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ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 WEST 14th ST., NEW YORK. 



HYACINTHS 



Boddington's "Quality" French Roman 

 Hyacinths 



Althougli the flowers ot the French Koniaii Hyacinth are smaller than 

 those of the Dutch Hyacinths, tliey can be forocii mucli earlier into 

 bloom, are more fragrant and bear a greater abundance of flower spikes 

 than tlie Holland-grown bulbs. These can be forced for a continuance 

 of bloom all winter and are unsurpassed for cut flower purposes. 



Doz. 100 1000 



White, 12 to 15 ctms, "Quality" Brand $0 65 $4 00 $35 00 



13 to 15 ctms, " " 75 4 50 40 00 



liight Pink Romans, 12 to 15 ctms 65 4 00 35 00 



Dark " " 12 to 15 ctms 65 4 01) 35 00 



Dark Blue •' 12 to 15 ctms 05 4 00 35 00 



White Italian Hyacinths or Pink Skinned Romans 



These bloom later than White Komans and for that reason are valu- 

 able tor succession. The flower spike is very fine. Doz. 100 lOOn 

 13 to 15 ctms ■ " $0 65 $4 00 S35 00 



Boddington's " Quality " Dutch Roman Hyacinths 



12 to 15 etm.s 



These are small bulbs, or miniature Dutch Hyacinths, and are now 

 very largely used for growing in pans or pots. They are also used ex- 

 tensively for bedding purposes, as they produce large spikes of flowers. 

 I can sjjecially recommend my "Quality" Dutch Itomans to those who 

 have never grown them and therefore do not know their value. They 

 consist ot named sorts, similar to regular flrst-siiie Dutch Hyacinths, or 

 to colors separate, white, pink, red, light and dark blue, and yellow. 



Doz. lUO 1000 



Colors separate (as above) SO 50 S3 00 S25 00 



To name (as follows) ■ 60 3 50 30 0(1 



Blauchard. White; splendid spike. 

 Chas. Dickens. Fine rose. ■ 

 Czar Peter. Light porcelain blue. 

 Gertrude. Eo.se pink. 



(iigantea. Daybreak pink. 

 Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain blue. 

 Li'Innocence. Pure white; one of the 

 best. 



ROMAN HYACINTHS 



La Grand esse. Pure white. 

 Mme. Van der Hooi). Best late white. 

 Queen of the Blues. Skv-blue; very 

 fine. 



DUTCH HYACINTHS 



I buy only the very best goods in the following, and intending purchasers can rely upon all bulbs being thoroughly ripened and 

 fully up to specified size and quality. True to name and color. I offer three sizes— lirst, second, and named bedding. 

 These are standard Holland sizes. I do not buy seconds and send out as flrst size, and named bedding and send out as 

 second size, which is the practice of firms who make ridiculously low prices. You can rely on my "Quality" 

 Hyacinths as upon all other goods. 



CULTURE 



fresh air and should be kept very near the glass. The blooms 



Hyacinths in Pots. It is Important in the pot culture of 

 Hyacinths to have rich, light soil; if possible, a compost, 

 one-third decayed turf, one-third old, rotten cow manure, 

 and the remainder equal parts sharp sand and leaf-mould. 

 This compost should be made a few weeks before being used. 

 If the bulbs are to be potted singly, pots five Inches in 

 diameter are the proper size. Cover the hole In the pot with 

 a piece of broken pot, and over this place a layer of moss, 

 which will keep the soil from clogging the drainage thus pro- 

 vided. Break off any offsets which appear at the base of the 

 bulbs, and in potting place each bulb so that its top shall be 

 half an inch below the surface of the soil and an Inch below 

 the rim of the pot. The soli should be of usual natural mois- 

 ture, and should be pressed moderately firm. The filled pots 

 may be placed in a cold frame where there Is protection from 

 frost and well watered. An excellent plan Is to place them 

 on a bed of moist, sifted coal ashes, covering the pots to 

 a depth of six inches with the same material. When well 

 rooted, which will be In about ten weeks, the bulbs may be 

 brought indoors and forced. For the first two or three 

 weeks they should be kept In a temperature not exceeding 

 50 degrees. Success in forcing depends much on their having 

 strong roots before being brought to the light. The top 

 grows rapidly, and unless the roots are started much In 

 advance they are unable to nourish the plant, and failure 

 results 



Hyacinths for early use may be potted In September or 

 October; late planting is not advisable, as the bulbs deteri- 

 orate; when desired for late use, it Is better to pot them In 

 October and keep them In a cold frame above freezing until 

 It Is desired to force them into bloom. 



To obtain dwarf foliage and fine flower spikes. Hyacinths 

 when being forced should have plenty of manure-water. 



last much longer if shaded from the sun. 



Hyacinths In Glasses. The single varieties are, with a few 

 exceptions, best adapted to this mode of culture; they pro- 

 duce finer flower spikes than the double. 



Fill the glass with clear, soft water, so as nearly to touch 

 the base oX _the bulb, putting a small piece of charcoal In 

 each glass to keep the water pure and afford some nourish- 

 ment. The filled glasses should be placed in a dry, cool, 

 dark place, and kept there until the roots almost touch the 

 bottom of the glass, when they may be exposed gradually 

 to the light. If the water in the glasses becomes foul or 

 diminished, replace it with fresh water at about the same 

 temperature as the atmosphere In which the bulbs are grow- 

 ing; otherwise it need not be changed. 



When well started, the bulbs should have plenty of light 

 and air, without draughts, in order that the best develop- 

 ment and brilliancy of color may be attained. 



Hyacinths in the Open Garden. The ground should be dug 

 to a depth of at least fifteen inches, and enriched with 

 plenty of well-rotted cow manure. 



Hyacinths mav be planted from September until Winter 

 sets in; although, if the highest success is sought, they 

 should be in the ground bv the end of October. 



Bulbs planted early develop roots In the Autumn, and 

 these. If protected from injury by freezing and thawing al- 

 ternately during the Winter, enable the bulbs to produce 

 much larger flower spikes than if the roots are not devel- 

 oped until Spring. Frost reaching the bulbs raises them up, 

 thus detaching them from their roots. Protection may be 

 afforded bv covering the beds with straw or leaves to a 

 depth of six or eight Inches, which should be removed early 

 in the Spring. 



Hyacinths should be set about six Inches below the sur- 

 face of the ground and about six inches apart. 



Note My Only Address: 342 West 14th St., New York City. 



