10 
HOLM and OLSON 
SUPERB HYACINTHS 
M ore of these interesting and color¬ 
ful flowers should be grown. A great 
deal of pleasure may be had in 
watching the development of the large bright, 
sweetly scented spikes of flowers. 
Growing them successfully is a simple 
matter. No bulb flower is easier to grow in¬ 
doors, the slight effort required to plant and 
care for them will bring big dividends in 
pleasure. 
In the garden they come into bloom before 
the tulips. Planted in the border, either in 
clusters or spotted here and there, they greet 
us with their fragrance, and to say, spring is here. 
INDOOR CULTURE 
For planting in soil use any kind of a pot that has drainage. 
Ordinary clay pots are preferable and ordinary soil with a little 
sand mixed into it makes it more porous. Place a broken_ piece 
of crock over the hole in the bottom so as to insure free drainage. 
Fill in enough soil so that when placing the bulb the top will be 
about an inch below the level of the top of the pot, fill in soil 
and cover bulb firmly, leaving plenty of space below rim for 
watering. Use 4 to 5 inch pots for the larger bulbs when planting 
them singly. A number of small bulbs planted in wider shallow 
pots is very satisfactory. After potting, water thoroughly and 
place in a cool, dark place and leave until a number of roots 
show on outside of soil when it is tipped out of pot. When 
several roots show through, it is then safe to bring them into the 
light where they are to grow. 
Hyacinths may also be grown in glasses or bowls of water. 
The bulb should be placed so that the bottom just touches the 
water, and enough water added occasionally to keep it at the 
proper level. Hyacinths grown in water should also be kept cool 
and dark until plenty of roots have developed. 
When bringing them into the light where they are to grow, 
better results will be obtained by growing them cool. A window 
sill or sunroom is best. 
OUTDOOR CULTURE 
Plant Hyacinths so that top of bulb is about 5 inches under 
the surface, water thoroughly, and cover with leaves or coarse 
straw before severe cold weather sets in. Covering for Hyacinths 
should be quite heavy. Remove covering as early as snow and 
ice will permit, but if already sprouted it is well to replace a 
little of the covering to keep the direct rays of the sun away, 
this to prevent harm from the sudden changes in weather. 
The Hyacinths here offered are the very choicest that Holland 
produces. The supply comes to us from the most noted grower 
of these bulbs. The bulbs are fully up to the size specified, or 
larger, they have been thoroughly ripened and cured, to insure 
the best results. 
Giant Exhibition Large Bulbs for In- 
Top Size Bulbs 
19 Ctm. 
and over 
door or outdoor 
planting. 
17 to 18 Ctm. 
Each 
Doz. 
100 
Each 
Doz. 
100 
Bismarck—Very fine, deep sky 
blue. Early flowering. : 
$0.20 
$1.90 $15.00 
$0.15 
$1.60 
$11.50 
City of Haarlem—Deep golden 
yellow. Large well formed com¬ 
pact spike. The very best yel¬ 
low Hyacinth. 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.50 
11.50 
Duke of Westminster—Deep 
violet blue, each floret has a 
white center that enhances and 
brightens it. 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Electra — Silvery light blue. \'’ery 
large compact spike. The best 
light blue. Early flowering. . . . 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Giant Exhibition Large Bulbs for in 
Top Size Bulbs door or outdoor 
19 Ctm. planting 
and over 17 to 18 Ctm. 
Each 
Doz. 
100 
Each 
Doz. 
100 
Garibaldi—Intense deep crimson- 
red. Fine early flowering variety $0.20 
$1.90 
$15.00 
$0.15 
$1.60 
$11.50 
Gertrude—Rose-pink. An old 
favorite variety. Large bulbs 
bring several spikes of flowers.. 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Grand Maitre — Deep porcelain 
blue, fine tall truss with large 
bells . 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Herald—A superb new, clear rosy- 
pink Hyacinth. Very large, tall 
stiff spike of finely formed bells. 
Blooms before most any other 
kind. 
.30 
3.00 
20.00 
.20 
2.25 
16.00 
King of the Blues — Intense vio¬ 
let blue. Large compact spike.. 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
La Grandesse — Very tall pure 
white, a fine late flowering Hya¬ 
cinth . 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
La Victoire—Brilliant rosy-pink. 
Large compact spike. Best 
suited for outdoor planting. . . . 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
L’Innocence—Pure white, with 
large bells on tall strong spike. 
Very strong easy grower. 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Marconi — A grand deep rose-pink 
Hyacinth. Very large broad 
spike. Very good for both in¬ 
door or outdoor planting. 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Princess Margaretha — A great 
perfectly formed spike of soft 
rosy-pink. This Hyacinth is 
considered the finest new kind 
as yet introduced . 
.30 
3.00 
22.50 
.25 
2.50 
19.00 
Queen of the Blues—Clear light 
blue, large compact truss. One 
of the best in this color. 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Queen of the Pinks—A lovely 
silvery rose-pink. Large, broad 
compact truss. 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Queen of the Violets—Rich vio¬ 
let-purple, compact truss. The 
best Hyacinth in this color.... 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Queen of the Whites—Very com¬ 
pact, pure white truss. Fine for 
growing in glasses . 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Roi des Beiges—Bright scarlet- 
cerise, compact spike. 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
Yellow Hammer—Soft golden 
yellow. Large compact spike. . 
.20 
1.90 
15.00 
.15 
1.60 
11.50 
HYACINTHS IN SEPARATE COLORS 
These are good sized bulbs (15 to 17 centimeters) that will 
produce large sized flower spikes and are equally good for indoor 
or outdoor culture. 
They will give a splendid color effect in the garden or planted 
several bulbs in a shallow pot, either mixed or all the same color 
they will be most satisfactory. Only the best kinds are included 
in these colors. 
Light blue shades . Each 10c; Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.50 
Dark blue shades.Each 10c; Doz. 1.00; 100 7-50 
Rose pink shades . Each 10c; Doz, 1.00; 100 7.50 
Red shades . Each 10c; Doz. 1.00; 100 7.50 
Pure white . Each 10c; Doz. 1.00; 100 7.50 
FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS 
Beautiful, pure white flowers that are delightfully fragrant. 
Largest size bulbs that will produce three to five spikes of flowers. 
Price.Each 12c; Doz. $1.25; 100 $9.00 
NOTE—Add 12c per dozen for Hyacinth bulbs to be sent by Parcel Post. 
