Dutch Roman 



or Miniature 



Hyacinths 



Dutch Miniature Hyacinths 



These Miniature Hyacinths are small bulbs of the same quality 

 as those of larger size. They are particularly fine for growing in 

 pans, pots, or boxes filled with soil or with prepared bulb fiber. 

 They will bloom early and freely. In order to secure a good show- 

 ing it is well to plant the bulbs closely together in the pans. The 

 mass effect will make up for their miniature size. 



City of Haarlem. Rich yellow. 



Gertrude. Deep rose. 



Lady Derby. Beautiful soft rose-pink. 



LaVictoire. Brilliant rosy crimson. 



Marconi. .V ?pleni)id rich rose. 



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. 

 A ny of the above: 



10c each; 3 for 28c; 12 for SI. 00; 100 for S7.00 



Prepared Bulb Fiber 



This is a light bunchy material specially prepared for home use. 

 It has been found ideal as a growing medium for Hyadnths, Tulips, 

 Narcissus, Amarj'llis, Callas, Crocus, and all the other miscellan- 

 eous small bulbs which can be grown indoors during the winter 

 and spring months. It takes the place of soil and can be used in 

 any receptacle with or without drainage. Quart 2Sc; \ peck 60c; 

 peck $1.00 postpaid. Not prepaid, bu. $2.50. 













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The Book of Bulbs 



By F. F. Rockwell. With this com- 

 plete and practical book you can get 

 the utmost in beauty from every kind 

 of bulb planted. Interestingly written 

 by one who knows. Illustrated with 

 187 pictures from beautiful photo- 

 graphs and instructive drawings. 264 

 pages cloth bound, post- *„ ~.f. 

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A New Introduction 

 of Real Importance 



The Blue Roman Hyacinth 

 Virginia 



This Blue Roman Hyacinth which has been successfully 

 grown for the last few years comes from France. It is a cross 

 between a very fine porcelain blue Dutch Hyacinth and the 

 Early White French Hyacinth from w^hich it receives its 

 daintiness and carliness of bloom. 



Virginia has much larger bells and the stem is longer than 

 the White Roman. It will produce two to three perfect 

 flower spikes to the bulb. 



Virginia will bloom for Christmas, in the house. If not 



required at that time it may be grown cool and flowered 



when wanted. Anyone will succeed with it. 



Monster bulbs : 



35c each; 3 for Sl.nO; 12 for $3.50; 100 for S26.00. 



Mammoth bulbs : 



30c each; 3 for 80c; 12 fur S2.75; 100 for S18.00. 



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Roman Hyacinths 



Early WTiite French Hyacinths 



Early White French 



These are somewhat tender varieties not recommended for out- 

 door planting in the north but they are of utmost value for forcing 

 in the house. Their closely formed, delicately perfumed flower 

 spikes will give a splendid display from November until August 

 if succession plantings are made a week or ten days apart. They 

 may be grown in either soil or bulb fiber starting them in a moder- 

 ately cool but frost proof room. 



Mammoth bulbs : 

 17c each; 3 for 48c; 12 for SI. 75; 100 for $12.00 



Extra large bulbs: 

 15c each; 3 for 40c; 12 for SI. 50; 100 for $10.00 



DREER TROWEL 



Ideal for bulb planting 

 90c postpaid 



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For handy Bulb Planters see page 74 



