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BUMS FOR FALL PMOTlf®. 
We are pleased to announce thai, while the quality of the Hardy Bulbs tot offer the present season is uni- 
form in every res/ect with those which have in past seasons proved so entirely satisfactory to our customers, 
we are enabled to make a small reduction in prices o/ many varieties off red. Our Hulls are imported direct 
from tried and reliable old Bulb nurseries in Holland, the selections consisting of the best quality enly, 
and such as we believe are fully suited t> the requirements of our trade. Every article is guaranteed, with fair 
treatment, to give satisfaction, and /rove true to name and color. 
The Season of Planting Hardy liulbs, with directions, etc— In the open ground, planting 
may take place at any time during the months of September, October and Nuvemher. or even later, provided the 
ground remains unfrozen later, which is sometimes, although very rarely, the ease. To he entirely sale it is 
best, perhaps, not to defer the work much after October, liulbs will succeed in any good garden soil : in order, 
however, to secure the highest degree of success in their culture, it is necessary to plant in .1 soil that is well 
drained and enriched with thoroughly decayed manure. The distance and depth of plaining varies with the 
kinds. Tulip-, -should be planted five or six inches apart and about five inches deep, giving the late varieties even 
a little more distance. Small liulbs such as Crocus, Snowdrops, etc , do not require more than two or ihree 
inches space each, and a covering of several inches is ample. Hyacinths may be planted six or eight inches 
apart, and Crown Imperials, Liliums, etc., thrive best with at least a foot of space. These may he planted the 
same depth as the Tulip. Planting the Snowdrops in clumps, one or more feel across, produces the finest effect 
with these earliest of early spring flowers. When all plantings have been completed, and before winter sets in, 
cover the beds with several inches of leaves, straw or other coarse litter, to prevent the severe action of freezing 
from injuring the liulbs. In situations much exposed to the wind, a few brush or sticks thrown on will prevent 
its being blown off. Early in the spring ibis f.dl covering should he removed. Where beds planted with hardy 
spring-flowering liulbs are rccpiircd fur summer flowers. Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., may safely lie t.iken up to pre- 
pare for planting the subsequent fall, as early as two weeks after the (lowers h:ive disappeared, provided the pre- 
caution of covering the liulbs with soil, to allow the foliage to become gradually ripened, is observed. Crocus, 
Snowdrops and also Liliums should be planted where they need not he removed annually, for, unlike Hyacinths, 
Tulips and some other liulbs, they improve by remaining undisturbed for several years in succession. 
Culture of the Hardy liulbs in Glasses, Pots, etc, for Winter Decoration. -Taking advantage 
of the peculiarity of Hardy liulbs to grow and flower freely in any medium capable of retaining moisture, we find 
it easy, with a little forethought, to have a profusion of bloom in the house or conservatory during winter, 
and the presenci of their brilliant colors among the various pot plants should he sought by amateurs for adding 
to the attractiveness of their winter collections. Whether Bulbs are grown in glasses of water or in pots, vases 
or other articles, they should, in either case, to make a complete success of the undertaking-, he removed after 
planting to a cellar or any cool, dark place, here to remain six or eight weeks for the purpose of causing a growth 
of rooi> before the leaves and flower stem start into growth, Fronj this place they can be brought directly into 
the parlor or conservatory where they are to flower. The difference of a week or two between the periods of 
starting will produce a corresponding difference in the periods of bloom. When growing Hyacinths or Crocus in 
the glasses made for the purpose, it hi necessary to see that the base of the liutb, only, touches the water ; also, 
after admitting to the light, the water should be changed occasionally. In pot. box or vase culture, liulbs should 
be planted one-third or one half their heights in the soil or other material employed, moderately pressing the 
same around the Bulb and applying water sufficient to soak thoroughly before placing it in the dark quarters above 
alluded to. liulbous plants of any kind should never he allowed to suffer for lack of Water while in a growing 
state. A very good course to pursue in managing liulbs in glasses, Is by first starting them in clean sand in some 
cool place, and after they have become well rooted, transferring them to the glasses, first washing all s.itid from 
the roots. Dark colored glasses arc preferable to clear ones for Hull) culture. Any attempt at forcing the Hardy 
Bulbs will be quite certain of being attended with successful results, only take care the temperature be not loo 
high where they are to flower. The flowers will develop most beautifully in a rather cool place, where the ther- 
mometer, however, never reaches freezing point, for, though a slight freeze will not destroy them, it will lessen 
the beauty of the flowers. 
SPLENDID NAMED HYACINTHS. 
DOUBLE RED. Various Shades. 
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Actcnr, dark rose, targe bells $o 10 
- V - 1 AHda Cnllinrinn, satin rose, green lips 20 
I Bonqnet Uoj-nl, light ro.c, dark eye =5 
Bouquet Tcndre, dark red 25 
Fidclc, dcep/osc, purple eye 25 
Czar Xictaolim, bright rose, very fine, 23 
Dicbitz Snbalknnnkj-, brilliant red, 75 
Grootvor*t, delicate blush, tine 15 
Lord CnMlcrcagb, light rose, 20 
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Each. 
Lord Wellington, large delicate rose, $0 35 
iilnrin LotliM-, dark red, targe bells 30 
Ncei'lnttd* CJ01 ic, red and green, fine, 25 
1'n.llorailia, dark rose, very fine spike, extra. . . 20 
Prtncett Hoyill, rose, purple center, 25 
Jtrginn. Victoria, ittlmozi lose, large, 25 
-Sir J. l'uxtcil, deep red with green tips, 25 
Willi 11 111 II., early, dark rose *5 
