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of the “hem” is doubled back (Fig. 3), and then 
fold over the point left and tuck it under the edge 
of the “hem.” Fill with seeds, and then fold 
up the other end in the same way (Fig. 4), turn 
over the packet, and write the name and date 
on it. It is correct to put a date, as some 
seeds are better if sown within a shorter time 
of gathering than others. 
If you are specially anxious to collect the 
seed of any particular flower, it will require 
careful watching. Perhaps it may have to be 
tied up to a stick to prevent the stem being 
bent or broken, or it may require to have a small 
bit of muslin covered over it to keep the greedy 
birds away. Slugs are a great trouble, and 
will frequently destroy seeds. They are very 
fond of pansy seed, and it is necessary to hunt 
for them very carefully. Even after the most 
minute scrutiny I used to find they would evade 
me, and eat up my choicest pansy seed-head, 
until I hit upon a plan of stopping their pro¬ 
gress up the stem by putting a large paper 
collar round it. There are many dodges for 
catching slugs, but I used to find one of the 
most effectual was to put down a saucer of 
milk, into which they crawled, but could not 
get out. I have killed many dozens by this 
means—not a very pleasant operation. 
The third way of increasing plants is by 
