We may here continue Messrs. Cutbush’s instructions for the 
culture of potted Hyacinths (see also Plate 15) 
“ The pots are to remain plunged in old tan and coal-ashes 
until they are well filled with roots. When they are removed 
they must be cleansed from all impurities, and exposed gra¬ 
dually to the light. The pots must be introduced to the forcing- 
pit in successional order, and when there the roots must not 
be suffered to get into the fermenting material. Abundance of 
water must be given, and the plants kept as near the glass as 
possible. If not required early, they may be set on shelves 
in a cool greenhouse or frame, or indoors on the window-sill, 
under which conditions they will come into bloom by the early 
part of March, and prove finer both as to spike and colour than 
those obtained any other w 7 ay. 
“ To grow them in water, use Tye’s Registered Hyacinth 
Bottle, and select the single varieties. Fill the glasses with 
clean water (not from a spring unless it has been exposed to 
atmospheric influences) nearly to the top, and place the bulb so 
that its base just touches the water. Then put them away in 
a close dark cupboard or cellar, away from all risk of injury 
from frost, for about three weeks, or until the roots have grown 
some three or four inches long. After this, gradually inure 
them to light, and change the water about once a fortnight, 
pouring a little over the crown and leaves to wash off impurities. 
The best position for them is in a cool room, as near the window 
as possible, because they can there obtain light and air. Octo¬ 
ber is the best month for planting Hyacinths in water.” 
The commoner high-coloured varieties form admirable beds 
for the spring flower-garden. 
We append a brief list of some of the best varieties of Hya¬ 
cinth, the single ones being preferable for general purposes :— 
Double-flowered :—Bouquet Royal, Czar Nicholas, Duke of Wellington, 
Princess Royal, AVaterloo,— red or rose. La Deesse, Prince of Waterloo, 
Latour d’Auvergne, Triompke Blandina,— ichite. Blocksberg, Comte 
de St. Priest, Laurens Roster, Prince van Saxe-AVeimar,— blue. 
Single flowered: —Amy, Cavaignac, La Dame du Lac, Lady Sale, Lina, 
Madame Hodgson, Mons. de Fsesch, Norma, Robert Steiger,— red. 
L’Unique,— mauve. Elfrida, Grandeur a Merveille, Grande Abdette, 
Tubiflora, Victoria Regina, Voltaire,— white. Argus, Baron van Tuyll, 
Grand Lilas, Orondates, Couronne de Celle, Prince Albert,— blue. 
Heroine, Koning van Holland,— yellow. 
