CHOICE NAMED HYACINTHS FOR POTS OR GLASSES. 
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HYACINTHS. 
FOR CULTURE IN GLASSES, JARDINETS, POTS, AND FOR EXHIBITION. 
ggj- The * indicates the best varieties for early forcing in pots, and for growing in glasses, jardinets, &c. 
Culture.— I mmediately the Hyacinth is potted, which may be done from September to December, place the 
pots out of doors on a bed of ashes, and cover with six inches of the same material, but a covering of cocoa fibre is 
preferable if it can be had ; then the bulbs should remain exposed to all weathers until the pots are full of roots 
and the top sprouted about an inch, which will be in about eight or ten weeks after potting. A portion may then 
be removed indoors, and if forced, should be done gently in a moist atmosphere, and plentifully watered at the 
roots. To maintain a succession, remove indoors a portion once a fortnight. If finely developed trusses and 
rich colours are preferred to very early flowers, the Hyacinth should not be forced, but when brought indoors 
be placed on the shelf of a greenhouse, in a sitting-room window, or in a cold frame, close to the glass, always 
in the most genial and sunniest situation at command, and the plants allowed to develope their flowers 
gradually and naturally, water being given regularly and freely, as it is well known to professional cultivators 
that failures, for the most part with Hyacinths, arise from allowing the soil to become dry. Abundance of air 
is necessary, and a moderately moist atmosphere ; a dry atmosphere and a draughty situation cause the flower 
buds to shrivel. 
If the Hyacinth is grown in glasses, the base of the bulb should just touch the water, and a little charcoal 
placed in the glass to keep the water sweet. It is, however, preferable to fill the glasses with the prepared 
Mixture of Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre (see page 40 for directions). Place the glasses in a room without a fire, 
or, better still, in the shady part of a greenhouse, and when the plants have filled the glasses with roots and have 
made a little top growth, then place them in the sunniest situation at command till the flower spikes are well 
developed ; the glasses may then be removed to where the flowers are to be enjoyed. Avoid a dry atmosphere 
or draughty situation, as these often cause the flower buds to shrivel. 
When cultivated in jardinets, the Hyacinth may be associated with other early-flowering bulbs, such as 
Scilla sibirica, Tulips, Snowdrops, Crocus, Narcissus, Iris reticulata, &c. Barr & Son s prepared Mixture of 
“Charcoal and Cocoa Fibre" should invariably be used (see page 40 for directions) ; the preparation must 
always be kept moist, and when the jardinet is removed to the sitting-room the surface should be covered 
with fresh green carpet moss. 
The + denotes varieties with double flowers. These, except those with semi-double flowers, are unsuitable 
for growing in glasses and jardinets, or for forcing. The double varieties we have enumerated are the finest, and 
they should be grown in pots. 
The “ex" indicates the sorts which produce the largest and most perfect flower spikes, and those who 
cultivate the Hyacinth for exhibition should select from these. 
OUR OWN SELECTIONS. 
The varieties of Hyacinths described, and included in the collections are those which Mr. Barr personally 
selected during the many visits of inspection he has made to the bulb farms of Holland, and 
which from experience have proved the most worthy of cultivation. 
When an order is given for any of the under-mentioned '* Selections, . and it is stated they are for glasses, 
jardinets, or exhibition, single kinds only will be sent. If this is not specified, the selection will include a pro- 
portion of double varieties. 
835" Several familiar sorts are omitted , the bulbs either did not make a satisfactory growth this year , or they arc 
superseded by finer varieties , to this subject we annually give special attention. 
20S 100 choice exhibition Hyacinths 4 10 
207 50 ,, ,, I, 11 2 10 
20S 25 11 ii 11 11 7 5 
209 12 „ „ „ „ ° IS 
210 100 extra fine varieties of Hyacinths ... 4 4 
211 50 2 2 
212 
213 
214 
216 
216 
217 
£ s. d. 
25 extra fine varieties of Hyacinths ... 1 1 o 
12 „ ,, „ >. 11 10/6 & o 12 o 
3 each 30 very fine varieties 3 3 0 
3 .. 20 „ „ „ 220 
3 „ IS „ ii 1 10 o 
1 „ 12 „ „ „ S/6. 7/6 & 0 9 o 
THE SOFTER AND MORE DELICATE SHADES OF RED, SUCH AS ROSE, ROSE-PINK, BLUSH, Etc. 
each — /. d. 
218 *Bella Donna, delicate rose, striped pink , 
large truss, ex i o 
219 fBouquet Royal, blush-rose, with pink eye, 
long handsome truss, ex o 8 
220 *Cavaignac, salmon, striped deep rose, very 
large truss, ex * 6 
221 *C08inos, rich rosy pink, fine truss , ex o 6 
222 +Dul£0 Of Wellington, fine light rose, large 
compact handsome truss, ex o 8 
223 *Elise, rose, fine truss, ex o 9 
'221 *Fablola, fine rose-pink, striped carmine, 
large bells and large spike, ex o 10 
225 ^Frederick the Great, semi-double, bright 
pink, fine full truss, ex 1 o 
226 *G6ant des Roses, rose, large truss, ex. ... o 9 
each — s. d. 
227 -jGrootvorat, blush, large compact truss, ex. o 5 
228 ‘Glganteus, blush, large compact truss, ex. o 5 
229 ‘Kenan Hasselaar , pale rose, fine spike, ex. o 9 
230 ‘Livingstone, light rose, compact truss, 
early, ex 0 8 
231 tNoble par Merite, rose, shaded pink, large 
bells, compact truss, ex o 6 
232 ‘Norma, satin-rose, handsome, ex o 5 
233 ‘Princess Charlotte, beautiful rose-pink, 
large compact tt uss, ex o io 
234 ‘Sultan’s Favourite, delicate rose, striped 
pink, handsome t> uss, ex o 6 
236 +The Competitor, light rose, large belts, and 
large handsome truss 1 o 
THE RICHER AND DEEPER SHADES OF RED, SUCH AS CARMINE, CRIMSON, SCARLET, LAKE, Etc. 
236 ‘Amy, scarlet, fine truss, ex o 4 
237 ‘Cynthia, deep rich crimson, compact truss, 
ex o 8 
238 +Disraeli, deep red, large truss, ex o 9 
239 ‘Fireball, deep scarlet, dwarf, compact, ex. o 6 
240 ‘Garibaldi, rich crimson, large splendid 
truss (new), ex 2 6 
241 ‘Gertrude, rose-carmine, fine compact truss, 
ex ° 6 
King Street, Covcnt Garden, 1887.] 
242 ‘King of the Belgians, brilliant deep red, 
fine bold spike, ex 1 6 
243 ‘King of Reds, deep scarlet, white centre, 
compact spike, splendid ( new) cx 3 6 
244 *Koh-i-noor, bright salmon-pink, large 
truss, model form, semi-double, ex 2 6 
246 ‘Lord Derby, deep rose, striped carmine, 
compact pyramidal truss, ex I 3 
246 ‘Lord Macaulay, carmine, changing lo 
vivid crimson-scarlet, large truss, ex.,., o 8 
