

 cents. 



CANARY YELLOW, New— Few novelties 

 will surpass this new Yellow Roman Hya- 

 cinth. There is nothing to be said of it ex- 

 cept it is like the common Roman white, 

 except in color, which is a lovely shade of 

 light vellow. Price, 10 cents each; three for 

 25 cents. 



SPECIAL OFFER— For 20 cents I will send 

 one bulb of each of these 4 Roman Hyacinths; 

 three of each, twelve in all, for 50 cents, 

 postpaid. 



ROMAN HYACINTHS GROWING IN PAN 



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SAPPH 



very larg 

 TOPAZ- 



CORAL- 



bells. 



GEM" SET OF HYACINTHS. 



PRICE, 8 CENTS EACH, THE ENTIRE 

 SET OF TWELVE FOR 60 CENTS. 



The finest set of Hyacinths for pot culture in the house or garden 

 ever offered to my patrons. A magnificent assortment of varieties 

 which are properly named after the "Jewels" or "Gems," embrac- 

 ing every known shade of color; strong growing, producing ex- 

 ceedingly large beautiful bells and spikes of bloom. 



TOURMALINE— Beautiful waxy blush; fine large bells and spike. 



RUBY— Rich blood red ; very fine. 



PEARL — Pure snowy white; extra large and fine. 



OPAL— Rich creamy white; magnificent bells and spike. 



TURQUOIS— Silvery blue; one of the finest of all, large bells. 



RE— Beautiful rich blue; magnificent color and AMETHYST— Splendid rich dark purple ; simply gram 



e spike. extra large. 



-Pure yellow; extra fine in every respect. GARNET— Fine, deep red ; very fine. 



-Delicate rose color, extra fine large spike and ALABASTER-Pure waxy white; fine large spike. , 



-. ... .__, ~^»w«h~. - - DIAMOND— Blush white with rosy center. 



