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Hyacinths 
All Bulbs 19 cm. and over, unless otherwise specified 
CHESTNUT FLOWER. Splendid variety with large double flowers 
of an exquisite soft pink color. Very fine for bedding. Each-45c, 
3-$1.10, 6-$2.10, 12-$4.15, 25-$7.45. 
“GENERAL KOHLER. Double clear blue. A very lovely variety for 
bedding with tall pyramidal spikes. Each-45c, 3-$1.10, 6-$2.10, 
12-$4.15, 25-$7.45. 
*MAD. SOPHIE. A fine sport from the single white variety L’Inno- 
cence, with large double snow white bells. Each-45c, 3-$1.10, 
6-$2.10, 12-$4.15, 25-$7.45. 
MAD. HAUBENSAK. Enormous spikes with fine double soft pink 
bells. Late. We have counted as many as 90 bells on a well developed 
spike. Each-75c, 3-$2.05, 6-$3.95, 12-$7.90. 
SUNFLOWER, Pale double yellow flowers; small truss. Largest size 
bulb available is 17 cm. Each-45c, 3-$1.10, 6-$2.10, 12-$4.15, 
25-$9.45. 
VICTORY DAY. A sport from La Victorie with fine double bells 
Brilliant carmine red color. Raised by us. Each-75c, 3-$2.05, 6- 
$3.95, 12-$7.90. 
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Fine Named Varieties for Bedding—According to Color 
15/16 cm. 
Blues Mixed Whites Mixed Yellows Mixed 
Reds Mixed Pinks Mixed Purples Mixed 
Be Sure to Specify Colors Desired 
3 of any | color $ .60 25 Orranys colon oes.o> 
Gyofvany lecolons IO 100 of any 1 color 14.95 
2 Fotsanyelecolome 25a 250) of any 1 color 32.95 
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INDOOR FORCING INSTRUCTIONS 
For Hyacinths and Other Bulbs 
A very valuable little booklet we have prepared for our 
gardening friends, detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for 
the winter forcing of various bulbs under average home 
conditions. 
Twenty-five cents per copy . . . Supplied at no charge if 
requested along with your bulb order. Ask for booklet #FFB. 

WISS ENGLISH HEDGE SHEARS—The Finest Pair of Hedge Shears We Have Ever Used 
Light Weight ... Perfectly Balanced . . . Fast Cutting 
Made especially for professional gardeners who desire a real artisan’s 
tool. The highly tempered tool steel is unbreakable, and holds a keen, 
easy-cutting edge indefinitely. Equipped with a unique rubber shock 
absorber that eliminates a great deal of arm fatigue. 
#8 Y2 E—81-inch blades........ 
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All tools may be returned to us for full refund after 10 days trial if they do not measure up to your fullest expectations in any way. — 
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Leading Garden Books 
DEVOTED ENTIRELY TO BULB GARDENING 
The following were published in 1948, are authoritative, comprehensive, and well organized. 
They are the only books on general bulb gardening published in many years, and are destined to 
fill an important gap in good garden literature. 
We offer them together as they make excellent companion volumes. Though overlapping in 
some respects each contains a wealth of material not included in the other. 
Contrary to popular opinion bulbs are not confined to the spring season and both books thor- 
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through all months of the year, from earliest spring through 
autumn. The year is further rounded out by including bulbs 
BULBS FOR BEAUTY—Charles H. Mueller.......... $3.00 
Infused with the author’s love of gardening, and written in 
such an enjoyable style, this book has the rare quality of mak- 
ing a confirmed bulb enthusiast of any gardener who picks it 
up for a moment’s browsing. Special emphasis is placed on 
elementary phases and problems of bulb gardening, with no 
cultural details left to the imagination, so it is especially rec- 
BULBS FOR HOME GARDENS—John C. Wister............. 
As this is a more comprehensive book in many ways it is recommended for the advanced 
gardener or the specialist. It is very well written, but the beginner will find certain elementary 
knowledge missing. Among several groups of bulbs the historical and descriptive material is 
extensive and detailed, showing evidence of much research and years of broad experience. 
Mr. Thomas Hoog of our firm (C. G. Van Tubergen), one of the world’s leading horticul- 
turists in the field of bulbs, is credited by the author with much valuable technical assistance. 
bulbs 
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