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Title: Floral gems for winter flowering: autumn 1899
Identifier: CAT31283833 (find matches)
Year: 1899 (1890s)
Authors: McGregor Brothers; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Ohio Springfield Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs
Publisher: Springfield, Ohio : McGregor Brothers
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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McGregor Brothers, Florists, Springfield, Ohio. 7 Choice Singh named B^acintbs Price, Yout Selection, 10 Cents Each* INGLE HYACINTHS are, by some, held in less estimation than double ones; but on a closer acquainance with their fine qualities, they will be found more deserving of cultivation. They are desirable lor their early flowering, especially in pots or glasses. We have selected with great care this fine list of choice varieties of Single Hya- cinths and have listed such as are of the very finest, producing large, full trusses, good bells, and of excellent shades of color. Bouquet RoyalâMost beautiful compact spikes of large ivory-white flowers; double and finely imbricated. La Virgin Iteâ(The Virgin.) Beautiful blush while; flowers and spikes well formed, and very large ; good for pots and glasses. Non-Plus UltraâPure, waxy white, very large bells. Extra fine for cutting, for which purpose it should be more extensively used. It is also very useful for out-door because of its erect habit. Bouquet TendreâFlowers of fine size, semi- double, firm and compact; color carmine-rose. Princess RoyalâDeep scarlet, extra large, compact spike, very early. Is found In every collection for exhibition, which is a proof of its great value. Regina VictoriaâFine salmon rose, good bells. Czar NicholasâAn early sort with rosy- pink bells. A favorite and beautifvil variety, and very durable. Prince of OrangeâDeep scarlet, extra large, compact spike, very early. This variety is found in every collection for exhibition, which is proof of its great value. Bloksburg-Porcelain blue, marbled, extra large bells and spikes, one of the finest light blue Hyacinths in cultivation. Double Charles DickensâFine dark-blue, shaded lilac; large double bells and extra large spikes; the finest of the double dark blues. General AntickâA good light blue, good spikes and large bells. Prince of SaxonyâDark glittering blue, very fine large truss; early and easy to force. Carl, Crown Prince of SwedenâA good dark blue, inclined to violet; very large spikes and large bells. QoetheâSplendid pale yellow, fine bells. SPECIAL OFFERâAs a special inducement to our customers, we offer any 12 Double Hyacinths, selected by the purchaser, from above list, for only $1.00. Sent by mail, ^ postage paid. Or we will send for $1.00 the entire list of 14 varieties, by express, the purchaser paying express charges. This is a splendid offer. "We offer the above fine list of choice single named Hyacinths at 10 cents each, your selection. Unnamed or Wixed Single Bv^cinths Tn Separate Colors. You can do no better if you want a fine display for a small amount of money than to order a goodly lot of the following splendid bulbs. We offer these fine mixed Single Hyacinths, in separate colors, as follows: PURE WHITE. BLUSH WHITE, ROSE or PINK, RED, LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE and YELLOW. Price, 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen, by mail, postpaid.
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For$i.oo we will send you, postage paid, 25 Hyacinths, Single and Double, all colors, ^ mixed (Single and Double varieties separate, but not the colors), the best mixture of sound, T well matured Hyacinths, and full range of colors. For 50 cents we will send half the amount. â O-^O-^O^O^O^O-^O-^O^O-^O-^O^O'^O^O-^O-^O-^O-^O-^O o ^ o o ^ o ^ o ^ o J*r o ^ o ^ o o o o o ^ o ^ o oooo-^(^ o o^l?:

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