OF THEIR ILLUSTRATED FLORAL GUIDE. 
The following Plants, in combination with Bulbs, arc extensively used in the celebrated Spring 
Gardens at Cliveden : — 
Per doz — 
The Cliveden Pink Daisy, for edging or small beds 3 
H e d ,, ft 3 
White „ 3 
Daisy, with leaves beautifully variegated green and gold 6 
Blue" Forget-me-not (M. Sylvatica), for edgings or for tilling large and small beds 1 
White jt „ j, tt • • 1 
Perpctual-flow'ering Blue Pansy, for edgings or large and small beds 4 
„ Magpie Pansy, for edgings 6 
„ Rich Purple Pansy, for edgings or large and small beds ... 4 
„ Fine Yellow Pansy, „ „ „ ... 4 
Polyanthus, mixed, for edgings or for filling large and small beds 3 
Silene, Pink Jt Jt Jt * 1 
White 
Dark Red 
Alyssum Saxatile Compacta „ 
Phlox Frondosa ., 
Saponaria Calabrica, Pink, „ 
,, ,, White, h 
Variegated Arabis mollis, for edgings 
„ „ lucida 
Stachys lanata, large silvery foliage, fine for edging large beds. 
Cerastium tomentosum, small silvery foliage, fine dwarf edging . 
Hepatica, Single Blue 
Red 
Yellow Italian Single Wallflower, for filling large and small beds 4 
6/ and 
. 6/ and 
. 6/ and 
Myosotis Sylvatica, Cliveden blue Forget-me-not seed, 2s. 6d. per oz., 21s. per lb. 
The following Notes on the Cultivation of Bulbs have been extracted from our 
“Illustrated Floral Guide”: 
THE HYACINTH. 
The cultivation of the Hyacinth in water became fashionable in England about the year 1734. Since then 
its charming flowers, delightful fragrance, and easy culture, have secured for it the most favoured place 
among our winter and spring blooming plants. 
In the conservatory or sitting-room it is equally at home, and its weU-being is less dependent upon 
the mysteries of the gardening art, or the pure atmosphere of the country, than that of almost any other 
plant in cultivation. 
Time of Planting the Hyacinth. 
This must, to a considerable extent, be regulated by circumstances. Nature has undoubtedly declared 
herself in favour of planting the Hyacinth in October and November; yet, without disputing her authority, 
we would say to the lovers of this flower, make your first planting as near the 1st of September as possible, 
and your last about the 31st of December. 
After the early part of December, Hyacintlis intended to bloom in glasses would flower better if first 
planted in pots, and there allowed to remain till half grown, or even in bloom. 
Time of Purchasing the Hyacinth. 
This information is as important to the purchaser as any we can give. The first selection of Hyacinths 
arrive in London from the 20th of August to the 5th of September ; orders should therefore be given for 
these as soon after that time as possible. If it be inconvenient to plant them immediately, they may be 
placed on a cool dry shelf till wanted. 
To successfully dbvelope Hyacinth Flowers. 
Light and fresh air are the great essentials — the former gives colour to the flower, the latter imparts 
health and vigour to the plant. The Hyacinth should, therefore, when in growth, be placed in the 
lightest situation at command, and, if possible, have the benefit of the morning sun. It should never be 
kept in a close, hot room, and sudden changes of atmosphere, especially from heat to cold, should be 
sedulously guarded against. 
How to Cultivate the Hyacinth in prepared Cocoa-Fibre and Charcoal. 
This preparation completely supersedes water, moss, and sand, in all the elegant contrivances sug- 
gested for flowering bulbs to adorn the sitting-room and drawing-room. 
We recommend its use in Hyacinth glasses, fancy flower-pots, vases, jardinets, ihc., where the drainage 
is imperfect. The preparation is free from impurities, and possesses a gentle stimulus ; the bulbs root 
freely into it, and produce much finer spikes of bloom than when cultivated in sand, moss, or water. 
Another important recommendation our prepared cocoa-fibre and charcoal possesses is its retention of 
moisture for a long time. Unless in a very hot room, two or three good waterings will be sufficient from 
the time of planting till the bulbs are in bloom, so that the amateur is relieved from the daily anxiety lest 
bis favourite group of forthcoming flowers should suffer from want of water. 
Place at the bottom of the jardinet, &c., a handful or so of rough charcoal, and fill up with the pre- 
paration ; plant the Hyacinths thickly, associating with them Snowdrops, Scilla Sibericie, early-flowering 
Tulips, Narcissus Bulbocodium, free-flowering Crocus, and, if the space will admit, a few Pompon 
Hyacinths ; cover the bulbs with the preparation, and neatly cover the surface with nice green carpet 
moss : the freshness of the moss will be prolonged by occasionally damping it with a wet sponge. 
Sprinkle the plants overhead with tepid water two or three times a week. 
