Hyacinths. 



THEIR CULTURE. 



They are planted in 



FOR OUTDOORS. — Hyacinths are mostly set out in open ground from the 

 middle to the end of October, but they can be planted as late as the ground 

 remains unfrozen, and still give about as good results, 

 borders or solid beds in 

 one or more colors, or in 

 beds composed of com- 

 binations of colors, which 

 can be arranged to re- 

 present many artistic de- 

 signs. 



Any ordinarily good 

 and friable soil will 

 answer, but good drain- 

 age is necessary. Plant 

 the bulbs 6 inches apart 

 and to a depth of 3 inches 

 from the tip of the bulb. 

 In preparing beds, they 

 should be elevated at the 

 center, so that they will 

 shed water. When cold 

 weather sets in, protect 

 with 4 or 5 inches of 

 leaves or loose litter. 

 Remove this in spring, 

 when danger of severe 

 weather is over. 



FOR POTS OR 

 BOXES.— Use loose soil, 

 that will not pack or 

 bake, and do not omit 

 drainage. Plant the bulb 

 so that about two- thirds 

 of it is below the sur- 

 face. Water, and place 

 in a cool, dark place. 

 lyCt them remain there 

 until the roots are well 

 established, then gradu- 

 ally bring to the full 

 light. Both in pot and 

 glass culture, if kept as 

 cool as possible when in bloom, the flower will last much longer, 



FOR GLASSES. — Only very select bulbs should be used for this purpose. 

 The bulb should just touch the water, when the roots will start within a few 

 days. Place in a cool, dark place until the roots reach nearly to the bottom 

 of the glass, then bring to the light. Replenish the water as it evaporates, 

 and change it if it becomes discolored or impure. 



Beds of Hyacinths. 



