2 Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston 
HYACINTHS 
The Hyacinth is one of (ho most popular of t he Fall bulbs and commands a place in every home and garden. 
There is nothing more attractive than a well-grown pan of Hyacinths, with their brilliant colors and delightful 
fragrance, together with their long keeping qualities and decorative appearance. Hyacinths may be brought to 
bloom about the latter part of January and if taken into the house at intervals, flowers may be obtained until the 
middle or latter part of April. 
Outdoor Culture 
Prepare the beds or borders where they 
are to be planted with well-rotted manure, 
having it well dug over to a depth of at 
least 12 inches, being well assured that the 
soil is well drained to avoid any decay of 
the bulbs. Plant the bulbs at. least 5 inches 
deep and 6 apart. As soon as the; ground 
begins to freeze cover the beds with a litter 
of leaves, straw or pine boughs to a thick¬ 
ness of 6 or 8 inches. This covering should 
be removed as early as possible after all 
danger from severe cold weather is past. 
Culture in Pots 
When potting Hyacinths for growing 
indoors a medium light, well-enriched soil 
is best suited, placing some broken crock 
in the bottom for drainage. Set the bulbs 
about Yi inch below surface of soil, giving 
them a thorough watering, and put them 
away in a dark, cold place, so that they 
will not freeze; water them as often as need 
be to avoid drying. They should be al¬ 
lowed to remain for at. least 12 weeks, or 
until the pot is well filled with roots, when 
they may be removed to a warmer loca¬ 
tion, but still kept dark until a growth of 
4 to 5 inches is made, then bring to the 
light gradually until allowed to flower. 
When a repetition of bloom is required, 
bring out one or more pots every week or 
ten days from place where allowed to root. 
Culture in Glasses 
To grow Hyacinths in glasses of water 
the type illustrated should be used. The 
largest size bulbs should be selected, as 
they produce better results, are more rigid 
in the glasses and will support the top- 
heavy bloom. When the bulb is placed in the 
top of the glass, fill up with water so that 
the bottom of the bulb is about Y\ inch be¬ 
low level of water. Change the water 
every three or four days. A little broken 
charcoal put in the water will help to keep 
it fresh and sweet. The same general 
directions apply for growing in water ns 
noted in “Culture in Pots.” We recom¬ 
mend the Exhibition size bulbs for grow¬ 
ing in glasses. 
Six bulbs of a kind at the dozen rate, 
25 bulbs at the 100 rate, 250 bulbs at 
the 1000 rate. 
Glasses for Growing Hyacinths 
We can supply two styles of these glasses, the tall and short. See illustration (page 6). Colors: Amber, 
green, blue and clear crystal. Each 18c., doz. $1.75. 
