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DUTCH HYACINTHS 



The Hyacinth is so well known and esteemed that any description of its many good qualities is needless. The list now 

 offered includes nearly every shade of red, white, blue, yellow, etc. We give below short cultural directions. For complete 

 cultural notes see our new book, Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs. Price, 25 cts., or free to customers if asked for at 

 time of ordering. 



Outdoor Culture. — The bulbs may be planted any time from October to December. They succeed in any good, well- 

 drained garden soil. Set the bulbs so that the tops will be 3 or 4 inches ijelow the surface and 6 to 10 inches apart. 

 Before very severe weather comes on, cover the beds with straw, leaves or manure, to protect them from the frost; this should 

 be removed when danger from hard frost is past in the spring. 

 Pot Culture. — Plantings may be made at any time from 

 September to December. A light, rich soil, or Prepared Fibre, 

 offered on page 6, is most suitable. Use a 4 or 5-inch pot (or 

 several bulbs may be planted together in larger pots or bulb 

 pans), and have the tops of the bulbs just above the surface. 

 After potting give a good watering, and set away in a cool cellar 

 or outhouse and cover with coal ashes or some litter, until thor- 

 oughly rooted. During this period be careful that they do not 

 become dry. They may then be brought as wanted for a suc- 

 cession of flowers into the house, keeping them in a very cool 

 light room until the flower spikes are developed, when they may 

 be placed in the dining or sitting room or wherever they are 

 wanted. 



Culture in Glasses. — When it is desired to grow Hyacinths 

 in water, they should be placed so that the base of the bulb 

 merely touches the water. The 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. A piece of charcoal 

 about an inch in diameter, placed in each glass, will keep the 

 water sweet. Give as much fresh air as possible, and at a tem- 

 perture of not over sixty degrees, until the spikes are developed. 

 To put them at once into a room with a temperature of, say 

 seventy degrees, would cause them to flower prematurely. 



Dreer's Prize Winning Collection 

 of Named Hyacinths 



While all the named Hyacinths offered on the following pages 

 are strictly first class in every particular, the twelve single-flow- 

 ing sorts offered below are extra fine, always producing massive, 

 well-filled spikes, and are invariably included in the winning 

 sets at the various exhibitions. 

 Arentine Arendsen. A grand snow-white, perfect in every 



way. 

 Enchantress. Beautiful sky-blue, shading lighter towards 



the centre, one of the finest light blue varieties. 

 General de Wet. A pretty soft yet lively pink color. 

 Gertrude. An old variety; but still one of the very best; color, 



bright rosy pink. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Grande Blanche. Fine spikes and very large bells; color, 



blush white. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Grand Maitre. Rich deep lavender-blue, shaded darker; a 



very popular sort. 15 cts. each; %\.r,Q per doz. 

 King of the Blues. This is considered the finest of the rich 



deep blue varieties. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 

 Lady Derby. Lovely rose-pink; splendid in every way. 

 La Grandesse. The Queen of white Hyacinths ; purest 



white, fine spikes. 

 La Victoire or Victory. Magnificent spikes of brilliant rosy 



crimson. 

 Queen of the Blues. Charming'sil very azure blue; extra fine. 

 Yellow Hammer. Rich yellow color, very pronounced; fine 



spike and bells. 

 Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 20 cts. each; 

 $2.00 per doz. 

 One each of the 12 Prize Winning sorts for $1.85. 



If wanted by Parcel Post add postage in accordance with note 

 at foot of page. _ „ 



, bPiKB OF Prize Winning Single Hyacinth 



n't Sl^^trder lt*;.S^i*««f n't 'S'^Mi'^ '°^* p"* ^^ ^^rf"' P""=»'"«' P»yi«8 charge.. If wanted by Parcel Pet add 10 per cent. 

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