Marshall’s Matchless Bulbs 
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" O succeed with bulbs it is necessary to begin right, by getting sound bulbs of good size, and 
C , 9 we would warn intending purchasers against buying cheap undersized bulbs and expect the 
fine results obtained from such as we offer. Our sources of supply are the best in the 
country and abroad. 
HYACINTHS 
Exhibition Hyacinth 
POT CULTURE.—Planting 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 succession of flowers into a moderately 
warm, light room. 
CULTURE IN GLASSES.—When it is desired 
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 developed. 
To put them at once into a room with a temperature 
of, say 70°, would cause them to flower prematurely. 
OUTDOOR CULTURE.—The bulbs may be 
planted any time from October to December—the 
earlier the better. They succeed in any good, well- 
drained garden soil. Set the bulbs so that the tops 
will be 3 or 4 inches below the surface and 6 to 10 
inches apart. Before very severe weather comes on, 
cover the beds with straw, leaves or manure, to 
protect them from the frost, but care should be 
taken that this covering is not too thick; as the 
bulbs are as likely to be injured by being kept too 
warm as by freezing; this should be removed in 
March, or when danger from hard frost is past. 
Italian Hyacinths 
The flowers are single, very graceful and fragrant, 
and produce abundantly. 
Single White Italian. Each 5c., doz. 50c., 100 
$3.50. 
Marshall’s French Roman Hyacinths 
(Ready for Delivery in August) 
The flowers are delightfully fragrant, and each bulb will throw up three to four spikes. For forcing, 
three or four bulbs are generally planted in a pot. The pots must be kept in a cool and dark place until 
they fill with roots, when the flower spikes can be rapidly developed by exposure to light and moderate heat. 
They are very easily grown and extremely early; and, by making successive plantings, they may be had in 
flower all through the Winter. 
White Roman. Mammoth bulbs; 14 centimeters up. 
White Roman. Extra selected, large size bulbs; 13 to 15 centimeters.. 
White Roman. Selected bulbs; 12 to 15 centimeters. 
Single Blue Roman. First size. 
Dark Pink Roman. 
Double Rose Pink. 
We furnish 6 bulbs at the dozen rate; 25 at the 100 rate; 250 at the 1000 rate. 
Each 
Doz. 
100 
1000 
$0.10 
$ 1.00 
$6.00 
$55.00 
.08 
.65 
5.00 
45.00 
.06 
.60 
4.50 
40.00 
.05 
.50 
3.50 
32.00 
.05 
.50 
3.50 
30.00 
.05 
.50 
3.50 
32.00 
