. Single Hyacinths. SINGLE PURE AND HYACINTHS. The Hyacinth is so well known and esteemed that any description of its many good qualities is needless. The list now offered includes nearly every shade of red, white, blue, yellow, etc. The varieties enumerated below have been selected for their distinct coloring and free flowering qualities, and are aWfirst size selected bulbs, specially suited for growing in pots or glasses. While higher in price than " mixtures," they give corresponding returns, and for beds or borders where sharp contrasts are desired they are indispensable. Outdoor
. Single Hyacinths. SINGLE PURE AND HYACINTHS. The Hyacinth is so well known and esteemed that any description of its many good qualities is needless. The list now offered includes nearly every shade of red, white, blue, yellow, etc. The varieties enumerated below have been selected for their distinct coloring and free flowering qualities, and are aWfirst size selected bulbs, specially suited for growing in pots or glasses. While higher in price than " mixtures," they give corresponding returns, and for beds or borders where sharp contrasts are desired they are indispensable. Outdoor Culture.—The bulbs may be planted any time from October to Decem- ber. They succeed in any good, well-drained garden soil. Set the bulbs so that the tops. will be 3 or 4 inches below the surface and 6 to 10 inches apart. Be- fore very severe weather comes on, cover the beds with straw, leaves or manure to protect them from frost; but care should be taken that this covering is not too thick, as the bulbs are as likely to be injured by being kept too warm as by freezing; this should be removed in March. When through flowering the bulbs may be lifted, dried off and placed in a cool, dark place until lime for replanting. Pot Culture.—Plantings may be made at any time from September to December, though October is the best time. A light, rich soil with a mixture of well-rotted cow or sheep manure is most suitable. Use a 4 or 5-inch pot and have the top of the bulb just above the surface. After potting give a good watering and set away in a c1 cellar or outhouse and cover over with coal ashes or some litter, until thoroughly rooted ; they may then be brought as wanted for a succession of flowers into a moderately warm, light room. Culture ill Glasses.—When it is desired to grow Hya- cinths in water, they should be placed so that the base of the bulb merely touches the water. The glasses should then be set in a cool, dark closet, or in the cellar, until filled with roots, when t
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