fill an important place in the early spring garden. As 
| y formal bedding plants they have few equals. They also 
provide desirable and striking color masses in the foreground 
of shrub borders as well as in the perennial garden—ain fact, 
i. YA C : i T | S wherever an early spot of color is desired. Plant them in- 
formally in drifts and they will scent the spring garden as 
no other plant can do. 
from Holland for Hyacinths are of easy culture. Plant the bulbs 5 to 6 
inches deep in any good rich garden soil. The lighter the 
the Gar den F texture of the soil, the better they will do. If fertilizer Is 
| ‘HE popular Dutch Hyacinths with their rich fragrance 
used, dig it in well so that it becomes thor- 
oughly mixed with the earth and does not 
< es come directly in contact with the bulbs. A 
4 may light mulch over winter Is essential, par- 
J iP. om ™ * f ticularly in the very cold parts of the coun- 
y ' me ’ =f x try. Almost any kind of material you have 
ae ‘4 le = available will be all right—peat moss, pine 
ely yd aa branches, etc. 
~~ The following twelve varieties are the 
finest obtainable in their color classes. The 
size we are offering for outdoor planting Is 
15 to 16 cm., which is ideal for the average 
garden. 
Any of the following, 6 for $1.65; 12 for 
$2.95; 25 for $5.75; $19.75 per 100 
City of Haarlem. Well-formed trusses of pale 
yellow bells. 
Garibaldi. Clear scarlet. Good stem and habit. 
Grand Maitre. Deep lavender. Long, compact 
spikes of large bells on strong stems. 
Herald. The best pink for early flowering; does 
well in either bulb fiber or soil. The large, clear 
rose-pink bells of perfect form are carried on a 
stiff stem. A fine novelty. 
Lady Derby. Large, compact trusses of clear rose- 
pink. Good for forcing and bedding. Early. 
La Victoire. Shiny carmine-red with large, well- 
filled spikes. A brilliant color. 
L’Innocence. This is the most satisfactory all- 
round pure white. Compact spikes with large 
bells. Does well anywhere. 
Marie. The most satisfactory of the dark blue 
shades. A great Improvement over King of the 
Blues. Late flowering, excellent for bedding. 
Perle Brilliant. Light blue, tinged lavender. 
Splendid spikes of large, substantial bells. 
Princess Margaret. A very fine novelty. The 
clear soft pink flower is large and perfectly formed. 
One of the best pinks in both size and color. 
Queen of the Blues. Light porcelain-blue; large, 
well-formed trusses. 
Queen of the Pinks. Trusses broad and large, 
with good-sized pink bells and strong stems. 

Six Beautiful Colors 
If you prefer, you may order Hyacinths by color. 
These bulbs are 15 to 16 cm., the ideal size for out- 
door planting. 

PRINCESS 
MARGARET 
Light Blue Red 
Deep Blue White 
Pink Yellow 
Any 6 bulbs for $1.50; 12 for $2.85; 
25 for $5.50; $19.00 per 100 
