Bulbs on top

hyacinth
Originally uploaded by missai.

This is an excellent potting of Hyacinths. Obviously not planted to the 4-6 inch depth they generally suggest, but this way we can see the tops of 3 very large bulbs.

Buds o'Hyacinth

Hyacinth
Originally uploaded by Nens.

I found another great picture on flickr. I envy the way this photographer's house will smell in a week or so. Nice pic!

Great picture of a Grape Hyacinth

GRAPE HYACINTH
Originally uploaded by mark h2.

I couldn't pass up posting this beauty. It's a wonderfully done photo of a normally tiny flower.

The Fruit Bin

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Originally uploaded by 2820Design.

Part of the forcing process of a bulb is to make the bulb think it's winter for a few weeks. I admit I've used my fridge to do this. But I had no idea about this little tidbit:

"You can use the vegetable compartment of your refrigerator, but keep bulbs away from ripening fruit (a gas emitted by fruit can ruin bulbs)."

Apparently it can create deformed blooms.

Source: http://www.flower-gardening-made-easy.com/bulb-planting.html

The Pink Ladies

The Pink Ladies
Originally uploaded by pancakeman157.

I am thoroughly jealous of this picture of a pink Hyacinth in full bloom. Beautifully done!

Pictures of Different types of Hyacinths

A great site with explanations of the different types of Hyacinths (with pictures) can be found here from Exquisite-Gardens.com.

I was interested to see "White Grape Hyacinths."

Hyacinth in a Forcing Vase

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Originally uploaded by JoDay.

This picture is a great example of how a successful Hyacinth (or any bulb) would look in a forcing vase.

The top area holds the bulb whose roots grow down into the bottom area where the water is.

This was a very nicely forced Hyacinth. Bravo!

Hyacinths - Spring in Rock Center

Spring in Rock Center
Originally uploaded by tschopper.

I would love to be near this to smell all those Hyacinths in a concrete jungle.

Hyacinth Row in Full Bloom

Hyacinth Row in Full Bloom
Originally uploaded by TRBerwyn.

And here are the Hyacinths now in full bloom. I'm so proud.

Hyacinth Row in Bloom

Hyacinth Row in Bloom
Originally uploaded by TRBerwyn.

Here is that same row of Hyacinths as they are blooming.

Hyacinth Row in Bud

Hyacinth Row in Bud
Originally uploaded by TRBerwyn.

I had collected several white Hyacinths and planted them under a tree in my yard. Here they are starting to bloom.