DOUBLE NAMED AND MIXED HYACINTHS. 



« DIRECTIONS- FOR. CULTURE* 



Hyacinths in Pots. 



If intended for house or conservatory, the bulbs may be potted any time from September until December. 6 to 8-inch 

 pots may be used ; pots of this size will accommodate two or three bulbs, and by combining different colors the most charm- 

 ing effects may be obtained. The soil should consist of a mixture of loam, sand and well-rotted cow manure. Plant the 

 bulbs, leaving a small portion of the top exposed, water thoroughly and put away in a dark, cool cellar until rooted and growth 

 commences, when they should be given a favorable exposure to light and heat. In order to have them in bloom during the 

 holidays, they should be potted early in September, and to have a succession of bloom plant at intervals of about two weeks. 

 Hyacinths in glasses should receive much the same treatment. The single varieties are to be preferred. The bulbs should 

 be placed in glasses filled with clean water during the months of September, October and November, and consigned to a dark, 

 cool cellar and allowed to remain until the glass is pretty well filled with roots and fibre, after which they should be transferred 

 to a warm situation and given as much light and sun as possible. The water should be renewed from time to time and not per- 

 mitted to become impure. To do this, remove the bulbs and roots entire, rinse the glass thoroughly and refill with fresh water. 



Hyacinths in the Open Ground. 



Select, if possible, a warm, sunny location for the beds. A rich, light, loamy 

 soil is to be preferred. If necessary to fertilize, well-rotted stable manure is the 

 best for the purpose. Spade to the depth of 12 inches and mellow the soil' thor- 

 oughly ; place the bulbs about 5 inches below the surface and 6 to 7 inches apart. 

 Planting is usually done during the months of September, October and Novem- 

 ber ; October is to be preferred. The Hyacinth is hardy, and therefore does not 

 require Winter protection ; it is easy to cultivate and requires little care or atten- 

 tion. 



. BEAR IN MIND THAT THE TtULBS WE OFFER 



^_ARE OF THE FIRST OR LARGEST SIZE. 



Double Named Hyacinths. 



Bloksbergf. — Bright porcelain striped, large trass ; exceedingly fine 



and rare, one of the most attractive $0 



Bouquet Tendre. — Flowers medium-sized, semi-double, firm and 



compact ; color, carmine rose 



Bouquet Royale. — Royal in every sense; large truss; color, delicate 



shade of rose with dark centre 



Czar Nicholas. — A charming variety ; bells very double, of delicate 



rose; a very fine variety 



Grand Vainquer. — Tall spike, very large waxy white 



Goethe. — A pretty variety ; fine bells, light yellow 



La Virg-inite. — Medium-sized spike, large drooping bells of white, deli- 

 cately blending to blush 



Othello. — Well represents the famous character whose name it 



bears; flowers large and double, nearly black in color; grand 



and striking in appearance , 



Pure d'Or. — The best bright golden yellow, fine large spike 



should be included in every collection 

 SPECIAL OFFER.— The Complete Set of 9 The Best Double Hyacinths 

 offered above for $1.10, postpaid. 



By Express, 

 for $5.00. 



MIXTURES 



Double Hyacinths— Pure White. — Stout stalks, producing 

 magnificent compact trusses of double waxy flowers. By Mail, postpaid, 

 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for 75 cts.; 100 for $5.50. 



Double Hyacinths — Red and Blush. — The color shows ex- 

 tremely clear and rich in the perfect double flowers. By Mail, postpaid, 

 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for 75 cts.; 100 for $5.50. 



Double Hyacinths — Blue Shades. — Enormous trusses of rich, 

 strikingly clear 

 double flowers. 

 By Mail, postpaid, 

 10 cts. each ; 3 for 

 25 cts.; 12 for 75 

 cts.; 100 for $5.50. 

 Double Hya- 

 cinths— Yellow 

 Shades. — Ver y 

 distinct, rare and 

 lovely. By Mail, 

 postpaid, 10 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 

 12 for $1; 100 for $7 

 Double Hya- 

 cinths- All Col- 

 ors Mixed— The £ 

 best mixture oi,#j 

 sound, well-matur- 

 ed Hyacinths, and X 

 full range of colors. \(f 

 By Mail, postpaid \ ^ 

 10 cts. each; 3 for 

 25 cfs, 12 for 75 <2^ 

 cts.; 100 for $5.50. JY .A.B.kC ^JJ 



The Prices given include the Postage, which we pay. 



