i8o Growing Flowers 



sun will shine, to dry out thoroughly before storing 

 for the next season's use. 



There is now on sale in the markets seed placed 

 inside tape. This tape is to be planted in furrows, 

 thus doing away with the tediousness of seed 

 sowing and also eliminating much waste of seed. 

 Its success will depend entirely upon the quality 

 of seed used. It is worth trying out at any rate. 



Seeds planted in boxes indoors do not need to be 

 set at so great a depth as those planted out of doors. 

 The temperature is warmer indoors and there is 

 not so much danger of the seed becoming damp- 

 ened and chilled. 



When seeds are planted broadcast, thinning must 

 always be generously indulged in, otherwise the 

 plants will never attain their full growth and 

 development and the flowers will be dwarfed and 

 sickly in appearance. 



Transplanting and Thinning 



Most plants that can stand transplanting are really 

 benefited by it as transplanting has a tendency to 

 make the plants stocky and strong, and it also 

 affords opportunity for developing the root system. 



