Hyacinths 
Holland Grown 
L’INNOCENCE. Pure white, large truss. The best white 
for every purpose. 
GENERAL DE WET. Very fine light rose, immense spike. 
GERTRUDE. Rosy pink, large compact truss. 
LADY DERBY. Bright rose-pink, extra fine for pots. 
LA VICTOIRE. Bright deep carmine-rose. 
BISMARCK. Light sky blue, fine for pot culture. 
KING OF THE BLUES. Very fine dark blue. 
QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Pale azure-blue, large spike, 
very beautiful. 
CITY OF HAARLEM. Golden yellow. The finest yellow 
hyacinth. 
EXHIBITION HYACINTHS. These are the largest size 
bulbs obtainable, specially selected for growing in pots 
or Hyacinth vases w T ith water. 
All the above varieties, each 19e; per doz. $1.90. 
FIRST SIZE HYACINTHS. Suitable for indoor or outdoor 
growing. Each 17c; per doz. $1.65. 
SELECTED BEDDING HYACINTHS. These bulbs are a 
size larger than the ordinary Bedding Hyacinth. They 
will produce magnificent blooms. Each 11c; per doz. 
$ 1 . 10 . 
Giant Flowering Crocus 
Holland Grown 
Dark blue. Yellow. 
White. Purple. 
White and purple striped. White and blue striped. 
Light blue. Mixed, all colors. 
Per dozen 40c; per 100 $3.00. 
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A Few Suggestions for Growing Daffodils 
Bulbs may be planted as late as November, though Sep¬ 
tember planting will produce much finer flowers. 
They thrive in any well drained garden soil. Prepare the 
soil deeply, 12 inches or more is best. Plant at least 6 
inches deep, large bulbs 7 or 8 inches (some varieties make 
larger bulbs than others). No manure should come in con¬ 
tact with the bulb. If the soil needs fertility, use bone meal 
and mix thoroughly with the soil under the bulb. 
A mulch of straw or leaves will be beneficial in very 
severe climates. If the mulch is applied after the first 
freeze, it will prevent thawing and heaving. 
INDOOR CULTURE. Pot bulbs when received in good 
loam soil. Some sand and peat mixed with the soil will be 
beneficial. Bury pots outside under 4 to 6 inches of soil; 
water well. In 10 or 12 weeks move to the cellar, or any 
cool dark place for about two weeks. Tops should now be 
several inches above the soil and buds showing; pots may 
now be brought inside to a temperature of not over 60, to 
put where the heat is greater may cause the buds to come 
“blind”. The slower they are forced, the finer the flowers. 
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