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Statice. — llardy Annual. Sow seed early In the 
■prlng, in a frame, the young plants being put out 
Into their permanent places when large enough. They 
thrive best in sandy soil, in the open border or on 
rock-work. 
Stocks. — (Ten Weeks.) Hardy Annual. Sow in 
boxes, indoors, in April, and transplant the lust of 
May, in deep, rich soil, ubout one foot apart. 
Sweet Peas. — Hardy Annual. Plant outdoors just as 
soon as the ground can be worked, live inches deep, 
in a double row, about ten inches apart, and the 
seeds dropped J J /j inches apart, in the furrows; and 
fertilize with wood ashes, bone-tiour or nitrate of 
soda. Supply brush or strings at least seven feet 
high, and water freely. Pick the blossoms every day 
and keep the pods oil. 
Sweet Rocket. — Hardy Perennial. Border plant; 
Sweet scented in the evening. They thrive best in a 
somewhat moist, sandy loam. 
Sweet William. — Hardy Perennial. Sow in prepared 
beds, in the garden* anywhere up to the middle of 
•Tune. Transplant into good soil, eight inches apart. 
Cover lightly during the winter with leaves. 
Thunbergia. — Half Hardy Annual. The seeds start 
slowly and should bo sown In a liot-bed, or in a box 
in house, giving plenty of moisture and heat. 
Verbena. — Tender Perennial. As early In the spring 
as sunshine and lengthening days warrant, sow the 
seeds in good garden soil, in a shallow box, cover to 
about their own depth, press the soil firmly aliout 
i hern and place in a sunny window. I)o not allow 
the dirt to become too dry or too cold. Have patience; 
sometimes it takes a fortnight for the seeds to ger- 
minal e, or even longer. When the seeds begin to ap- 
pear above ground, be especially careful not to give too 
much water. When the third and fourth leaves ap- 
pear, transplant into other boxes. If theri is danger 
of insects, heat the earth in the oven before trans- 
planting, and set the seedlings into it when it cools 
off so as to he a’iout blood warm. It is well to start 
tlie seeds early enough lo have plants three or four 
inches tall when the time comes for placing In the 
flower bed the last of May. Set the plants about eight- 
een inches apart, having previously made the ground 
rich and mellow. As fast as the branches appear, pin 
them down firmly pressing the earth about them. 
The more the plants cross and rocross each other, the 
better. Let very few blossoms go to seed, keep the 
weeds out, nnd the bed ought to thrive. 
Vinca. — (Periwinkle.) Tender Annual or Perennial. 
May lie grown in the garden by setting out strong 
plants in a warm situation. 
Violet. — Hardy Perennial. See Pansy for culture. 
Wallflower. — Tender Perennial. Sow the seed early, 
and they will bloom the first year. While the plums 
are small, prick them out into pots. 
Zinnia. — Hardy Annual. Succeeds well In any soil. 
Few plants equal the Double Zinnias for making beds 
of bloom. The seeds should be sown in March or April 
and the seedlings transplanted once before removing 
to the open ground, which should not be done until 
danger of frost is past. Plant out temporarily at 
about six inches apart, and as the first flowers appear 
select the finest double specimens, lifting with a ball 
of earth attached to tin 1 roots, remove them to where 
they are to flower, setting at eighteen inches apart 
each way. 
About Asparagus. — Those who are fond of raising 
plants from seeds will find the various species of as- 
paragus as easily grown as any of the window plants, 
and generally more satisfactorily. The seeds are 
about the size of bird-shot, and should be sown in 
sifted soil, one-fourth of an Inch beneath the surface. 
After sowing press the soil firm, water well and keep 
covered with a damp cloth till the plants begin to ap- 
pear, when the cover should be removed and the pot 
given a light, airy place, but only partial exposure 
to the sun. The little plants grow slowly at first, but 
as they get well rootl'd the development is more free, 
and unless given ample root room the roots begin to 
crowd. A porous soil, well enriched with well-rotted 
stable manure suits them well, and free drainage 
should be always provided. The plants are mostly 
propagated from seeds. After once established they 
almost take care of themselves. 
Passion Vine. — The Passion Vine likes plenty of soil 
in which to develop and bloom. As a rule it does 
best in the open ground, where t lie roots are not 
hampered. Some persons bed the plant out in summer 
at the north, and lift and store in the cellar during 
winter. Seedling plants often delay blooming till 
three years old. 
Bird of Paradise. — This Is the Poinciana. The plants 
are hardy outdoor evergreen shrubs at the south, but 
should be grown in large pots at tho north, keeping 
in a temperature of from 50 to 60 degrees during win- 
ter. They are mostly natives of the East Indies, and 
require a warm temperature and rather sunny situa- 
tion. They are summer-blooming plants, and may be 
plunged in a sheltered bed in summer, and taken up 
in the fall for winter care wliere the climate is un- 
suitable for growing them permanently out-doors. 
Impatiens. — Impatiens sultana is liable to drop its 
buds in a hot, dry atmosphere. Avoid this condition. 
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Flowers are like people. Their health depends upon 
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Small size (feeds 25 plants 6 months), 25c; large 
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Minneapolis, Minn. 
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