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Htyacinths 
Large Bulbs for Garden Planting and Indoor Culture 
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 pro- 
duces 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 advisable 
that you order the size best suited for the use you have in mind. 
Fine results for outdoor garden or 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 enor- 
mous trusses, causing them to attain to the peak of perfection. 
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. 
City of Haarlem 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
The finest of the yellows. Well-formed 
trusses of pale yellow bells. An excellent 
variety. 
Grand Maitre 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
Deep lavender with long, compact spikes of 
large bells, on strong stems. One of the 
most popular lavender varieties. 
Jan Bos 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
A fine clear scarlet bloom, good stem and 
habit, considered the best red. 
King of the Blues 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
Dark violet-blue; splendid large trusses. 
One of the best dark blue Hyacinths. 
Lady Derby 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
Beautiful and clear rose-pink, with large, 
compact trusses. Early and fine for forcing 
and bedding. The best of the pinks. 
L’ Innocence 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
This is the most satisfactory all-around pure 
white. Compact spikes with large bells. 
Does well anywhere. 
Growing Fkyacinths in Water 
Use biggest size bulbs preferably. 
Smaller 
Imported Hyacinth Glasses 
Leerdam Crystal 
These crystal Hyacinth glasses are im- 
ported by us from the world famous Leerdam 
glass factory in Holland. They are beauti- 
fully made and when not in use for the grow- 
ing of Hyacinths become handsome vases for 
cut flowers. Each $1.25, 3 for $3.50, 
6 for $6.00, 12 for $10.00 
Giant Size Hyacinth Bulbs 
For those customers who wish to grow the 
largest possible flowers in Hyacinth glasses, we 
imported a number of giant bulbs of six of the 
most popular kinds. These are real jumbos and 
should with care produce the finest and largest 
flowers it is possible to grow. 
Grand Maitre Deep lavender. 
Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.75, 100 $38.00 
King of the Blues Dark blue. 
Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.75, 100 $38.00 
Lady Derby Rose-pink. 
Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.75, 100 $38.00 
L’Innocence Pure white. 
Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.75, 100 $38.00 
Princess Margaret Light pink. 
Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.75, 100 $38.00 
Queen of the Blues Light blue. 
Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.75, 100 $38.00 
sized bulbs, however, will produce nice blooms 
even though not quite as large as you obtain 
from bigger bulbs. 
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 
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 tem- 
perature to not over 70 degrees F. Avoid 
too much direct sunlight. 
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La Victoire 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
Shiny carmine-red with large, well-filled 
spikes. A splendid bedder where brilliant 
color is required. 
Pink Pearl 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
Rose-pink. A fine improvement over Ger- 
trude. As an indoor flower or in the gar- 
den it leaves nothing to be desired. 
Princess Margaret 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
A very fine novelty. The flower is large 
and perfectly formed. Color a clear soft 
pink. This is by far the best pink Hyacinth, 
both as to size and color. 
Queen of the Blues 
Each 50c, Three $1.35, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
Clear, light porcelain-blue; a strong variety 
with large, well-formed trusses. One of the 
best of its color. 
Hyacinth Mixture of Big Bulbs 
Six $2.65, Doz. $4.75, 100 $33.00 
This mixture is made up from the varieties 
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. 
Grench 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 con- 
tinually moist, requires no additional fer- 
tilizer, and in which the bulbs thrive and 
bloom luxuriantly. Bulbs planted in Octo- 
ber bloom in December. 
Blue Extra large bulbs, Six $1.35, 
Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.20, 100 $15.00 
Pink Extra large bulbs, Six $1.35, 
Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.20, 100 $15.00 
White Extra large bulbs, Six $1.75, 
Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.50, 100 $20.00 
