Fragrant HYACINTHS from Holland for Your Garden 
An effective border planting of Hyacinths in the garden 
HE popular Dutch 
Hyacinths with their 
rich fragrance fill an 
important place i in the early 
spring garden. As_ 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—in fact, 
wherever an early spot of 
color is desired. Plant them 
informally in drifts and they 
will scent the spring garden 
as no other plant can do. 
Hyacinths are of easy cul- 
ture. Plant the bulbs 5 to 6 
inches deep in any good rich 
garden soil. The lighter the 
texture of the soil, the better 
they will do. If fertilizer is 
used, dig it in well so that it 
becomes thoroughly mixed 
with the earth and does not 
come directly in contact with 
the bulbs. A light mulch over 
winter is essential, particu- 
larly in the very cold parts of 
the country. Almost any kind 
of material you have avail- 
able will be all right—peat 
moss, pine branches, etc. 
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Geautiful 
COLORS 
If you prefer, you may order 
Hyacinths by color. These 
bulbs are 15 to 16 cm., the 
ideal size for outdoor planting. 
Light Blue Red 
Deep Biue White 
Pink Yellow 
Any 6 bulbs for $1.50; 
12 for $2.85; 25 for $5.50; 
$19.00 per 100 
The following 12 varieties are the fimest 
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. 
Grand Maitre. Deep lavender. Long, compact 
spikes of large bells on strong stems. 
Jan Bos. Carmine-red, tinted scarlet; lighter 
center. Recommended for early forcing. 
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 s: tisfe ictory 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, cxcellent for bedding. 

Perle Brilliant. Light blue, tinged lavender. 
Splendid spikes of large, substantial bells. 
Pink Pearl. Vivid rose with strong curled bells. 
Large spike; strong stem. Excellent for early 
forcing. 
Princess Margaret. A very fine novelty. The 

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clear soft pink f.ower 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. 
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