Title: Boddington's quality bulbs, seeds and plants / Arthur T. Boddington.
Identifier: boddingtonsquali1904bodd (find matches)
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Authors: Boddington, Arthur T. (Firm); Boddington, Arthur T. (Firm)
Subjects: Nursery Catalogue
Publisher: Arthur T. Boddington
Contributing Library: New York Botanical Garden, LuEsther T. Mertz Library
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8 ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, 342 WEST 14th ST., NEW YORK. HYACINTHS Boddington's "Quality" French Roman Hyacinths Althougli the flowers ot the French Koniaii Hyacinth are smaller than those of the Dutch Hyacinths, tliey can be forocii mucli earlier into bloom, are more fragrant and bear a greater abundance of flower spikes than tlie Holland-grown bulbs. These can be forced for a continuance of bloom all winter and are unsurpassed for cut flower purposes. Doz. 100 1000 White, 12 to 15 ctms, "Quality" Brand $0 65 $4 00 $35 00 13 to 15 ctms, " " 75 4 50 40 00 liight Pink Romans, 12 to 15 ctms 65 4 00 35 00 Dark " " 12 to 15 ctms 65 4 01) 35 00 Dark Blue â¢' 12 to 15 ctms 05 4 00 35 00 White Italian Hyacinths or Pink Skinned Romans These bloom later than White Komans and for that reason are valu- able tor succession. The flower spike is very fine. Doz. 100 lOOn 13 to 15 ctms â " $0 65 $4 00 S35 00 Boddington's " Quality" Dutch Roman Hyacinths 12 to 15 etm.s These are small bulbs, or miniature Dutch Hyacinths, and are now very largely used for growing in pans or pots. They are also used ex- tensively for bedding purposes, as they produce large spikes of flowers. I can sjjecially recommend my "Quality" Dutch Itomans to those who have never grown them and therefore do not know their value. They consist ot named sorts, similar to regular flrst-siiie Dutch Hyacinths, or to colors separate, white, pink, red, light and dark blue, and yellow. Doz. lUO 1000 Colors separate (as above) SO 50 S3 00 S25 00 To name (as follows) â 60 3 50 30 0(1
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Blauchard. White; splendid spike. Chas. Dickens. Fine rose. â Czar Peter. Light porcelain blue. Gertrude. Eo.se pink. (iigantea. Daybreak pink. Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain blue. Li'Innocence. Pure white; one of the best. ROMAN HYACINTHS La Grand esse. Pure white. Mme. Van der Hooi). Best late white. Queen of the Blues. Skv-blue; very fine. DUTCH HYACINTHS I buy only the very best goods in the following, and intending purchasers can rely upon all bulbs being thoroughly ripened and fully up to specified size and quality. True to name and color. I offer three sizesâlirst, second, and named bedding. These are standard Holland sizes. I do not buy seconds and send out as flrst size, and named bedding and send out as second size, which is the practice of firms who make ridiculously low prices. You can rely on my "Quality" Hyacinths as upon all other goods. CULTURE fresh air and should be kept very near the glass. The blooms Hyacinths in Pots. It is Important in the pot culture of Hyacinths to have rich, light soil; if possible, a compost, one-third decayed turf, one-third old, rotten cow manure, and the remainder equal parts sharp sand and leaf-mould. This compost should be made a few weeks before being used. If the bulbs are to be potted singly, pots five Inches in diameter are the proper size. Cover the hole In the pot with a piece of broken pot, and over this place a layer of moss, which will keep the soil from clogging the drainage thus pro- vided. Break off any offsets which appear at the base of the bulbs, and in potting place each bulb so that its top shall be half an inch below the surface of the soil and an Inch below the rim of the pot. The soli should be of usual natural mois- ture, and should be pressed moderately firm. The filled pots may be placed in a cold frame where there Is protection from frost and well watered. An excellent plan Is to place them on a bed of moist, sifted coal ashes, covering the pots to a depth of six inches with the same material. When well rooted, which will be In about ten weeks, the bulbs may be brought indoors and forced. For the first two or three weeks they should be kept In a temperature not exceeding 50 degrees. Success in forcing depends much on their having strong roots before being brought to the light. The top grows rapidly, and unless the roots are started much In advance they are unable to nourish the plant, and failure results Hyacinths for early use may be potted In September or October; late planting is not advisable, as the bulbs deteri- orate; when desired for late use, it Is better to pot them In October and keep them In a cold frame above freezing until It Is desired to force them into bloom. To obtain dwarf foliage and fine flower spikes. Hyacinths when being forced should have plenty of manure-water. last much longer if shaded from the sun. Hyacinths In Glasses. The single varieties are, with a few exceptions, best adapted to this mode of culture; they pro- duce finer flower spikes than the double. Fill the glass with clear, soft water, so as nearly to touch the base oX _the bulb, putting a small piece of charcoal In each glass to keep the water pure and afford some nourish- ment. The filled glasses should be placed in a dry, cool, dark place, and kept there until the roots almost touch the bottom of the glass, when they may be exposed gradually to the light. If the water in the glasses becomes foul or diminished, replace it with fresh water at about the same temperature as the atmosphere In which the bulbs are grow- ing; otherwise it need not be changed. When well started, the bulbs should have plenty of light and air, without draughts, in order that the best develop- ment and brilliancy of color may be attained. Hyacinths in the Open Garden. The ground should be dug to a depth of at least fifteen inches, and enriched with plenty of well-rotted cow manure. Hyacinths mav be planted from September until Winter sets in; although, if the highest success is sought, they should be in the ground bv the end of October. Bulbs planted early develop roots In the Autumn, and these. If protected from injury by freezing and thawing al- ternately during the Winter, enable the bulbs to produce much larger flower spikes than if the roots are not devel- oped until Spring. Frost reaching the bulbs raises them up, thus detaching them from their roots. Protection may be afforded bv covering the beds with straw or leaves to a depth of six or eight Inches, which should be removed early in the Spring. Hyacinths should be set about six Inches below the sur- face of the ground and about six inches apart. Note My Only Address: 342 West 14th St., New York City.

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