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PLANT PROPAGATION 



PSow in open ground after danger from frost is over, in bed* of well-pulverized soil. 

 Plants should remain where sown, as they will not stand transplanting unless done 

 with extraordinary care. Tiiin out carefully, so as not to disturb the remaining plants 

 more than necessarj". For Euccession of blooms, two or three sowings may be made at 

 intervals during summer. 



QTo get good sized plants for planting out in the spring, sow seed in flats in green- 

 house, hotbed, or light window of dwelling as soon after January first as possible, 

 in light soil, in temperature averaging 60 degrees. Cover. Arm. Transjjlant to similar 

 flats 1 inch apart. When large enough, pot in 2V^-inch pots, riant In open ground after 

 danger from frost is over. 



SSow in flats of light soil, in temperature of 70 degrees, in greenhouse, or light window 

 of dwelling, Alerely press seed into soli. Always water with fine spray, so as not to 

 disturb the surfacA Place pane of glass over top. hut allow a little space for ventilation. 

 Put flats in shaded jilace. Transplant to similar flats and pot off when large enough. 



TSow in spring in greenhouse, hotbed, or light window of dwelling, where temperature 

 will average (iO deerees. Use flats of light soil. Cover. Transplant seedlings 1 Inch 

 apart in flats. When 1 or 2 inches, pot in 2*^-inch flats, and shift to larger ones as 

 needed, or plant in open ground, where plants will form flowering clumps for fall and 

 winter. 



USow out of doors after danger from frost, and. for succession, at intervals during 

 summer. For early flowering, sow in greenhouse, hotbed, or south or southeast 

 window of dwelling, in flats, with average temiierature of 60 degrees. Transplant to 

 similar flats and plant seedlings in open after danger from frost is past. Also bow in 

 garden in May in light soil; cover, firm, and water with fine spray. 



VSow out of doorg after danger from frost 's over, in beds of finely pulverized soil. 

 Cover with light soli and flrm. Thin out when necessary. Plant in permanem 

 position as soon as seeds are large enough, so they may become flrmly rooted or establisiied 

 before cold weather: or sow in early fall, carry plants over In cold frame, and transplant 

 to permanent position in spring. 



Table 2— WOODY PLANTS 



* Seeds often reaulre two years to germinate. 



A Seeds sown as soon as ripe; bardy kinds la frames outdoors, tender ones In green- 

 house. 



Y^ Seeds stratified over winter and sown in spring in nursery row* 

 ^^ Seeds, spring or fall sown. Id frames, 

 r^ Lfty«ra during sunim^f. 



