D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 
HY ACINTHS 
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 in a 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 soon in 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-CLASS 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 SINGLE BLUSH WHITE—Continued 
EACH DOZ. EACH DOZ. 
Albertine. A handsome early pure white LaFranchise. Creamy white, large bells, 
WALICLY -SO00 fOFCOEO vos ee ss 3 Io $1 oo| very attractive, fine bedder......2.233 Io $I 00 
La Grandesse. Extra fine, pure white, SINGLE ROSE 
splendid bells of great substance... -.+. I2 I 25| Cardinal Wiseman. Rose, very attractive 
L’Innocence, Early, large open spike, spike; splendid for growing in pots.... 10 I 00 
very large bells, blush turning to pure Gigantea. Very large, light pink flower 
white. A leading forcer and a very ina long, very large, compact spike... 10 I 90 
AOU ACUTE ax. 4 srs 2 a aaerae emt I2 I 25| Jacques. Rose-pink, broad loose spike, 
Madam van der Hoop. Almost pure extra long truss of large bells......... 12 1 25 
white; medium early, good for bedding General De Wet. Light pink with white . 
and sTowitie in'slass 7 eke ees See es L225 throat; large, strong grower........... 10.-U 408 
Lady Derby. Splendid bright rose-pink, 
SINGLE BLUSH WHITE large bells a fine spike, iba 
Grandeur a Merveille. Blush white, very forcer and bedder.. <7 ¥en see eee I2 I 25 
large, well formed spike, a popular old Ornament Rose. Large broad spike, large 
variety good for bedding and forcing.. Io 1 00| delicate light rose bells; good bedder.. 10 I 00 
Single and dozen prices include postage. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates. 
