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COLLECTIONS OF HYACINTHS FOR BEDS. 



Few bulbs can be used for bedding with such good effect as Hyacinths, and 

 every spring they form one of the features of the principal public parks, and, 

 considering the little trouble necessary for their care and the low cost of 

 planting a good-sized bed, it is a matter of comment that larger plantings 

 are not seen in private gardens. While mixed Hyacinths in the separate 

 colors offered on page 6 are well adapted for bedding purpo^es, yet 

 where a special design is wanted in which the colors must be sharp and 

 distinct we advise using the named varieties. Not only do you then 

 get the requisite colors, but at the same time much finer individ- 

 ual spikes of flowers, which well repays for the slight increase in 

 cost. 



Cultural directions will be found on page 3. We might add that 

 Hyacinth bulbs in some soils will do well for a number of years without 

 lifting or replanting. When through flowering, the beds may be sown 

 or planted with shallow-rooted plants, such as Petunias, Verbenas, Por- 

 tulaca, etc. , which will keep the beds bright throughout the summer and 

 in no way hurt the bulbs. 



The size of these beds are & feet in diameter; each bed requires 114 

 bulbs, 2)ltinted 6 inches apart each way. 



Circular 

 Bed of 

 Hyacinths "A." 



Circular Bbd of Hyacinths "C.' 



Circular Bed or Hyacinths "B." 



CIRCULAR BED OF HYACINTHS «'A." 



his is a very effective red, white and blue combination. 

 Space No. 1. 34 Mme. Van der Hoop. Pure white. 

 " 2. 40 King of the Blues. Rich blue. 

 " 3. 40 Gertrude. Rosy-red. 

 Price. Select, 2d size bulbs, $0.00; Ex. select, 1st size, $7.75. 



CIRCULAR BED OF HYACINTHS "B." 



This bed is formed of the two outer lines of pure white, with the 

 centre lavender-blue, a very dainty color effect. 

 62 La Urandesse. Snowy white. 

 52 Czar Peter. Clear lavender blue. 



Price. Select 2d size bulbs, $6.00; Ex. select, 1st size, $10.00. 



CIRCULAR BED OF HYACINTHS "C." 

 A very attractive bed of soft but effective coloring. 

 Space 1. 30 Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain blue. 

 ' 2. 42 L'Innocence. Purest white. 

 " 3. 42 General de Wet. A beautiful pink. 

 Price. Select 2d size bulbs, $6.00; Ex. select, 1st size, $8.75. 

 The combination of colors of any of the beds will be changed if so desired. 

 Collections for beds are too heavy to be sent by mail, and will be forwarded by- 

 express or freight at customer's expense. 



