2 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 
waxlike texture. It succeeds wellin 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 growth commences if the soil is fine and 
loose. Water thoroughly 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 suc- 
cession 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 tofurnish the 
proper drainage conditions if planted in a situation where 
water has a tendency to stand at anytime. Plant six to 
ten inches apart, covering four to five inches if soil is 
light, but not more than two or threeinchesif 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 
varying according to climate, but for ordinary conditions 
about six inches will be sufficient. This covering should 
be removed 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 fast asit evaporates or change entirely if it 
becomes impure; a‘small piece of charcoal put in the 
water will keep it pure much longer. SINGLE HYACINTH 
SINGLE HYACINTHS 
FIRST-SIZE 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 doubie sorts. Single Hyacinths also do well in glasses of water. 
SINGLE WHITE SINGLE ROSE 
EACH TEN EACH TEN 
Albertine. A handsome early pure white Gigantea. Very large, light pink flower 
variety, good forcer........... .....f0 30 $2 50 inalong, very large, compact spike. fo 30 $2 50 
La Grandesse. Extra fine, pure white, Lady Derby. Splendid bright rose-pink, 
splendid bells of great substance....... 30 250 large bells and fine spike, excellent 
L’Innocence. Early, large open spike, forcer and bed detom:s deciretcs oo a ere 50 
very large bells, blush turning to pure Queen of the Pinks. Brilliant rose pink, 
white. A leading forcer and bedder. 30 2 50 ~] fe 
Grandcuca Wesvcilie SHICLE = Hike ery arge spike with large bells............30 2 50 
large, well formed spike, a popular old Single and ten prices include postage. Not less than jive of 
variety good for bedding and forcing. 30 2 50 anyone variety supplied at ten rates. 
