Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1899. 



NOTE. — Owing to unfavorable weather conditions in Holland the past 

 Spring-, the crop of Hyacinth bulbs are much undersized this year, nevertheless 

 the bulbs have the proper age and are thoroughly matured and should produce 

 as satisfaclpry results as usual. 



> HYACINTHS < 



Mixed Sorts. 



These are selected unnamed sorts, and are chiefly used for outdoor planting, 

 but can also be used for pot culture, ahhough we advise using the selected 

 named varieties offered on the next pages for this purpose. 



DOUBLE SORTS. 



SINGLE 



Each. Doz. 100. Each. Doz. 



Dark Red • $0 06 10 60 $4.50 $0 06 $0 60 



Lij-ht Red and Rose... 06 60 4 50 06 60 



Red, all shades 06 60 4 50 06 60 



Pure Wliite OB 60 4 50 06 60 



Tinted Wliite 06 60 4 50 06 60 



White, all shades 06 60 4 50 06 60 



Dark Blue and Violet . 06 60 4 50 06 60 

 liiylit Blue and Por- 

 celain 06 60 4 50 06 



Blue, all shades 06 60 4 50 06 



Yellow, all shndes 06 60 4 50 06 



All Colors, Mixed 06 60 4 25 06 



J|^"If desired by mail, add 10 cts. per dozen for postage, 

 postage on single bulbs. 



60 4 50 

 60 4 50 

 60 4 50 

 60 4 25 

 No charge for 



1"0. 

 $4 50 



Single H\aci"vihs. 



Miniature or Dutch 



Roman Hyacinths. 



These little single flowering Hyacinths are excellent for growing in pots, 

 pans or boxes, blooming early and freely. They may be planted close to- 

 gether in the pots, pans or boxes, or in beds in the open ground, with charm- 

 ing effect. We offer them in the following colors : Deep Red. Rose. 

 Pure Wliite. Blusli W^liite. Dark Blue and Light Blue. 



Price, any color, 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per dozen ; $3.00 per 100. 

 ' If wanted by mail, add 8 cts. per dozen on Miniature Hyacinths for postage. 

 Single bulbs mailed without additional cost. 



Double Hyacinths. 



EARLY FLOWERING 



ROMAN HYACINTHS. 



A charming class of Hyacinths, producing graceful, delicately 

 perfumed spikes of flowers. They force readily in the house. 

 Three bulbs can be put in a 4 inch pot, and as each bulb pro- 

 duces several spikes it makes a beautiful plant for conservatory 

 or house decor.ition. Their treatment is identical with the Dutch 

 Hyacinths, which see. 

 Early White. Pure white, one of the most valuable plants for cut flowers 



Millions of these are annually forced in the United States. If potted m 



September, can be had in flower from November till January. 

 Selected bulbs, 4 cts. each ; 35 cts. per doz.; $2. 50 per 100; §23.00 per 1000. 

 Early Dark Rose. Semi-double, deep pink, 4 cts. each ; 30 cts. per 



doz.; $2.00 per 100. 



Early Liiglit Rose. 



per doz,; §2.00 per 100. 

 Early Blue. Light blue, a fine contrast to the other colors 

 30 cts. per doz.; §2.00 per 100. 



Early White Italian or Parisian. A little later in flowering than 



the Romans. Much larger spikes. 4c. each; 30c. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 



Jg@"Add 8 cts. per dozen for postage on Roman Hyacinths, if wanted by mail. 



Double, beautiful pale rose. 



4 cts each; 30 cts 

 4 cts. each : 



White Roman Hyacinths. 



No charge for postage on single bulbs. 



