Dreer's Autuitin Catalogue, 1905. 



Dutch Hyacinths. 



Tlie Hyacinth is so well known and esicemcd ihal any i.le>cri(>li(in of Us 

 many good qualities is needless, 'riie list now offered includes noarly every 

 shade of red, white, blue, yellow, etc. 



Outdoor Culture. — The bulbs may be planted any time from October to 

 December— the earlier the better. They succeed in any good, well-drained 

 garden soil. Set the bulbs so that the tops will be 3 or 4 inches below the sur- 

 fice and 6 to 10 inches apart. Before very severe weather comes on, cover th^ 

 beds with straw, leaves or manure to protect ihem from llie frosi, but care should 

 be taken that this covering is not too thick, as the I'ullw are as likely to be 

 injured by being kept too warm as by freezing; this should be ruinoved in 

 March, or when danger from hard frost is ))ast. 



Pot Culture. — -Plantings may be made at any time from September to De- 

 cember, though October is the best time. A light, rich soil, with a mixture of 

 well-rotted cow or sheep manure is most suitable. Use a 4 or 5 inch [v i.and have 

 the top of the bulb just above the surface. After potting give a goorl watering 

 and set away in a cool cellar or outhouse and cover over with coal-ashes or some 

 litter, until thoroughly rooted; this usually lakes from 10 lo li! weeks. 'Ihey 

 may then be brought as wanted for a succession of flowers into a moderately 

 warm, light room. 



Culture in Glasses. — When it is desired to grow Hyacinths in water, they 

 should be placed so that ihe base of the bulb merely touches the w:itey. The 

 glasses should then be set in a cool, dark closet, or in the cellar, until filled with 



roots, when they may be brought into the light. Give as much fresh air as possible wuhout letting the plants 

 draught, and as nearly as possible at a temperature of sixty degrees until the spikes are developed. To put them at 

 room with a temperature of say 70 degrees would cause them lo llower prematurely. 



HYACINTHS, HIIXKD SORTS, IN SEPARATE COI.ORS. 



These are selected unnamed sorts, and are chiefly used for outdoor i>lanting, but can also be used for pot culture, although we 

 advise using the selected first and second size named varieties offered on the next pages for this purpose. We recommend the 

 single-flowering sorts as giving the best and most uniform results. 



Single Hyacinths. 



stand in a 

 once into a 



Dark Red shades mixed. 



Rose and Pink shades mixed. 



Red, all shades mixed. 



Pure White sorts mixed. 



Blush and Tinted White sorts mixed. 



Dark Btiie and Purple shades mixed. 

 Light Blue and Lavender shades mixed. 

 Blue, all shades mixed. 

 Yellow, all shades mixed. 

 All colors mixed. 



We can supply any of the above shades or All Colors Mixed either in Single or Double-flowering selected bulbs at the 

 uniform price of 5 cts. each; 45 cts. per doz.; $3 25 per 100; $.'«). 00 per 1000. Unless otherwise specified, we send single- 

 flowering varieties, as they invariably produce the finest spikes. If by tiiuil, add 10 eti. per doz. extra for postage. Single bulbs 

 mailed without additional cost. 



MINIATURE OR HUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS. 



These are small single-flowering Dutch Hyacinths and quite di-.linct from the French Romans offered on page 5, and excellent 

 for growing in pots, pans or boxes, blooming early and freely. They may be planted close together in the pots, pans or boxes, 

 or in beds in the open ground, with charming effect. We offer choice named varieties in Red, Pink, Rose, 

 Blush, White, Lavender and Purple. 



Price, any color, 5 cts. each; 45 cts. per doz. ; §o.00 per 100. 

 If wanted by mail, add 8 cts. per dozen on Miniature Hvarinth'i for postage . Single bulbs maild 



Hyacinth in Glass. 



'initJioul aaditio)ial cost. 



Collections of Choice Named Hyacinths^ 



Dreer's Selection of Hyacintlis for Pot Culture. 



A selection of the magnificent sorts offered on pages 4 and 5, each of distinct coloring. These may con- 

 fidently be expected to produce spikes of exceptional size. For culture see above. 



12 distinct varieties (6 singles and 6 doubles), our selection, $1.00, or by mail, $1.15. 



Dreer's Selection of Hyacintlis for Growing in ^Yater. 



Many varieties ilo not succeed grown in this way. This selection is made up of sorts which are specially 

 adapted, for the purpose. For cnltnre see above. 



12 distinct varielies (9 singles and 3 doubles), our selection, $L00, or by mail, fil.lS. 



Tall or Belgian shape, 18 cts. each ; $1 75 dozen. 

 Squat or Tve " 18 '' '' 1 75 " 



Patent or Doulile, 25 " " 2 50 " 



Classes for HyaGii]tl]8. 



The May-flowering or Cottage Garden Tulips sliown in colors on the cover are oftered on pages 10 and 11. 



