Flower Seed Cultural Directions 
We show below the various cultural directions for the Flower Seed offered in this Catalog 
CULTURE 9 
Sow indoors in January or February, in shallow 
boxes containing light soil, thoroughly soaked. Cover 
seed to a depth of two or three times its size and press 
soil down firmly with a board. Water thoroughly with 
a fine spray and keep in a temperature of 70° F. When 
seedlings have 2 or 3 leaves, transplant to 1 inch apart 
in similar boxes. Later, after tne soil has become warm, 
set the plants out in the garden bed where they are to 
remain, or transplant to larger pots for indoor blooming. 
CULTURE 10 
Sow in shallow boxes or in a frame in light, sandy 
soil, thoroughly soaked. Merely press the seed in the 
surface with a board and sift light soil through a fine 
sieve until covered not over 1/16 inch deep. Water 
moderately but often with a fine spray. Cover boxes 
with glass but give ample ventilation. Keep in a warm 
place but shade from hot sun. When seedlings have 
2 to 4 leaves, transplant to 1 inch apart in similar boxes. 
When leaves begin to crowd, transplant to 2}4-inch 
pots and keep moist at 50° F., with plenty of air. Shift 
to 4-inch pots, and later to 6-inch pots as the roots 
begin to crowd, and give moderate temperature. Sow 
Calceolaria seed in late June for March bloom; Cineraria 
and greenhouse Primulas in June for Christmas bloom; 
Cyclamen requires 16 to 18 months to bloom from seed. 
CULTURE 11 
For summer bloom sow in May in rich garden bed 
where plants are to remain. Thin seedlings to 12 inches 
apart and when 4 inches high, pinch out tops. 
For finest garden bloom, sow indoors in February or 
March in shallow boxes of rich, moderately heavy, well- 
sanded soil. Cover to a depth of two or three times its 
size and press down lightly. Water thoroughly with a 
fine spray and cover with a newspaper. Give moderate 
bottom heat until seedlings are up; then shade lightly and 
water again. Thereafter water only when seedlings be¬ 
come quite dry. Transplant into boxes when seedlings 
have 2 or 3 leaves, and when 4 inches high pinch out 
tops. Set out in garden from April on. 
For winter bloom, sow in May or June in shallow 
boxes as above. Press seed down lightly without 
covering. Water and shade, as above. Transplant seed¬ 
lings to similar boxes 2 inches apart or 3 or more to a 
pot. Later set out in garden bed. Lift in September 
and plant 4 to a pot in rich loam. Water well and shade 
until established; then keep moderately dry in house 
temperature; ventilate well. 
CULTURE 12 
Sow in July or August in pots. Place some sphagnum 
moss in bottom of a 5-inch pot and fill three-quarters 
full with clean sand. Sow seed thinly and cover with 
J4 inch of sand. Water thoroughly, placing pots in 
saucers which should be kept filled with water. Leave 
outside until sand has been thoroughly frozen; bring 
into a warm house and cover with glass until seedlings 
appear, keeping saucer filled with water. Allow ample 
ventilation. Thin out seedlings, and when they have 2 or 
3 leaves, after danger of frost is past, transplant to the 
garden bed where plants are to remain. Allow ample 
space for full development. 
CULTURE 13 
Sow from January to March in shallow boxes of well- 
ulverized mixture of 2 parts good fibrous loam, 1 part 
umus, 1 part sand, thoroughly soaked. Do not cover 
the seed; merely press it into the surface soil. Water 
moderately with a fine spray and keep in a warm 
temperature. A pane of glass placed over flats will 
conserve moisture but ventilation must be provided. 
If large drops of water appear under glass overnight, 
the soil is too moist, and glass should be left off tem¬ 
porarily to allow evaporation. Provide careful shading 
from hot sun. After seedlings appear, thin out and 
remove glass. When they have 2 or 3 leaves transplant 
singly to 2}^-inch pots. In late May or June, after 
ground has become thoroughly warmed, set out in the 
garden bed where plants are to remain, or transplant 
to larger pots for indoor bloom. In watering the potted 
plants avoid wetting the leaves. 
CULTURE 14 
Sow indoors in February or March, in shallow boxes 
of sandy loam, thoroughly soaked. Cover seed to a 
depth of two or three times its size and water moder¬ 
ately with a fine spray. Keep in a temperature of 65° 
to 70° F., but never allow the surface soil to dry out or 
become soggy. When seedlings have 2 or 3 leaves, 
transplant singly into 23 ^-inch pots containing a soil- 
mixture of 1 part sand, 2 parts good garden soil, and 
2 parts rich screened compost. Later shift to larger 
pots, and in May, after the garden soil has become 
thoroughly warmed, set out in beds where they are to 
remain, allowing ample space for full development. 
CULTURE 15 
Sow in January or February in boxes 4 inches deep 
containing a mixture of 2 parts leaf-mould, 1 part good 
soil, 1 part sand. Sow in rows, 3 seeds to an inch, care¬ 
fully covering with about inch of soil, and press 
down lightly. Water moderately with a fine spray and 
cover with cheesecloth shading, keeping soil at all times 
just moist. Do not soak. Give plenty of light and air. 
Thin seedlings to 1 inch apart and thin again later if 
crowded. In late May or early June, transplant to a 
thoroughly warmed, protected, well-drained garden bed 
where the plants are to remain, spacing 15 inches apart. 
Place only the root part in the ground, keeping the 
heart above the soil. Water thoroughly once a month. 
Before cold weather, pot up plants and keep indoors in 
moderate temperature with plenty of light and air. 
For indoor bloom in late winter, sow in July or August 
following the above culture, transplanting to larger pots 
instead of to open ground. Give plenty of light, scant 
moisture, and moderate temperature. 
CULTURE 16 
Sweet Peas thrive in a deep, moist, well-enriched soil. 
To secure strong growth and longest season of bloom, 
the plants should root deeply. After thoroughly pre¬ 
paring the bed, open a trench 3 to 5 inches deep and 
about 5 inches wide. Sow the seed rather thickly and 
cover with 2 inches of soil, hoeing in the remainder of 
the soil when the vines are well started in growth. 
Thin seedlings out to 4 inches apart. Spring sowings 
should be made as soon as the ground can be prepared, 
preferably in late March. When the plants first appear, 
provide brush, or stakes carrying rows of twine or wire, 
to give a support for the vines as they climb. In wet 
seasons soil should be slightly hilled up, allowing the 
row to drain off surplus moisture; in dry seasons, give 
surface culture, keeping a fine, loose mulch to preserve 
moisture. Cut all flowers before they fade. 
For earlier flowers, sow seed in late November, 3 
inches deep, giving winter protection with peat-moss 
or leaves. Remove this in March, and after seedlings 
appear follow the culture above. 
For many years we have specialized in the finest flower seeds and today we serve the 
needs of both amateur and commercial flower-growers all over the United States. We 
offer the finest English strains as well as the best from South Africa, Australia, China, 
France, Germany, California and elsewhere. All seeds are fresh, and of good germination. 
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