Marshall’s Matchless Bulbs 
T o succeed with bulbs it is necessary to begin, right, by getting sound bulbs of good size, 
and ^ we would warn intending purchasers against buying cheap, undersized bulbs and ex¬ 
pect the fine results obtauied from such as we offer. Our sources of supply are the best in the 
country and abroad. 
Hyacinths 
POT CULTURE.—Plantings may be made 
at any time from September to December, 
though October is the best time. A light, 
rich soil, with a mixture of well-rotted cow 
or sheep manure, is most suitable. Use a 4- 
or 5-inch pot, and have the top of the bulb 
just above the surface. After potting, give 
a good watering and set away in a cool cellar 
or outhouse, and cover over with coal-ashes 
or some litter until thoroughly rooted; they 
may then be brought as wanted for a succes¬ 
sion of flowers into a moderately warm, light 
room. 
CULTURE IN GLASSES.—When it is de¬ 
sired to grow Hyacinths in water, they should 
be placed so that the base of the bulb merely 
touches the water. The glasses should then 
be set in a cool, dark closet, or in the cellar, 
until filled with roots, when they may be 
brought into the light. Give as much fresh 
air as possible without letting the plants stand 
in a draught, and as nearly as possible at a 
temperature of 60° until the spikes are de¬ 
veloped. To put them at once into a room 
with a temperature of, say 70°, would cause 
them to flower prematurely. 
Single Hyacinth. 
Marshall’s Matchless Hyacinths 
The varieties enumerated below have been selected for their distinct coloring and free- 
flowering qualities, and are all selected first-size bulbs, specially suited for growing in pots or 
glasses or for high-grade bedding. 
Amy. Bright dark carmine. 
Baron van Thuyll. Dark blue; large spike. 
Baroness van Thuyll. White, large truss; 
compact spike. 
Czar Peter. Light porcelain blue. 
Daylight. Orange-yellow. 
General Pelissier. Deep scarlet; early. 
Gertrude. Beautiful dark pink; large, com¬ 
pact spike. 
Gigantea. Light rose pink; large spike. 
Grandeur a Merveille. Blush-white; large 
truss. 
Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain-blue; very 
large, compact spike. 
King of the Blues. Clear, dark blue; splendid 
truss. 
La Franchise. Creamy white. 
Leonidas. Bright blue; large spike. 
La Grandesse. Pure white; immense bells and 
truss. 
L’Linocence. Pure white; extra large bells. 
Lord Balfour. Violet; very early, enormous 
truss. 
Marie. Splendid dark purple. 
Morena. Beautiful blush-pink; a popular vari¬ 
ety. Early forcer. 
Norma. Waxy iiink; large bells; early. 
Queen of the Blues. Large, light porcelain 
blue; fine for pots. 
Robert Steiger. Deep rod; large bells. 
Boi des Beiges. Bright Scarlet. 
Rosea maxima. Delicate pink; fine spike. 
All Named Hyacinths on this page 12c. each, $1.25 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. 
If ordered by mail, add 20c. per dozen for postage. 
Hyacinth Glasses 
Hyacinths can easily be grown in water, and it is rather a novelty 
to grow them in this way. 
We offer the following two kinds of glasses to bo used for this 
purjjose. 
Tall Sliape. In various colors. 18c. each; $1.80 per dozen. 
Tall Shape. Tye Shape. Tye Shape. In various colors. 20c. each; .$2.00 ])er dozen. 
