THOMAS J. GREY CO. 
Bulbs for Fall, 1939 
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Culture: These Hyacinths should be planted from 6 to 10 inches apart, and 
covered with at least 4 inches of soil from the top of the bulb. For beds or 
borders close to the conservatory or dwelling, 6 inches will make a fine display; 
but where the beds are planted to be viewed from a distance, they may be planted 
10 inches apart. Hyacinths planted alternately with Narcissi produce a most 
graceful effect, and for this combination 6 inches from bulb to bulb is also a 
suitable distance. It is advisable to cover, after the bulbs have been planted, with 
leaves or some heavy material that will prevent them from freezing or being 
affected by early spring frosts after they have started. 
Hyacinths, as well as Narcissi, should be planted by November 1st in this 
latitude, as they are the better for early planting. Tulips may be planted up to 
December 1st, weather permitting. 
These are all extra selected top root bulbs and the best varieties for exhibition 
purposes and house culture. If by parcel post, add postage at zone rates. Weight 
7 pounds per dozen. 
Single Pink, Rose and Red 
Each 20c, doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00, except as priced otherwise. 
JAN BOS. Striking deep red, a stout crimson candle. Doz. $3.50. 
Gertrude. Dark pink; large spikes; a most popular pot and bedding sort. 
IMPERATOR. Pleasing pure rose, deeper rose in center of bells. Doz. $3.00. 
LADY DERBY. Beautiful bright rose-pink, a lovely shade; large compact spike. 
LA VICTOIRE. Deep carmine-rose. Extra large spikes. 
MARCONI. Bright rose; fine forcer. 
PRINCESS MARGARETH. Soft pink, very large bells. Doz. $3.00. 
QUEEN OF THE PINKS. Brilliant, clear bright pink; large, full spike. 
Single Yellow 
Each 20c, doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00. 
CITY OF HAARLEM. Golden yellow; large and welhformed truss. 
YELLOW HAMMER. Pure yellow with beautiful truss; early. 
Single Pure White 
Each 20c, doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00 
ARENTINE ARENDSEN. Showy white, perfect spike, with wide open petals. 
LA GRANDESSE. Snow-white, large, compact spikes, fine bells, extra fine for 
exhibition. 
LTNNOCENCE. Pure white; large spike; excellent for all purposes. 
Single Blue, Purple and Violet 
Each 20c, doz. $2.00, 100 $15.00, except as priced otherwise. 
BISMARCK. Sky-blue; very broad spike and excellent for early forcing. 
DR. STRESEMANN. Lovely blue, slightly lighter edge. Doz. $3.50. 
ELECTRA. Light blue; enormous flower and a good forcer. 
ENCHANTRESS. Delicate light blue; beautiful truss on strong stem. 
GRAND MAITRE. Deep lavender-blue; elegant loose spike of immense size. 
KING OF THE BLUES. Rich dark blue; large spike; one of the best. 
MYOSOTIS. Light forget-me-not-blue. Large spike and bells. Doz. $3.00. 
QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Azure-blue; large spike; forces easily. 
Early Roman Hyacinths 
These are specially adapted for house culture and forcing, each bulb giving from three 
to six spikes. By early and successive plantings they may be had in bloom throughout 
the winter. If well rooted and brought into heat by the middle of November they may 
be had in bloom for Christmas. 
If by parcel post, add postage at zone rates. Weight 2 lbs. per doz. 
Pure White. Mammoth bulbs. $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 
Miniature Hyacinths 
EXTRA LARGE 
These are also known as Dutch Romans and Pan Hyacinths. They are small, single 
flowering Dutch Hyacinths and are very suitable for growing in pans, pots or boxes, 
using one variety only to each pan, to insure their all blooming at the same time. They 
are also fine for outdoor planting. 
If by parcel post, add postage at zone rates. Weight 2 lbs. per doz. 
Gigantea. Blush-pink. Queen of the Blues. Azure-blue. 
King of the Blues. Dark blue. Queen of the Pinks. Beautiful rosy pink. 
La Grandesse. Snow-white. Yellow Hammer. Pure yellow with beau- 
L’lnnocence. Pure white. tiful truss. 
Price of above varieties: 85c per doz., $6.00 per 100. 
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. 
Jan Bos, 
Startling New Red 
Hyacinth 
Doz. $3.50 
Special Named Bedding 
and Forcing Hyacinths 
These are large, solid bulbs of 
distinct and decided shades, pro¬ 
ducing large spikes of flowers and 
all blooming at the same time, 
which makes them of great value 
for bedding out, as one can obtain 
the exact color effect desired. Also 
desirable for forcing in pots or pans. 
Special Pure White Special Pink 
Special Dark Blue Special Rose 
Special Light Blue Special Crimson 
Special Porcelain Special Yellow 
Blue 
Doz. $1.35, 100 $10.00 
If by parcel post, add postage at zone 
rates. Weight, 3 lbs. per doz. 
Selected Unnamed 
Hyacinths 
These are sound, healthy flower¬ 
ing bulbs, superior to the mixed 
Hyacinths usually offered, and are 
well adapted to outdoor planting or 
forcing, giving good spikes of flow¬ 
ers in fine colors. 
Select Pink Select Dark Blue 
Select Rose Select Light Blue 
Select Pure White Select Yellow 
Select Mixture of Above Sorts 
Single-Flowering Bulbs. 
Doz. $1.00, 100 $7.00 
If by parcel post, add postage at zone 
rates. Weight, 2 lbs. per doz. 
