Hyacinths and Narcissus 
(ALL PRICES POSTPAID—PLEASE ADD SALES TAX, SCHEDULE ON PAGE 10) 
FRAGRANT NARCISSUS 
(Small, bunch-flowered sorts) 
Narcissus may also be grown among pebbles in a bowl with water, or in our specially Prepared Bulb Fibre (See Page 
10). By planting in succession from the time they first become available, it is easily possible to enjoy blooms continu¬ 
ously from Thanksgiving to Easter. Store bulbs in moderately cool, dry place. 
CHINESE LILY 3 for 28c; 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.90 
Known also as the Chinese Sacred Lily. Fragrant 
white star-shaped blossoms with yellow cups. Ideal for 
forcing indoors. Thrive also in the garden bed. 
GRAND SOLEIL D’OR 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 25 for $1.50 
A free-flowering early forcer sometimes termed the 
"Golden China Lily." Resembles Paper White in form. 
Exquisite deep yellow with orange-yellow cup. 
PAPER WHITE 3 for 15c; 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c 
Bunch-flowering pure white, frequently having 30 in¬ 
dividual blooms. Splendid foliage. Well suited to indoor 
culture among pebbles in water. 
POET'S NARCISSUS 3 for 15c; 12 for 50c; 25 for 90c 
Known also as the Pheasant's Eye. White recurved 
petals; cup margined deep scarlet with yellow and green; 
sweet scented. Fine for massing and cutting. 
SINGLE JONQUIL 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c; 25 for $1.25 
The most sweet-scented of the class. Like tiny Daffo¬ 
dils in form. Golden yellow with pointed tips. Grass-like 
foliage reaching above flowers. 
POETS' NARCISSUS 
FRAGRANT HYACINTHS 
HOW TO PLANT IN POTS: Sand, imported Swedish Peat and garden loam in equal proportions, with some coarse 
rubble in the bottom of the pot for drainage. Plant one. bulb to a 4 inch pot; three to a 6 inch pot ;leaving the bulb 
tops slightly above the surface, and plant only one variety to the pot. 
HOW TO PLANT OUTDOORS: For outdoor culture, in window boxes, or the garden bed, space the bulbs 6 to 
10 inches apart. The depth of the top of the bulbs below the surface will vary from 3 to 4 inches, depending upon 
their size. A half handful of bonemeal mixed with soil in the bottom of planting hole will supply ample food. 
HYACINTHS ON WATER IN GLASSES: Use only the first or Exhibition size bulbs. Place the bulb so its base merely 
touches the water. Keep in any cool, dark place until glass is filled with roots. Maintain the water level so it merely 
touches the base of the bulb. A bit ot powdered charcoal will purify the water. Bring to the light where temperature 
is uniform when roots are fully developed. Hyacinth Glasses 35c each; 50c postpaid. 
TOP SIZE BULBS, separate colors or mixed, are 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.75; 100 for $15.00. 
BEDDING SIZE BULBS, separate colors or mixed, are 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.15; 25 for $2.25; 100 for $9.00. 
CITY OF HAARLEM 3 
The finest of the late yellows. Well-formed trusses 
of orange-yellow bells. An excellent variety. 
DUKE OF WESTMINSTER 2 
Deep purplish blue with white centered bells. A 
more recent introduction. Outstanding and striking. 
GERTRUDE 3 
Very fine, compact, rosy-pink flower. Excellent both 
for forcing and for bedding. 
GRAND MAITRE 3 
Fine, deep porcelain blue; very large, broad, well 
formed spike, strong stem; beautiful curled bells. 
KING OF THE BLUES 4 
Deep, glossy, late violet blue; large, well formed 
spike; medium sized bells of great substance. 
LA GRANDESSE 2 
Pure white with fine, compact spikes. The best late 
forcing variety and fine for bedding also. 
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LA VICTOIRE 4 
Shiny carmine-red; large, well-filled spikes. Splendid 
bedder where brilliant color is required. 
LADY DERBY 2 
Beautiful clear rose-pink; large, compact trusses 
Early. Fine for bedding and forcing. 
L'INNOCENCE I 
Most popular of all white hyacinths. Pure white; 
broad loose spike of elegant form. Large bells. 
QUEEN OF THE BLUES 3 
Fine light blue with beautiful silvery shade; large 
well formed trusses. One of the best. 
QUEEN OF THE PINKS 3 
A very lovely pink; trusses broad and large, with 
good sized bells and strong stems. 
YELLOW HAMMER 2 
Pure golden yellow, large, broad, well-shaped spike. 
An excellent pot variety and outdoor sort. 
