MIDSUMMER CATALOGUE, 1928. 



HYACINTHS. 



CULTURE OF HYACINTHS. 



Hyacinths in Pots. It is important in the pot culture of the Hyacinth to have rich, light soil — if possible, a compost of one-third decayed turf, one-third old rotteD 

 now manure, and the remainder equal parts of sharp sand and leaf-mould. This compost should be made a few weeks before being used. If the bulbs are to be potted 

 singly, pots five inches in diameter are the proper size, and the special Hyacinth pots which are about two inches deeper than ordinary pots, are preferable. For drain- 

 age, cover the hole in the pot with a piece of broken pot, and over this place a layer of moss. Break off any offsets which appear at the base of the bulbs, and in potting 

 place each bulb so that its top shall be half an inch below the surface of the soil and an inch below the rim of the pot. The soil should be of usual natural moisture, and 

 should be pressed moderately firm. The filled pots may be placed in a cold frame where there is protection from frost, and well watered. An excellent plan is to place 

 them on a bed of moist, sifted coal ashes, covering the pots to a depth of six inches with the same material. When well rooted, which will be in about six weeks, the bulbs 

 may be brought indoors and forced. For the first two or three weeks they should be kept in a temperature not exceeding 50 degrees. Success in forcing depends much on 

 their having strong roots before being brought to the light. The top grows rapidly, and unless the roots are started much in advance they are unable to Dourish the plant, 

 and failure results. Hyacinths for early use may be potted in September or October; late planting is not advisable, as the bulbs deteriorate; when desired fcr late use, it is 

 better to pot them in October and keep them in a cold frame above freezing until it is desired to force them into bloom. 



To obtain dwarf foliage and fine flower spikes, Hyacinths when being forced should have plenty of manure-water, fresh air, and should be kept very near the glass. 

 The blooms last much longer if shaded from the sun. 



Hyacinths in the Open Garden. The ground should be dug to a depth of at least fifteen inches, and enriched with plenty of well-rotted cow manure. Hya- 

 cinths may be planted from September until Winter sets in; although if the highest success is sought they should be in the ground by the end of October. Bulbs planted 

 early develop roots in the autumn, and these, if protected from injury by freezing and thawing alternately during the Winter, enable the bulbs to produce much larger 

 flower spikes than if the roots are not developed until Spring. Frost reaching the bulbs raises them up, thus detaching them from their roots. Protection may be afforded 

 by covering the beds with straw or leaves to a depth of six or eight inches, which should be removed early in the Spring. Hyacinths should be set six inches below the sur- 

 face of the ground and six inches apart. 



FARQUHAR'S SELECTED FORCING HYACINTHS. 



If by Parcel Post add postage at zone rates; weight per dot., 2 lbs. 



This highly decorative class of Hyacinths is of unsurpassed excellence for producing fine color effects. Being of distinct and decided shades, 

 of uniform height, and blooming at the same time, they are very desirable for forcing singly in pots or grouped in bulb pans. They are equally effec- 

 tive for outdoor bedding, producing handsome, large spikes. 



Farquhar's Selected Bright Red. 

 Farquhar's Selected Rose. 

 Farquhar's Selected Pink. 



Farquhar's Selected Dark Blue. 

 Farquhar's Selected Light Blue. 

 Farquhar's Selected Mauve. 



Farquhar's Selected Porcelain Blue. 

 Farquhar's Selected Pure White. 

 Farquhar's Selected Yellow. 



$2.75 per dozen; $22.00 per 100; $210.00 per 1,000 



LARGE NAMED HYACINTHS FOR BEDDING AND FORCING. 



If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates; weight per doz., 2 lbs. 

 These are well developed, sound flowering bulbs, superior in size and strength to the Mixed Hyacinth usually off ered. They are specially adapted 

 for groups in borders and informal beds, where they will give a brilliant display of very handsome flowers and on account of their low price are also 

 extensively forced for Winter-blooming and cutting. Care is exercised to include only sorts which bloom at the same time and are of nearly uniform 

 height. 



Pink 

 Rose 



White 

 Light Blue 



Dark Blue 

 Yellow 



All colors, Mixed 



$2.25 per dozen; $17.00 per 100; $160.00 per 1,000. 



NAMED MINIATURE HYACINTHS. 



These are most fascinating, both for forcing in pans and for out-door bedding, and are gaining in popular favor each year. 



La Grandesse, white. 

 Gertrude, pink. 



LaVictoire, red. 



Queen of the Blues, light blue. 



King of the Blues, dark blue. 

 King of the Yellows, golden-yellow. 



$1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1,000. (7/ by Parcel Post add postage at zone rates; weight per doz., 1 lb.) 

 Six bulbs of one variety sold at dozen rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at I .OOO rate 



