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CONDENSED CULTURAL INSTRUCTIONS 
FOR FLOWER SEEDS. 
The letter following the variety indicates which of the cultures is to be followed. 
Abronia......... ..A | Bryonopsis............. Ez 
Abutilon.. -N | Cacalia... Bea w 
Acacia... -S | Calampeli A 
Achillea... -V | Calandrinia . ay 2) 
Acroclinium. -M | Calceolaria .B 
Adlumia.. .G@ |. Calendula......... Red! 
Adonis..... ..F | Calliopsis, annual... 
Ageratum ....E' | Campanula Vv 
Alyssum=....-055. 4: F | Canary Vine. FE 
““\ perennial...V | Candytuit....... au 
Amaranthus... A e hardy......W 
Ampelopsis ...W | Canna Oo 
Anemone..... ....V | Canterbury Bell...... Vv 
Angelonia... .N | Carnation.... ate 
Antirrhinum .A | Caryopteris . 2E, 
Aquilegia..... IW Wel O81 aie. eccess cee ees A 
Aralia........ .N | Centaurea.............. U 
Aristolochia. SNL “* white-leaved..Q 
ATNEDI Ae terer cee A | Centrosema............V 
Asparagus Chrysanthemum, 
Broussonti...V annual....... 
«« plumosa....... s «* perennial....T 
Asters...... A | Cineraria................ B 
Auricula......... Cc “« white-leaved..Q 
Balloon Vine. .F | Clarkia seni 
Balsam...... .A | Clematis.. awa 
BW aTtOniaienss..cscecess U | Cleome.. sok 
Begonia... ...$ | Clianthus. -D 
Bellis..... ..C | Cobea... -D 
Bignonia.... .V | Coccinea.. FP 
Brachycome.... F | Cockscomb A 
IBrowallia.<..csccccs.e+s Ay) (Coleus. #0. <--2:-.<--<--- D 
Gollinsias... ......... -U | Gladiolus Seed........0 | Layia... U 
Commelina ..F | Globe Amaranth... M | Leptosiphon. U 
Conyolvulus. -F | Gloxinia... iS) Vinumss 2s. U 
Coreopsis, hardy....V | Godetia.... -U | Lobelia, annual......Q 
Cosmos. -A | Golden Rod.. Vv sé hardy.......V 
Cotton.. -D | Gourds.... -F | Lupinus.... Uv 
Cowslip. ..C | Grevillea.. -N | Lychnis.. Vv 
Crepis.... -U | Gypsophila... ..E | Malope.. Bs 
Crotalaria. JA sf hardy....V | Malva....... Es 
Cucumis... ..F | Melichrysum.. M |} Marigold... F 
Cuphea.. -A | Heliotrope. WN | Marvel of Peru EF; 
Cyclamen... ....B | Helenium... ...W | Mathiola apd 
Cypress Vine........... © | Heucheraccs...2--2--2= F | Matricaria ..D 
Wabhiia...... .O | Hibiscus, annual....F | Maurandia.... .D 
Datura.... 5 se hardy V | Mesembryan- 
Delphinium..... -V | Hollyhock.. Vv themum...F 
Dianthus, annual...U | Humea.. Q | Mignonette... ..U 
“< hardy.....V_ | Humulus. -F | Mimosa.... D 
2 -V | Hyacinthus .O | Mimulus. D 
Dolichos.. -F | Ice Plant. | Min aceon J 
Dracena.... -W | Impatiens N | Momordica. aE 
Echinocystis -F | Inula....... -V | Moon Flower FF 
Eschscholtzia. -U | Incarvillea. U | Morning Glory — 
Euphorbia. -F | Ipomea... -F | Musa. Ix 
Ferns -S | Kaulfussia. U | Myosotis Cc 
Fuchsia... -N | Kenilworth Ivy......V | Nasturtium.. —F— 
Gaillardia. oe, || Meamtanag-cce..cs-cces N | Nemophia.............. U 
“© perennial...V | Larkspur, annual..U | Nicotiana............... D 
Geranium -N | Lathyrus latifolius.V | Nigella... U 
Geum.... -V | Lavatera.... Nolana... U 
U | Lavender.... QGEnothera... A 
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A Sow in shallow boxes of light soil in the green- 
house, hot-bed or light window, ina temperature of 
From 60 to 70 deg., covering the seeds to a depth of only 
four times their size, press down with a board firmly, 
water with a fine spray, and do not allow the seedlings 
to dry out. Transplant 1 inch apart into similar boxes 
or 2 inch pots as they require if plants in pots are 
desired, when the seedlings have formed 2 or3 leaves, 
and plant out in the garden after danger from frost. 
They can also be sown in the open ground, after danger 
is over from frost. 
B Sow in shallow boxes of li¢ht soil in a greenhouse, 
hot bed or light window, in a temperature of 50 to 
60 des, at any time except during hot weather—(sprin; 
months preferred.) Merely press the seed in the soil wit 
a board, rub a little light soil through a fine sieve over 
them until covered not over 1-16 of an inch deep; water 
with a fine spray, and do not allow them to dry out, 
When they have formed 2 or 3 leaves transplant 1 inch 
apart into similar boxes, and pot off as soon as lar 
enough, and shift as the pot fills with roots, until the 
size of the pots get to be 6 to7 inches. _ 
Cc For early flowering sow inthe fall in a bed of fine, 
well pulverized soil, cover the seeds not deeper than 
four times their size, and press down firmly witha board. 
Transplant when 2or 3 leaves have develo d, about two 
inches apart, into cold frames, cover with mats during 
very eollawenttion Sow also in the spring in shallow 
boxes, in a temperature of about 60 deg., and trans- 
jant 1 inch apart into similar boxes when 2 or 3 leaves 
ve developed ; plant out as soon as the frost is out of 
the ground. They succeed better in amoist loamy soil, 
partially protected from the hot sun. 
D Sow in shallow boxes (2 inches deep) in light soil 
in hot-bed, greenhouse or light window in dwell- 
ing house, in a temperature averaging 60 to 70 deg.; 
cover the seeds to not over four times their size, 
pre down with a board firmly, water with a fine 
spray, and do not allow the small seedlings to dry out. 
Transplant 1 inch apart into similar boxes when they 
have formed 2 or 3 leaves, and plant out in the open 
garden after danger from frost is passed, or pot in 2- 
inch pots and plant out from these, or shift into 
larger as the pot fills with roots, if large plants in 
pots are desired. 
E Sow in the spring in the open ground where 
they are to grow, the soil should be prepared 
deep; the sooner the seeds can be got in the better. 
They delight in a moist, loamy soil and should be 
sown two inches deep; should the soil be light four 
or five inches deep would be better, and the soil 
should be well firmed down. If not allowed to go to 
seed they will flower much longer. 
Sow out of doors when danger from frost is over. 
The soil should be well pulverized, the seed covered 
toa depth of about four times its size with light soil; 
press down firmly with a board, and thin out so that 
the plants never become crowded. They can also be 
sown in shallow boxes (2 inches deep) in the greenhouse 
hotbed, or in light window of dwelling house, if desir 
early ; transplant into similar boxes when two or three 
leaves have formed, and plant out in tne open ground 
after danger is over from frost, 
Sow in the spring in the open ground where 
the plants are to remain. Cover the seeds with 
light soil to a depth of not over four times their size; _ 
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MOXAHB oes ee secceneseeee F | Salpiglossis...........A 
Peonia, V | Salvia......... A 
Palava. U | Scabiosa Ser, 
Pans ypecse Cc “*  perennial...V 
Passion Flower......N | Schizanthus... Bap 5 
Pelargonium . N | Silene... F 
Pentstemon V | Smilax. N 
Pennisetum. F | Stevia.....:... A 
Perilla.. D | Stocks, annual.......A 
Petuniay = D “«-. . biennial.......I 
Phlox, annual. ..F | Sunflower F 
fo NAR yess Vv Ss 
Bhysalisi: 2 232e.s--..0 A 
Pinks, annual.. U | Sweet Sultan. wonky 
«« hardy. V | Sweet William........W0 
Platycodon... V | Tagetes noe 
Polyanthus C | Thunbergia... F 
Poppy, annual P | Torenia.... _-D 
ss hardy. V | Tritoma.... .O 
Portulaca... F | Tropeolum. pe or 
Primula, tender......B | Walerian.. WG 
ss hardy.......C | Venidium. wT 
Pyrethrum, hardy..V | Verbena.. A 
“* golden-leaved Vinca N 
| Whodanthe .... IMI | Violet... Cc 
| Rhodochiton. Virginian Stock......0 
! Ricinus Miscaria eee sty 
| WV allfiower .. <a 
| Wistaria... 
Zinnias 
Zea 
press down firmly with a board, and thin out as 
becomes necessary, so that they never become 
crowded. Protect the roots in the winter by a 
covering of leaves or straw. 
I Sow in shallow boxes of light soil in greenhouse or 
hotbed, covering theseed toa depth of not over four 
times its size. When the seedlings have formed 2 or3 
leaves, transplant into similar boxes, and plant out in 
the open ground after danger is over from frost, 
sown early they will flower the first year. 1f not sown 
early they will have to be taken up, in cold localities, 
tted off and kept in cool greenhouse or “‘ heeled in’ 
in protected frames during the winter. Sow alsoina 
well pulverized bed in the open ground during the 
spring or summer, and care for in winter in the same 
way. 
Sow in shallow boxes (2inches deep) of light soil, in 
a warm situation in the greenhouse, hotbed or light 
window of dwelling house, covering the seeds to a 
depth of not over four times their size When the 
seedlings have formed 3 or 4 leaves, transplant into 
similar boxes one inch apart. _If a profusion of flowers 
is desired, they should be potted off when about one 
inch high into 2's inch pots, and allowed to become 
pretty well root bound, which checks their luxuriant 
growth and throws the vigor into the flowers. Plant 
out in the garden after danger of frost is over. 
KK . Plant the seeds in shallow boxes (2 inches deep) 
in light soil mixed with cocoanut dust, leaf mouid 
or well rotted manure, about one inch apart and a half 
to oneinch deep. Place ina warm situation, at a tem- 
perature of not !ess than 70 degrecs, either in the 
greenhouse, hotbed, or window. When the seedlings 
are large enough, pot off singly into small pots and 
shift into larger pots as it becomes necessary. 
WL Sow out of doors when danger of frost is over, 
cover the seed a depth of only four times their size, 
Press down firmly with a board, and thin out so that 
the plants never become crowded. If desired early sow 
in shallow boxes in greenhouse, hotbed or light window, 
in a temperature averaging 70 deg ,and transplant into 
similar boxes, when 2 or 3 leaves have dexelo ed If 
desired to keep flowers as everlastings cut fen the 
buds are a little more than half opened, and suspended 
in a dark, dry place, with the heads down until fully dry. 
N Sow in shallow boxes (2 inches deep) of light soil, 
in greenhouse, hotbed or light window of 
{ welling 
house in a tem erature averaging 65 deg.; cover the 
seeds to a depth of only four times their size; press 
down firmly with a board, and when two or three 
leaves have formed transplant one inch apart into 
similar boxes. Water with a fine spray, and do not 
allow them to @ry out when small. Pot off as soon as 
large enough, and re-pot as they grow, into larger pots, 
or they can be planted out in the open ground for the 
summer, after all danger of frost is over. 
Sow in shallow boxes (2 inches deep) of light soil 
in greenhouse, hotbed or light window of dwelling 
house, in an average temperature of 65deg. Transplant 
one inch apart into similar boxes when two or three 
leaves have developed, and plant out in the garden 
after all danger of frost is ovef. In the fall the roots 
should be taken up and kept in sand in a cool, dry 
place, such as a cellar. Sowings can also be made in 
the open ground in the spring, after danger of frost 
is over. 
Pp Sow in the open ground after danger from frost is 
over, in beds of well pulverized soil. The plants 
should remain where sown, as they will not stand 
transplanting unless done with extraordinary care. 
Thin out carefully so as to disturb the remaining 
plants as little as possible. For succession of bloom, 
two or three 8owings can be made at intervals during 
the summer. 
To get good sized planys for planting ont in the 
Spring) the seed should be sown in shallow boxes 
(2 inches deep) in greenhouse, hotbed or light window 
of dwelling house, as soon as possible after January ist, 
in light soil, in a temperature averaging 60 ses. Cover 
the seeds to a depth of not over four times their size, 
and press down firmly with a board. When the seed- 
lings have formed 2 or 3 three leaves, transplant into 
similar boxes one inch apart, and when large enough 
pot offin'o21-2inch pots. Plant outin the open ground. 
after danger from frost is over. 
_ Sow in shallow boxes (2inches di 
in a pemperatune of 70 aeenees) in the greenhouse 
or light window of dwelling house Merely press the 
seeds into the soil with a board, and always water with 
a fine spray so as not to disturb the surface, and do 
not allow them to dry out, *Place a pane of glass over 
the top, allowineda little space for the air to go under, 
Place ina partially shaded situation, and when 2 or $ 
leaves have developed, transplant into similar bores 
and pot them off when large enough. 
) in light soil, 
T Sow in the spring in the greenhouse, hotbed or 
light window of dwelling house, where the tem- 
rature will average 60 degrees, in shallow boxes (2 
inches deep) of light soil. Cover the seeds to a depth 
of only four times their size ; sprinkle with a finespray, 
and do not allow them to dry out. When thes ings 
have formed 2 or3 leaves, transplant into similar boxes 
linch apart.o When theseedlings are1 or 2inches high, 
potin 245 inch pots and shift into larger ones as they 
grow ; orsplany them in the open ground, where the: 
wil form flowering clumps for the fall and winter, 
U Sow out of doors after danger from frost, and fo. 
succession of bloom at intervals during the s 
mer. For early flowering, sow in greenhouse, hot 
or some window of the house facing South or South- 
east, in shallow boxes (2 inches in depth is ample) in an 
average temperature of 60 degrees; transplant the 
seedlings into similar boxes when 2 or 3 leaves have de- 
veloped; and plant in the open ground after 
from frost is past. Sow in light soil, cover not dee; 
than four times the size of seed, press firmly with a 
board, and water with a fine spray; do not allow the 
seedlings to dry out when sma 
WV _Sow out of doors after danger from frost is over, 
in beds of finely pulverized soil, covering the seeds 
to a depth of not over four times their size, with light 
in cold-frames, and transplant to their perm: 
Position in the spring. 
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