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flower is ,,out of the neck” of the bulb, and rises together with the leaves to form 
a perfect flowering plant. Success is then assured. What a delightful process to 
watch, this gradual “greening” of the yellow buds, the separating of the leaves, the 
rising flower spike with its neatly folded immature bells hugging the stem so 
closely. After a few days these bells, still green, assume a right angle position to 
the stem and then the appointed color, be it darkest blue or sweetest pink, gradu- 
ally suffuses each petal, until the ever-new but ages-old miracle is completed. Not 
yet content apparently, with all it gives, in the second or third day the gorgeous 
Hyacinth emits a generous fragrance, alluring and distinct, never to be forgotten. 
It is astounding how long a Hyacinth bloom will last when grown in water. 
For water culture, the most satisfactory Hyacinth varieties are: 
Size 18-19 cm in circumference White: Arentine Arendsen . 
L’Innocence 
Blue: Bismarck 
Dr. Lieber 
Duchess of Westminster 
Grand Maitre 
Myosotis 
Schotel 
Red: Jan Bos 
La Victoire 
Pink: Gertrude 
Lady Derby 
Marconi 
Pink Pearl 
Yellow: Yellow Hammer 
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HOW TO GROW MULTIFLORA HYACINTHS 
IN POTS 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
MULTIFLORA HYACINTHS. Gay colors, grace, fragrance and easy 
culture make these Heralds of Spring promising subjects for indoor 
gardening. Plant any time after October 15th, in pots or pottery 5” in 
diameter, tops of bulbs level with soil or bulb fibre 14” below rim of 
container, store in cool dark place for 10 weeks, water occasionally. 
When the sprouts are up 2”, take pots into subdued light in warm room 
for two weeks and blossoming follows automatically. 
MULTIFLORA HYACINTHS are hardy. Planted outdoors in September 
to December, each bulb will produce a fragant clump of colorful blossoms 
in the spring. Left undisturbed in a good location it will bring its mess~ 
age of joy to your garden for several years. 
Obtainable in September/October. Supply always limited. Order promptly. 
If handled as cutlined above, success assured. 
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