. Bulbs for autumn planting. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Gardening Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Equipment and. 12 BECKERT SEED AND BULB Pot of our Selected Hyacinths Hyacinths Everyone knows them. Their beautiful form, delicate colors, and delightful fragrance have appealed to many generations of flower-lovers. Generally speaking, size and beauty of flower depend upon size and condition of bulb and strength of root syste
. Bulbs for autumn planting. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Gardening Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Equipment and. 12 BECKERT SEED AND BULB Pot of our Selected Hyacinths Hyacinths Everyone knows them. Their beautiful form, delicate colors, and delightful fragrance have appealed to many generations of flower-lovers. Generally speaking, size and beauty of flower depend upon size and condition of bulb and strength of root system developed. Since the roots begin to form as soon as the bulb is planted, it is desirable to start them early, although good results can be obtained by planting from October to December. Hyacinths do best in rich soil—give them plenty of manure if it is available. How to Grow Indoors. There are two good ways of growing Hyacinths in the house during the winter months—in pots of soil or prepared bulb fiber, and in water in special glasses. For either method select sound, clean bulbs and remove any sprouts that are at the base. In Pots. The best soil to use is a sandy loam mixed with about one- third well-rotted manure; sand and compost in equal parts are also good. A .s-inch pot will hold one large Hyacinth bulb or four Miniatures, and. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Beckert's Seed Store; Beckert's Seed Store; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Pittsburgh, Pa. : Beckert's Seed Store
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