ELLIOTT NURSERY COMPANY, PITTSBURG, PA. 
Flowers for the House from Christmas 
until Easter 
It is possible to have an abundant supply of flowers in the house from Christmas until Easter, and with no greater facilities than are 
to be had in every dwelling house, and at comparatively small cost. Both Roman and Dutch Hyacinths can be bloomed in the winter with 
certain and satisfactory results. Roman Hyacinths can be had in bloom by Christmas or earlier, and are the most satisfactory bulbs that 
can be grown for winter Mowers. They come into bloom 
quickly, and it is almost impossible to fail with them. The 
most delightful way to use them is to plant a quantity in a 
fern dish, jardiniere or other receptabie suitable for using 
for a centerpiece for the dining table. Fern dishes are 
made in a variety of styles, and cost from $2 or $.'l up to 
$25 or $.‘10 for heavy silver-plated ones such as are made 
by the Gorham Manufacturing Company. The bulbs are 
not planted directly in the fern dish, but in a zinc pan, 
which is made to Mt inside of the fern dish. Extra zinc 
pans can be had, and when Roman Hyacinths are to be 
grown, from six to twelve extra pans should be used. The 
Roman Hyacinth should be p.anted in the pans in the fall, 
from September 1 until the last of November, at intervals 
of two weeks. 
The soil used should be light and rich, one-third good 
soil, one-third sand, and one - third thoroughly rotted 
manure, and the bulbs planted thickly, so that they almost 
touch. As soon as planted, they should be well watered 
and then set away in the coolest part of the cellar, and not 
near the furnace or any fire heat. If the cellar is a light 
one, the bulbs should be covered with boxes, canvas, or 
anything that is convenient to keep them dark. If the soil 
gets dry it can be watered, but not oftener than once in 
two weeks. Roman Hyacinths may be brought into the 
light and heat about December I, and will be in bloom in 
about two weeks. After bringing into the living-room 
they should be freely watered. By bringing a pan or more 
of bulbs from the cellar every ten days, a succession of 
flowers for the table can be bad all winter and spring. A 
centerpiece of growing Roman or Dutch Hyacinths makes 
the most beautiful table decoration that can be obtained, 
does not cost one-fifth as much as cut-flowers, and will last 
in perfect beauty for ten days or more, while cut-flowers 
are often faded before a dinner is over. The pans for 
growing Roman Hyacinths can be from 3 to 5 inches deep, 
but pans for Dutch Hyacinths should not be less than 4 
inches deep. Do not attempt to force cheap mixed Hya¬ 
cinths; the results will uot be satisfactory. 
Roman Hyacinths have small single white, pink or 
blue flowers. They bloom profusely, having from four to 
six spikes to each 
FERN DISH OF WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS. 
bulb, are very low-priced, and are the easiest bulbs to bloom in the 
house. The white variety is the earliest, most beautiful and satisfactory one to grow. 
By Dutch Hyacinths are meant the large-flowered varieties, which everybody knows. The 
single varieties are the only ones to grow in the house, and are much more beautiful than 
the double sorts. Dutch Hyacinths should be treated in the same manner as Roman 
Hyacinths, except that the bulbs should not be brought out of the cellar before February 1. 
Single Early Tulips and Narcissi (Daffodils) can also be bloomed successfully in the house, 
if not attempted too early. They can be bloomed in March, and a splendid display of them 
can be readily had for Easter. They should not be brought from the cellar until March 1. 
The following varieties of Narcissi are the most satisfactory for blooming in the 
house: Bicolor Empress, Emperor, Incomparabilis Alba Stella, Von Sion, Poeticus, 
Ornatus, Barri Conspicuus, Golden Spur, Princeps, Paper White, and all varieties of 
Polyanthus Narcissi. Almost every house 
contains flower pots, jardinieres, etc., that 
might be utilized for growing bulbs. Zinc 
pans or bowls to fit inside of them can be 
made by any tinner, and the choicest ware 
thus used without injury. 
Collections of Bulbs Suitable 
for the House 
Prices of Dutch and Roman Hyacinths 
will he found elsewhere in this list, but I zinc pan for fern dish. 
shall be pleased to make up collections suit¬ 
able for the house at $2.50. $5, $10, $15, $20 and $25 each. These collections can 
be relied upon to be entirely satisfactory, both as to quality and price. 
ROMAN HYACINTHS IN POTS. 
ORDLR BULBS NOT LATLR THAN JULY 1 
