Continued 
These Flowers ore Grown by Hyacinth Bulbs Measuring 17 to 18 
Centimeters—the Variety is L'Innocence 
^rowin^ 3ii^acintks Ln CyYaier 
Use only top size 19-centimeter bulbs. 
Open the bags upon arrival, and place in a cool, dry place until 
December 1st. The preferred starage temperature is 50° F., but 60° F. 
is allowable. 
Before placing the bulbs on the well-known Hyacinth glasses, or Mason 
jars, the rootbase must be cleaned, so that all residue and old roots are 
removed. Fill the glasses with clean, cool water until the rootbase is 
touched. The glasses or jars are then placed in a cool, dark closet or 
cellar until the top growth is 4 inches above the bulb. This takes about 
8 weeks. Preferred temperature not over 50° F. 
When 4 inches top growth has been made, the glasses may be taken 
to a window in the living room, and if necessary some water can be 
added; never change the water completely. Hold temperature to not 
over 70°. 
Most gratifying and interesting results can be obtained by following 
these simple rules. 
The most satisfactory varieties for this purpose are: 
Albatros 
City of Haarlem 
Duke of Westminster 
Electro 
Grand Maitre 
King of the Blues 
Lady Derby 
La Victoire 
L'Innocence 
Pink Pearl 
Ivanhoe 
The bluest and most satisfactory of the dark 
blue shades. A great improvement over King of 
the Blues. Late flowering, excellent for bed¬ 
ding or forcing. 
King of the Belgians 
A fine clear scarlet bloom, good stem and 
habit, considered the best red. 
*King of the Blues 
Dark violet-blue; splendid large trusses. One of 
the best dark blue Hyacinths. (Color illustra¬ 
tion, page Q.) 
*Lady Derby 
Beautiful and clear rose-pink, with large, com¬ 
pact trusses. Early and fine for forcing and 
bedding. (Color illustration, page Q.) 
*La Grandesse 
Pure white with fine, compact spikes. The best 
late forcing variety and fine for bedding as 
well. 
*L’Innocence 
This is the most satisfactory all-around pure 
white. Compact spikes with large bells. Does 
well anywhere. (Color illustration, page Q.) 
*La Victoire 
Shiny carmine-red with large, well-filled spikes. 
A splendid bedder where brilliant color is re¬ 
quired. (Color illustration, page Q.) 
Lord Balfour 
Lilac-tinged deep violet with a rosy reflex. 
A very fine truss with large bells and of a very 
distinct color. Absolutely the best variety of 
its color. 
Largest Bulbs for Forcing and Indoor Cul¬ 
ture. 19 centimeters or over. Each, 25c; 
$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
*Marconi 
Bright deep rose; short, broad trusses, borne on 
stiff stems. A good forcer but particularly fine 
outdoors. 
*Menelik 
Very dark, almost purple; well-formed trusses. 
A splendid bedder and good for forcing. 
*Mont Rose 
A fine clear rose-pink bloom, good stem and 
habit, considered by many better than Lady 
Derby. 
*Perle Brilliant 
Light blue, tinged lavender; splendid spikes 
with large, substantial bells. A fine Hyacinth. 
Pink Pearl 
Rose-pink. A fine improvement over Gertrude. 
As an indoor flower or in the garden it leaves 
nothing to be desired. 
*Queen of the Blues 
Clear, light porcelain-blue; a strong variety 
with large, well-formed trusses. One of the 
best of its color. (Color illustration, page Q.) 
*Queen of the Pinks 
A very lovely pink; trusses broad and large, 
with good sized bells and strong stems. 
Princess Margaret 
A very fine novelty. The flower is large and 
perfectly formed. Color a clear soft pink. This 
is by far the best pink Hyacinth, both as to 
size and color. 
*Yellow Hammer 
Creamy yellow; compact and large bells. 
Smaller Bulbs for Indoor or Outdoor Cul¬ 
ture: 17 to 18 centimeters. $1.75 per doz.; 
$11.00 per 100. 
Hyacinth Glasses, 
Prices On Request 
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