Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs, Seeds and Garden Requisites. 



^t HYACINTHS 4^ 



OUT=DOOR CULTURE. 



The Hyacinth will grow well 

 in any good garden soil, but 

 light, rich soil will suit it best, 

 and the bed should be well drain- 

 ed. Planting in the open ground 

 can be done at any time from 

 the beginning of October on un- 

 til frost has rendered the soil im- 

 penetrable, but the best plan is 

 to plant as soon after the first of Oc- 

 tober as practicable. Dig your beds 

 thoroughly to the depth of 18 inches, 

 and plant the bulbs from 6 to 8 inches 

 apart and about 4 inches deep. A slight 

 cover of dry litter or short manure may be 

 placed on the beds after the first frost, and 

 should be removed early in spring. 



CULTURE IN POTS. 



Hyacinths may be grown in pots from 4 to 6 inches 

 in diametei Fill the pots with a light, rich soil, 

 and then pi ess the bulb down into it, and press the 

 soil down around the bulb, to finish the operation. 

 If potted loosely, they will not thrive ; if potted too 

 FIEML\ , they will rise up as soon as they begin to 

 grow and Le one-sided. After potting they should 

 have a good watering, and be left a day or two until 

 the suiface of the soil begins to dry, when tliey 

 should be placed in a coo), dark cellar. There they 

 may lemam foi several weeks, to allow the roots to 

 get a good stait. If brought to the light gradually, 

 and a few at a time, a succession of flowers may be 

 kept up through the winter. 



CULTURE IN GLASSES. 



Tlio culture of H> acinths in glasses is exceedingly interesting, and the 

 smgle vaiieties do remarkably well when grown in this manner. The water 

 should meiely be allowed to touch the base of the bulb, and the glasses should 

 be placed at once in a dark, cool place, until the roots have nearly reached 



the bottom of the glasb, when they may be brought to the light. The water 



should be changed occasionally. 



Named Single Hyacinths — Selected Bulbs. 



If to go by mail, add at the rate of IS cents per dozen to cover postage. 

 SINGLE RED. 



Amy, deep carmine, close fine spike. 8c. each; 75c. doz. 



Gigantea, delicate rose, immense spike. 



Jenny Lind, fine red, good truss. 



L'Amie de Coeur, dark red, moderate truss. 



Norma, delicate waxy pink, early, fine truss. 



Queen of Hyacinths, rich, rosy scarlet, handsome spike. 



Robert Steiger, bright crimson, fine compact spike. 8c. 



each; 75c. per doz. 

 Sultan's Favorite, pink, showy spike of flowers. 

 Veronica, dark, early, large spike. 8c. each; 75c. per doz.^ 

 Victoria Alexandriana, vivid crimson, large bells, fine. 



Price, except where noted, 10c. each; $1.00 per do*. 



SINGLE WHITE. 



Alba Superbissima, pure white, large compact truss. 8c. 



each; 75c. per doz. 

 Baroness von Thuyll, pure white, large compact spike. 



8c. each; 75c. per doz. 

 Grandeur a Merveille, fine pale blush, immense spike. 



8c. each; 75c. per doz. 

 Grand Vedette, pure white, large bells, very early. 



La Franchise, creamy white, large bells, fine spike. 

 Maid of Orleans, pure white, early, good spike. 

 Mme. Van der Hoop, pure waxy white, fine large bells. 

 Queen Victoria, pure white, large bells, fine spike. 

 Voltaire, pale, waxy blush, good spike. 8c. each; 75c, 



per doz. 



Price, except where noted, 10c. each; $1.00 per doz. 



Add 15 cents to dozen price if ordered by mail. 



