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Richard Frotscher’s Almanac and Garden Manual 
Gioxinias. These are 
really bulbous green-house 
plants, but they can be cul- 
tivated in pots and kept in 
a shady place in the garden, 
or window. They are very 
beautiful; eolor from white 
to dark violet and erimson. 
The leaves are velvety, and 
on some Varieties very large. 
They should be _ planted 
early in spring: require 
sandy ground and a good 
deal of moisture during 
flowering time. French 
Hybrids, strong bulbs, $3.00 
per dozen. 
ngle Hyacinth: 
Hyacinths. (Durca.) Double and single. The Hyacinth is a 
beautiful flowering bulb, well suited for open ground or pot culture. 
They should be planted from October till February. If planted in 
pots it is well to keep in a cool, rather dark place, till they are well 
started, when they can be placed in the full light and sun. Double 
and single, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen. 
