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sow the seed this coming April, according to the general 

 directions under "Seeds." 



There are few plants which will o^ive yon ofreater 

 pleasure for vour indoor garden than pansies which you 

 may raise from seeds. Secure a package of the very best 

 seeds and plant them according to directions given else- 

 where. When the little plants have formed two leaves they 

 may be transplanted into small pots filled with very rich 

 soil, that is. soil containino; a o:reat deal of well rotted ma- 

 nure. These plants do not like too much bright sun and 

 yyill do well in a north window if there is a chance for the 

 afternoon sun to reach them from a west window. If you 

 plant them in a month or two. you will have splendid plants 

 to bed out in the spring and when these are through blos- 

 soming if cut back a little and the flower buds nipped oflP 

 whenever they appear all through the summer they will 

 blossom aofain next winter. Pansies are very easily 2:rown 

 if you only give them enough to eat; that is. a good rich 

 soil from which they can take up what they need in the 

 way of plant food. The following list offers a pleasing 

 ■ variety: Vaughan's Giant, of the following colors: pink, 

 purple, coal black, violet blue. Aurora. Parisian Striped, 

 Golden Queen and Masterpiece. 



If your mother has a fuchsia ask her to allow you to 

 take a cuttinof; then try your skill in raisino; one of these 

 plants yourself. They are easily grown and ever since 

 they came from South America, their native home, they 

 have been a favorite for the window garden, Put your 

 cutting in damp sand, according to directions under "Cut- 

 tings''* in the next lesson. As soon as rooted transplant 

 into rich soil in what is called a three inch pot. As soon 

 as the main branch has started up well, tie it to a small 

 stick and see if you can train your plant to a good shape. 



