California Flowerland 
GIANT 
_ HYACINTHS 
Massive spikes of richly fragrant flowers, blooming 
in spring. Plant hyancinths in borders or in groups, in 
the foreground of shrubbery or in drifts among per- 
ennials, in sun or half-shade. 
CITY OF HAARLEM. Soft yellow, blooms late. 
DELFT BLUE. Clear medium light blue. 
GERTRUDE. Bright rose pink, very large. 
GRAND MAITRE. Deep lavender blue. 
JAN BOS. Carmine red with lighter center, considered the 
best red and excellent for forcing. 
KING OF THE BLUES. Rich dark blue. 
LADY DERBY. Fine clear rose pink, for bedding and forcing. 
L’INNOCENCE. Large pure white flowers on strong, com- 
pact spikes, one of the best. 
Top Size Bulbs (19 ctm. and up) 
GIANT EXHIBITION HYACINTHS 3 for $1.00, dozen $3.50, 100 for $28.00. 
GARDEN HYACINTHS FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS 
(15-16 centimeters) 
Gertrude. Rose pink. Earliest to bloom, each bulb produces several 
Grand Maitre. Deep lavender blue. graceful spikes of dainty fragrant hyacinths. 
Jan Bos. Carmine red. : 
ir lanavenees Bure white: Plant bulbs in early fall, for blossoms at Christ- 
Drees tov.$ 1100 ndezankS2'50 mas time, using 3 or more to each pot. White 
100 for $17.50. ; only. 3 for $1.00, dozen $3.00, 100 for $22.50. 
How To Grow Fine Hyacinths 
POT CULTURE: Select only the largest Hyacinth bulbs. Pot them in rich soil, 2 to 2/3 of the way 
down in the pot; providing good drainage, either singly in 4-inch pots or plant three or more in 
6-inch pots or bulb pans. Water thoroughly, then store in a cool dark place for at least a month, 
until roots are well developed and top growth starts. Then bring into light, keep at cool temperature 
and water regularly. 
FOR PLANTING OUTDOORS: Plant Hyacinth bulbs in groups in well drained soil, 6 inches deep. 
Water well, and keep moist. Buy only largest bulbs and remove all side bulblets. 
HOW TO GROW HYACINTH IN WATER: Fill vase so BULB WILL NOT STAND IN WATER but 
barely touches it. Keep vase in coolest, darkest place, preferably cool closet or garage; avoid damp- 
ness. Watch water level each week, keeping water constantly just at base of bulb. Keep in dark 
place (usually several months) until flower bud is about 3 inches tall. Expose gradually to daylight. 
Sprouts will turn deep green and flowers develop rapidly. ; 
