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Select Second-size 



Named Hyacinths 



These are a little smaller than our Extra Selected 

 first-size bulbs offered on page 3 and are fine flower- 

 ing stcck, and admirably adapted for pot culture and 

 high-grade bedding where distinct shades of color are 

 desired. We can furnish them in the following grand 

 varieties at the uniform price of 14 cts. each; §1.4:0 per 

 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Single Red, Rose and Pink 



Gertrude. Deep rose pink; extra fine erect truss. 

 Gigantea. Soft blush pink; very large spike of closely 



set bells; one of the most popular. 

 Lady Derby. A beautiful soft rose pink. 

 La Victoire, or Victory. A splendid variety. 



Color brilliant rosy crimson. 

 Marconi. A splendid rich rose-pink, extra fine. 

 Roi des Beiges. Brilliant crimson-scarlet; a grand 



bedding sort, holding its color better than any other 



scarlet. 



Single Pure and Tinted White 



Arentine Arendsen. Snow white; a fine sort. 



General Vetter. One of the finest creamy blush white varieties; 



makes a splendid spike and always does well. 

 L'Innocence. Deservedly the most popular pure whit2; of erect, 



sturdy haliit and good for all purposes. 

 La Grandesse. Considered the finest of all whites; bells and spike 



very large. 

 Queen of the Whites. Very large spikes and bells of purest white. 



A Pan of 

 Hyacinths 



Single Blue, Lavender and Purple 



Duke of Westminster. Rich deep blue with white centre. 

 Enchantress. Sky-blue, with lighter centre; one of the ijnest 



light blue sorts. 

 Grand Maitre. Deep lavender; shaded darker; very large 



truss, strong and free grower, and one of the best. 

 King of the Blu.es. The finest of the rich deep blue varieties. 

 Queen of the Blues. Clear silver azure-blue; in splendid 



trusses; grand variety for growing in pots. 



Price. Any of the above Select Second-size Hyacinths, 14 cts. 

 each; §1.40 per doz.; §10.00 per 100. 



Dreer's "Rainbow" 

 Mixed Dutch Hyacinths 



This mixtuie is made up by ourselves out of high-grade named 

 sorts; the bulbs average over six inches in circumference, and 

 can be depended on to produce fine results, either planted out of 

 doors or in pots in the house, and are -without doubt the highest 

 grade of mixed Hyacinths offered at a reasonable price: We 

 recommend the Single-flowering Sorts as giving the best and most 

 uniform results: 



We can supply as under 

 Dark Red shades. 

 Rose and Pink shades. 

 Pure White Sorts. 

 Blush and Ti::;ted White Sorts. 

 Dark Blue and Purple, shades. 

 Light Blue and Lavender shades. 

 Yellow, all shades mixed. 

 All colors mixed. 

 Price. Any of the above, in either Single or Double-flowering. 



12 cts. each; $1.10 per doz.; §8.00 per 100; §75.00 per 1000. 



Dutch Roman or 

 Miniature Hyacinths 



These are small bulbs of the single-flowering Dutch Hyacinths, 

 and quit* distinct, Irom the French Romans, and excellent for 

 growing in pans, pots or boxes, in soil or prepared fibre, blooming 

 early and freely. They may be planted close together in the pans, 

 pots or boxes, or in beds in the open ground, with charming effect. 

 The bulbs we offer average 5 inches in circumference, and mu:-t 

 not be confounded with smaller unnamed sorts. 

 Gertrude. Deep rose. 

 Gigantea. Soft blush or shell pink. 

 La Victoire. Brilliant rosy-crimson. 

 General Vetter. Creamy blush white. 

 La Grandesse. Snow white. 

 L'Innocence. Purest white. 

 Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain-blue. 

 King of the Blues. Rich, deep blue 

 Queen of the Blues. Silvery azure-blue. 



Price. Any of the above named varieties, 7 cts. each; 75 cts. 

 per doz.; §5.50 per 100; §50.00 per 1000. 



White French Roman 

 Hyacinths 



We are again assured of a limited supply of this scarce and charm- 

 ing class of Hyacinths from the south of France, producing grace- 

 ful, delicately perfumed spikes of pure white flowers. Thej' force 

 readily in the house, and can be had in flower from November 

 till April. We do not recommend them for outdoor planting. 



Selected Bulbs, 20 cts. e.1ch; $2.00 per doz.; §15.00 per 100. 



NOTE — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Pos. add 10 per 

 cent, to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



