MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 
5 
HOUSE PLANTS 
PRIMULA SINENSIS, CHINESE PRIMROSE 
Many persons seem to think that Primulas are successfully propagated only in 
the greenhouse. They are unequaled as winter bloomers, easily grown if the right 
conditions are observed, and give a succession of flowers throughout the season. 
Single fringed, finest mixed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 8 cts. 
PRIMULA, DOUBLE 
Best mixed, all colors. Pkt., 30 seeds, 10 eta. 
PRIMULA OBCONCIA 
Primula Obconcia is as near an everblooming plant as it is possible to obtain. 
It has been known to flower for over twelve months without a break. Pkt., 100 
ROSE 
MULTI FLORA, TRIE— With seed of these 
Roses, plants may be had in bloom in sixty 
days from the time of sowing. Plant at any 
time. They grow quickly and flowers appear 
in large flusters, and in such 
quantity that a plant looks like 
a boquet. Perfectly hardy in 
the garden, where they bloom 
all summer. In pots they bloom 
both summer and winter. From 
a packet of seeds one will get 
roses of various colors — white 
pink, crimson, etc. No two 
alike and mostly perfectly 
double and very sweet. Pkt., 
seeds, 10 cts. 
SMILAX 
One of the most desirable 
window vines on account of its 
charming glossy green, graceful 
foliage; also fine for hanging 
baskets. It will grow several 
feet high first season. Pkt., 50 
seeds, 5 cts.; 14 oz., 18 cts. 
seeds, 5 cts. 
ROSE MULTIFLORA 
HOW TO GROW PETUNIAS 
PETUNIA CULTURE 
Take a small box or pot small enough to set in a pan or basin. Cover drain- 
holes to prevent clogging. 
Use garden soil 2 parts and sand 1 part. Sift until fine and well mixed. 
Fill box or pot with the soil, leaving one-half inch space at the top and 
shake to settle the soil well. 
Mix seed with a little dry sand to prevent planting in spots. 
Scatter evenly over the surface and press lightly into the soil with a little 
piece of board or pasteboard. 
Set in a pan of water until thoroughly saturated. Lift out and cover the 
seed with a thin veil of dry sand. Cover the pot or box witli glass and set in a 
warm, light place. 
Lift the glass every day for ventilation and to prevent mould. NEVER let 
the seed box dry out. ALWAYS water from the bottom. 
When the plants appear, prop up the glass and give morning sunshine every 
day. When they are a month old the glass can bq taken away and they can 
have the sun all day. 
Transplant into larger boxes when they have four leaves. When they have 
six or eight leaves, they may be put into the open ground, if the plants are 
strong and sturdy. 
