soaked but moist. Cultivate the soil just deep enough 

 to keep it from crusting after watering. 



A mulch of rotted manure about an inch thick on 

 the surface of the bed, will be highly beneficial. 



The directions for sowing pansy seed in boxes will 

 apply to all seeds that should be started in that man- 

 ner, such as Aster, Dahlia, Pentstemon, Snap Dragon, 

 Salvia, Zinnia, Shasta Daisy, Verbenia, etc. 



When it becomes necessary to water these seed 

 boxes, it is best to set the box in a tub with just enough 

 water to come close to the top of the box, as it sets in 

 the water, and let the soil in the box take it up from 

 underneath instead of the top. Do not allow the water 

 to come up above the surface of the soil in the box. 

 Let this watering be done in the morning. When the 

 seed begins to sprout, keep the cloth or glass at least 

 ten inches above the box to allow a free circulation 

 of air during the day. 



As the plants grow let them have a little sunshine 

 each day, increasing the length of time a little every 

 day as the plans grow until they get where only partial 

 protection is needed. 



It is best to let the plants have the morning sun be- 

 fore the wind begins to blow. 



In planting seed of any kind in the open ground, 

 either vegetable or flower, if done during the dry sea- 

 son, the ground must be thoroughly soaked to the 

 depth of 2 feet or more. Fertilizer thoroughly worked 

 in, and soaked with water again as soon as it is dry 

 enough to work up nicely. iSow the various seeds ac- 

 cording to directions given on the seed packets, or 

 by the dealer. 



Spread sacking over the seed and keep moist by 

 sprinkling water on the sacking. Remove the sack- 



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