GENERAL RULES 



To avoid repetition in the lettered rules below, the following general rules and notes 

 hare been cut from the Henderson original directions: 



Where mentioned as necessary to grow seedlings, flats should not be over 2% inches 

 deep. 



Seeds should be covered not more than four times their diameters. 



Unless otherwise stated, seeds should be firmed in the soil, as shown In Fig. 7. 



Never let seedlings become dry. 



Transplanting of seedlings is done when two or three true leaves have formed. 



A Sow in flats in greenhouse, hotbed, or light window of dwelling in temperature of 

 60 to 70 degrees. Cover and firm the seeds. Water with fine spray. Transplant 1 

 inch apart in similar flats or 2-inch pots. Plant out in garden after danger from frost. 

 Seed may also be sown in open ground after danger from frost is over. 



BSow in flats of light soil in greenhouse, hotbed, or light window. In temperature of 

 50 to 60 degrees, at any time except during hot weather (spring months preferred). 

 Merely press the seed into the soil with firming board; rub a little light soil through 

 a fine sieve over them until covered not deeper than 1-16 of an inch. Water with fine 

 spray. Transplant 1 inch apart in flats. Pot off as soon as large enough. Shift as pots 

 fill with roots until the sizes of the pots are 6 or 7 inches. 



CFor early flowering, sow in fall in bed of fine, well-pulverized soil. Cover and firm 

 the seed. Transplant about 2 inches apart in cold frames; cover with mats during 

 very cold weather. Sow also in spring in flats, in temperature of about 60 degrees, and 

 transplant 1 inch apart in flats. Plant in the open as soon as frost has left the ground. 

 The plants succeed best in a moist, loamy soil, partially protected from hot sun. 



DSow in light soil in flats, placed in hotbed, greenhouse, or window, in a tempera- 

 ture of 60 to 70 degrees. Cover seeds and press firmly. Water with fine spray. 



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Transplant 1 inch apart in flats. Plant out in open garden after danger from frost, or 

 pot in 2-inch pots and plant out from these, or shift into larger pots as the plants need 



root room this last provided large plants in pots are desired. 



ESow in spring in open ground where plants are to grow, in deeply prepared soil. 

 The sooner sowing can be done the better. Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart. Moist, 

 loamy soil gives best results. Seeds should be 2 inches deep in soil; in lighter soil they 

 should be 4 or 5 inches deep, and the soil should be well firmed upon them. If not 

 allowed to go to seed they will flower much longer. 



FSow out of doors in well-pulverized soil when danger from frost is over. Cover and 

 press soil firmly. Thin out so the plants are not crowded. If desired, early seed 

 may also be sown in greenhouse, hotbed, or light window of dwelling. Transplant to flats 

 and plant in open ground after danger from frost is over. 



GSow in spring in open ground where plants are to remain. Cover and firm, and 

 thin seedlings as necessary so they do not crowd. Protect roots in winter by cover- 

 ing of leaves or straw. 



I Sow in flats of light soil in greenhouse or hotbed. Cover and firm. Transplant in 

 flats and plant out in open ground after frost danger is over. If sown early, they will 

 flower the first year; if not, they will have to be taken up. in cold localities, potted off 

 and kept in cool greenhouse, or heeled in in protected frames during winter. Sow also in 

 well-pulverized bed in open ground in spring or summer, and care for in winter in the 

 same way. 



JSow in light soil in flats in warm greenhouse, hotbed, or light window of dwelling. 

 Cover. Transplant to flats 1 inch apart. If profusion of flowers is desired, pot off 

 when about 1 inch high into 2% -inch pots and allow to become pretty well root-bound, 



to check luxuriant growth and throw the vigor into flowers. Plant out in garden after 

 danger of frost is over. 



K Plant seeds in flats about 1 inch apart and % to 1 inch deep, in light soil mixed 

 with cocoanut dust, leaf mold, or well-rotted manure. Place in warm situation at 

 temperature of not less than 70 degrees, either in greenhouse, hotbed, or window. When 

 seedlings are large enough, pot off singly into small pots, and shift into larger ones as 

 necessary. 



MSow out of doors when danger of frost is over. Cover, press firmly, and thin out 

 seedlings to prevent crowding. If desired early, sow in flats in greenhouse, hotbed, 

 or light window, in temperature averaging 70 degrees, and transplant to similar flats. If 

 desired to keep flowers as everlastings, cut when buds are a little more than half open 

 and suspend in a dark, dry place with heads down until fully dry. 



NSow in flats of light soil in greenhouse, hotbed, or light window of dwelling house, 

 in temperature averaging 65 degrees. Cover, press firmly, and transplant seedlings 

 1 inch apart into similar flats. Water with fine spray. Pot off as soon as large enough, 

 and repot, as they grow, into larger pots; or they may be planted out in open ground 

 for the summer, after danger of frost is over. 



OSow in flats of light soil in greenhouse, hotbed, or light window of dwelling, with 

 an averase temperature of 65 degrees. Transplant 1 inch apart to similar flats, 

 and pln-t out in earden after danger of frost is over. In fall, take up roots and store 

 In ! in CO' I. rt v i lace, such as cellar. Sowings may also be made in open ground 

 i j S! TI..S. after danger <t frost is orer. 



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