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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa, 
Collections of Hyacinths for Beds. 
Circular Bkd of Hyacinths, “A” and B.” 
F EW bulbs can be used for bedding with such good effect as Hyacinths, and every spring they form one of the features of the 
principal public parks, and, considering the little trouble necessary for their care and the low cost of planting a good sized 
bed, it is a matter of comment that larger plantings are not seen in private gardens. While mixed Hyacinths in the separate 
colors (offered on page 3) are well adapted for bedding purposes, yet where a special design is wanted in which the colors must 
be sharp and distinct, we advise using the Extra Selected 1st size or the Select 2d size named varieties. Not only do you then 
get the requisite colors, but at the same time much finer individual spikes of flower, which well repays for the slight increase in cost. 
The size of the following beds are (1 feet in diameter , and are composed of the choice varieties shown in colors on the covers of this 
catalogue. Plant outside row 3 inches from edge of bed; each bed requires 108 bulbs , planted 6 inches apart each way. 
CIRCULAR BED OF HYACINTHS “A.” 
1st row. (outside) 33 Roi des Beiges. Crimson scarlet. 
2d “ 27 L’lnnocence. Purest white. 
3d “ 21 King of the Blues. Rich deep blue. 
4th “ 15 Gertrude. Deep rose. 
5th •“ (centre) 12 Grand Maitre. Porcelain blue. 
Price : Extra Selected 1st size bulbs, $7.50; 
Select 2d size bulbs. $5.50. 
CIRCULAR BED OF HYACINTHS “C.” 
Spaces No. 1 48 L’lnnocence. Purest white. 
“ “ 2 30 Gertrude. Deep rose. 
“ “ 3 30 Grand flaitre. Porcelain blue. 
Price : Extra Selected 1st size bulbs, $7.50; 
Select 2d size bulbs, $5.50. 
CIRCULAR BED OF HYACINTHS “ B.” 
1st row. (outside) 33 King of the Blues. Rich deep blue. 
2d “ 27 Grand A’Merveille. Blush white. 
3d “ 21 Roi des Beiges. Crimson scarlet. 
4th “ 15 L’lnnocence. Purest white. 
5th “ (centre) 12 Grand Maitre. Porcelain blue. 
Price: Extra Selected 1st size bulbs, $7.50; 
Select 2d size bulbs, $5 50. 
CIRCULAR BED OF HYACINTHS “D.” 
Spaces No. 1 32 L’lnnocence. Purest white. 
“ “ 2 38 King of the Blues. Rich deep blue. 
“ “ 3 38 Roi des Beiges. Crimson.scarlet. 
Price ; Extra Selected 1st size bulbs, $7.50 ; 
Select 2d size bulbs, $5.50. 
The combinations of colors in 
any of the beds will be 
changed, if so desired, 
at the same 
cost. 
Circular Bed of Hyacinths “C.’ 
As the above 
Collections are 
too heavy to be sent by 
mail, they will be forwarded by express 
or freight at the customer’s expense. 
Circular Bed of Hyacinths “ D.’ 
