Dutch Exhibition Hyacinths. 
These consist of the largest and finest selected bulbs of the Dutch 
hfyacinths and are best used for potwork. After they have been dried 
and stored in a cool place, they should be potted up in a light sandy 
soil; do not use new pots, unless they have been soaked for some 
time. Before plunging them in a cool spot, the ground should be 
soaked; a layer of sand on top of the pots, to prevent damaging the 
crowns, when removing the pots during frost, is advisable. When 
bringing them in the greenhouse, keep the bulbs in subdued light, 
until the bud is sufficiently grown out of the bulb; temperature 
about 70 F., a little lower when the flower is visible. 
BLUE SHADES. 
Bismarck. A broad spike of beautiful light blue; one of the best 
varieties in this color for early forcing. 
Dr. Lieber. Very early; pale lavender-blue. 
Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain blue. A very large well-formed spike 
on a strong stem; very popular. 
Ivanhoe. Dark indigo blue, v^ith a white center. 
King of the Blues. Splendid dark blue; large spike. 
Myosotis. Light porcelain blue. 
Queen of the Blues. Clear light blue, with beautiful silvery shade. 
Excellent for medium-late forcing. 
Schotel. Very large spike of a pale porcelain blue. 
All these $ 2.50 for 10, $ 18.00 per 100. 
Duke of Westminster. Splendid purplish-blue, with a pronounced 
white center, greatly admired whereever shown. 
$ 2.75 for 10, $ 25.00 per 100. 
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