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Hyacinths 
RADIANT and FRAGRANT 
For Outdoor Gardens, Indoor Forcing, and Exhibition 
Hyacinths are indispensable in the early spring garden because of 
their clear, desirable colors and their perfect faithfulness in blossom- 
ing. Although many are used for bedding where they make fine 
displays, their beauty is enhanced by planting them in clumps of 5 
to 10 with other flowers of contrasting forms of foliage and colors 
to add grace and lightness. Their delightful fragrance is not the least 
of their charms and is very enjoyable whether they are grown inside 
or Out. 
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REGARDING SIZES OF BULBS 
AVAILABLE 
All Imported Hyacinth bulbs are graded in Holland 
according to the following sizes—14/15 cm.—15/16 cm. 
—16/17 cm.—17/18 cm.—18/19 cm.—19 cm. and over. 
The smallest size, 14/15 cm. (referred to as “Miniature 
Hyacinths’’) is generally used for mass display when 
economy is necessary. Spikes are small, but well formed. 
By close planting, beautiful eects can be achieved without 
too much expense. 
The next size, 15/16 cm., is the most popular bedding 
size as bulbs are still economical in cost but produce 
larger spikes. Heavy wind and rain storms do not bother 
them. 
The other sizes are used according to size of spike de- 
sired and price range. 
Extra size bulbs, 19 cm. and over, are used for indoor 
forcing and exhibition purposes as they produce the very 
finest, tallest spike of all. However, it is well to keep in 
mind that all sizes of bulbs can be forced—tIn fact many 
prefer the dainty diminutive spikes of the smaller bulbs. 
We offer 4 of the above grades. 
14/15 em.—AMiiniature. 
For economical planting in large groups and colorful 
masses. 
15/16 cm. 
For general bedding in small or large groups. 
17/18 cm. 
For planting in small groups when large spikes are 
desired that will withstand moderate rain and wind. 
19 cm. and over. 
For indoor forcing, and for growing exhibition spikes 
outdoors in a sheltered location. 
Regardless of size, all bulbs are firm, plump and healthy, 
clean and well cured—our usual superb quality. 
Some varieties do not produce large bulbs, so largest 
size is indicated in description. 
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Those marked * are earliest howering varieties 
6 bulbs are 44 the 12 price 
50 bulbs are 14 the 100 price 
DARK BLUE 
DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. Deep purplish blue with lighter center 
having well formed broad trusses. Fine for late forcing and most ex- 
cellent for bedding. 
KING OF THE BLUES. Deep steel or Oxford blue with extra large, 
close spike. A magnificent show variety as it forces splendidly in 
February. The flowers are very sweetly scented. 
*MARY. Dark blue with large spike. Flowers about 10 days in 
advance of King of the Blues. 
ZULU KING. Excellent long-lasting spikes of deep blackish-blue. 
This variety is very easily forced. Largest bulb available is 17 cm. 
Each $.60, 3 $1.65, 12 $6.10 
LIGHT BLUE 
*BISMARK. Grand spike with large bells; the best blue Hyacinth 
for earliest forcing. 
“DR. LIEBER. Light blue, one of the best pure blue Hyacinths for 
early forcing and bedding. 
DR. STRESEMANN. This is one of the very best novelties lately 
introduced and might be called an improved Queen of the Blues. 
Has an enormous spike of bright pure blue flowers and is fine for 
pots. 
*GRAND MAITRE. Fine porcelain blue with large bells on a 
splendid spike. Very fine for pots and for forcing after the middle 
of January. 
*MYOSOTIS. Very fine bright blue flowers. Long spike. 
*OSTARA. Novelty. Well-finished spike of deep blue. This new 
variety is excellent for earliest forcing. 
PERLE BRILLIANT. The individual bells are blue outside while 
the inside is light blue, and the flowers are carried on sturdy stems. 
Excellent bedding variety, and good for late forcing. 
QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Large spikes of bright pure Cambridge 
blue. Fine bedding variety, rather late lowering, and not good for 
early forcing. 
SCHOTEL. Soft pure blue flowers. Very tall spike. Excellent for 
forcing and for pots. 
WHITE 
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ull spikes. 
“CARNEGIE. Strong compact spikes of large pure white flowers. 
ea late owering, and excellent for bedding as well as for pot 
culture. 
L’INNOCENCE. Large bells, pure white. The best pure white for 
forcing, and an excellent bedding variety. 
Price of White and Blue Varieties: 
15/16 em. 17/18 cm. 19 cm. 
Each ose: Sk eee eee ~= S55 $ 45 
3'of anyt color: .2<2 :..2- $ .65 .85 1A5 
12 of any 1 color......... 9.15 9.95 AS 
95 of any 1 color......... 4.05 5.40 7.50 
100 of any 1 color........ 45.15 90.65 28.90 
YELLOW AND SALMON 
CITY OF HAARLEM. Long spike of pale yellow. Fine for late 
bedding and forcing. 
Rathpsed | Orange-salmon. Strong, short spike. Fine for late 
orcing. 
*ORANJE BOVEN. Orange-salmon. Elegant, loosely arranged 
spike. Always produces small bulb. 17 cm. Each $.60, 3 $1.55, 
12 $5.70, 25 $10.40. 
*PRINCE HENRY. Splendid clear yellow. Large spike. Excellent for 
forcing and bedding. 
*YELLOW HAMMER. Golden yellow. 
Price of Yellow and Salmon Varieties: 
15/16 cm. 17/18 cm. 19 cm. 
Fach. o>, tae ee ~- $ .40 $ 750 
3 of any 1 colot.cs- oe $° 65 1.05 1.30 
12 ofany 1 color... 335. 4. 9.15 3.75 4.90 
D5 of any 1icolor 34.355 6 4.05 6.80 8.90 
100 of any 1 color........ 15.15 96.15 34.40 
DARK RED AND CRIMSON 
JAN BOS. Brilliant red with white center. Very fine for earliest 
forcing but not recommended for bedding. 
*LA VICTOIRE. A beautiful brilliant red. Early. The best red variety 
for bedding. Also fine for forcing from the middle of January. 
ROI DES BELGES (King of the Belgians). A fine clear carmine that 
keeps its color well. Strong stems. Excellent variety for late forcing 
and bedding. 
*TUBERGEN'’S SCARLET. A sport from Distinction. Intense carmine- 
scarlet, 4 beautiful rich shade. The best red Hyacinth for early forc- 
ing. Elegant trusses of long lasting quality. Largest bulb available 
17 cm. Each $.60, 3 $1.55, 12 $5.70, 25 $10.40. 
Price of Dark Red and Crimson Varieties: 
15/16 cm. 17/18 cm. 19 cm. 
Esch 2. eee ee — $ .35 $ .45 
3 ofenyt color, 2. 33,2.43; $ .65 .B5 1,15 
12 of any 1 color. . € sige 9.15 2.95 4.30 
95 of any 1 color......... 4.05 5.40 7.80 
100 of any 1 color........ 15.15 20.65 30.25 
