You too ! can have a glorious 



SPRING HYACINTH BED 



These bulbs are particularly fine for bed- 

 ding or for planting in the perennial border. 1 2 fOf 

 They will give a wonderful eflfect in the gar- ^j, ^ ^ ^^ 

 den during the early spring. Very easy to »pX»Xv-l 

 grow. 



Gertrude. Bright rose-pink. Of sturdy compact habit. 

 La Victoire {Viclory). Brilliant rosy red spikes. 

 Marconi. Rich rose-pink. Very dense spikes. 

 Queen of the Pinks. Large lovely rose-pink bells. 

 L'lnnocence. The most popular white bedding variety. 

 Grand Maitre. Deep lavender-blue, shaded darker. 

 King of the Blues. A grand rich dark lustrous blue. 

 Myosotis. Lovely Forget-Me-Not blue. 

 Parle Brilliante. Forms a grand light blue flower spike. 

 Queen of the Blues. Charming silverj' azure blue. 

 City of Haarlem. A splendid large-flowered rich yellow. 

 Yellow Hammer. Pure light yellow. Very fine. 



Mixed Garden Hyacinths 



A grand mixture of the above valuable for inter-plant- 

 ing in the perennial border or in front of shrubbery. 



A ny of the above Garden or Bedding Hyacinths: 



3 for 

 35c 



12 for $1.10: 



25 for $1.90: 



100 for $7.50 



Dreer^s Extra-Quality 



HYACINTHS 



Mammoth and Extra-Size Bulbs 



Hyacinths are perfectly hardy in the United States and Canada coming 

 into bloom outdoors at the same time as the midseason Tulips. The 

 bulbs must be planted in the fall to bloom the following spring. In the 

 garden place the base of the bulbs 5 to 6 inches below the soil level. 

 Besides their value for garden display thej' are e.xceedingly popular for 

 growing as winter-flowering plants in the house. For this purpose they 

 may be grown in pots, pans, or in glasses filled with water. 



RED, ROSE, AND PINK 



Gertrude. Bright rosy pink, of sturdy growth. 

 Gigantea. One of the best blush pink varieties. 

 Lady Derby. A charming rose-pink, splen<lid in pots. 

 La Victoire (Viclory). BriOiant rosy red; a fine variety. 

 Marconi. Rich rose-pink. Magnificent, solid spikes. 

 Queen of the Pinks. A lovely tone of rosy pink. 



12 for 

 $1.75 



PURE WHITE 

 Queen of the Whrters. Forms an extra fine pure white spike. 

 5 L'lnnocence. The most popular white for bedding and forcing. 



BLUE, LAVENDER, AND PURPLE 

 Duke of Westminster. Deep purplish blue with white center. 

 Grand Maitre. Rich deep lavender-blue, shaded darker. 

 King of the Blues. A grand rich dark lustrous blue. 

 Myosotis. Large spikes and bells of Forget-Me-Not blue. 

 Perle Brilliante. Very large bells of light sky blue. Large spikes. 

 Queen of the Blues. A beautiful silvery azure blue. 



YELLOW SHADES 



City of Haarlem. Rich yellow. Extra fine truss. 

 Yellow Hammer. Pure yellow and one of the best. 



3 for 

 46c 



Any of the above slwwy Eyacinlhs: 



Mammoth Bulbs. Recommended where Hyacinths are grown in 

 glasses filled with water and in soil-filled pots. 



18c each; 3 for 46c; 12 for 51.75; 100 for S12.00. 



Extra-Size Bulbs. Somewhat smaller bulbs giving splendid results 

 in pots or pans. Finest for outdoor bedding. 



16c each; 3 for 43c; 12 for S1.50; 100 for $10.00. 



Special Collections oj Hyacinths 



These collections contain 12 Hyacinth varieties, each a distinct 

 color, separately named, our choice of varieties. 



Mammoth Bulbs 



12 bulbs, leach $1.75 



3G bulbs, 3 each 5.00 



72 bulbs, 6 each 9.00 



144 bulbs, 12 each 16.00 



Extra-Size 



12 bulbs, leach $1.50 



36 bulbs, 3 each 4.00 



72 bulbs, 6 each 7.50 



144 bulbs. 12 each 13.50 



Lovely Little Hyacinths 



for the Rock Garden, Boxes, or Pans 



These small bulbs are particularly fine for growing in pans, pots, or 

 boxes filled with soil or with prepared bulb fiber. They will bloom early 

 and freely. Plant 6 bulbs closely together in a 6-inch pan. 



Queen of the Whites. Snow white. 

 L'lnnocence. Pure white. 

 Grand Maitre. Porcelain blue. 

 King of the Blues. Deep blue. 

 Queen of the Blues. Azure blue. 

 General Mixture of All Varieties. 

 Any of the above Little Ilyacintlis: 

 3 for 25c; 12 for 80c; 25 for $1.40. 



City of Haarlem. Rich yellow 

 Gertrude. Deep rose. 

 Lady Derby. Soft rose-pink. 

 La Victoire. Rosy crimson. 

 Marconi. A splendid rich rose. 



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For Feathered or Plumed Hyacinths, see Muscari plumosum, page 23 



