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proportionate nu mbers in other size pots or boxes. After planting, water 

 and set the pots away in a cool, dark place. A cold corner in the cellar 

 will do, or bury them, pot and all, under 10 to 12 inches of loose soil or 

 ashes in a trench in the garden. Leave the pots there ten to twelve 

 weeks to insure a good root-growth and then bring them out into a 

 moderately warm and light room. For best results avoid direct sunlight 

 and high temperatures. 



In Water. For growing Hyacinths in water, special pottery or glass 

 Hyacinth Vases are commonly used, and of these we carry a very at- 

 tractive assortment. Set the bulb firmly in the top of the vase and fill 

 with water until it reaches the bottom of the bulb, then set away in a 

 cool, dark place. Replenish the water from time to time, as it evaporates. 

 After the roots have reached the bottom of the vase, bring out into the 

 light and moderate warmth, at a temperature of 60 degrees. 



Selected Exhibition Hyacinths 



Our exhibition size bulbs are the very best grown in Holland. They 

 are unsurpassed for potting for either home or show purposes. With 

 proper care the spikes grow to enormous size and are so vigorous that 

 they seldom require staking. They are not, however, adapted for grow- 

 ing in water. 



Arentine Arendsen. Pure snow-white; broad, well-filled spike. 

 City of Haarlem. Bright golden yellow; finely formed truss. 

 Electra. Light silvery blue; very large spike. 

 Enchantress. Delicate china-blue, with pale center. 

 Gertrude. Compact rose-pink spike. One of the earliest. 

 Grand Maitre. Rich lavender-blue. Individual bells very large. 

 King of the Blues. Rich dark blue; late but very large. 

 L'Innocence. Pure white; large, open bells on large truss. 

 La Grandesse. Pure waxy white; late forcer of perfect form. 

 La Victoire. Bright rosy carmine. Dark pink when forced. 

 Lady Derby. Light ro.se. One of the best for forcing. 

 Perle Brillante. Lavender-blue; very large. 

 Queen of the Pinks. Bright rose-pink bells on large truss. 



Any of the above, 30 cts. each, $3.25 per doz., $25 per 100 

 If wanted by parcel post, add 2 cts. each, or 15 cts. per doz., for postage 



MULT I FLORA HYACINTHS 



We offered these for the first time last season and although the 

 supply was limited, those who did buy them were so enthused that 

 we offer them again this year. They are, as the name implies, many- 

 flowered Hyacinths, each bulb producing from five to eight finely 

 formed flower-trusses, giving the same effect as five to eight ordi- 

 nary Hyacinths in a single pot. Can be furnished in Light Blue, 

 Dark Blue, Pink, or White. 30 cts. each, $3.25 per doz. 



Chart of Depth and Distance Apart to Plant Bulbs 



In light sandy soils plant somewhat deeper, ana not 

 quite so deep in hard clay soils 



