Marshall’s Matchless Bulbs 
T o succeed with hulhs 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 
expect the fine results obtained from such as we offer. Our sources of supply are the best 
in the country and abroad. 
Hyacinths 
I’OT CIJIjTUEE.—P lanting may be made at any 
time from September to December, though October 
is tiie liest time. A light, rich soil, with a mi.x- 
tiire of well-rotted cow or shee'p manure, is most 
suitable. Use a 4- or 5-inch pot, and have the to]) 
of the bulb just above the surface. After potting, 
give a good watering and set aM'ay in a cool cellar 
or outliouse, and cover over with coal-ashes or some 
litter until thoroughly rooted; they may then bo 
brought as wanted for a succession of llowers into 
a moderately warm, light room. 
CULTUEE IN GLASSES.—When it is desired 
to grow Hyacinths in water, thej’’ 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 pos¬ 
sible at a temperature of 60° until the spikes are 
developed. To put them at once into a room with 
a tem])erature of, say 70°, would cause them to 
llower ])romaturely. 
Marshall’s Exhibition 
Hyacinths 
The varieties enumerated below have been se¬ 
lected for their distinct coloring and froc-Howeriiig 
qualities, and arc all selected top-root bulbs, spe¬ 
cially suited for growing in ])ots or glasses or for 
high-grade bedding. 
Single White and Blush. 
Baroness van Thuyll. Pure white; very broad truss. 
Grand Blanche. Blush-white; loose and graceful 
llower. 
La Franchise. Bells, large and waxy white. 
La Grandesse. Pure white; very large spikes and 
bells. 
L’Innocence. A pure white, handsome flower. One 
ol: the best. 
Exhititiou Hyacintli. 
Single Blue, Purple and Violet. 
Czar Peter. Light azure blue; large spike and 
bells. 
Enchantress. Delicate porcelain-blue. 
Grand Maitre. Dark porcelain-blue; extra large 
truss. 
King of the Blues. Deep purplish blue; line 
clos(! spike. 
Mansfield. Euby violet, splendid truss. 
Marie. Rich, dark blue; very fine spike. 
Potgeiter. Extra line, light blue; largo bells. 
Queen of the Blues. Beautiful azure-blue; large 
bells; handsome truss. 
Single Red, Rose and Pink. 
Garibaldi. Brilliant crimson; large truss; early. 
Gen. Pelissier. Deej' purirlish crimson; early. 
Gertrude. Bright, rosy red; large com])act spike; 
very popular. 
Gigantea. De]i<'ate shade of blush-[)ink; large 
truss. 
Moreno. Lovely blush-pink; large truss. 
Norma. Pine waxy pink; early; very distinct. 
Robert Steiger. Deeji crimson; compact spike. 
Roi des Beiges, Dark scarlet; \’e.ry line llower. 
Rosea Maxima. Delicate |iink. 
Single Yellow. 
Day Light. Orange-yellow. 
MacMahon. Pure yello^v. 
All Named Hyacinths on this page 15c. each, $1.50 per dozen, $12.00 per 100. 
