HYACINTHS—Continued. 
EDELWEISS, (new), pure white, large compact spike of large bells, 
bring in January 15th, in bloom from February 10th on. 
LA GRANDESSE, pure white. Start slowly January 15th, for blooms about 
February 10th and later. 
Cool storage, 55°-60° F., improves the forcing tendency of Hyacinths. 
If you can’t plant them promptly upon receipt, store the bulbs in 55° 
F., preferably on trays. In America the violently fluctuating August 
and September outdoor temperatures often RETARD the bulbs, slowing 
both root-growth and bud-growth. For wonderful root and bud 
growth, after boxing or potting, nothing better than the constant 55° 
F. of a deep, shaded trench. Bulbs for Easter forcing can be kept un- 
planted until late, say until December. 
L'INNOCENCE, pure white. Exceedingly popular. Start forcing Decem- 
ber 24th. Good bloomer from January 20th on. 
QUEEN OF THE WHITES, pure white. Start slowly January 15th, to 
bloom from February 10th on. Very good for late pans. Avoid 
bulbs larger than 17-18 c.M. 
SINGLE DARK and LIGHT BLUE 
BISMARCK, sky blue. Start forcing December 24th. Can be timed for 
January 20th. Use large bulbs for earliest pots. Use the 15 c.M. 
size for the longest stemmed best blue cut-flower Hyacinth. 
BLUE DANUBE (New), beautiful light blue, large truss. Can be brought 
in January 15th, and in bloom from February 10th on. 
For late Easters, grow Hyacinths, Single and Double Tulips in deep 
cold frames facing North. 
DR. LIEBER, best early lavender blue. Force from December 24th on, 
to bloom January 20th and later. 17-18 c.M. bulbs produce hand- 
some spikes, often as good as 19 c.M. bulbs. 
DR. STRESEMAN, lovely blue, lighter edge. Start January 1st for Janu- 
ary 25th pans. 
DUKE OF WESTMINSTER, deep blue. Start your first set January 1st, 
which should be ready January 25th. Good for eight weeks of con- 
secutive sets. Use largest size bulbs for best spikes. 
FRANS HALS (new), large truss, indigo blue, outside sky blue. 
Extra fine novelty. Bring in January 15th, in bloom from February 
10th on. 
GRAND MAITRE, deep lavender blue. Start January 1st, blooms from 
January 25th on. Often "splits,"’ giving 3-6 graceful flowers instead 
of one big spike. Some florists consider that an advantage. 
All January forcing of Hyacinths must be done in semi-darkness at 
70° F. for 7 to 10 days, dropping to 65° F. when buds are well up 
which makes for sturdy plants and good color. Absolutely no sun- 
light at any time, It ts astounding how many florists forget about 
the sun’s interference in greenhouse forcing. 
