* Starting Plants Indoors 



Seedling plants may be grown successfully in 

 spring in shallow boxes of soil placed in south or east 

 windows. The preparation of the seed box is simple 

 but it needs care. Whether it is a cigar box or larger 

 "flat," holes should be bored in the bottom— about 

 six inches apart in larger boxes and about three 

 inches apart in one of cigar box size. Over the bot- 

 tom of the box spread pieces of broken flower pots or 

 crockery, or small pebbles, then coarser soil, and last 

 of all finely sifted garden soil. 



Firm the soil and sow the seed thinly in rows. The 

 general rule for depth of planting is about four times 

 the diameter of the seed. Thin sowing is economy. 

 The tiny plants crowd each other when planted too 

 thickly. 



Cover the seed box with a damp cloth or paper 

 until germination starts and place a pane of glass 



In indoor planting, smv the seeds thinly in roivs 



* Transplanting 



In transplanting, take care to avoid injury to the 

 roots in taking up the plants. Set plants out as soon 

 as possible to prevent air from coming in contact 

 with the roots. Firm the soil around the plants so 

 that they can take hold securely. Provide shade to 

 keep the hot sun from withering the leaves. 



* Keeping the Garden Healthy 



1. Spray and dust with reliable insecticides as soon 

 as there is the least suspicion that insect pests may 

 be at hand. Do not give them a chance to get a foot- 

 hold. "An ounce of prevention ..." is a safe 

 maxim to follow. 



2. In fall, remove and burn all rubbish in the gar- 

 den. Many insect eggs may thus be destroyed that 

 would otherwise be harbored over winter. 



3. If you have had unsatisfactory results because 

 of certain plant diseases, try some of the new strains 



Thin the little plants if the stand is too thick 



over the top. Remove the paper or cloth as soon as 

 the first sprouts break through the soil. Wipe off the 

 glass when water collects on it from evaporation. 

 This will prevent moisture from dripping on the little 

 plants and perhaps causing "damping off," 



During the day prop up one edge of the glass cover- 

 ing for ventilation. 



Keep the seed box moist but not wet or water- 

 logged. The best way to water is from beneath by 

 setting the seed box in a pan of water or in shallow 

 water in a sink. 



When seedlings are two or three inches high, they 

 are ready to be transplanted, either to individual 

 pots or out-of-doors. 



of flowers and vegetables that are resistant to 

 disease. 



Ferry's Garden Spray 



The all-around insecticide for use in garden and 

 greenhouse. When used according to directions, it 

 destroys most chewing and sucking insects and does 

 not burn or stain plants or blossoms. It is non- 

 poisonous and non-irritating to the user. 



If your dealer does not have FERRY'S GARDEN 

 SPRAY, you may order direct from Ferry-Morse 

 Seed Co., Detroit, Michigan, 



Prices are as follows, postpaid in U.S.A. 



Oz .35c 6oz .$1.00 Ft. $2.00 Ot..$3.50 



Gal $10.00 



