As you sow sweet peas in rows, it is not necessary 

 to fertilize over a large space. Twelve to sixteen 

 inches wide is sufficient and whatever length the rows 

 are going to be. They should have a sunny situation 

 and the rows run north and south. 



As previously stated, if the soil, is of a loose sandy 

 nature when ready for planting take a short piece of 

 board, say two feet long and press the soil down by 

 standing on the board. Then let the water run slowly 

 on the soil until it is thoroughly wet, after which sow 

 the seed quite thick in the center of the row. Cover 

 to a depth of about one inch and gently press down 

 the soil. A covering of fine rotted manure to the 

 depth of y 2 -mch would be good and help retain the 

 moisture. See that they are kept moist but not soak- 

 ing wet. When the new shoots are coming through 

 the ground, look out for insect pests. Do not wait un- 

 til your sweet peas are up and laying over on the 

 ground before fixing something for them to climb on. 

 Do it at the time of planting. 



Pansies 



A bed of these delightful and care dispelling plants 

 with their inexhaustible supply of bright colored 

 blooms is one of the most desirable to have for winter 

 and spring flowers. Seed can be sown from August 

 to January. Shallow boxes should be used not more 

 than four inches deep. See that the box is not water 

 tight, but that the water can drain through. Use good, 



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