WOOD’S HYACINTHS 
CULTURE IN POTS: Use any good soil, mixed with sand, potting so as to leave 
the top of the bulb even with the soil. For a single plant use 4 or 5-inch pot; but 
the effect will be prettier if several bulbs are planted in a larger pot, and still more 
effective if all are of one color. Press the soil firmly around the bulbs, but do not pack 
it underneath. Sink the pot in the earth about 6 inches, covering with soil, choosing 
a location that is not too wet. For a succession of blooms, bring the first out about 
December ist, and every two weeks thereafter, until February 1st. Keep moder- 
ately warm and when they begin to bloom, give plenty of water, and as much fresh 
air as possible. Too much heat dries up the flower and shortens the blooming period. 
CULTURE IN OPEN GROUND: Any good garden soil will suit. If clay or very 
heavy, do not cover more than 3 inches; if light, from 4 to 6 inches. Protect with 
manure, leaves or coarse litter to prevent freezing. 
CITY OF HAARLEM. A very beautiful, large, pure ycllow, compact bloom of fine 
form and substance; the best yellow Hyacinth for bedding and pots. 
GERTRUDE. Deep rose-pink, fine compact spike with bells of medium size; very 
handsome variety for all purposes. 
GRAND MAITRE. Very pleasing shade of deep lavender-blue, the immense large 
and broad truss is of great beauty and substance; one of the best blue Hyacinths 
under cultivation; recommended for all purposes. 
KING OF THE BLUES. A very dark blue, bearing a splendid spike with large bells; 
excellent for late forcing or bedding. 
LA ViCTOIRE Brilliant rose-crimson, when forced a fine dark pink. This variety 
grows a large spike of perfect form and is unsurpassed for all purposes. 
L’INNOCENCE. Pure white, fine large truss, produced on a strong stem with large 
bells of great beauty and substance; the best white Hyacinth for massive bedding 
and forcing. 
MARCONI. Bright deep rose, faintly shaded rosy-white, producing a large broad 
spike, borne on a stiff stem; particularly good for bedding. 
OSTARA. Pure blue all over, lightly tinted violet inside; easy and excellent Christ- 
mas forcer; good spike. 
PERLE BRILLANTE. A very fine lavender-blue; produces large broad spike on 
stiff stem; good form. 
PINK PEARL. One of the finest new clear pink Hyacinths. It is a valuable im- 
provement of Gertrude, a large spike with closely set bells of a very distinct 
rose-pink; a splendid bedder and a very good one for indoors. 
The above Hyacinths may be had in two sizes: 
WOOD'S EXHIBITION HYACINTHS—EXTRA LARGE BULBS f 
30c. each; $2.75 per dozen; $20.00 per 100 

WOOD’S SUPERIOR BEDDING HYACINTHS : 
3 for 55c.; $1.75 per dozen; $12.00 per 100 
ROMAN HYACINTHS—White, Pink & Blue 
The flowers, while smaller than those of the Dutch Hya- 
cinths,-are borne in much greater abundance, each producing 
about 6 graceful spikes of blooms, which makes it a most 
valuable sort for cutting. They can be forced very easily, 
and if planted early and brought into the house at intervals 
of about two weeks, will yield a succession of blooms from 
Christmas to Easter. 3 for 55c.; $1.75 per dozen; $12.00 
Datch Iris 
The flowers of Dutch Iris are broader, the falls usually 
wider apart, and the lips larger than the Spanish type. They 
are about two weeks earlier, blooming right after the Cot- 
tage Tulips. They are wonderful for cutting, opening nicely 
even if cut in bud, and lasting a long time. 
All Varieties: 3 for 25c.; 750. per dozen; $509 per 100 
A. BLOEMAARD. Standards dark purple, falls lighter blue. 
Very large flower. Early. 
D. HARING. Grayish white, tinted lilac; falls pure white. 
Large flower. Early. 
IMPERATOR. The finest, largest Iris for all purposes. A 
strong growing, free blooming, clear bluc Iris. 
POGGENBEEK. Standards and falls uniform, dark blue. 
Very early. 
WEDGEWOOD. Standards blue, falls beautiful pale blue 
with a yellow blotch. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Extra large, snow-white; lips carry 
feathers of golden orange. 
GOLDEN HARVEST. Deep golden yellow, extra large. 
Very early. 
VAN EVERDINGEN. White blotched with yellow. A very 
fine Iris. 
WOOD'S SPECIAL MIXED DUTCH IRIS. 65c per dozen; 
$4.00 pex 100. 

