BULB5 
Hyacinths 
For growing in pots.— Plant from September to December, using a 
light loam mixed with leaf mold and well-decomposed manure. Cover 
bulbs so that tops will just show, and after watermg well, place in a coo), 
da k place out-of-doors. When the pots are full of roots and the tops liave 
sprouted about an inch, which will be in about six or eight weeks, they may 
be removed indoors to a sunny situation and plentifully supplied with water 
at "'|J°°*^^^j„g i„ giasses.-Allow water to just touch base of bulbs, 
and place in a dark closet or cellar where temperature is about 50 . Expose 
gradually to light and sun when glasses are well filled with roots. Change 
The water as it becomes impure, drawing roots entirely from glass and 
rinsing in clean water. Be particular to always keep the. water to a level 
"'*For Swfnrinthl'garden.-Bulbsmaybe planted any time from 
October to December. They require a light rich soil, and the crown of the 
bulb should be three to five inches below the surface ; set six inches apart 
Where the ground becomes frozen, cover with straw or leaves to the depth 
of about three inches, removing the covering early in spring. 
If ordered by mail please add fifteen cents per dozen for postage. 
Superfine Hyacinths in Separate Colors 
FOR FORCING OR OPEN-AIR CULTURE 
Our mixtures comprise the finest shades of colors, are unexcelled for 
use where an effective display is wanted in the open air. and are of such 
superior quality as to be entirely satisfactory to florists and others who use 
large quantities for forcing 
HYACINIH IN POT 
Each. Doz. Per 100. 
Single Pure Wliite . . 7 65 fs-so 
Single Red, all shades 7 65 3.50 
Single Blue, all shades 7 65 3.50 
Single Yellow .... S 70 4 00 
Single, all colors mixed 7 65 3.50 
Esoh. Boz. Per 100. - 
Double Pure White . . 7 65 I3 50 
Double Red, all shades 7 65 3.50 
Double Blue, all shades 7 65 3.50 
Double Yellow ... 8 70 4.00 
Double.all colors mixed 7 65 3 50 
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1 XKTUU^ T3^.^n» Ufror^infVic This beautiful and very valuable variety, if planted in 
Early White Roman Hyacinths, ^^^fje^ber and gently forced, win bloom in November, 
or flowering may be retarded till Christmas by keeping in a cool place. The flowers, which are smaller 
°han those of the ordinary Hyacinth, are produced in great profusion each bulb t "P t^ree o^ four 
spikes of delicatelv scented, clear white blossoms ; highly recommended for parlor decoration. li.xtra 
bulbs, 10 cents each ; 50 cents per dozen ; $3.50 per hundred. 
Select Named Single Hyacinths 
EACH. 
Alba Superbissima, pure white, large handsome spike |o-io 
Amy, deep glossy carmine red, tall well-filled spike 10 
Bird of Paradise, fine rich yellow, large compact spike . . • ■ • • ■ • 
Cavaignac, rosy carmine, shaded salmon, beautiful large broad bells . . .15 
Charles Dickens, bright blue, shading to porcelain, very beautiful ... .15 
Czar Peter, light porcelain, shaded lavender, large bells and spike ... .15 
Oigantea, rose and blush, extra large close truss, one of the best 15 
Grandeur a rierveille, finest blush white, extra fine large truss 10 
Grand Vedette, pure white, extra large bells, extra large spike 10 
Ida, the best pure yellow, large fine truss ^5 
King of the Blacks, magnificent purplish black, compact truss 25 
King of the Blues, rich dark blue, the finest of the deep blues 20 
King of Holland, rich orange, fine large spike and bells 20 
La Grandesse, the finest pure white, grand compact spike 15 
Leonidas, clear bright blue, handsome and very early IS 
Lord riacauley, rosy carmine, large bells and spike "5 
Norma, delicate waxy blush pink, one of the best IS 
Reine de Holland, pure white, a favorite early variety '5 
Rhinoceros, orange, good truss 'S 
Robert Steiger, fine deep crimson, large truss '° 
Snowball, pure snowy white, extra large waxy bells 20 
Veronica, bright crimson, good for forcing '° 
Voltaire, pale blush white, fine spike '° 
HYACINTH IN WATER. 
