MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 



HOUSE PLANTS 



PRIMULA SINENSIS, CHINESE PRIMROSE 



Many persons seem to think that Primulas are successfully propagated only in 

 the greenhouse. They are unequaled as winter bloomers, easily grown if the right 

 conditions are observed, and give a succession of flowers throughout the season. 



Single fringed, finest mixed. Pkt., 50 se^ds, 8 cts. 



Best mixed, all colors. Pkt. 



PRIMULA, DOUBLE 



seeds, 10 cts. 



PRIMULA OBCONCIA 



Primula Obconcia is as near an everblooming plant as it is possible to obtain. 

 It has been known to flower for over twelve months without a break. Pkt., 100 

 seeds. 5 cts. , „ ROSE 



MULTIFLOBA, TRUE— With seed of these 

 Roses, plants may be had in bloom in sixty 

 days from the time of sowing. Plant at any 

 time. They grow quickly and flowers appear 

 in large clusters, and in such 

 quantity that a plant looks like 

 a boquet. Perfectly hardy in 

 the garden, where they bloom 

 all summer. In pots they bloom 

 both summer and winter. From 

 a packet of seeds one will get 

 roses of various colors — white 

 pink, crimson, etc. No two 

 alike and mostly perfectly 

 double and very sweet. Pkt., 

 30 seeds, 10 cts. 



SMILAX 



ROSE MULTIFLORA 



One of the most desirable 

 window vines on account of its 

 charming glossy green, graceful 

 foliage; also fine for hanging 

 baskets. It will grow several 

 feet high first season. Pkt., 50 

 seeds, 5 cts.; % oz., 18 cts. 



HOW TO GROW PETUNIAS 



PETUNIA CULTURE 



Take a small box or pot small enough to set in a pan or basin. Cover drain- 

 holes to prevent clogging. 



Use garden soil 2 parts and sand 1 part. Sift until fine and well mixed. 



Fill box or pot with the soil, leaving one-half inch space at the top and 

 shake to settle the soil well. 



Mix seed with a little dry sand to prevent planting in spots. 



Scatter evenly over the surface and press lightly into the soil with a little 

 piece of board or pasteboard. 



Set in a pan of water until thoroughly saturated. Lift out and cover the 

 seed with a thin veil of dry sand. Cover the pot or box with glass and set in a 

 warm, light place. 



Lift the glass every day for ventilation and to prevent mould. NEVER let 

 the seed box dry out. ALWAYS water from the bottom. 



When the plants appear, prop up the glass and give morning sunshine every 

 day. When they are a mouth old the glass can be taken away and they can 

 have the sun all day. 



Transplant into larger boxes when they have four leaves. When they have 

 six or eight leaves, they may be put into the open ground, if the plants are 

 strong and sturdy. 



