FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS THAT BLOOM FOR 1899. 
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HARDY OR HOLLA ND BULBS. 
H ARDY, OR HOLLAND, BULBS are most deservedly popular. In the flower garden they 
have’wrested two months of each year from Winter’s stern grasp. Before the last snow¬ 
drift has melted, the Snowdrop, Scilla and Crocus appear, close followed by a score of 
•thers that have made the name “ Spring Flowers ” synonymous with beauty and fragrance. 
I*doors they have won equal triumph. The piace of honor once held by the tender Geranium 
and Begonia belongs now to the Hardy Bulbs, that, while enduring the most hardships and 
extremes, are at the same time the most beautiful, fragrant, and the most certain to bloom. We 
make a specialty of supplying a grade of extra large and select Bulbs, the cream of Holland’s 
annual output. We know that they are the best imported into the United States. 
BLOOM INC— When brought from the cellar or store¬ 
room, the pots or bulbs should be placed in a light, sunny 
window. See that they are watered frequently and have as 
Culture in the Garden, 
Bulbs are the most important winter bloomers for win- 
dow culture. They are the easiest cared for of all flowers. 
*,nd absolutely sure to bloom abundantly. Geraniums and 
Roses may, from some cause, fail, but bulbs never. Nothing 
is more pleasant or cheerful during a dreary winter than a 
pots filled with Hyacinths, Tulips, Crocus, Narcissus, 
their brilliant colors and emitting their 
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Iris.;... 15 
Ixias. 21 
Jonquils. 13 
Lilies. 23 
Lily of the Valley. 21 
Narcissus.....12 & 13 
drnithogalum. 19 
Ox.alis. 17 
Ranunculus . 
Sparaxis‘ . 
Sacred'Lily. 
Scillas. 
Snowdrops,... 
Triteleia.. 
Tulips. 
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... 21 
... 19 
... 20 
... 15 
... 20 
.4 to8 
few pots 
etc., displaying - ------ 
delightful fragrance for weeks. Add to these the many new 
bulbs which are now being cultivated for wvinter flowers, 
and at a very little trouble or expense a display of winter 
flowers can be .produced which will be the center of attrac¬ 
tion in any neighborhood. Freesias, Ixias,' Triteleia,.Al¬ 
liums, Scillas. Chionodoxa, etc., are comparatively new. and 
beautiful beyond description, v 
The following is a list of the most desirable bulbs for 
winter bloom, being of the easiest culture, and sure to pro¬ 
duce the most satisfactory results: 
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Allium.... 11 
Amaryllis. 18 
Anemones. 20 
Brodioea. 21 
Calla.18 & 22 
Camassia .... 20 
Calochortus. 20 
Crocus.. 14 
Chionodoxa. 21 
Cyclamen .. 19 
Erythronium. 20 
Freesias. 16 
Fritillarias ... 20 
Grape Hyacinth. 18 
Hyacinths.. .9 to 12 
Their culture is very simple. They can be potted during 
September, October or November, watered well and set 
away in a cellar or any cool, dark place to make roots, 
when, after remaining four or six weeks, or as much longer 
as desired, they can be brought out for blooming. We 
earnestly advise potting the b.ilbs as early as possible, 
especially if flowers are desired as early as New Year’s, for 
the longer time they have to make roots the better they will 
bloom. By bringing out a few pots at different times a 
succession of bloom can be kept up all winter. If they are 
kept in a cool place while in bloom the flowers will keep 
perfect a long time. For the benefit of those who desire 
more explicit cultural directions we give it here in detail: 
SOIL—The variety of soil is not a very important item in 
bulb culture. Any good garden loam will answer, but if we 
had a variety to choose from we would take a rich, sandy 
soil and mix it with a small quantity of leaf-mold. Do not 
use manure unless it is very old and well pulverized, and 
then only in small quantities, or it may cause the bulb to 
decay, or encourage too rank a growth of foliage. 
FLOWERING BULBS IN WATER-Sorae people flower 
Hyacinths and other bulbs in glasses of water, and while 
they look pretty growing in this way, we cannot recommend 
it for, with the exception of the Chinese Sacred Lily, the 
flowers will be greatly inferior to those grown in soil. 
TIME TO PLANT—Bulbs can be planted from Septem¬ 
ber to December, and some kinds even later, but the earlier 
the better will be the result, especially if desired for early 
blooming. Plant in September or October if possible. 
PLANTING—In planting, set the bulbs just below the 
surface of the soil, so that they will be entirely covered. 
Set the bulbs down in the soil and cover them; do not press 
them in by force, for this packs the soil under them, and 
when the roots start they are apt to lift the bulb. 
AFTER PLANTINC-They should be well watered and 
set away in some cool, dark place to make root. A cellar is 
best, for it is desirable that they should be kept moist and as 
cool as possible, hence a warm, dry place is not a good one. 
Water them from time to time as the soil becomes dry. 
They should remain in this position at least four weeks, and 
as much longer as possible, it being desirable that they 
should have good roots before bringing them out to bloom. 
They should, however, be brought out when vigorous top 
growth sets in. 
much fresh air as possible. Keep them free from dust, and 
when in bloom they will last much longer kept in a cool 
atmosphere than in a hot one. 
TREATMENT AFTER BLOOMINC-After the bulbs 
aie through blooming, if one has the room or convenience. it 
is best to let them remain in the pots where they are for a 
few weeks to mature their bulbs. They can then be set 
away in the cellar and allowed to dry out, in which condi¬ 
tion they can remain'; until planting time—the following 
September. They can then be taken out and planted in the 
open ground. By, remaining there a season they will recover 
much of the strength which they lost by being, forced during 
winter, and are in most cases’all right for winter blooming 
again. Many people who do not have a place in their win¬ 
dows for the plant after the flowers have faded, prefer to 
throw the bulbs away and buy a new supply every year. Of 
course, this is a good’.plan if one cares to do it, and there is 
no doubt butdhat fresh imported bulbs will give much bet¬ 
ter bloom than those which have been grown and flowered 
here once or more, yet it is too bad to throw the bulbs away, 
and we would advise anyone who can to keep them and 
plant them in the garden. We have known people who 
have a light cellar to succeed very well by placing the bulbs 
there as soon as they have bloomed. The bulbs ripen up 
well, even in partial light, if the air is not too hot or freez¬ 
ing cold. _ 
Culture for Winter Blooming. 
Bulbs are especially valuable for outdoor planting, as 
they bloom at a time when the garden is utterly destitute, 
and make it gay and attractive. Scillas, Snowdrops and 
Crocus appear as soon as the snow is away, and are quickiy 
followed by Hyacinths. Narcissus, Tulips, etc. The display 
which a few of these bulbs make in the eariy spring is indeed 
charming, and they are always appreciated more than any 
other class of flowers, for they come when most needed. 
The many forms and rich and varied colors of the Tulip 
make this bulb one of the most important of all garden 
flowers for a gay and dazzling display. For delicate fra¬ 
grance and refined beauty and grace, the Narcissus, with its 
great variety of form and charming colors, is always ad¬ 
mired, and is one of the most pleasing of ail bulbous plants. 
Of Hyacinths we need not speak, for they are well known; 
their large, round spikes of bloom in a garden or window 
lend a charm which no other plant can rival. No class of 
flowers is so easy to grow or surer to bloom than bulbs, and 
it is an established fact that they always surprise those who, 
plant them by proving much better than one unacquainted 
with them can imagine. 
For garden culture bulbs do not require a very rich soil 
and are easily cared for. Plant in September, October/or 
November, which are the best months. Late in the fall the 
beds can be covered with leaves or other coarse litter, which 
should be removed early in spring. After the bulbs are 
through flowering the leaves soon turn yellow and die, and 
are then ripe enough to be taken up and stored away for 
planting again in the fall, leaving the beds to he filled with 
other plants for the summer display, or, if desired, they can 
be left in the beds the whole year. 
PREPARATION OF BEDS— Spade up so that the beds 
will be a little higher than the surface, so that water will 
readily drain off. If the soil is poor, add a liberal quantity 
of well-rotted manure. 
TIME TO PLANT— September and October are the best 
months for planting bulbs in the garden, though if may be 
done in November and December. Set them from one to 
six inches apart, according to variety or size, and from one 
to three inches deep, 
PROTECTION— After planting, the beds should be 
covered with leaves, straw or other coarse litter (as a mulch 
or protection), which should be removed when the bulbs 
start in early spring. This is not necessary to save the bulbs, 
for most kinds are perfectly hardy in any situation without 
protection, but it is most advisable to do it, for it preserves 
the vitality of the bulbs to a great, extent, and when in 
bloom you'can notice that those which were protected will 
do twice as good as those which were not. 
