Dutch Exhibition Hyacinths. 
These consist of the largest and finest selected bulbs of the 
Dutch Hyacinths and are best used for potwork. After they 
have been dried and stored in a cool place, they should be 
potted up in a light sandy soil; do not use new pots, unless 
they have been soaked for some time. Before plunging them 
in a cool spot, the ground should be soaked; a layer of sand 
on top of the pots, to prevent damaging the crowns, when 
removing the pots during frost, is advisable. When bringing 
them in the greenhouse, keep the bulbs in subdued light, until 
the bud is sufficiently grown out of the bulb; temperature 
about 70 F., a little lower when the flower is visible. 
BLUE SHADES. 
Bismarck. A broad spike of beautiful light blue; one of the 
best varieties in this color for early forcing. 
Dr. Lieber. Very early; pale lavender-blue. 
Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain blue. A very large well- 
formed spike on a strong stem; very popular. 
Ivanhoe. Dark indigo blue, with a white center. 
King of the Bl ues. Splendid dark blue; large spike. 
Myosotis. Light porcelain blue. 
Queen of the Blues. Clear light blue, with beautiful silvery 
shade. Excellent for medium-late forcing. 
Schotel. Very large spike of a pale porcelain blue. 
All these $ 2.50 for 10, $ 20.00 per 100. 
Duke of Westminster. Splendid purplish-blue, with a 
pronounced white center, greatly admired whereever 
shown. $ 4.00 for 10, $ 35.00 per 100. 
RED & ROSE SHADES. 
General de Wet. A beautiful rose sport of Grand Maitre. 
King of the Belgians. Beautiful deep blood red. 
Lady Derby. Clear rose-pink; fine spike with large bells. 
La Victoire. One of the finest dark red Hyacinths. 
Marconi. Rosy pink. Late. 
Queen of the Pinks. A splendid rosy-pink. 
All these $ 2.50 for 10, $ 20.00 per 100. 
Tubergen’s Scarlet. Fiery scarlet spike; very fine and early. 
$ 4.00 for 10, $ 35.00 per 100. 
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