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HYACINTH^ 
EftF° In giving Orders the Marginal Numbers will be sufficient, but the date of the 
Catalogue must invariably be specified, as the Numbers are annually changed. 
in- The varieties thus * distinguished are single ; their flower trusses are generally larger, more eompact, 
and handsomer than those of the double varieties. 
Those indicated thus + are double ; the flower trusses are not usually so large and compact as arc the single 
varieties, but the bells are larger and individually more conspicuous. 
BEDDING HYACINTHS, IN SEPARATE COLOURS. 
In the month of April a bed of Hyacinths in the flower garden is one of the most striking objects of floral 
beauty that can be conceived of. Their massive beauty and the striking contrast of colours are all that could 
be desired. Those we offer in separate colours are moderate in price, and they consist of varieties best adapted 
for effect in flower beds, where a distinct mass of one shade is the thing sought, or a systematic classification of 
colours is aimed at, whetlier in geometrical lines, ribbons, or beds of one shade. For rustic baskets, flower boxes, 
and vases they are strongly recommended. 
OUR OWN SELECTIONS. 
40 100 in 12 distinct varieties. 
41 50 in 12 ditto 
£ 
1 10 
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43 
24 in 12 distinct varieties.. 
12 in 12 * ditto 
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tier doz.— 8. 
44 "Adolphus Frederick, rich carminc-scarlet. . 4 
45 +Beauty of Kensington, deep red t 
46 -fPrlnce William, rose , pink centre 4 
50 "Dickens, porcelain, shaded dark lilac 4 
51 ''-Graf Gero, purple-blue 4 
52 "Lilac Queen, Splendid lilac 4 
RED. 
i. 
6 
per doz. — s. 
47 'Scarlet Gem, bright scarlet t 
48 "Sultan Abdul Aziz, blush, striped pink 4 
1 4 
49 "Theresa Greuze, delicate pink 
BLUE. 
6 53 i Llvingstone, rich purple-violet 
6 54 t Pearl Gem, delicate porcelain 
6 55 "Porcelain Perfection, rich porcelain-blue. . 
MAUVE. 
56 "Unique, purple-mauve 
57 "Duchess of Sutherland, pure white 4 
68 "Grand Due, white, tinged rose 4 
69 fFaxton, pure white 4 
63 
WHITE. 
6 I 60 "Prince of Wales, white, shaded rose 4 6 
6 61 "Princess Alice, white, shaded rose 4 6 
6 | 62 "Purity, snow white 4 6 
YELLOW. 
Canarivogel, canary yellow 4 6 | 64 ^Citron Queen, citron yellow 4 6 
BEDDING HYACINTHS IN MIXED SHADES. 
Where a general and effective display is required, apart from the systematic distribution of distinct shades of 
colour, the following fine mixtures are highly recommended. 
per ioa. per doz. per ioo. 
68 *Red, various shades of red 21 / 
69 ‘Blue, ditto blue 21 / 
70 'White, ditto white 21 / 
per doz. 
3/ 
3/ 
3/ 
65 +Red, various shades of red 21 / 3 / 
66 +Blue, ditto blue 21 / 3 / 
67 tWhite, ditto white 21 / 3 / 
POMPON, OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS. 
„ The varieties enumerated under this heading produce neat compact spikes of bloom, and may be grown in 
very small glasses, or small fancy pots ; also in masses of from six to eighteen in old china bowls, crystal dishes, 
jardinets, and any elegant contrivance suitable for the drawing-room. They may also be associated with Scilla 
sibirica, Crocus, Snowdrops, Tulips, Narcissus Bulbocodiuni, N. nanus, Iris Persica, and other bulbs of dwarf 
growth. In such articles they will be found to succeed best in “ our Prepared Cocoa Fibreand Charcoal ” [seep. 41), 
the surface being covered with nice green carpet moss, or Lycopodium denticulatum, and water given liberally. 
POMPON HYACINTHS.— OUK OWN SELECTIONS. 
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3 each of 20 splendid varieties . 
Achilles, soft scarlet each o 
Delos, rich carmine o 
Hermes, blush o 
Juno, brilliant red o 
Artemis, deep blue, white centre o 
Europa, mauve purple o 
Ida, dark porcelain o 
Medea, pearl blue o 
RED. 
5 
5 
4 
4 
BLUE. 
4 
4 
5 
5 
WHITE. 
*. d. 
74 12 in 12 Splendid varieties 4 6 
75 Fine mixed varieties, 3s. per doz. ; per 100 21 o 
76 Choice ,, ,, 4 ^. ,, ,, 30 o 
81 Mars, bright pink each o 5 
82 Olympus, rich pink o 4 
83 Phcebus, rich scarlet o 5 
84 Pylos, rose, pink eye o 4 
89 Orpheus, purple-lilac o 4 
90 Perseus, black o 4 
91 Romulus, violet-blue 0 5 
92 Theseus, glittering purple o 5 
Ino, pure white 
Medusa, pure while 
Vesta, snoio white ... 
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o 5 
0 5 
93 Adonis, white , rose shaded o 4 96 
94 Danae, white, rose eye o 4 97 
95 Hera, white, tinged rose o 5 98 
YELLOW. 
99 Apollo, pure yellt/io o 5 | 100 Minos, apricot colour. 
DWARF WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS FOR EARLY FORCING. 
101 Plant these early in September, and when well rooted commence forcing gently; so treated they will bloom 
in November. A few successional plantings should be made to maintain a display till the ordinary 
Hyacinths come in. ( The Paper White and Double Roman Narcissus (seep. 12 ), similarly treated , 
will bloom at the same time as the Roman Hyacinth.) They should be grown in groups of from 3 to 
12, in 4 to 7-inch pots. 21 s. per 100 ; 3s. per dozen. 
DWARF BLUE PARISIAN HYACINTHS. 
102 These do not come in quite so early as the While Roman. i 8 .f. per 100 ; 2 s. 6d. per dozen. 
