Giant Flowered Hyacinths 
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Among the many flowers that can be grown from fall-planted bulbs 
the Hyacinth stands at the top of the list. It is probably the easiest 
flower to grow in pots or bowls, and what could be more decorative 
or attractive than a display of Hyacinths in the house during the 
winter or early spring! Equally effective and beautiful are beds, 
borders or groups of Hyacinths here and there among perennials or 
in front of shrubbery. One of the easiest flowers to grow. From a 
long list of named Hyacinths we have selected those offered on ac¬ 
count of their free-flowering qualities and distinct colors. 
j/' How to Grow Hyacinths 
Outdoors: Plant Mammoth bulbs 6 to 7 in. deep, 8 in. 
apart; Medium size bulbs, 6 in. deep, 6 in. apart. 
Indoors: One bulb is usually planted in a 5- or 6-inch 
pot, depending on the size of the bulb, although 4 bulbs 
may be planted in a 6-inch pan or 6 in a 7-inch pan. Use 
only the Mammoth size bulbs for growing in water in the 
house. French Roman Hyacinths should not be planted 
outdoors in cold sections; they are easily grown in the 
house. 
Mammoth Size Bulbs 
The spikes produced from Burpee's Mammoth Size Bulbs 
will be truly Giant and well filled with large, showy florets. 
Our Mammoth bulbs are carefully selected, of the highest 
quality, and particularly desirable for beds, borders, pots or 
glasses, where the largest flower-spikes are wanted. 
9025 Dr* Licber Lavender-blue shaded violet, the general effect 
being bright blue. Perfect spikes of giant size. 
9001 Duke of Westminster Deep purplish blue—a glorious 
shade. Large, broad trusses; erect and stately. 
9004 EnchontreSS Beautiful light delft-blue shaded with some¬ 
what deeper’blue; large florets. Immense flower-spikes. 
9006 Gertrude Large, compact trusses of rich carmine-rose. 
Considered the best rose-colored Hyacinth for all purposes. 
9007 Grand Maitre Rich, deep porcelain-blue; the florets are 
loosely placed in large, bold trusses.' Always admired. 
9009 King of the Biues Dark, glistening indigo-blue; very 
large, compact spikes. Has a delightful vanilla scent. 
9012 La Grandesse Enormous spikes of the purest waxy 
white—an excellent white for all purposes. 
9023 L’Innocence immense spikes of the purest white, and 
the earliest white for forcing. Used exclusively by some growers. 
9014 Lady Derby Giant, erect trusses of rich rose-pink; very 
striking and showy. 
9019 La Victoire 
Brilliant scarlet-red; 
little lighter in color 
when forced. Very 
large, compact. 
9033 Queen of the Pinks Large, broad, strong-stemmed trusses of 
bright rose-pink. An appealing and most desirable shade. 
9020 Vesuvius Erect, stocky spikes of bright, fiery scarlet. Very showy. 
9031 YeiloW Hammer Compact, erect trusses of deep creamy yellow. 
Bulbs, as well as flower-spikes, are somewhat smaller than others. 
Any of the 13 named Giant Hyacinths listed on this page: 
each; 3 for 50j^; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00. 
Giant Flowered Hyacinth, L,'Innocence 
9079 Giant Flowered Hyacinths—Aii varieties mixed 
Splendid mixture of all the named varieties, the colors carefully blended to 
give an effective show. 3 for 45^; 12 for $1.55; 100 for $11.00. 
Special Collection Offers 
5 Giant Fiowered Hyacinths 
Illustrated in color on third cover 
Duke of Westminster (dark blue). Enchantress (light blue), Gertrude 
(carmine-rose), Lady Derby (rose-pink), and La Grandesse (white). 
9710— 5 Buibs ( 1 of each variety, value $0.90) for $0.80 
9711— 10 Bulbs ( 2 of each variety, value 1.80) for 1.50 
9712— 15 Bulbs ( 3 of each variety, value 2.50) for 2.15 
9713— 30 Bulbs ( 6 of each variety, value 4.38) for 3.85 
9714— 60 Bulbs (12 of each variety, value 8.75) for 7a00 
Hyacinths mal^e lovely house plants 
