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^Henderson's hover SeedsI 



Probably no outdoor occupation gives so much pleasure as the cultivation of flowers from seed. Starting with the tiny inanimate-looking grains of 

 seed, placing them carefully in suitable soil, intelligently watching the conditions of air and moisture while the seeds are hidden below the ground, sometimes 

 making for them artificial surroundings necessary to their growth, watching the gradual unfolding of the tiny seedling, and later the miraculous development 

 of leaf, stem and branch until finally the fully grown plant bursts into glorious flower; this is the pleasure awaiting one who grows flowers from seed. 



The charm of flowers appeals to all; the grossest nature is touched by their beauty. Some cherish the tiny loveliness of the modest Forget-me-not, 

 others are thrilled with the gorgeous beauty ot the flamboyant Poppy, but, whatever one's taste, there are flowers to meet its demands. 



Annual 

 Flower Seeds 



These complete the cycle of their 

 existence, growing from seed to 

 seed in one year. Many sorts re- 

 quire to bo sown in some sheltered 

 situation such as a greenhouse, cold 

 frame, or window box about a 

 month before they may be planted 

 outdoors. This is necessary not 

 only on account of their tenderness, 

 but also because they need more 

 time for development, and by sow- 

 ing thus early, the growing season 

 is proportionately prolonged. 

 Others may be sown where they 

 are to stand, in which case they 

 require careful attention for the 

 first few weeks. 



Annuals offer a large field for 

 selection; embracing plants of all 

 kinds, from the modest Sweet 

 Alyssum to the gorgeous Salvia, 

 the majestic Ricinus, and dainty 

 Cosmos. They are found in every 

 conceivable shade of color, and are 

 adaptable for growing as single 

 specimens, or planting for large 

 effect in- clumps or masses, while 

 others are well suited for making 

 borders. 



While there is no class of plants 

 that will survive better under 

 rigorous conditions, yet in order to 

 achieve the best results they should 

 be planted where they can obtain 

 ample sunlight, may be- easily 

 watered, and, in case of early frost, 

 may be quickly protected. 



It is almost needless to urge the 

 importance of careful ^ weeding, 

 when the seedlings are quite young. 

 Unfortunately, every _ foot of the 

 average garden contains countless 

 weed seeds, which generally grow 

 more vigorously than the seeds 

 that have been sown; in fact, 

 many amateurs often mistake them 

 for the variety they have sown. 



A continuity of bloom may be 

 secured by occasional sowings of 

 many sorts, such as Eschscholtzia, 

 Sweet Alyssum, Phlox, Zinnia, etc. 

 In the latitude of New York these 

 sowings may be made as late as 

 June loth. 



The great value of Annuals is 

 greatly enhanced by the fact that 

 an effectual display may be secured 

 for a very modest outlay, many of 

 the most attractive sorts being sold 

 in 5c. and 10c. packages. 



Perennial 

 Flower Seeds 



The great charm of Perennials 

 lies in their permanence. Once 

 established they are a constant 

 source of pleasure, and among the 

 most interesting plants in our 

 gardens, presenting a variety of 

 size, form and color so great as to 

 fit them for almost every con- 

 ceivable purpose in the garden. 

 Some may be made ro thrive under 

 most unkind conditions, while 

 others are adapted to the most 

 skilful cultivation. 



Many plants of this class, 

 notably Antirrhinums, have been 

 so greatly improved by hybridiza- 

 tion during recent years, that they 

 may now be had in varying height, 

 and 'n almost every shade of color. 



A very large proportion of the 

 Perennial plants that may be grown 

 lrom seed have great value as cut 

 flowers, particularly so because of 

 their great substance, which enables 

 them to stand up well long after 

 cutting 



In the matter of arrangement 

 they offer an almost endless choice. 

 Some grow into majestic plants, 

 which ma^ stand as single speci- 

 mens, others may be used for 

 conspicuous display in masses or 

 clumps, while others are of great 

 value as bolder plants. 



Notwithstanding their individual 

 charm, they are most effective 

 when planted in a mixed border, 

 where by arranging rhem according 

 tc height, color and season of 

 flowering, an attractive display 

 may be had from the earliest days 

 of spring, all through the summer, 

 and even after the first frosts 

 herald the approach of winter. 

 And so, week by week, as sure as 

 the season revolves such a border 

 will present new charms and revive 

 old ones, the beauty of it growing 

 with ever-increasing interest. 



Perennials are generally raised 

 from seed sown from early spring 

 to about August 1st, in the latitude 

 of New York. 



Treated thus, they make strong 

 plants which may be planted in a 

 permanent situation early enough 

 in the fall to enable them to winter 

 safely. 



In some instances plants will 

 flower the first year from seed if 

 sown quite early, but nearly all 

 require a year to reach their best 

 development. 



Henderson's New Garden Guide and Record for 1917 



Rewritten, Enlarged and Brought Up-lo-Dale for 1917. 



Contains a mass of information so concisely and conveniently arranged, that it has become the pocket encyclopedia of thousands of gardeners. Most 

 of the problems which perplex the amateur are treated in a simple and direct way. Page 53 is a planting table of vegetable seeds, "How to keep the 

 garden busy from frost to frost." On pages 54 and 55 is a list showing what plants to choose for any purpose, as climbers, cut Mowers, hardy borders, 

 etc. Then on page 56 an ingeniously arranged table is found containing all the best known flowers grown from seed, with references to cultural directions. 



A list of Annuals is given on pages 5 and 6, showing the height of each variety, the distance required between plants, with methods of cultivation. 



There are special articles on many subjects. Asters are treated on page 59, Sweet Peas on pages 61 to 63, Pansies on page 60, Roses on pages 70 and 71. 



On pages 78 to 81, the diseases and insects which attack certain plants, with measures for prevention and control, will be found. 



In a word, almost every question that may arise has been anticipated and answered, making it in fact, as in title, a reliable Garden Guide. 



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