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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 
