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Hyacinth : Por fect Indoor Blooms 
Few flowers are capable of giving more lasting satisfaction than the Hyacinth. Sweet and delicate 
is their scent, and of a nature that everyone enjoys. Hardy and filled with energy, each Hyacinth 
produces its flowers time and again under the most adverse conditions, requiring little time or 
attention from you. Since the size of the flower is directly proportionate to the size of the bulb, it 
is important that you order the size best suited for the use you have in mind. 
Best results for indoor growing are obtained from the 18 centimeter or larger bulb. Greater vigor 
is naturally found in the larger size bulbs and this added vitality produces enormous trusses, 
causing them to attain to the peak of perfection. The slight extra cost in ordering a few dozen of 
these larger bulbs is more than offset in the increased pleasure you will derive from them when 
they flower in your own living room in the winter. 
It is a simple matter to grow Hyacinths indoors during the winter months. They only require 
water and some sort of supporting medium such as soil or stones. In special Hyacinth glasses, 
obtainable at small cost, they are grown in water alone. Hundreds of thousands of bulbs are so 
grown in England and throughout Europe. If Hyacinth glasses are not available, a common Mason 
fruit jar will serve the purpose. 
Large Bulbs for Garden Planting and Indoor Culture 
Albatros Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
Pure white with fine, compact spikes. 
The best late forcing variety and fine 
for bedding as well. 
City of Haarlem 
Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
The finest of the yellows. Well-formed 
trusses of pale yellow bells. An excel- 
lent variety. 
Electra Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
Light silvery blue with immense, well- 
filled spikes. Early and one of the fin- 
est light blue Hyacinths. 
Garibaldi Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
A fine clear scarlet bloom, good stem 
and habit, considered the best red. 
Grand Maitre 
Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
Deep lavender with long, compact spikes 
of large bells, on strong stems. One of 
the most popular lavender varieties. 
Herald Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
The earliest of the Dutch Hyacinths. It 
is a new variety still little known, but we 
consider it the finest pink for early flow- 
ering and with care it may be had for 
Christmas. Does splendidly on Hyacinth 
glasses. The large, clear rose-pink bells 
of perfect form are carried on a stiff 
stem. 
King of the Blues 
Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
Dark violet-blue; splendid large trusses. 
One of the best dark blue Hyacinths. 
Lady Derby Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
Beautiful and clear rose-pink, with large, 
compact trusses. Early and fine for forc- 
ing and bedding. 
L’Innocence Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
This is the most satisfactory all-around 
pure white. Compact spikes with large 
bells. Does well anywhere. 
La Victoire Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
Shiny carmine-red with large, well-filled 
spikes. A splendid bedder where brilliant 
color is required. 
Marie Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
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. 
Pink Pearl Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
Rose-pink. A fine improvement over 
Gertrude. As an indoor flower or in the 
garden it leaves nothing to be desired. 
Princess Margaret 
Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
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 
Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
Clear, light porcelain-blue; a strong va- 
riety with large, well-formed trusses. 
One of the best of its color. 
Hyacinth Mixture of Big Bulbs 
Six $2.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
This mixture is made up from the varie- 
ties listed under this heading. The bulbs 
are two sizes larger than the regular 
garden size. They will make a fine and 
fragrant showing in the garden. We do 
not advise you to grow several mixed 
bulbs in one pot because of difference 
in time required to force them into 
bloom. 
French “Roman 
Htyacinths 
The early Roman Hyacinth, with its 
graceful spike of fragrant bells, is one of 
the earliest of all winter-flowering bulbs. 
They may be placed in the more artistic 
ornamental bowls, using peat moss as a filler, 
which only needs to be kept continually 
moist, requires no additional fertilizer, and in 
which the bulbs thrive and bloom luxuriantly. 
Bulbs planted in October bloom in December. 
Blue Extra large bulbs, Six $1.35, 
Virginian. Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.20, 100 $15.00 
Pink Extra large bulbs, Six $1.45, 
Italian. Doz. $2.50, 25 $4.65, 100 $17.00 
White Extra large bulbs, Six $1.75, 
Roman. Doz. $3.25, 25 $5.75, 100 $22.00 


This is a large bulb for forcing, variety 
“Herald.” Especially fine for growing on 
Hyacinth glasses. 
HYACINTH GLASSES 
Artistic imported Dutch Hyacinth 
Glasses made by famous Leerdam 
Glass factory of Holland. 
Hach $1.25, 3 for $3.00, 
6 for $6.00, 12 for $10.00 
Growing Htyacinths in Water 
Use biggest size bulbs preferably. Smaller 
sized bulbs, however, will 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 
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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. 
