D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



HYACINTHS 



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, saady soil in four or five inch pots, fiats, 

 or six inch to eight incli pans. Phice tlie 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 growth commences 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 cimditions 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 in a 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 



EACH DOZ. 



Albertine. A handsome early pure white 

 variety, good forcer 15 



La Qrandesse. Extra fine, pure white, 

 splendid bells of great substance 15 



L' Innocence. Early, large open spike, 

 very large bells, blush turning to pure 

 white. A leading forcer and a very 

 good bedder 15 



Madam van der Hoop. Almost pure 

 white; medium early, good for bedding 

 and growing in glass 15 



^i 25 



I 50 



I 50 



I 50 



SINGLE BLUSH WHITE 

 Grandeur a Merveille. Blush white, very 

 large, well formed spike, a popular old 

 variety good for bedding and forcing. .10 i 00 



Single and dozen prices include postage. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates 



SINGLE BLUSH WHITE— Continued 



EACH DOZ. 



La Franchise. Creamy white, large bells, 

 very attractive, fine bedder 10 |i 00 



SINGLE ROSE 



Cardinal Wiseman. Rose, very attractive 



spike; splendid for growing in pots. ... 12 i 25 



Qigantea. Very large, light pink flower 



in a long, very large, compact spike... 12 i 25 



General De Wet. Light pink with white 



throat; large, strong grower 15 i 50 



Lady Derby. Splendid bright rose-pink, 

 large bells and fine spike, excellent 

 forcer and bedder 15 i 50 



Ornament Rose. Large broad spike, large 



delicate light rose bells; good bedder. . 15 i 50 



