HYACINTH 
THE IDEAL PLANT FOR BEDDING OR FORCING 
When we consider their Matchless Beauty, Rare Fragrance and Hardiness 
and Ease of Culture, it is not to be wondered at that the Hyacinth is the most 
popular bulb grown. 
They may be had in both single and double, and in a variety of colors, and 
are equally desirable for house or outdoor culture. 
For house culture the bulbs should be placed in the glasses, iilled with 
water, and placed in a cool dark airy cellar until the roots have nearly reached 
the bottom of the glass, after which they should be placed in the sunniest situ- 
ation that can be had, and not be too warm. The water should be changed 
two or three times a week. The base of the bulb should just touch the water. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR OPEN GROUND. 
Soil should be a sandy loam and well drained. Remove six inches of the 
top soil and dig in deeply well rotted stable manure. Level off and cover with 
an inch of sand. Set the bulbs in this, in the position wanted, and replace the 
top soil. The sand allows the water to drain away readily and prevents the 
manure from coming in contact with the bulbs, either of which is liable to cause 
the bulbs to decay. 
They should be planted from four to six weeks before settled freezing 
weather. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, and other large bulbs, should be 
planted from 5 to 6 inches deep; Crocus, Scillas and other small bulbs, from 
3 to 4 inches deep. After the ground begins to freeze, cover beds with 
titter, leaves, or straw to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. Remove gradually in early 
Spring. 
