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IOWA SEED CO., DES MOINES, IOWA

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HYACINTHS

The Hyacinth is undoubtedly the "Queen of Bulbous Flowe-
rs." It has been improved for cen turies and ther e are thou-
ands of varieties. but after personal inspection of th e fields
in Holland we offer the following named varieties as being
suited for general culture and believe they will give satis-
faction . Personally, we prefer the s ingle flowered sorts.
FOR INDOOR PLANTING- In Glasses.-Fill glass with pure
soft water until the water touches bottom of the bulb, drop
in a piece of charcoal to keep water from fouling, and place
glass in a cool, dark place until th e roots nearly fill the glass.
Change the water if necessary to keep it pure. When fully
established bring to light and sunshine. In Pots.-Use com-
post of sand, well-rotted cow manure and garden mould in
equal parts. Plant one bulb in a four-inch pot. Set in cool,
dark place about four weeks then bring to light and sunshine.
FOR OUTDOOR PLANTING .--,Make beds a foot in depth, of
compost outlined above, raised slightly above the surround-
ing surface for drainage. Plant bulbs six inches apart and
when ground freezes cover with a few inche s of leaves or
coarse litter.

Iowa Seed Co.'s Best Named Varieties
SINGLE VARIETIES.
GERTRUDE.-This is the most beautiful of all and is well
illustrated by the accompanying cut. It is a single, bright
red, with large, superbly shaped truss , compact and attractive
in every way. Often has twin spikes. Each 15c; dozen $1.50 .
GIGANTEA.-Grows to enormous size, with broad spikes of
blush -pink color; very handsome. Each 15c; dozen $1.50 .
CZA R PETER.-Finest porcelain-blue; has large, perfect
spike and color is unusually attractive. Each 15 c; doz. $1.50.
BARONESS VON TUYLL.-Single pure white; very large,
close -bloom, early and is fine for glasses. Ea. 10c; doz. $1.15.
IDA.-Color a most beautiful golden yellow; large spike;
best of all single yellow sorts. Don ' t fail to get at least one
of these. Each 20c; dozen $2.00.
DOUBLE VARIETIES.
BOUQUET ROYAL.-Fine light pink or blush. Extra large
spike and very beautiful flowers. Each 12c; dozen $1.25.
LA TOUR D' A UVERGNE-Very early flowering, and the
best of all double whites. Flowerets large and wax-like and
spikes of immense size. Very early and the fines t double
Hyacinth for pots. Each 12c; dozt'n $1.25.
KING OF BLUES.-Blackish purple. The darkest shade we
offer. A strong flower of good quality, valuable for con-
ntrast as it cannot fail to attract the eye. Ea. 20c; doz. $2.00.
BLOKSSBERG.-Llght blue; large spike. Color of this Hya-
cinth exception'ally fine. Ea. 15c; doz. $1.50.
Gertrude Hyacinth
BOUQUET TENDRE.-A beautiful double flower of deep crimson color. Best double red
we know. Large bulbs. each 12c; dozen $1.25.
GOETHE.-Large, fine truss of handsome citron yellow. Each 15c; dozen $1.50.

CHOICE UNNAMED SORTS IN SEPARATE COLORS
To those who do not wish to pay the highest price for best
named Hyacinths, we especially recommend this grade for
both house and garden culture. Though not so large as the
named varieties, they are all choice, selected bulbs; will pro-
duce large, symmetrical trusses; especially fine for bedding.
DOUBLE "VARIETIES.
SINGLE VARIETIES.
Each Doz.
Each Doz.
Pure White. . . . . .. 8c $O.8O
Pure 'White . .". . . .. 8c $O. 8O
Rose and Pink . .. . 8c .

Rose and Pink .. . . Sc
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Red ...... " .. ".... Sc
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Red. . . . . . . . . . . . .. Sc
.SO
Light Blue' . . ..... Sc
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Light Blue .. . .... Se
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Dark Blue ....... Sc
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Dark Blue ....... Sc
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Yellow ............ IOc
1.00
Yellow ............ IOc
1.00
All colors mixed.". 7c
.75
All colors mixed ... 7c
.75

ROMAN HYACINTHS

The florists' favorite. Slender and graceful about one-
half the diameter of ordinary Hyacinths. Romans are the
earliest bloomers of all fall bulbs and may be readily grown
by the most inexperienced in pots of soil or in water and
pebbles. Planted in September they flower from Thanksgiv-
ing to Christmas time and a succession may be had by pot-
ting the bulbs at intervals. Bulbs throw up from two to
seven spikes of bloom which follow each other in flowering.
Three bulbs m ay be placed in a five-inch pot. Very fra-
grant. Do not forget these when making up your order.
PURE WHITE.-The most popular.Exquisite bells, white as
snow and fragrant. Each 5c; doz en 55c.
LIGHT BLUE.-Sky blu e bell. About ten days later than the
white. Each 5c; dozen 50c.
DELICATE ROSE.-Beautiful, clear , bright rosy pink color. A
charming and df'licate tint. Each 5c; doz e n 50c.
CANARY YELLOW.-Beautifully shaped bells, in color a soft.
pleasing canary yellow. Each 10c ; dozen $1.00.
Roman Hyanciths