HYACINTHS 
For Outdoor Bedding 
Hyacinths have been grown and loved for their 
color and fragrance since ancient times. Their 
name is derived from the mythological character 
Hyacinthus. Their prim, straight spikes look well 
planted in beds and borders, along a walk or in 
masses in the foreground of a shrub border. And 
when they are combined with other bulbs like 
Narcissus or planted beneath a spring-flowering 
shrub, they can be an inspiring sight. Hyacinths 
should play a part in every Spring garden. 
Prepare the ground well by digging it and add- 
ing some fertilizer before planting. Set the bulbs 
2 to 6 inches deep and about the same distance 
apart, in late September or October. If the leaves 
are allowed to reach full growth without being 
cut back, the bulbs may be left undisturbed 
from year to year. 
LA VICTOIRE. Brilliant carmine-red; one of the 
very finest red varieties for bedding and forcing. 
It retains its superb color to the end. 
PINK PEARL. Absolutely the finest of the new 
deep rose shades. Large well-filled truss of excel- 
lent color and substance. 
L’INNOCENCE. Pure white. Extra fine truss with 
very large bells. Good substance; held on strong 
stems. 
OSTARA. China-blue. Truss and bells of fine 
form and excellent color. Ideal for any garden 
planting. 
YELLOW HAMMER. Compact spike well set with 
creamy yellow bells. Ideal for bedding. 
BISMARK. Flowers bright blue shaded violet in 
center of petals. Extra broad spike; best in its 
color. 
Any of the above, 5 for $ .69; 10 for $1.29; 
20 for $2.39. Size 15-16 cm. 
GIANT HYACINTH BULBS 
For Gorgeous Blooms Indoors This Winter 
Have you ever grown a gorgeous, big, richly scented Hyacinth indoors in winter? If 
not, you will be delighted to see how easy it is to do. You will need one of our 
exhibition-size bulbs and a Hyacinth glass. Before placing the bulb on the Hyacinth 
glass the rootbase and rootplate must be cleaned, so that all remains of the old 
rootplate and old roots are removed. When glass and bulb are clean, place the bulb 
in the top of the glass and fill the glass with clean, cool water until the rootbase is 
touched. The glass is then to be placed in a cool, dark room until the top-growth is 
4” above the bulb. Preferred temperature not over 50° F. When 4” top-growth has 
been made, the glass may be taken to a window in a warm room and if necessary 
some water can be added; never change the water completely. If the air in the 
room is very dry, it may help to moisten the flowerbuds once a day with a wad of 
cotton dipped in cool water. Every day you can see it swell — then the color will 
show — and in a little while you will have a glorious big flower spike. 
This makes a delightful small gift, but be sure to order some for yourself too! 
Crystal Hyacinth Glass and 1 Hyacinth Bulb for only $ .89 
Sapphire or Tangerine Hyacinth Glass and 1 Hyacinth Bulb for only $1.39 
& (Bulbs are 18 to 19-cm. size) Forcing Hyacinth 
SPECIAL OFFER NO. 13 
25 Assorted matchless bedding 
Hyacinth bulbs 
SALE PRICE $49.69 
