HYACINTHS 
T he use of Hyacinths in gardens is increasing 
rapidly due in part to the popularizing of their 
use in informal plantings. They blend admirably with 
the flowers and new growth of deciduous shrubs and 
small trees. For this purpose we recommend the 
medium or “bedding size" bulbs. This size i)roduces 
an excellent spike that will stand without being 
staked and is much more graceful than the enormous 
spikes from the ovei'-fed top-size bulbs. 
Hyacinths are easily grown out of doors. Like the 
rest of the bulbs they should have a reasonably fer¬ 
tile soil with good drainage. They may be left in from 
year to year unless the ground is kept very moist all 
summer. 
Hyacinths are one of the easiest bulbs to force 
either in pots of soil or in glasses of pure water. In 
either case they must have a good root growth and 
the buds must be well up out of the bulb before being 
brought into a warm place. 
We can supply a limited quantity of larger size 
bulbs, 17-18 cm. This size is especially good for 
forcing in water or soil or for use out of doors when 
particularly large spikes are wanted. 
Each year we try out a great many varieties in¬ 
cluding many new sorts. The list below is based on 
this experience. They are all good varieties. 
Single Hyacinths 
CITY OF HAARLEM. The finest of the yellows. 
Large well formed trusses of golden yellow changing 
to creamy yellow with age. An excellent variety for 
forcing or bedding. 
DCKE OF WESTMINSTER. The large bells are 
deep and glistening purplish blue with white centers. 
A striking and outstanding variety. 
GR.AND M.'VITRE. Very beautiful clear porcelain 
blue. Long compact spike of large bells on a strong 
stem. 
KING OF THE BELGIANS (Roi des Beiges). Fine 
clear scarlet on strong stems. Holds its color well. 
KING OF THE BIASES. Finest dark blue. Splen¬ 
did large truss with dark violet-blue bells. Beautiful 
rich color. 
HYACINTH, LA VICTOIRE 
L.ADV DERBY. Beautiful clear rose-pink. Extra large 
truss with a strong stem. Good forcer. 
LA GR.ANDESSE. The finest and most showy pure white. 
Long full truss of perfect form with fine waxy bells. 
L.\ VICTOIRE. Usually described as deep carmine-red but 
we would call it deep pink. Well filled spike of brilliant color. 
A splendid forcer and very early out of doors. 
L’INNOCENCE. Large compact spikes of clear waxy white. 
The loveliest pure white imaginable. 
Double Hyacinths 
Of the late years the double hyacinths have not been grown 
as much as they deserve. Our showing of these varieties at¬ 
tracted a great amount of attention this spring. 
CHESTNUT FLOWER. A splendid variety with large 
double flowers of an exquisite soft pink. 
GARRICK. Fine tall spikes of deep bright blue. 
L.\ GRANDESSE. Very large bells of purest white. 
MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not). A very fascinating even tone 
of medium light blue. Large spike and bells. 
ORANGE BOVEN (Sunburst). A new and distinct color in 
hvacinths, beautiful shadings of orange and salmon. Fine large 
spike. Bedding size only, 3 for 35c, 12 for .$1.20, 100 for ,$9.()0. 
PRINCESS M.ARGARET. A novelty of great merit. Clear 
soft pink. Probably the best in this color both as to size and 
color. 
QUKK^«' OP" the blues. Clear sky blue with silvery re¬ 
flex. Strong grower and very beautiful. 
QUEEN OF THE PINKS. Compact spike of deeii rose-pink. 
Good color and substance. One of the best for bedding. 
YELI.OW H.A.MMKR. Compact spike of deep creamy yel¬ 
low. Early. •' 
.MIXED HYAI’INTHS. A splendid mixture made up from 
the above varieties, in a wide range of color. 
Prices of Single Il.vacinths: 
.Medium or bedding size, 15-16 cm., 3 for 20c, 12 for $1.00, 
100 for $7.50. 
Large size bull)s, 17-18 cm., 3 for 45c, 12 for $l.,50, 100 loi 
$ 11 . 00 . 
We can supply only medium or bedding size in the double 
hyacinths. These bulbs will produce attractive spikes of good 
size. 
Prices of Double Hyacinths—3 for 30c, 12 for $1.10, 100 for 
$8.25. Four each of the 3 varieties for $1.10. 
Culture of Tulips 
In our part of the country October is probably the best time 
to plant tulips, although they do fairly well when planted as 
late as December. In the South planting before the first of 
November is not advised. Tulip bulbs need cool moist growing 
conditions. They should have an ample supply of moisture 
from the time they are planted until they are ripe. Good drain¬ 
age is more necessary for tulips than many of the othei bulbs. 
While a great part of the size of the blooms is determined 
by the size of the bulbs planted, it is essential that the bulbs 
be provided with a liberal supply of plant food. Bone meal is 
always recommended but we prefer a well balanced plant food 
such' as Vigoro. If manure is used be sure it is well rotted 
and worked carefully all through the soil. Cover the bulbs 
about 4 inches and where the winters are severe mulch with 
straw or dry leaves after the ground is frozen. Lift the bulbs 
every year when the leaves are turning yellow. Dry carefully. 
Do not expose the bulbs to the sun or wind. In the fall clean 
off all old loose skin, roots, etc., and reset again. 
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