HYACINTHS 
For wonderful masses of harmonizing color 
none of the spring bulbs equal the hyacinths. Add 
to this their rich fragrance and it is no wonder 
that they are so popular. The color range is wide 
but practically all of the hyacinths can be used 
together without danger of discord. 
The hyacinths are the easiest of the bulbs to 
force into early bloom either in pots of soil or 
bulb fibre or in glasses of water. Hyacinths need 
a good rich soil—some well rotted manure mixed 
in the soil and a feeding of well balanced plant 
food will be to their liking. When planted in beds 
they should be spaced six to eight inches apart. 
Cover about four inches deep and of course see 
that the drainage is good. 
City of Haarlem. The finest of the yellows. 
Large well formed trusses of golden yellow chang¬ 
ing to creamy yellow with age. An excellent vari¬ 
ety for forcing or bedding. 
Gertrude. Compact truss of deep rose pink on 
a strong stem. One of the most popular hyacinths 
for bedding, forces well, too. 
Grand Maitre. Beautiful clear porcelain blue. 
Large bells on a compact spike. 
La Victoire. Shiny dark pink usually described 
as red. Earlier than the other varieties in this 
list. 
L’Innocence. Large compact spikes of clear 
waxy white. The loveliest pure white imaginable. 
Queen of the Blues. Clear light porcelain blue. 
A strong growing variety of uncommonly beauti¬ 
ful coloring. 
Mixed Hyacinths. A general mixture of all the 
above varieties. You may specify the kinds de¬ 
sired if you wish to. 
Strong medium sized bulbs suitable for either 
bedding or forcing of any of the above , 12 for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
CROCUSES 
Because of their brightness and cheer at the 
beginning of spring the crocuses have a place in 
our affections quite apart from other flowers. 
Everyone heralds the finding of the first crocus 
as a great event. It is such a cheery little flower 
and blooms before most other flowers awaken 
from their winter’s sleep. 
They like a light sandy loam and if planted 2 
or 3 inches deep will continue to increase from 
year to year. If planted in grass the crocus foli¬ 
age should be given a chance to ripen before it is 
cut off. 
The autumn flowering crocuses are very airy 
and lovely. Coming up with no foliage, the deli¬ 
cately colored blossoms are extraordinarily effec¬ 
tive and colorful. 
AUTUMN FLOWERING VARIETIES 
Sativus (Saffron Crocus). Large flowers of 
purplish lilac, feathered violet, with showy orange 
stigmata. Very free flowering when established. 
12 for 60c, 100 for $4.00. 
Speciosus. Large bright violet-blue flowers 
beautifully veined, with a bright yellow throat and 
orange red anthers. 12 for 55c, 100 for $3.50. 
Zonatus. Beautiful flowers of soft rose lilac 
with a yellow throat. Very free flowering and 
easy to grow. 12 for 55c, 100 for $3.50. 
Hyacinth 
SPRING FLOWERING VARIETIES 
King of the Whites. Large flower of purest 
white with large orange stigmata. 12 for 45c, 
100 for $3.00. 
Mammoth Yellow. The most popular of all 
crocuses. The large golden yellow flowers are 
produced in the greatest abundance. Top size 
extra large bulbs, 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.25. First 
size bulbs, 12 for 40c, 100 for $2.50. 
Maximilian. Pure porcelain blue. The large 
delicately colored flowers are freely produced. 
12 for 40c, 100 for $2.50. 
Pallas. Extra large flowers striped lilac on a 
white ground. The general effect is light laven¬ 
der blue. Fine flower. Increases rapidly. 12 for 
40c, 100 for $2.50. 
Purpurea Grandiflora. Rich deep blue purple. 
The extra large beautiful flowers have unusual 
substance. 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.25. 
One dozen each of (he five named varieties, 
largest size bufbs, for $2.00. 
Mixed Large Flowering Crocuses. A well 
blended mixture of the above varieties. Largest 
bulbs, 12 for 40c, 100 for $2.75; second size bulbs. 
12 for 30c, 100 for $2.00. 
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