Exhibition Hyacinths 
Every year our growers prepare to select the finest grade of Hyacinths for us for 
exhibition. These bulbs are of maximum size, and fully aged for this purpose. The 
varieties listed below are grown especially for us, and intending exhibitors at the 
International Flower Show next spring will be interested in our selection of varieties 
which we believe, when grown for exhibition, should capture first premiums. The 
Hyacinth enthusiast who is interested in novelty varieties will also find this list valuable. 
We offer only the best sorts. There are several hundred varieties grown abroad 
but we do not consider that there are over thirty of them worth growing. Bulbs such 
as we supply should be planted singly in a 5-inch pot, or four bulbs 
to an 8-inch bulb-pan. As there is a slight variation in the time of 
flowering between the different varieties, we have, therefore, indicated 
the relative time of blooming, 1 being early, 4 the latest. 
BLEU AIIV1ABLE. 2. Large bells of pale light blue. A fine exhibi¬ 
tion variety. 30 cts. each; $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100 
CITY OF HAARLEM. 2. Fine yellow variety, with strong stem 
and a good head of bloom. Soft Naples yellow, shaded deeper. 
DR. LIEBER. 2. Suitable alike for forcing and outdoor planting. 
The large, nicely filled spikes are composed of numerous bells of 
pale lavender-blue, shaded dark violet. 
DR. STRESEMAN. 2. Avery fine exhibition variety. The large bells 
are a deep blue and are carried on fine trusses. 
30 cts. each; $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100 
DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. 2. An unusual color—clear dark blue 
bells with white centers. While a dark shade of blue it is most 
outstanding because of its bright, attractive tone. 
ENCHANTRESS. 2. Full, long truss with large bells of pale porce¬ 
lain, tinted lilac, brighter center. Splendid for exhibition. 
G. VAN DER MEY. Shapely spikes of beautiful light coral-red bells. Early, 
and the finest red Hyacinth. 30 cts. each; $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per ICO 
GRAND MAITRE. 2. The most widely used in its color. Dark lavender- 
blue, with bells of good size, and large, well-filled spikes, held on strong stems. 
IMPERATOR. 2. A beautiful deep shade of rose, darker in the center of the 
bells. Large fine spike. 30 cts. each; $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100 
IVANHOE. Compact, slender spikes of deep violet, tinged with indigo—the 
loveliest of all the dark varieties. From a distance it appears black. 
KING OF THE BLUES. 4. A fine variety both for outdoor planting and indoor 
forcing. In color, an attractive bright dark blue, with large spikes and fine bells. 
L’INNOCENCE. 1. A white variety extensively grown. The bells are pure 
white and of good substance; trusses are well filled and held on strong stems. 
LA GRANDESSE. 3. Perfectly formed spikes of pure white. 1 he florets are 
of waxy substance and most gracefully placed on long stems. 
LA VICTOIRE. 1. A brilliant, almost vividly colored Hyacinth of attractive 
luminous carmine-rose. The bells are of medium size but are numerous and 
form a nicely filled spike. One of the finest for bedding or pots. 
MARCONI. 2. Compares in all-round quality with Lady Derby, but rather 
darker shade—bright, deep rose, suffused white. Good stems and trusses. 
ORANGEBOVEN. 3. A rather dainty variety of remarkable color—pale 
salmon-pink, tinged with ruddy apricot. Truss of medium size. 
LADY DERBY. 1. Considered the finest rose-pink Hyacinth. Its sturdy 
stems hold erect, large, full heads of clear rose-pink. Excellent for forcing 
and unsurpassed as a bedding variety. 
PRINCESS MARGARET. 1. This new variety is one of the most pleasing of 
the soft pink tones. Very large, well-formed bells carried on a line strong 
stem. 25 cts. each; $2.25 for 10; $20.00 per 100 
QUEEN OF THE PINKS. 3. Cjear, bright rose-pink, with nicely formed 
trusses, well filled with medium-sized bells. 
QUEEN OF THE WHITES. 2. The handsome pure white bells are thickly 
set on the truss. Excellent for exhibition. 
YELLOW HAMMER. 1. A fine yellow variety for pot-culture. Creamy 
yellow, with a well-filled truss of large bells. 
Price of above varieties unless otherwise noted. We place large contracts 
for the above varieties and thus secure the pick of the crop. This enables us 
to offer at a uniform price of 20 cts. each; $1.90 for 10; $17.00 per 100. 
Fre nch Roman Hyacinths 
French Roman Hyacinths are among the earliest bulbs to be had in flower. 
The bulbs arrive from France late in August, and they may be had in flower 
from November all through the winter months, if potted up in September and 
at intervals of every two weeks. They are much prized for pots or cutting on 
account of their graceful appearance and delicate fragrance. 
WHITE. Mammoth bulbs, 13 to 14 cms. $1.30 for 10; $12.00 per 100 
Jumbo bulbs, 14 to 15 cms. $1.60 for 10; $15.00 per 100 
SINGLE ROSE. First-size bulbs. 90 cts. for 10; $8.00 per 100 
VIRGINIA. Fine new light blue. Mammoth bulbs. $3.00 for 10; $26.00 per 100 
Matchl ess Bedd ing Hyacinths 
Illustrated in Color on Back Page 
SPECIAL NAMED VARIETIES IN DISTINCT SHADES OF 
COLOR, TO FLOWER AT THE SAME TIME 
Bulbs measure 6 to 7 inches in circumference 
The Hyacinth chosen to represent each of the follow¬ 
ing shades of color is a variety which we have found 
from trials will be best in the three essential require¬ 
ments: Best in its color; stoutest stem; largest truss 
of bells; so our patrons will know that we have avoided 
using varieties that are of weak stem and that do not 
support the blooms. 
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 very suitable distance. 
Hyacinths, as well as narcissi, should be planted by 
November 1 in this latitude, as they are the better for 
early planting. Tulips may be planted up to December 
1, weather permitting. 
PURE WHITE 
DARK BLUE 
RICH YELLOW 
DARK PINK 
LIGHT PINK 
BRIGHT SCARLET 
LIGHT BLUE 
$1.00 for 10; 
$9.00 per 100 
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