Hyacinth Bulbs 
The entrancing fragrance and bright cheerful colors of the Hyacinth 
coming so early in spring gives this bulb a foremost place in our garden 
planning. It produces flowers from very small bulbs. The size of the 
flower and the number of bells on a stem being proportional to the size of 
the bulbs. 
For those who want large heavy flower spikes or trusses the largest 
bulbs are obtained, but the smaller ones produce far more graceful flowers 
indoors and more satisfactory beds outside. Only the single type is listed 
as we believe them to be more reliable and satisfactory than the doubles. 
Outdoors, Hyacinths are planted from 6 to 10 inches apart and 4 to 6 
inches deep, measuring from the shoulder of the bulb. The larger bulbs 
being planted the deepest and farthest apart. Planting should be done 
before November 1st, preferably in good sandy loam soil with the beds 
well mulched for winter in cold climates. Planted alternately with tulips, a 
color effect in the same bed is produced lasting over a month. For this 
purpose 6 inches from bulb to bulb is a suitable distance. White Hya¬ 
cinths inter-planted with Muscari, either blue or white, is charming. 
For pot culture use a 4-inch pot for one bulb or a larger pot for three 
or five bulbs, an odd number making the better appearance. As a rule it 
is not satisfactory to put more than one variety in a pot. In potting, leave 
the tops of the bulbs even with the top of the pot and a little above the 
soil in the pot. Give a good watering, set in a cool dark place and cover 
over and around the pots with several inches of sand. Leave until thor¬ 
oughly rooted, which takes from 8 to 10 weeks, and until an inch or two 
of top growth has been made. During this time do not allow them to 
become dry. Bring to light gradually, and after the flower spike has 
developed, they may be placed where wanted. 
HYACINTHS IN GLASSES 
It is fun for all the family to grow Hyacinths in glasses. The special 
glasses sold for the purpose are well known. Put a small piece of charcoal 
about the size of a pea, into the glass and fill with water, nearly but not 
quite up to the base of the bulb. For this purpose the large size bulbs 
should be used. When filled stand the glass in a dark, cool, airy place, 
where it must be left several weeks for the roots to grow and the flower 
bud to start. Do not bring into light until the flower bud shows an inch or 
two of top growth and the glass is nearly full of roots. Bring to light grad¬ 
ually and after that to the sunniest place where there is full light and an 
even temperature, 60-65 degrees. 
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HYACINTHS IN BOWLS OF PEBBLES 
A charming effect may be obtained by growing Hyacinths in bowls filled 
with pebbles and water. The treatment is the same as with Hyacinths in glasses. 
It is only necessary to see that a piece of charcoal is used and that the water is 
replenished as the bulbs use it up. 
Bulb fibre mixture is also an excellent material for growing Hyacinths in 
bowls and is clean and inoffensive to handle. 
PINK AND RED SHADES 
GERTRUDE (3). Bright rose-pink, fine compact spike, much used for forcing. 
LADY DERBY (2). Lovely light salmon-pink with darker stripe, handsome broad 
flower spike. 
LA VICTOIRE (1). Brilliant rose-crimson, large spike, perfect form. 
PINK PEARL. Deep rose with lighter edge, forces early. 
QUEEN OF PINKS (3). A beautiful bright rose, well formed compact long spike. 
Used for late forcing. 
BLUE SHADES 
GRAND MAITRE (2). Immense porcelain blue spike of great substance. The best 
of all the porcelain hyacinths. 
KING OF THE BLUES (4). Rich dark blue, large bells, fine spike. 
MYOSOTIS (3). A charming clear sky-blue (forget-me-not blue), long well-formed 
spike. 
SCHOTEL (2). Pale porcelain-blue, large bells, fine well-furnished spike. 
WHITE HYACINTHS 
LA GRANDESSE (3). Large bells and large handsome broad spike. The showiest 
pure white. 
L'lNNOCENCE (3). Pure white, large, the best all-around white Hyacinth for 
water glasses and bowls of fibre, forces well and is equally good for bedding. 
YELLOW HYACINTHS 
CITY OF HAARLEM (2). Pure yellow, large well-furnished handsome spike, very 
beautiful. 
LARGE HYACINTH BULBS 
These large bulbs are well adapted for heavy spikes of flowers for either 
indoor or outside growing. They are especially useful for water culture in the 
house. Your choice of any of the varieties listed above—3 bulbs, one variety, 50c; 
12 bulbs, one variety, SI.80; 100 bulbs, one variety, $12.00. 
BEDDING HYACINTHS 
Bulbs of this size are almost exclusively used for outdoor planting in formal 
beds or drifts in the border, and are most satisfactory as well as economical for 
the purpose. They are as vigorous and full of vitality as the large bulbs, and 
force equally well. Your choice in bedding size, of any variety listed above—- 
3 bulbs, one variety, 35c; 12 bulbs, one variety, $1.20; 100 bulbs, one variety, $9. 
Unnamed, mixed colors, bedding size, $1.00 doz., $7.50 per 100. 
MINIATURE HYACINTHS 
These are apparently small bulbs but for their size they produce immense 
flowers, and give good satisfaction. They are as delightful to grow indoors in 
bulb pans as in the flower border. Because of their low price and splendid 
results, they are very much in demand. Your choice in Miniature size, of any 
variety listed above—3 bulbs, one variety, 25c; 12 bulbs, one variety, 85c; 
100 bulbs, one variety, $6.00. 
Unnamed, mixed colors. Miniature size, 75c doz., $5.00 per 100. 
BEDDING HYACINTH COLLECTION No. 13 
3 bulbs each, your choice, of 10 varieties (30 bulbs).$ 3.25 
6 bulbs each, your choice, of 10 varieties (60 bulbs). 6.00 
12 bulbs each, your choice, of 10 varieties (120 bulbs). 11.00 
MINIATURE HYACINTH 
3 bulbs each, your choice, of 10 varieties 
6 bulbs each, your choice, of 10 varieties 
12 bulbs each, your choice, of 10 varieties 
COLLECTION No. 14 
(30 bulbs).$ 2.35 
(60 bulbs). 4.25 
(120 bulbs). 8.00 
King of Blues L'lnnocence Grand Maitre City of Haarlem Gertrude 
