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CARTER'S CATALOGUE OF BULBS FOR 1851. 
* indicates such Bulbs as are proper for pots, but not for glasses. ** indicate such 
Bulbs as are most proper for forcing either in pots , glasses or moss ; all with * or 
** are proper for the open borders also. See page 3. 
The Atnaryllidaccce ( page 15) are chiefly greenhouse or stove plants; the hardy 
kinds are designated. The Iridacece are proper for the greenhouse or frame , but 
they succeed very well in the open borders. 
September , October and November are the best months for general planting. Iris 
and Fritillaries do not keep well out of the ground , and shoxdd be planted as soon as 
received , any time during the months of September and October ; but they, as well as 
other hardy bulbs , may be planted much later. 
Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully informed, that if the choice of the Hya- 
cinths, 8(c. is left to J. Carter, he will guarantee their giving entire satisfaction ; but 
he begs to observe that Hyacinths flower much better in pots than water. 
NAMED HYACINTHS 
IN ASSORTMENTS. 
In giving orders please to mention the letter. 
I. Proper for pots or borders*. £ s d 
' u. 
A' 100 in 50 fine sorts, named 3 0 0 
B 50 in 50 do. do 1 10 0 
C 50 in 25 do. do 110 0 
D 24 in 24 do. do 0 15 0 
E 24 in 12 do. do 0 15 0 
F 12 in 12 do. do 0 7 6 
G 12 in 12 very fine do 0 12 0 
H 24 in 24 extra fine and rare sorts 1 10 0 
I 24 in 12 do. do 1 10 0 
K 12 in 12 do. do 0 15 0 
II. Proper for water, pots, moss, or borders **. 
L 50 in 50 favourite sorts, named 1 15 0 
M 50 in 25 do. do 1 10 0 
N 24 in 24 do. do 0 15 0 
O 24 in 12 do. do 0 15 0 
P 12 in 12 do. do 0 7 6 
Q 12 in 12 very fine, do 0 12 0 
R 24 in 24 extra fine and rare sorts 1 10 0 
S 24 in 12 " do. do. 110 0 
T 12 in 12 do. do. 0 15 0 
III. Proper for the open borders only. ^ ^ 
Best double red, in various shades 0 3 0 
„ „ blue, in do. do 0 3 0 
„ „ white 0 3 0 
Best single red, in various shades 0 3 0 
„ „ blue, in do. do 0 3 0 
„ „ white 0 3 0 
U 12 of each of the above 6 varieties 0 17 0 
V 6 of do. do. do 0 8 6 
W 3 of do. do. do 0 4 6 
J. Carter requests to be informed whether the Hyacinths are intended for water, 
pots, baskets , or the open borders ; also whether double or single Hyacinths are pre- 
ferred, or part of each. If the selection is left to him, he generally sends two-thirds 
double and one-third single, which will be found to give greater variety. Hyacinths 
may be arranged with much more effect when there are duplicates of the same kind. 
