Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1904. 3 
Dutch Hyacinths. 
The Hyacinth is so well known and esteemed that any descrip- 
tion of its many good qualities is needless, The list now offered 
includes nearly every shade of red, white, blue, yellow, etc. 
Outdoor Culture.—The bulbs may be planted any time from 
October to December—the earlier the better. They succeed in 
any good, well-drained garden soil. Set the bulbs so that the tops 
will be 3 or 4 inches below the surface andl 6 to 10 inches apart, 
Before very severe weather comes on, cover the beds with straw, 
Jeaves or manure to protect them from the frost, but care should be 
taken that this covering is not too thick, as the bulbs are as likely 
to be injured by being kept too warm as by freezing; this should 
be removed in March, or when danger from hard frost is past. 
Pot Culture.—Plantings may be made at, any time from Sep- 
tember to December, though October is the best time. A light, 
rich soil, with a mixture of well-rotted cow or sheep manure is 
most suitable. Use a 4 or 5-inch pot, and have the top of the bulb 
just above the surface. After potting give a good watering and 
set away in a cool cellar or outhouse and cover over with coil- 
ashes or some litter, until thoroughly rooted; they may then be 
brought as wanted for a succession of flowers into a moderately 
warm, light room. 
Culture in Glasses.—When it is desired to crow Hyacinths 
in water, they should be placed so that the hase of the bulb 
merely touches the water. Vhe glasses should then be set in a cool, 
dark closet, or in the cellar, until filled with roots, when they may 
be brought into the light. Give as much fresh air as possible with- 
out letting the plants stand in a draught, and as nearly as possille 
at a temperature of sixty degrees until the spikes are developed. 
To put them at once into a room with a temperature of say 70 
A Por or Our Mrxep Hvyacintus Forcep. (Photo taken by a 
degrees would cause them to flower prematurely. customer, February 23, 1904.) 
HY ACINTHS, MIXED SORTS, IN SEPARATE COLORS. 
These are selected unnamed sorts, and are chiefly used for outdoor planting, but can also be used for pot culture (see illus- 
tration) although we advise using the selecied first and second size named varieties offered on the next pages for this purpose. 
We recommend the single-flowering sorts as giving the best and most uniform results. 
Dark Red shades mixed. | Dark Blue and Purple shades mixed. 
Light Red and Rose shades mixed. | Light Blue and Lavender shades mixed, 
Red, all shades mixed | Blue, all shades mixed. 
Pure White sorts mixed. 
Blush and Tinted White sorts mixed, : 
We can supply any of the above shades or All Colors Mixed, cither in Single or Double flowering selected bulbs at the 
uniform prices of 6 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $34.00 per 1000. Lf by mail, 10. cts. per doz. extra Jor 
postage. Single bulbs mailed free. : 
MINIATURE OR DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS. 
The little single-flowering Dutch Hyacinths are quite distinct from the French Romans offered on page 5, and excellent for 
growing. in pots, pans or boxes, blocming early and freely. They may be planied close together in the 
Yellow, ail shades mixed. 
| All colors mixed, 
pots, pans or boxes, or in beds in the open ground, with charming effect. We offer choice named varieties 
in Red, Pink, Rose, Blush, White, Lavender and Purple. 
Price, any color, 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz; $3.50 per 100. 
WQS Tf wanted by mail, add 8 cts, per dozen on Miniature Hyacinths for postage. Single bulbs mailed 
without additional cost. 
Collections of Choice Named Hyacintits. 
Dreer’s Selection of Myacinths for Pot Culture. 
A selection of magnificent sorts, each of distinct coloring. These may confidently be expected to pro- 
duce spikes of exceptional size. For culture, see above. 
12 distinct single and double varieties, our selection, $1.00, or by mail, $1.15. 
Dreer’s Selection of Myacinths for Growing in Water. 
Many varieties do not succeed grown in this way. ‘This selection is made up of sorts which are 
specially adapted for the purpose. For culture, see above. 
12 distinct single and double varieties, our selection, $1.00, or by mail, $1.15, 
Tall or Belgian shape, 18 cts. each; $1.75 dozen. 
Glasses for Hyacinths. swsney BR 
Patent or Double, 
Hyacintu In Grass. 
Six of any one kind at dozen rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 or over at 1000 rate. 
