Page 50 Miniature Narcissi 
Nanus, a charming miniature trumpet Daffodil, producing very early yellow flowers, very beauti- 
ful for the rock-garden. $ 1.10 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100 
Triandrus albus (7) (The Angel’s Tears Daffodil), an exquisite little species, greatly admired in 
the rock-garden, it is of slender growth and produces a cluster of elegant little creamy- white 
flowers with globular cup and perianth reflexing like a Cyclamen. 
$ 1.00 per doz.; $ 7.00 per 100: 
W. P. Milner (12), a very charming, dainty and sulphur-white colored flower of trumpet form, 
is one of the best for growing in fibre, in pans, pots, bowls, etc. a batch of it in the rock-garden 
or in the border is something worth having, profuse bloomer. 85 cts. per doz.; $ 6.00 per 100 
Hyacinths 
The best handpicked quality, choice bulbs, selected from healthy stocks, adopted for Bowls, 
Pots, Glasses and for Exhibition. We include only valuable varieties in our Collections. 
CULTURE IN POTS 
Mix up a light rich compost of loam, leaf mould, well decayed cow manure and pure sand in 
equal portions, let this stand about one month before using. Hyacinths should be potted early in 
September for Christmas flowering and every fortnight after for succession. 
In potting leave the top of the bulbs level with the surface of the soil, which should be moder- 
ately moist and be pressed firmly; place a little clean sand round the base of the bulb. When potted 
place on a bed of ashes and cover with cocoanut fibre refuse to a depth of about 5 inches; after three 
or four months, when well rooted, remove to the forcing house as required but care should always 
be taken that the bulbs are well rooted before beginning to force, as successful cultivation depends 
almost completely on this point. To keep the foliage dwarf and to assist the perfect coloring of the 
flowers, when growing, they should have occasionally a supply of liquid manure. Always use clean 
old pots or pans. 
HYACINTHS IN GLASSES 
Fill the glass with water (rainwater preferred) so as almost to touch the base of the bulbs, a few 
pieces of charcoal should be put in the glass, as this is of service in keeping the water pure. The 
next proceeding is the simple one of placing the glasses in any dark room, cellar or cupboard, until 
the sprouts are about 3 inch. high, then they may be brought gradually to the full light. We only 
recommend Single varieties for this purpose. Although this system of culture is very simple, it is of 
the first importance that suitable bulbs should be obtained. 
OUTDOOR CULTURE 
For successful cultivation in the open air, Hyacinths may be planted any time from September 
to December. September and October being the best months; they like a light rich soil, the ground 
should be sufficiently drained to prevent it becoming too retentive of moisture; plant the bulbs at 
equal distances apart in circles or straight lines and about 5 inches deep. Never plant the bulbs when 
the ground is wet. They require a little covering of straw or a thin layer of leaves during the winter 
to protect them from frost. 
Those marked* are easy forcing varieties and especially suitable for indoor culture. 
Exhibition Hyacinths 
(Top Size Bulbs) 
COLLECTIONS OF EXHIBITION HYACINTHS 
12 Bulbs, 2 each of 6 exquisite varieties, our selection 
60 29 6 99 39 10 33 39 33 
100 99 10 99 99 10 39 99 
Arentine Arendsen, a large spike of fine form, well set with large pure white bells, very valuable 
for pots. May be forced from the first week in January. 30 cts. each; $ 3.25 per doz. 
* Bismarck, a very fine light-blue Hyacinth, just a shade lighter than the well-known variety 
Grand Maitre, excellent for early forcing. May be forced from the beginning of January. 
30 cts each; $ 3.25 per doz. 
