Dreer's mid-summer list 1928 (1928) Dreer's mid-summer list 1928 . dreersmidsummerl1928henr Year: 1928 30 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SPRING FLOWERING BULBS CHOICE BEDDING HYACINTHS Few bulbs can be used for bedding with such good effect as Hyacinths, and every spring they form one of the features of the principal public parks, and, considering the little trouble necessary for their care, it is a matter of comment that larger plantings are not seen in private gardens. Cultural notes will be found on page 29. We might add that Hyacinth Bulbs in some soils will do well for a number of years
Dreer's mid-summer list 1928 (1928) Dreer's mid-summer list 1928 . dreersmidsummerl1928henr Year: 1928 30 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SPRING FLOWERING BULBS CHOICE BEDDING HYACINTHS Few bulbs can be used for bedding with such good effect as Hyacinths, and every spring they form one of the features of the principal public parks, and, considering the little trouble necessary for their care, it is a matter of comment that larger plantings are not seen in private gardens. Cultural notes will be found on page 29. We might add that Hyacinth Bulbs in some soils will do well for a number of years without lifting or replanting. When through flowering, the beds may be sown or planted with shallow-rooted plants, such as Petunias, Verbenas, Portulaca, etc., which wiU keep the beds bright throughout the summer and in no way hurt the bulbs. Gertrude. Bright rosy pink, of sturdy compact growth, fine bedder. La Victoire, or Victory. Brilliant rosy-red; a fine variety. Maxconi. Rich rose-pink, magnificent spikes of closely set bells. Queen of the Pinks. A lovely tone of rosy-pink, large beUs and massive spike. Roi des Beiges. Brilliant crimson-scarlet; a grand bedder. General Vetter. A very strong grower, with large spikes of creamy blush white. La Grandesse. An fine pure white; spike and bells of largest size. L'Innocence. The most popular of the pure whites for bedding and forcing; always produces good flowers. Enchantress. One of the finest light blue sorts; color sky-blue shading lighter to the centre. Grand Maitre. Rich, deep lavender blue shaded darker. King of the Blues. A grand rich dark lustrous blue. Perle Brilliante. Very large beUs and spike of light sky-blue; inside of petals lighter. Queen of the Blues. A beautiful silvery azure-blue. Yellow Hammer. Pure yellow and one of the best. Price. Any of the above Choice Bedding Hyacinths, 15 cts. each; per doz.; per 100, postpaid. SELECT SECOND-SIZE NAMED HYACINTHS These are a little smaller than our
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