ROBERT BUIST CO., PHILADELPHIA 
reliable bulbs 
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Extra-Selected First-Size 
Named Hyacinths 
TO BE PLANTED THIS FALL FOR WINTER AND SPRING FLOWERS 
Arentine Arendsen. Pure snow white; large bells; early. 
La Grandesse. This is the finest pure white, finely shaped spike, bells of 
great substance; magnificent. 
L’lnnocence. The most popular of the pure whites; extra-fine spike, always 
produces good flowers. 
Grande Blanche. Soft blush-white; very large spikes. 
Purity. An extra tine pure white. 
Queen of the Whites. Pure white. 
Single Blue, Lavender and 
Purple 
Enchantress. Very delicate porcelain-blue. 
Grand Maitre. The most popular of the deep porcelain- 
blues; very large truss. 
King of the Blues. Dark blue; splendid truss. 
Perle Brilliant. Light pearl-blue; makes perfect spikes of 
largest size. 
Queen of the Blues. Clear silvery azure-blue. 
Single Yellow Shades 
King of the Yellows. Rich deep yellow. 
Yellow Hammer. The best golden yellow; tine variety. 
Prices: All of the Extra-selected Named Single Hyacinths, 
at the uniform price of 12 cts. each, $1.35 per doz., 
$9.50 per 100. Six bulbs of one variety at dozen rate. 
SINGLE WHITE HYACINTH 
HYACINTH IN 
GLASS 
The bulbs may be planted in the garden at any time from the middle of Sep¬ 
tember to December; but, as with other bulbs, the earlier the better. They will 
grow in any well-drained garden soil. The bulbs should be set so that the tops 
will be 3 or 4 inches below the surface and from 6 to 10 inches apart. In Decem¬ 
ber, before severe weather comes on, it is well to cover the bed with straw, leaves, 
or litter, to protect them from “heaving’' when the frost comes out in the Spring; 
care should be taken that this mulching is not made too thick, for the bulbs will 
be injured by being kept too warm as well as by severe freezing. The mulch 
should be removed in early Spring when danger from frost is past. 
For indoor blooming, plantings may be made at any time during the Fall, 
although October is the time usually selected. A light soil, well fertilized, is most 
suitable. Use a 4- or 5-inch pot, and set the top of the bulb just above the surface 
of the soil. Give a thorough watering, and set in a cool cellar, covering with coal- 
ashes or litter until thoroughly rooted, which will be from six to eight weeks. Be 
careful that the bulbs do not become dry during the time they are in the dark. The 
pots may be brought to the light in a cool room and, as the spikes are fully devel¬ 
oped, they may be placed in a warmer temperature. The varieties offered in this 
list have been selected for their distinct colors and for their delicate shades. 
Practically all of them are uniform in height. 
Single Red, Rose and Pink 
General de Wet. An exquisite shade of 
soft pink; very large spikes; charm¬ 
ing in every way. 
Gertrude. Deep rose; large, compact 
truss. A splendid and popular 
variety for bedding, as it stands very 
erect. 
Gigantea. One of the best blush-pink 
varieties. Very large truss. 
Lady Derby. Delicate pink, spike tall 
and well filled. 
La Victoire or Victory. Brilliant rosy- 
red; good bedder and fine forcer. 
Marconi. Rich rose-pink; early. 
Queen of the Pinks. A beautiful 
delicate pink; large bells and 
spike. 
Roi des Beiges. Brilliant crimson- 
scarlet; a grand bedder. 
Single Pure and 
Tinted White 
SINGLE LIGHT BLUE HYACINTH 
SPECIAL OFFER 
Twelve First-size Single Named Varieties Hyacinths 
in distinct shades of colors delivered FREE, by Express 
or Parcel Post, anywhere in the United States for $1.25. 
