Sweet Scented ^LydcLn 
Most Versatile and 
Thh Size of Bloom is Produced by o 19-Cenfimeter Bulb— 
the Variety is King of the Blues 
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Colorful of Bulbs 
Properly used, there are few flowers which will give more satis¬ 
faction than Hyacinths. Sweetly scented, with a fragrance every¬ 
body loves, each Hyacinth bulb is a storehouse of energy and will 
produce its flower even under the most adverse conditions. The 
size of the flower is directly dependent on the size of the bulb 
and for that reason it is important to use the size suitable for the 
use in mind. 
For garden use we recommend the 15 to 16 centimeter, as well 
as the 17 to 18 centimeter size. Properly selected varieties will 
produce strong-stemmed flowers capable of withstanding wind and 
rain without support. The flowers from these smaller sized bulbs 
will be of perfect form, but not so heavy as those produced by the 
largest size bulbs. 
Hyacinths in the spring garden give a gay range of color im¬ 
possible to obtain so early in the spring in any other way. Their 
delightful fragrance is something to look forward to from year to 
year. Plant them in informal masses interspersed with other spring 
flowers, preferably where they will have some sort of background 
against which to display their vivid beauty, or by themselves in 
solid beds of one or more colors. Because they are so uniform in 
height and so dependable they are ideal for beds where it is desired 
to carry out a living design. 
During the winter months Hyacinths may be had in the house 
with ridiculous ease. All they require is water and some sort of 
supporting medium which may be of bulb fiber, stones, or soil. 
With special Hyacinth glasses, readily obtainable at small cost, 
they can be grown in water alone as shown on the opposite page. 
With our special bulb fiber they do not need to be grown in ugly 
looking flower pots, but may be grown in any ornamental container. 
For all indoor uses and for exhibiting at shows we recommend 
the top size bulbs of 19 centimeters and larger. The enormous 
trusses produced by the extra vitality contained in these larger 
bulbs can reach the height of perfection under these protected 
conditions, and the increased satisfaction is well worth the extra 
cost of a few dozen of the largest size bulbs. 
Albatros (Arentine Arendsen) 
One of the finest whites; long spikes with large snowy white bells. Early, 
fine for forcing and a good bedder. 
of Haarlem 
finest of the yellows. Well-formed trusses of pale yellow bells. An 
excellent variety. (Color illustration, page Q.) 
Dr. Lieber 
Lavender-blue, shaded violet, the general effect being deep blue. Bears 
large, compact spikes. 
*Duke of Westminster 
Deep purplish blue, large bells with white center. A striking and out¬ 
standing variety, universally liked. 
*Electra 
Light silvery blue with immense, well-filled spikes. Early and one of the 
finest light blue Hyacinths. 
Forget-me-not (Myosotis) 
An even tone of fight blue; well-filled spikes of large, substantial bells. 
A fine Hyacinth. 
*General De Wet 
Lively light pink with a lighter center; large trusses with good sized 
bells. Fine for forcing or bedding. 
*Grand Maitre 
Deep lavender with long, compact spikes of large bells, on strong stems. 
One of the most popular lavender varieties. 
Herald 
The earliest of the Dutch Hyacinths. It is a new variety still little 
known, but we consider it the finest pink for early flowering and with 
care it may be had for Christmas. Does splendidly in Wayside Gardens 
Bulb Fiber. The large, clear rose-pink bells of perfect form are carried 
on a stiff stem. 
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