STARTING SEEDS IN HOTBEDS AND GREENHOUSES, continued 
or boxes. Special seed-boxes are usually 3 inches high, 12 inches wide, by 24 inches long. The soil should 
be light, finely sifted, and well watered before sowing. Scatter seeds evenly, but not too thinly. Even 
here it is to be remembered that in "union there is strength," for the fine seeds especially, when sown too 
thin, very often have not the strength singly to break through the soil. After sowing press the soil down 
with a flat board and cover the boxes or pans with newspaper to prevent too rapid evaporation. This cover- 
ing must be removed as soon as the seedhngs are up. Always water through a fine rose, and only when 
necessary, with tepid water and as much as possible in the forenoon or midday on bright sunny days for 
if the soil is too wet over night, the small seedlings will become chilled and damp or rot off. When seed- 
lings have four leaves, transplant in similar boxes 1 inch apart or singly into small pots (paper pots are 
excellent for this purpose and quite inexpensive), shifting into larger ones if necessary. The earliness of 
startmg the seeds will govern the amount and need for transplanting. Ventilate more or less according to 
the weather and gradually harden the plants, preparatory to setting them out when all danger of frost is 
past and the soil is warm. Cultivate frequently; hoe your beds often; and stimulate plant growth by apply- 
ing a top dressing of sheep manure or bonemeal to the soil at frequent intervals. This will keep up a 
steady, vigorous, healthy growth. Keep seed-pods removed; never allow withered flowers to remain on the 
plants if you want them to bloom right through the season. We give complete and specific cultural direc- 
tions on each package of our flower seeds. 
ACROCLINIUM 
Double Mixed. A pretty everlasting flower resembling the straw-flower. Fine for 
winter bouquets. Pkt. 10 cts., }4oz. 30 cts. 
ADONIS 
Aleppica (Syrian Flos Adonis). This Adonis is a rare gem — something to boast 
about. The plants grow 16 to 20 inches high and produce from sixteen to twenty main 
stems. From these many lateral branches are sent out, each ending in a well-shaped 
8-petaled flower 3 inches in diameter. It is a fine dark blood-red, enhanced by very 
handsome cosmos-like foliage. Cut blooms keep fresh in water for over two weeks. Sow 
seed in hotbed in March and transplant outdoors in May 18 inches apart. Pkt. 7.5 cts. 
AGERATUM 
A favorite flower for edging; in bloom continuously throughout the season. Good 
for cutting. 
Blue Perfection. Large, dark blue flower, l}^ ft. Pkt. 15 cts., }4oz. 75 cts. 
Little Blue Star. A very compact, little bush, completely covered with very small 
bright blue flowers. Very fine for edging or rockwork. 8 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Mauve Beauty. Very compact, and literally covered with beautiful mauve-colored 
flowers. 9 m. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 75 cts. 
Little Dorrit. The prettiest of all the white varieties. Fluffy, star-like, white, 
feathery flower-heads, covering the bushy compact plant almost entirely. It grows 
but 9 inches high and is therefore admirably adapted for edging. Pkt. 15 cts. 
ALKEKENGI (Physalis Franchetii) Chinese Lantern Plant 
Forms a neat little bush covered with bright red fruit resembling a small cherry, 
enclosed m a balloon-shaped husk, of an orange-red color when ripe. The branches 
may be cut and dried for winter bouquets. Include it in your order. Pkt. 25 cts. 
SWEET ALYSSUM 
We all know it and every garden needs it, in large or small quantities. The least 
particular of all annuals, it succeeds anywhere. You may sow it where you want it to 
grow ; it will bloom m six to seven weeks and remain in bloom continuously until frost 
Fme for edging of beds, as an undergrowth for gladioli, dahlias, or any of the taller- 
growing flowers, and for brightening empty spaces. Sow thinly and cover lic^htly 
For very early flowers, sow seed in a hotbed in March. " " ' 
Benthamii. Pure white. 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., Mlb. SI 50 
Little Gem. Very dwarf and compact, free flowering; for bedding, edging or rock- 
work. 6 in. Pkt. 10 cts., Hot,. 30 cts., oz. $1. & ^. " 
Carpet of Snow. The dwarfcst of all Alyssums. Of creeping habit, forming a dense 
carpet of beautiful white flowers, produced so freely that the foliage can scarcely be 
seen. 4 m. Pkt. 15 cts., Hoz. 35 cts., oz. $1.25. 
i>i'r''ff Lilac-colored flowers. Contrasts prettfly with the white sorts, 
rkt. 15 cts., Moz. oO cts. 
Lilliput Bouquet. A selection from Carpet of Snow, growing but 3 inches high. 
It blooms so freely that the fohage is completely hidden. Fine for low edein'^s and 
f-arpet beds. Pkt. 25 cts. 
AMMOBIUIVI 
Alatum. A white, everlasting flower, resembling immortelles. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 40c. 
THE NEW ANNUAL BLUE ANCHUSA 
The blooms look like a giant spray of forget-me-nots of the deepest blue on stems 
lully lb inches long. Very lovely m the garden or for cutting. Blooms all summer. No 
matter Jiow oltcn you cut, you can always find more flowers. Pkt. 25 cts., \ioz. SI. 
AlVIARANTHUS 
Caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding). Large, plume-shaped, drooping flower-heads of a 
• ark b'-owmsh red color. Effective m borders, foliage groups, and in among shrubbery, 
o It. Fkt. 10 cts., Xioz. 25 cts. 
Tricolor Splendens. Red, scarlet, and yeUow foliage. 2 ft. Pkt. 15c., J^oz. 50 cts. 
MAX SCHLING SEEDSMEN. Inc. 
Chinese Lantern Plant 
Annual Blue Anchusa 
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