MICHELL’S 
SUPERB NAMED 
HYACINTHS 
Our Hyacinth bulbs are of best quality, grown by specialists especially for us. The bulbs are of maximum sizes, fully aged. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR HYACINTHS: Outdoor Culture.—Plant in October and November, in good, well-drained garden soil. 
Plant bulbs so that the top will be 3 to 4 inches below the surface and 6 to 8 inches apart. After the ground has frozen, cover with litter, leaves, 
or manure, to protect them from frost; this should be removed in the spring when danger from hard frost is past. 
Pot-Culture.—Plant any time from September to December, using a 4- or 5-inch pot for single bulbs, or several bulbs may be planted in a 
Iarg er pot or bulb-pan. After planting, water well and place in a cool, dark, airy place until well rooted, after which remove to a cool room 
and later to a warmer room. 
Culture in Glasses.—The single varieties are the best for this purpose. Place the bulb in a glass, which should be filled with water, so it 
touches the bottom of the bulb, and place the glasses in a cool, dark place. Change the water occasionally. Keep in the dark until well rooted 
and then remove to a light, cool place. 
For complete cultural notes, see “Michell’s Bulb Growing Guide,” sent free on request. 
As there is a slight variation as to time of blooming of the various sorts, we have indicated their relative time of flowering by letters follow¬ 
ing the name of the variety, the A’s being the earliest, the D’s the latest. 
If Hyacinth bulbs are wanted by Parcel Post, please add for postage as follows: on Monster and First Size, 15c. per doz.; on Second 
Size, 10c. per doz., 30c. per 100 to the first and second zones; for other zones, please see Parcel Post table on page 1 
The Monster bulbs are the largest or top-root bulbs and will produce extra-large well-filled spikes. 
First-Size bulbs are especially desirable for growing in pots or glasses or for high-grade bedding. 
Second-Size bulbs are desirable for bedding or for forcing in pots or pans. 
SINGLE BLUE SHADES 
Grand Maitre. B. Large, deep porcelain-blue 
bells in very long, well-filled truss. 
King of the Blues. D. Deep dark blue. A 
fine, compact truss. Excellent variety for late 
forcing and for bedding. Color illustration on 
Back Cover. 
Perle Brillante. B. Large, light blue bells on 
a finely formed spike. 
Queen of the Blues. D. Clear silvery or light 
porcelain-blue. Excellent for bedding or ex¬ 
hibition. Bells are medium size and thickly 
set on a strong stem. 
SINGLE PINK AND ROSE 
SHADES 
Gertrude. A. Deep rose-pink. Excellent for 
forcing and bedding. Large, well-filled truss. 
Lady Derby. A. Clear rose-pink. An excellent 
forcer and very fine for bedding, due to its 
strong stem. 
Marconi. B. Rich rose-pink, center flushed 
white. Excellent for forcing and an outstand¬ 
ing variety for bedding. Spike compact and 
of fine form. Stems very sturdy. 
Queen of the Pinks. C. Bright rose-pink; 
large spike and good-sized bells on a sturdy 
stem. The ideal variety for late forcing and 
also excellent for bedding. Color illustration 
on Back Cover. 
SINGLE SCARLET SHADES 
La Victoire. A. One of the finest red varieties, 
maintaining its brilliant scarlet color. Un¬ 
surpassed for bedding or forcing. Should be 
in every collection. 
Roi des Beiges. A. Deep scarlet; sturdy spike 
and large bells. 
SINGLE WHITE SHADES 
La Grandesse. C. Pure white, waxy bells; the 
perfect spike is full and long. This variety is 
excellent for late forcing and bedding. 
L’lnnocence. A. Pure white. Excellent forcer 
and very choice for bedding. Extra-fine truss 
with large bells. 
SINGLE YELLOW AND 
ORANGE SHADES 
City of Haarlem. C. Well-formed, pure golden 
yellow bells on good spike. Valuable for ex¬ 
hibition purposes and excellent in the garden. 
Color illustration on Back Cover. 
King of the Yellows. C. A fi ne spike of perfect 
form, composed of orange-yellow bells, heavily 
set on the stem. 
Yellow Hammer. A. An excellent variety for 
pot-culture. Produces a compact spike, set 
with creamy yellow bells. 
SINGLE THIRD-SIZE 
HYACINTHS 
A moderately priced bulb of good quality and 
size, and especially suited for bedding purposes. 
City of Haarlem. C. Golden yellow. 
Gertrude. A. Deep rose. 
Grand Maitre. B. Bright porcelain-blue. 
King of the Blues. D. Deep blue. 
King of the Yellows. C. Orange-yellow. 
L’lnnocence. A. Pure white. 
La Grandesse. C. Pure white. 
La Victoire. A. Bright scarlet. 
Lady Derby. A. Delicate pink. 
Marconi. B. Rose-pink, center flushed white. 
Perle Brillante. B. Pale blue 
Queen of the Blues. D. Silvery blue. 
Queen of the Pinks. C. Rose-pink. 
Roi des Beiges. A. Deep red. 
Price, 12c. each; doz., $1.25; $9.00 per 100 
Michell’s Collection of Single 
Named Hyacinths 
Ideal Collection. First-Size Bulbs, for pots, 
or for growing in water. 1 each of 12 va¬ 
rieties, $2.00, postpaid. 
Window-Garden Collection. Second-Size 
Bulbs, for growing in pots or in water. 
1 each of 12 varieties, $1.50, postpaid. 
Bedding Collection. Third-Size Bulbs, ex¬ 
cellent also for pots. 1 each of 12 varieties, 
$1.25, postpaid. 
Each Doz. 100 
Monster Bulbs.$0 25 $2 50 $17 50 
First-Size Bulbs. 20 2 00 14 00 
Second-Size Bulbs. 15 1 50 11 00 
516 and 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
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