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Bed of Hyacinths 
HYACINTHS, continued 
cause them to flower prematurely. They may be stored 
in a cool cellar until ready to be brought to the light. 
If it is desired to grow them in glasses of water, the 
base of the bulb should barely touch the water. They 
should then be set in a cool, dark place until the glass is 
full of roots. 
The following list contains none but those varieties 
which produce the largest and finest trusses of bloom. 
First-Size Exhibition Hyacinths 
Comparatively few bulbs of this quality come to this 
country—they are the very finest selections from the 
stock of several growers, are extra large and solid, and must 
not be confused with those often sold as “Exhibition 
Bulbs,” which the Hollanders consider as second size. 
The bulbs here offered are used principally for forcing. 
1 recommend them to all who wish the finest blooms. 
Single Hyacinths 
Except where noted, 15 cts. each, Si.50 per doz., Sio per 100 
RED AND ROSE 
Amy. Dark red; early. 
Baron Van Thuyl. Light pink; early 
Cardinal Wiseman. Large, compact spike; dark pink. 
Fabiola. Large trusses; bright rose. 
Gertrude. Splendid, dark pink; large, compact spike. 
Gigantea. Light pink; very compact spike. 
Lady Derby. Fine, delicate pink. 
Moreno. Very heavy truss; bright rose; early. 
Robert Steiger. Deep red. 
Roi des Beiges. Extra fine; dark red. 
Rosea maxima. Delicate pink; very large truss. 
PURE AND CREAMY WHITE 
Albertine. Pure white; very early. 
Grandeur a Merveille. Blush-white; large, handsome 
truss. 
La Franchise. Creamy white. 
La Grandesse. Splendid pure white; very large bells; 
perfect truss. Finest white variety. 
L’Innocence. Very fine; pure white. 
Madam Vanderhoop. Very large bells; almost pure white. 
Mr. Plimsoll. Blush-white; grand spike. 
