Htyacinths for Indoor Bloom 
Properly used, there are few flowers which will give more satisfaction than Hyacinths. Sweetly 
scented, with a fragrance everybody 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 all indoor uses and for forcing in the greenhouse we recommend the bulbs of 18 centi- 
meters 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. 
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 stones or soil. 
With 
special Hyacinth glasses, readily obtainable at small cost, they can be grown in water alone as 
shown on this page. If Hyacinth glasses are not available a common mason jar will suffice. 
Large Bulbs for Forcing and Indoor Culture—All Varieties Listed Below 
Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Albatros (Arentine Arendsi) 
Pure white with fine, compact spikes. The 
best late forcing variety and fine for bed- 
ding as well. 
City of Haarlem 
The finest of the yellows. Well-formed 
trusses of pale yellow bells. An excellent 
variety. (Color illustration, page 16.) 
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 light blue; well-filled 
spikes of large, substantial bells. A fine 
Hyacinth. 
Garibaldi 
A fine clear scarlet bloom, good stem and 
habit, considered the best red. 
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 tittle known, but we 
consider it the finest pink for early flow- 
ering 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. 
King of the Blues 
Dark violet-blue; splendid large trusses. 
One of the best dark blue Hyacinths. 
(Color illustration, page 16.) 
Lady Derby 
Beautiful and clear rose-pink, with large, 
compact trusses. Early and fine for forc- 
ing and bedding. (Color illustration, page 
16.) 
L’Innocence 
This is the most satisfactory all-around 
pure white. Compact spikes with large 
bells. Does well anywhere. (Color illus- 
tration, page 16.) 
La Victoire 
Shiny carmine-red with large, well-filled 
spikes. A splendid bedder where brilliant 
color is required. (Color illustration, page 
16.) 
Marconi ; 
Bright deep rose; short, broad trusses, 
borne on stiff stems. A good forcer but 
particularly fine outdoors. 
Marie 
The bluest and most satisfactory of the 
dark blue shades. A great improvement 
over King of the Blues. Late flowering, 
excellent for bedding or forcing. 
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. 
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 Hya- 
cinth, both as to size and color. 
Queen of the Blues 
Clear, light porcelain-blue; a strong va- 
riety with large, well-formed trusses. One 
of the best of its color. (Color illustra- 
tion, page 16.) 
Queen of the Pinks 
A very lovely pink; trusses broad and 
large, with good sized bells and strong 
stems. 
French Roman 
Ht yacinths 
The early Roman Hyacinth, with its 
graceful spike of fragrant bells, is one of 
the earlies of all winter-flowering bulbs. 
They may be placed in the more artistic 
ornamental bowls, using our prepared Bulb 
Fiber as a filler, which only needs to be kept 
continually moist, requires no additional fer- 
tilizer, and in which the bulbs thrive and 
bloom luxuriantly. Bulbs planted in Septem- 
ber bloom in December. 
Six » Per 12 Per 100 
White. Extra large bulbs. $1.80 $3.25 $22.00 
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This is a 19-centimeter size Hyacinth, 
“Herald.” Especially fine for forcing or 
growing on Hyacinth glasses. 
Gro wing Fkyacinths 
in Water 
Use biggest size bulbs preferably. Smaller 
sized bulbs, however, wilt produce blooms in 
keeping with the size of the bulb used. 
Open the bags upon arrival, and place 
in a cool, dry place until December Ist. 
The preferred storage temperature is 50 
degrees F. but 60 degrees F. is allowable. 
Before placing the bulbs on the well- 
known Hyacinth glasses, or Mason jars, 
the root base must be cleaned, so that all 
residue and old roots are removed. Fill 
the glasses with clean, cool water until 
the root base 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 eight 
weeks. Preferred temperature not over 
50 degrees F. 
When 4 inches top growth has been 
made, the glasses may be taken to a 
north window in the living room, and if 
necessary some water can be added; 
never change the water completely. Hold 
temperature to not over 70 degrees F. 
Avoid too much direct sunlight. 
