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Hyacinths, Continued. 
CULTURE IN POTS, Continued 
After potting the bulbs, the pans may be plunged into a coldframe or in a 
sheltered spot in the garden. They should be covered with several inches of 
soil and, before severe frost sets in, they should be mulched heavily with leaves 
or straw. 
Keep the pans in a dark cool spot until the buds extend sufficiently above 
the bulb. After the flowers are plainly visible they should be kept in a slightly 
cooler temperature to promote sturdy growth of the plants. The flowers should 
not be exposed to strong sunlight at any time, or else they are apt to fade. For 
indoor culture plant exhibition size bulbs of named varieties only. 
EXHIBITION HYACINTHS 
Selected bulbs of the highest quality, bound to produce the best results for 
Exhibition. Also recommended where extra large spikes are wanted in the garden. 
ROSE SHADES 
Favorite. (4). This variety is placed at the top of the list, and it certainly 
deserves this distinction. The compact flowers are extraordinarily broad 
with long, elegantly shaped bells; most beautiful of form and of a distinct 
rose coloring. For the garden a better rose cannot be imagined and it is 
one of the latest to bloom. Forces about the beginning of February and is 
as completely satisfactory for forcing as for the garden. $10 per dozen, 
$80 per 100. 
Princess Margaretha. (3). The very large truss is compactly set with well- 
formed bells of soft pink. It is an excellent forcer for middle or late season 
and splendid for the garden. $6.50 per dozen, $50 per 100. 
Rosea Magna. (2). One of the finest Hyacinths of recent introduction and a 
distinct improvement. The fine broad truss is set with very large bells of 
a beautiful deep rose color. Especially recommended for exhibition pur¬ 
poses because of its size and unusual forcing qualities. $3.50 per dozen, 
$25 per 100. 
Imperator. (1). A variety of grand appearance. The large, well-formed bells 
of warm rose-pink are regularly set on a very tall, strong spike. An early 
forcer and highly recommended for show purposes. $3.50 per dozen, $25 
per 100. 
Herald. (3). Its large elegant spike is set with bells of a delicate clear rose; 
of perfect form and one of the earliest forcers. $5.25 per dozen, $40 per 
100 . 
Queen of the Pinks. (4). Very lively pink, large spike, but should not be 
forced early. 
Lady Derby. (1). Clear rose-pink. One of the leading pot Hyacinths, owing 
to its perfect spike on a strong stem and its splendid forcing qualities. 
La Victoire. (1). Bright carmine-rose; when forced fine dark pink. This 
Hyacinth is the very best in this color, and unsurpassed for both purposes. 
Marconi. (2). Bright deep rose, flushed white. Large compact spike. 
UNIFORM PRICES for all Hyacinths offered on this page, $2.10 per dozen, 
$16 per 100, except on those varieties on which prices are mentioned. 
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