FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS THAT BLOOM FOR 1897. 
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Not at all like the Dutch or Snow Hyacinths, though 
they do not suffer by comparison. The slender stems, arch¬ 
ing beneath their load of daintily poised bells, are the acme 
of grace and elegance, while so many spikes are thrown up 
from each bulb that the whole pot appears a mass of bloom. 
Roman Hyacinths are extra good for cutting, and so early 
that they bloom by Christmas, or before, remaining in per¬ 
fection nearly a month, if the room is not kept too warm. 
They are extremely early and bloom in the garden with the 
Crocus. Two bulbs can be planted in a 4-inch pot, or 3 bulbs 
in a 5-inch pot. The bulbs we offer are extra large and 
strong. For extra fine bulbs for winter blooming see page 8. 
Single White— The most popular of all. Every window 
should have several pots of these. Exquisite bells, white 
as the driven snow, and pleasantly fragrant. Never fails 
to bloom. 6c. each; 3 for 15c.: 12 for 50c. 
Single Blue —Dark bluebells. About ten days later than 
the white, with which it forms a fine contrast. A great 
bloomer. 6c. each; 3 for 15c.; 12 for 50c. 
Double Light Pink— The Double Roman Hyacinths are 
larger than the single sorts. This sort has elegant waxy 
bells of pale shell-pink. 6c. each: 3 for 15c.; 12 for 50c. 
Double Dark Pink— Like the above, but a beautiful, clear, 
bright rose. Spikes long and heavyfor this class. 6c. each. 
One each of the U sorts for %0c. 
Fine Mixed— Roman Hyacinths, all colors. 50c. per dozen; 
$2.80 per 100. 
(See also page 8 .) 
ffyaeiqthhs. 
Species of Hyacinth, valuable alike for the garden and 
for pots. Very hardy and early to bloom. 
Cockade— A real curiosity. First, a frizzed, cockade-like 
spike, an inch or two in length, appears above the soil, 
and as it slowly rises on its long stalk, it becomes five or 
six times as long as at first, developing into a long feath¬ 
ery blue plume, and lasting for weeks in that condition. 
One of those pretty, odd things that everybody likes. 
Perfectly hardy in the garden, and fine for pots. 5c. each; 
3 for 12c.; 12 for 40c. 
Belgieus— A distinct species of Hyacinth that we urge our 
customers to plant largely. It resembles the Grape 
Hyacinth more than any other, yet is very distinct, its 
spikes being much longer and looser and the bells wider 
and larger in every way. It is also equally adapted to 
garden or pots, producing a mass of bloom that is very 
striking and beautiful. Should be planted in masses to 
produce the best effect. Five or six bulbs may be plant¬ 
ed in a 5-inch pot, and will need no more care than other 
Hyacinths. We offer this species at prices so low that 
our customers can afford to plant them in quantities. 
There are three colors, white, pink, and violet. Price of 
Mixed bulbs, 3c. each; 2 for 5c.; 5 for 10c.; 12 for 20c. 
Poiqpoq Hyaciqtbs. 
A class of Hyacinths with comparatively small bulbs, 
and, as they are usually compact growers, can be more 
cheaply grown than the larger bulbed class. While the 
spikes scarcely average as heavy as other Hyacinths, the 
difference is small, and many specimens are fully equal to 
the best of the latter. They are splendid for either garden or 
pots, while for cutting they are the best of all. Every hue, 
shade and color is found among them; the flowers are large 
and wax-like, and the spikes airy and graceful. We offer 
them so low that they ought to be purchased by the dozen 
for every plant window. 
Double Red, Single White, 
Double Rose, Single Pink, 
Double Blue, Single Blue, 
Double White, Single Red. 
Price of above , 6c. each; S for 16c.; the 8 for S5c. 
Mixed Pompon Hyacinths— All colors, double and single. 
50c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100. 
