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THOMAS J. GREY COMPANY’S BULB CATALOGUE, FALL, 1921 1 
HYACINTHS 
Culture in Pots or Pans. These may be planted any time from September to November, though early 
planting as a rule gives the best results. Firm, heavy bulbs should be selected, and, if to be planted singly, use a 
5-inch pot or four bulbs of one variety to an 8-inch seed pan. A piece of broken pot placed over the hole and 1 or 
2 inches of Sphagnum Moss placed on this, make excellent drainage. A light, rich soil is essential; one made up 
of one-third rotted cow manure, one-third rotted sod, and the balance of leafmold and sharp sand, is excellent. 
When planting, break off all offsets, if any, at the base of. the bulb, and have the top of the bulb just below the 
soil, and the soil about an inch below the top of the pot; give a good watering, put in a cool place and cover with 
5 or 6 inches of sand or sifted coal ashes; this prevents the bulbs from rising while they are making roots and holds 
the moisture. After eight weeks the roots should be strong enough to allow them to be brought to the light and 
into the room where they are to bloom. 
Culture in the Open Garden. Bulbs may be planted from September until the ground closes, although 
the best results will be obtained if planted before the end of October. Plant 6 inches deep and 6 inches apart, in 
soil which has been dug at least 12 inches deep and well enriched with well-rotted cow manure. Before the ground 
freezes deep enough to reach the bulbs, cover with leaves or other good litter, 6 to 8 inches deep, to protect the 
bulbs from freezing and thawing through the Winter, thus being assured of larger and stronger spikes of bloom. 
The covering should be removed early in the Spring. 
SPECIAL NAMED BEDDING AND FORCING HYACINTHS 
These are large, solid bulbs of distinct and decided shades, producing large spikes of flowers, and all blooming 
at the same time, which makes them of great value for bedding out, as one can obtain the exact color effect desired. 
They are also desirable for forcing in pots or pans. 
If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates. Weight, 2 lbs, per doz. 
$1.25 per doz., $9.50 per 100, $90.00 per 1000. 
Special Bright Red Special Crimson Special Dark Blue 
Special Pink Special Pure White Special Light Blue 
Special Rose Special Blush White Special Porcelain Blue 
SELECTED UNNAMED HYACINTHS 
These are sound, healthy flowering bulbs, superior to the mixed Hyacinths usually offered, and are well 
adapted to outdoor planting or forcing, giving good spikes of flowers in fine colors. 
Single Flowering Bulbs, 8c. each, 85c. per doz., $6.00 per 100, $55.00 per 1000 
Select Dark Red Sorts Select Pure White Sorts Select Light Blue Sorts 
Select Rose and Pink Sorts Select Dark Blue Sorts Select Yellow Sorts 
Select Mixture of Above Sorts 
If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates. Weight, 2 lbs. per doz. 
EXHIBITION HYACINTHS 
These are all extra selected bulbs of large size and the best varieties for exhibition purposes and house culture. 
* If by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates. Weight, 3 lbs. per doz. 
SINGLE PINK, ROSE AND RED 
Cardinal Wiseman. Dark pink; large Each Doz. 
full spike, fine for late forcing.. $0.20 $2.00 
Garibaldi. Bright crimson; large truss, 
early, excellent for forcing.. .20 2.00 
General de Wet. Pleasing soft pink with 
white throat, large spike.. .20 2.00 
General Pelissier. Crimson scarlet; grand 
spike; one of the earliest forcers.20 2.00 
Gertrude. Dark pink; large spike; a most 
popular pot and bedding sort........... .20 2.00 
Gigantea. Blush pink; the small bells 
form an immense truss..... .20 2.00 
Jacques. Light pink; immense spike; ex¬ 
tra exhibition sort.. .20 2.00 
La Yictoire. Brilliant dark pink, with 
large, perfect spike; one of the brightest. 
Lady Derby. Beautiful, bright rose-pink; 
a lovely shade; large, compact spike.... 
Marconi. Bright rose; fine forcer.... 20 
Moreno. Lively pink; large bells and 
spike; an early and popular sort.. .20 
Queen of Pinks. Brilliant, clear, bright 
pink; large; full spike; very compact.... 
Robert Steiger. Brilliant, deep red; 
splendid bedder, large truss... .20 
Roi des Beiges (King of the Belgians). 
Bright scarlet; fine spike, excellent bed¬ 
der... 
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$0.20 
$2.00 
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PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
