. Graph Hyacinths. Lily of the Valley. OF THE One of the most charming of spring-flowering plants, bearing slender stems with tiny bells; deliciously fragrant. They are largely used for forcing in winter and spring, and can readily be flowered in the house. The pips or crowns are re- ceived each year from Germany du- ring November, and they may be planted, any time after their receipt, as long as they can be had in good con- dition. The simplest method for in- door culture is to place a bundle of 25 pips in a 7 or 8-inch pot, filling it up with sand, moss or light soil, allowin
. Graph Hyacinths. Lily of the Valley. OF THE One of the most charming of spring-flowering plants, bearing slender stems with tiny bells; deliciously fragrant. They are largely used for forcing in winter and spring, and can readily be flowered in the house. The pips or crowns are re- ceived each year from Germany du- ring November, and they may be planted, any time after their receipt, as long as they can be had in good con- dition. The simplest method for in- door culture is to place a bundle of 25 pips in a 7 or 8-inch pot, filling it up with sand, moss or light soil, allowing the points of the pips to be about an inch above the surface. They should then be placed out of doors in a shaded place and subjected to frost, which materially helps in their quick flower- ing. The pots can be brought in- ilours as wanted, and if frozen should be thawed out slowly, after which they may be put in a shaded place in a t niperature of about 70 degrees, anil when the .spikes are 3 or 4 inches high they may be brought to where they are to perfect their flowers. By having a number of pots and bringing in at intervals, a continuous display Can be had throughout the winter and spring months. Selected Pips. For forcing or planting out, but we recommend clumps as most suitable for outiloor plant- ing. 25 cts. per doz.; bundles of 25 for 40 cts.; §]..50 per 100; $1400 per 1000. If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per doz. for postage. Strong Clumps. For outdoor planting. 25 cts. each; $ per doz; $18 00 per 100. Clumps can only be sent by express or freight cit purchaser's expense, IHUSCARIA (Grape and Feathered Hyacinths). Botryoides [Gr,pe Hyacinth'). One of the prettiest of early spring-flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high and throwing up numerous spikes of clear blue or white flowers, which resemble a miniature bunch of grapes. They are perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of themselves; in clumps or lines they are very eff"ective. 5 or 6 bulbs in
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