BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13 King Street, Covent Garden, London. 
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HYACINTHS— CULTURAL NOTES 
For earliest flowers— namely, for January and February— pot middle of September and leave in the 
plunginp; bed to to 12 weeks. 
If finely developed trusses and rich colours are preferred to very early flowers, the 
Hyacinth shouid not be forced; pot up the bulbs middle of October and leave them plunged out of 
doors three months or more, according to season, then remove them to a rnild ternperature like that of a 
cool greenhouse, a sitting-room window, or frame, always selecting the sunniest and most genial situation. 
Culture in Glftsses. — We recommend only Single Hyacinths for glasses. The most reliable 
sorts for growing in glasses we have indicated by 'F. Pure clean water (rain-water by preference) the 
same temperature as the room should be used, with a piece or two of pure wood charcoal m it. The 
bulb can be made secure in the glass by a piece of fish netting, and its ba^ shoiiM at all times jiist 
touch the water. Place the glasses in a cool dark place to encourage root growth, and keep supplied with 
water as remibed. When nearly full of roots (not before), and an inch or two of top growth has been 
made, admit them to the light gradually, and then to the sunniest place at command where there is full 
licht and an even airy temperature. Avoid a too dry or frosty atmosphere or a draughty situation, as, 
such conditions will often cause the flower-buds to shrivel up. A little rain-water gently sprmkied 
dailv on the green flower-spikes will a'sist in their development. Barrs Feitibsed Fibre, Shell and 
Charcoal Mixture is an excellent mateiial for growing Hyacinths in, and is clean and inoffensive to 
handle {see page 2 for directions). 
Culture in Jardinets. — For this purpose BarBs Fertilised Fibre, Shell and Charcoeil Mixture 
is undoubtedly the best material to use. It should be always kept moist, and when the jardinet is removed 
to the sitting-room the surface should be covered with fresh green carpet moss or mossy Saxifrage. Grown 
in jardinets. Hyacinths are charming when associated with early .Spnng-llowering bulbs like Chionodoxas, 
Scilla sibirica, Snowdrops, Tulips, Crocuses, Narcissi, Iris reticulata, etc. 
Hanging Moss Balls of Hyacinths.— Very charming hanging baskets of Hyacinths 
can be made with balls of fresh Sphagnum moss, 9 inches in diameter. First make up a ball of mossabout 
8 inches in diameter, into which insert the Hyacinth bulbs all round, binding them in with t.arred string and 
more moss so that only their points are visible. Then run a wire through by which the ball can be suspended 
in greenhouse or sitting-room window. No more attention will be required except to dip the ball m w.iter 
about once a fortnight. Such hanging baskets can be effectively made with Named or Bedding Hyacinths, 
and also with Roman Hyacinths. The open wirework baskets which are sold can be filled in tbe same way. 
BARR’S New “ Prize-Winning” Exhibition Hyacinths. 
A very careful selection of a few of the finest Hyacinths for Exhibitors. 
We have selected these varieties out of many hundreds, as being specially suitable for exhibition on 
account of their grand spikes of fine form, their large bells and beautiful colours. Several of them are 
Tew varieties, and a great advancement on existing kinds. Most of them have been awarded prises and 
certificates of merit. . . , 
<ir indicates those sorts which should be selected where the bulbs are required for growing in glasses. 
3 each of 12 Magnificent Exhibition Hyacinths, £2 2s. 
1 „ 12 „ .. .. ' 5 /- 
Avsilgnchc, producing broad erect spikes of beautiful snowy white flowers 
Black Prince (3), large, compact spike, violet-black, handsome 12 
"F Bluebell (2), large bold spike with large light porcelain-blue bells, shaded silvery white 
towards centre 
Blush Perfection (3), delicate flesh colour 
^ Blush Queen, immense spike, and bells of a lovely soft blush-rose 
Cantab, beautiful light blue 
Cardinal Wiseman ( 4 ), charming light rose-pink 
NkCity of Haarlem (2), pure yellow, large handsome spike, very beautiful. Award or 
Merit 
Distinction (3), maroon-crimson, shaded black, very handsome 
'F Duke of Clarence (2), blush-white, bro.ad spike of large solid bells to 
Sjf Electra (3), lovely sky-blue, immense long spike 
^ Galatea (3), delicate pale heliotrope, large bells 
Isabelle (3), double, blush, immense compact spike with large bells 
Ivanhoe (3), rich deep violet shaded black, very long spike with bells closely set, 
handsome ' 
j u Veen (2), fo’^ming broad compact spikes with bells of a brilliant dark blue, very 
handsome. First-Ci.ass Certificates R.H.S and R.B.S 24 
d' King Cole (The Black Hyacinth) (3), glittering bl.ack with violet tinge. Large spike 12 
King of Roses (4), large broad spike and immense bells, soft full rose, very bcautilul 
King of Scarlets (3), rich dark crimson-scarlet, intense glowing colour, line com- 
King'^ol^^ the Reds’ ('4),"rich'b^^^^^^^^^ white eye, large handsome spike 
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