THE BLUE BOOK OF BULBS 
*LA FRANCHISE. 2. Milk-white; large bells and spike, with 
stout stem. Fine bedding variety. 10 bulbs, $1; 100 bulbs, 
$ 8 . 
*LA GRANDESSE. 3. Pure white; long, full spike of perfect 
form, with waxy bells. The finest standard white. Superb 
for bedding or late forcing. 10 bulbs, $1.30; 100 bulbs, 
$ 12 . 
LA VICTOIRE. 2. Bright, glistening, carmine-rose; under 
glass the color is a fine dark pink; long, well-filled spike of 
medium-sized bells. Brilliant bedding sort, having a strong 
stem and lasting color. 10 bulbs, $1.20; 100 bulbs, $11. 
*L’INNOCENCE. 1. Pure white; fine truss, with large bells of 
great substance. One of the best Hyacinths for pots or 
bedding. 10 bulbs, $1.15; 100 bulbs, $10. 
*LORD BALFOUR. 1. Lilac-rose, tinged dark violet; distinct 
color; long spike and large bells. The best Hyacinth of this 
color. 10 bulbs, $1.20; 100 bulbs, $11. 
LORD DERBY. 3. Silvery lavender-blue; large, compact 
spike of great beauty, with small bells. A good outdoor 
variety. 10 bulbs, $1.30; 100 bulbs, $11. 
*MARIE. 2. Dark violet-blue; immense spike, with large bells. 
An extra-fine bedding sort, and an early forcer. 10 bulbs, 
$1.30; 100 bulbs, $11. 
MENELIK. 2. Deep black-blue; large and well-formed truss 
with bells of good size. The best of the so-called “blacks.” 
10 bulbs, $1.40; 100 bulbs, $12. 
2. Waxy white; large bells and big, heavy truss, yet 
carried on a stiff stem. A splendid bedding variety. 10 bulbs, 
$1; 100 bulbs, $8. 
ORANJEBOVEN. 3. Pale salmon-flesh, tinged bright rose; long 
spike of compact form; a distinct variety because of its unique 
i™ n L >n n CO k >r * Esp ec iaIIy beautiful in pots. 10 bulbs, $1.60; 
100 bulbs, $14. 
ORNEMENT ROSE. 3. Soft flesh-pink; large, broad spike of 
form. A splendid bedding Hyacinth. 10 bulbs, $1.20; 
100 bulbs, $10 
BRILLANTE. 2. Light blue, tinged lavender; big 
oells on a large, finely formed, stiff spike. Superb for bedding 
or pots. 10 bulbs, $1.20; 100 bulbs, $10.50. 
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