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seed remaining in the pods and throw the latter 

 away. Then winnow the chaff by blowing gently 

 with the breath across the saucer. Dry composite 

 heads by hanging them up in a paper bag, out of 

 the reach of mice, for a fortnight or more; then 

 shake or pick out the seeds and get rid of the 

 refuse. 



For carrying seeds through the winter, or for 

 making up packets for friends, the little manila 

 pay envelopes that open at one end will be found 

 very serviceable. Seed that is as fine as dust must 

 first be folded in tissue paper; otherwise it is likely 

 to leak out of a corner of the envelope. Or, in- 

 stead of the envelope, a small piece of white paper 

 folded after the manner of a druggist's powder 

 wrapper will do. Label the packages with ink, 

 and be sure to state the year as well as the kind of 

 seed. 



It will be well to sow the new crop of perennial 

 seed on the first of August or thereabouts. Bloom 

 cannot be looked for in some cases the next year, 

 unless the seedlings are given the benefit of a hot- 

 bed later, but the plants will have a better start 

 than if the seed is held over the winter. Sow in 

 a coldframe or in the open in a seed-bed, which 

 it is always well to have on the place for this 

 purpose and for cuttings of perennials. Proceed 

 as with the May sowing of seed, but shade with 

 laths and be careful that the ground does not dry 

 out. Transplant the seedlings in rows when large 

 enough. They may then be removed to permanent 



