D) D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
Ready for delivery in September 
The Hyacinth is so well and so favorably known that it is unnecessary to give any detailed descrip- 
tion of its broad upright spike or truss usually thickly set with bell shaped flowers of beautiful wax-like 
texture. It succeeds well in the house and garden, adorning both with the varied colors and delicious 
fragrance of its showy flowers. Its culture is very simple and if attention is paid to the following 
directions, failure is almost impossible. 
Pot Culture in the House—Plant from September to December in rich, light, sandy soil in four or five inch pots, flats, 
or six inch to eight inch pans. Place the bulb so that its top will be just below the surface, care being taken not to pack 
the soil as bulbs will be less likely to push out when root growthcommences if the soil is fine and loose. Water thor- 
oughly and set ina cool, dark place for several weeks to allow of sufficient root growth, this being one of the essentials 
if spikes of generous size and long strong stems are desired. They should be watered occasionally if soil appears to be 
drying out. A succession of bloom may be had by bringing the pots into the light at different times. During their 
growth they should be kept near the light at a temperature of 50 to 70 degrees and watered frequently. 
Outdoor Culture in Beds or Borders—Bulbs may be planted any time from October until the ground is frozen solid. 
They succeed in any good garden soil, and while it is more desirable to have a light sandy loam, this is not as essential 
as having the soil, no matter what its quality, in a well spaded and prepared condition and to furnish the proper drain- 
age conditions if planted in a situation where water has a tendency to stand at any time. Plant six to ten inches apart, 
covering four to five inches if soil is light but not more than two or three inches if soil is heavy. 
Pack a little sand or light soil under and around the bulbs if soil is hard or very heavy. Before severe weather 
comes on it is necessary to cover the beds with straw, leaves or manure to prevent freezing, the depth of covering vary- 
ing according to climate, but for ordinary conditions about six inches will be sufficient. This covering should be re- 
moved gradually as soonin spring as severe freezing ceases and growth commences. 
Culture in Glasses—To grow hyacinths in water select dark colored glass and place bulb so that the base merely 
touches the water. Set ina cool, dark place until roots have made a good growth, when they may be brought into the 
light. Give the plants plenty of light and as much fresh air as possible and keep at a temperature of not over 60 degrees 
until flowers are developed. Fill the glasses with water as fastasit evaporates or change entirely if it becomes impure; 
a small piece of charcoal put in the water will keep it pure much longer. 
SINGLE HYACINTHS 
FIRST-SIZE SELECTED BULBS 
We consider the Single Hyacinths more useful and valuable than the double varieties. They are 
better for forcing, more vigorous in growth, and usually give much larger spikes of bloom than those 
of the double sorts. Single Hyacinths also do well in glasses of water. 
SINGLE WHITE : EACH TEN 
rach teN Lady Derby. Splendid bright rose-pink, 
Albertine. A handsomeearly pure white large bells and fine spike, excellent 
WAMEEY OOG TOLCER. hiss ss an se See 230) $2.50. foreer and “beddler’ . —. awe ea = 30 $2 50 
La Grandesse. Extra fine, pure white, Queen of the Pinks. Brilliant rose pink, 
splendid bells of great substance....... 30 250 large spike with large bells........... 30 2 50 
L’Innocence. Early, large open spike, 
very large bells, blush turning to pure SINGLE RED 
hite. A leadi 7 ae 
good bedder. ss. -.cs nsec ee, 30. 250 Garibaldi, Brilliant red, very carly, 
Grandeur a Merveille. Blush white, very splendid spike, mnett ased 4900 a 
large, well formed spike, a popular old La Victoire. Brilliant light red, well 
variety good for bedding and forcing.. 30 250 filled spike. Fine for bedding......... 30 2 50 
Roides Belges. Bright scarlet, upright, 
SINGLE ROSE well filled spike, splendid bedder; early. 30 2 50 
Gigantea. Very large, light pink flower | Single and ten prices include postage. Not less than five of 
ina long, very large, compact spike. >» 30 2 50 anyone variety supplied at ten rates. 
