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No other flower excels the Hyacinth in diversi lv and 

 purity of color ; in beautiful, wax-like texture and per- 

 fect arrangement of bloom: in rich fragrance, and in 

 ease of culture. Our stock of Hyacinths has been se- 

 lected with great care and consists entirely of the finest 

 bulbs produced in Holland where the culture of flower- 

 ing bulbs has been brought to marvelous perfection. 

 Our prices are very low considering the quality, and 

 each variety offered may be considered a gem in its 

 particular class. 

 For Out-Door Culture the bed should be dug thoroughly 

 to a depth of fourteen or fifteen inches, and the bulbs planted about six inches deep (to the bottom of the bulb), 

 and from five to six inches apart, being careful that all are planted at the same depth (or the}' will bloom irregu- 

 larly). After planting rake the bed smooth and a light covering of course manure, litter or evergreen boughs 

 may be applied after the ground has frozen, and removed early in spring. Planting may be done any time from 

 the beginning of October until the ground freezes, but the best time is the early part of October. For Culture in 

 Pots they may be planted in September, October and November. Three or four bulbs may be put in a six iuch 

 pot, or two in a four inch pot; fill the pots with light rich soil, and then press the bulbs do^Ti into it and press 

 the soil down around the bulb, leaving it two-thirds above the sm^face. After potting, water them well and leave 

 them for a day or two; then sink the pots in the open ground and mound the soil over them to the thickness of 

 six inches, where they should remain for at least six weeks, to make root-gro\%-th. After this period, they may be 

 taken up as wanted, removed to a cool room, and brought gradually to the light. As the}' grow and approach 

 blooming they should be given abundance of light, a warmer temperature, some air in mild weather, and plenty 

 of water. By so bringing them in, a few at a time, one may secure a succession of beautiful flowers all winter. 

 For Culture in Glasses the bulbs should be so placed that only the base of each touches the water; then place 

 them for two or more days in a cool, dark closet, until the roots have well started, after which they may be ex- 

 posed to the light and air as much as possible. The water should be changed as it becomes impure; draw the 

 roots entirely out of the glass, rinse them off m clean ater and wash the inside of the glass well. 



CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHS. 



The single-flowered varieties are as a rule more effective than the double ones, and succeed better than the 

 latter in glasses. The double varieties here named are distinguished bj- the letter D, and the single varieties b\' 

 the letter S, after their names. 



If to he sent by mail, add 20 cents per dozen for postage. Hundred rates of any variety given upon ajjjiUccition. 



RED, CRIMSON AND PINK 



HYACINTHS. Ea. Doz. 



Amy. S. Bright, deep carmine. 08 75 



Bouquet Royal. D. Rose, red centre. 10 SI 00 



Bouquet Tendre. D. Crimson : very handsome. 10 100 



Czar Nicholas. D. Pale rose; large. 10 1 00 



Gertrude. S. Bright pink ; fine spike 10 100 



Gig^aotea. S. Bright rose; splendid truss. 10 1 00 



Grootvorst. D. Peach blossom. 08 75 



Ea. Doz. 



Lord IMacauIey. S. Rose, carmine stripe; large. 10 100 



Lord WelIins:ton. D. Pink; extra large and fine, 15 1 50 



Norma. S. Delicate waxy pink; large truss. 10 1 CO 



Noble par I*Ierite. D. Fine deep red. 10 1 00 



Princess AleAandra. D. Pink; large. 15 1 50 



Robert Steiffer. S. Bright crimson; compact. 08 75 



Sultan's Favorite. S. Salmon-rose; showy spike. 10 100 



Veronica. S. Daxk crimson, extra &ae. 08 75 



