PROPAGATION B\' SEED 



Care should be taken to secure fresh seed, as 

 many kinds fail to germinate well after the first 

 year. 



CAUSE OF FAILURES 



Nearly all failures in growing seedlings arise 

 from one of two causes — from poor seeds or 

 from too deep planting. Complaints are often 

 made that the seeds are of poor vitality when the 

 real cause of failure lies in the planting. 



VESSELS FOR THE SOWING OF SEED 



For the growing of seedlings in the house 

 several types of vessels may be used. The best 

 of these is the seed-pan made of unglazed 

 earthen ware. These seed pans are made with 

 a depth of from 3 to 4 inches and in diameter 

 ranging from 6 to 12 inches. The low form in 

 Fig. I represents a pan of this kind. 



SEED-BOXES; THEIR CONSTRUCTION 



Where regular seed-pans are not to be secured, 

 boxes may be used and serve just as well. Seed- 

 boxes are easily made of ^ or 3^ inch lumber 

 and with care should last several years. They 



