HYACINTHS 
In beds or borders. Hyacinths should be planted 4 inches deep from the crown of the bulb to the surface 
of the soil or less, according to size, and about 6 inches apart or more, according to the number of bulbs 
available for a given space. 
The soil should be made moderately firm. After planting, the beds must be mulched over with litter, as a 
protection against severe weather. All varieties listed are suitable for forcing and outside planting. 
For outdoor beds or borders first-size bulbs produce flowers less top-heavy than those from Exhibition 
bulbs. 
Culture in pots. The pots for all bulbs should be well drained, the soil made moderately firm, and a little 
sharp sand dusted under the base of each bulb; then add more soil until one third of the bulb appears 
above the surface. 
After potting the bulbs, the pans may be plunged into a coldframe or in a sheltered spot in the garden. 
They should be covered with several inches of soil and, before severe frost sets in, they should be mulched 
heavily with leaves or straw. They may be lifted after January first, providing the bud is already out of 
the bulb. Bulbs not sufficiently advanced should be left until developed. 
Keep the pans in a dark cool spot until the buds extend sufficiently above the bulb. After the flowers 
are plainly visible they should be kept in a slightly cooler temperature to promote sturdy growth of the 
plants. The flowers should not be exposed to strong sunlight at any time, as they are apt to fade. 
For indoor culture plant exhibition size bulbs of 
named varieties only. F or best effect plant Hyacinths in long, narrow 
beds. Space bulbs eight inches apart each way. Do 
EXHIBITION HYACINTHS not mix the colon. 
Selected bulbs of the highest quality, bound to pro¬ 
duce the best results for Exhibition. Also recom¬ 
mended where extra large spikes are wanted in the 
garden. 
ROSE 
FAVORITE 4: 
This variety is placed at the top of the list, and it cer¬ 
tainly deserves this distinction. The compact flowers 
are extraordinarily broad with long, elegantly shaped 
bells; most beautiful of form and of a distinct rose 
coloring. For the garden a better rose cannot be 
imagined and it is one of the latest to bloom. Forces 
about the beginning of February and is as completely 
satisfactory for forcing as for the garden. $7.50 per 
dozen, $60 per 100. 
PRINCESS MARGARET 3: 
The very large truss is compactly set with well- 
formed bells of soft pink. It is an excellent forcer for 
middle or late season and splendid for the garden. 
$2.90 per dozen, $21 per 100. 
HERALD 3: 
Its large elegant spike is set with bells of a delicate 
clear rose; of perfect form and one of the earliest 
forcers. $2.75 per dozen, $20 per 100. 
ROSEA MAGNA 2: 
One of the finest Hyacinths of recent introduction and 
a distinct improvement. The fine broad truss is set 
with very large bells of a beautiful deep rose color. 
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