iant Hyacintl 
The Finest for Beds, Borders 
and for Growing Indoors 
Among the many flowers that can be grown from fall — 
planted bulbs, the hyacinth stands at the top of the list. 
It is probably the easiest flower to grow in pots or bowls, 
and what could be more decorative or attractive than a 
display of hyacinths in the house during the winter or 
early spring! Equally effective and beautiful are beds, 
borders or irregular groups here and there among peren- 
nials, in combination with pansies, forget-me-nots, 
English daisies, arabis, aubrietia and hardy alyssum, or 
in the front of shrubbery. We offer the best varieties in 
a full range. of colors from purest white, creamy yellow, 
through pinks and blues to deepest indigo. 
Mammoth Size Bulbs for Giant Spikes 
The spikes produced from Burpee’s Mammoth Size Bulbs will he 
truly giant and well filled with large, showy florets. Our mammoth 
bulbs are carefully selected, of the highest quality, and particularly 
desirable for beds, borders, pots or glasses, where the largest flower- 
spikes are wanted. For forcing, plant only one variety in a pot or pan. 
7189 Arentine Arendse Magnificent pure white open bells'of 
extra large size; sturdy spike. Especially fine variety for forcing. 
7201 City of Haarlem Large, erect trusses of soft creamy 
yellow bells of good substance. Splendid for forcing and bedding. 
7202 Delft Blue Unusually large, well-filled spikes of a most 
beautiful blue shade. Prized for all uses; early forcer. .. 
7191 Gertrude _Compact trusses of light rosy carmine. Bold, e 
erect grower. Considered the best of its color for all purposes. Pas 
7192 Grand Maitre Rich, deep porcelain-blue; the florets are 
loosely placed in large, noble trusses. A most popular blue shade. 
7193 King of the Blues Dark, glistening indigo-blue; very 
large, compact spikes. Delightful vanilla scent. Highly recommended. 
7194 Lady Derby Light rose-pink bells of large size make up 
into striking and showy trusses. Exceedingly pretty for all uses. 
7195 La Victoire Brilliant rosy carmine, little lighter in color 4 
when forced. Very large, well filled, compact spike of large bells. 
7196 L’ Innocence Immense spikes of the purest white, and - % 
the earliest white for forcing. Does well in all plantings. Superb. 
7197 Myosotis Silvery blue shaded porcelain-blue—a lovely 
soft forget-me-not blue tone; best of its color. Always admired. 
7198 Pink Pearl Broad, strong-stemmed trusses of light rose- : 
pink. An appealing and unusually clear shade. Exquisite for groups. — 
7199 Queen of the Pinks Bright rose-pink; well-set spike — 
with large bells of a wonderful, clear color. Fine for late forcing. 
Any of the above 12 named Giant Hyacinths: oh een 
40¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.95; 12 for $3.75; 100 for $27.00 
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7195 Giant Flowered Hyacinth, La Victoire s n ae 
A0¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.75; 25 for $6.75 Giant Flowered Hyacinths 
7756 ALL COLORS MIXED 
Splendid mixture of the above named giant flowered varieties, the 
* ‘2 H colors nicely blended to give an effective show of unsurpassed — 
Best Five Giant Flowered Hyacinths beauty in any outdoor planting. especially borders and edgings. — 
Illustrated in color on the inside back cover 3 for 95¢; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.50; 100 for $24.00 
Gertrude, Grand Maitre, Lady Derby, 
L’Imnocence and Myosotis 
73851— 5 Bulbs, of each, value $2.00 for $1.85 HOW TO GROW HYACINTHS 
7852—10 Bulbs, of each, value 4.00 for 3.60 
7853—15 Bulbs, of each, value 5.00 for 4.75 
7854—30 Bulbs, each, value 9.75 for 9.25 4 : ; ; : F 
; part; medium size bulbs, 6 in. deep and 6 in. apart. 
7855 —60 Bulbs, of each, value 18.75 for 18.00 
Outdoors: Plant the mammoth bulbs 6 to 7 in. deep andes 
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Indoors: One bulb is usually planted in a 5- or 6-inch pot, depend 
ing on the size of the bulb, although several bulbs may be planted. 
a 6-inch or larger size pan. Use only the mammoth size bulbs fo 
growing in water in the house. Full cultural directions are given on 
16... W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Bulb Growers ’ every bag containing the bulbs. 
