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NASTURTIUM 
One of the most popular flowers of the present 
time, and constantly growing in favor. Is * 
rapid climber, of easiest culture, bearing beau¬ 
tifully colored flowers in profusion until killed 
by frost. Nasturtiums are perhaps the most 
easily grown of all annuals, and are least par¬ 
ticular as to soil. The dwarf varieties are 
particularly adapted for beds and borders, and 
the tall sorts are serviceable for covering stumps 
and fences, or for trailing over rocks. Sow the 
seed where wanted to grow any time in May 
or June. The best way is to drop about two 
seeds every 8 inches; this will allow for proper 
development and save you the labor of thinning 
out later. 
The “K. & W.” Mixed Varieties, both Tall and 
Dwarf, cannot be surpassed for brilliancy and 
variety of color. The plants, for about three 
months in the year, produce a lavish profusion 
of bloom, even through the hottest weather, and 
a trial of them is sure to give great satisfaction. 
NASTURTIUM (Tall) 
“K. & W. M Mixed Varieties 
1 lb. 14 lb. M lb. 1 oz. Pkt. 
$1.26 .70 .40 .15 .10 
Collection of 6 Pkt.: 50 
NASTURTIUM (Dwarf) 
“K. & W.” Mixed Varieties 
1 lb. *6 lb. M lb. 1 oz. Pkt. 
$1.25 .70 .40 .15 .10 
Collection of 6 Pkt.: 50 
NASTURTIUM (Double) 
Golden Gleam. The new double, sweet scented 
nasturtium. Golden yellow, semi-dwarf, flowers 
2 in. across.Per Pkt. 15 
SWEET PEAS 
Culture 
Early in spring make a trench three to four 
inches deep in rich, mellow soil, so arranged that 
no water can stand in it, and plant the seed in 
the bottom, covering at first only one inch deep. 
In soils at all heavy, or composed largely of clay, 
put about one inch of sand in the bottom of the 
trench and sow the seed on this, covering with 
more sand. Cover the row with a board to shed 
the rain and protect the soil from the hot sun, but 
remove this as soon as the young plants appear. 
When the plants are two inches high, cultivate 
and as they grow gradually fill up the trench. 
When the plants are about five inches high it is 
desirable to furnish some support for the vines 
to run upon, preferably a wire netting firmly 
supported by stakes to prevent sagging, but 
strings or brush are often used with satisfactory 
results. 
The roots should not be allowed to become too 
dry. Water applied thoroughly once or twice 
a week, preferably early in the morning or in 
the evening, is usually better than light sprinkl¬ 
ing more frequently. 
The blooms should be picked before they form 
pods or the plants will soon stop flowering. 
About the only insect that is liable to cause 
serious injury is the aphis or green fly. Being 
the color of the foliage, it often does a lot of 
damage before it is discovered, so be on the 
lookout for it. Aphine or Black-Eeaf 40 are 
excellent remedies (see page 110) and should 
be diluted at the rate of one teaspoonful to a 
quart of water and applied through an atomizer. 
(See pages 116 and 117.) Aphis are sucking 
insects and are killed by suffocation only, so 
that the solution must actually touch the insects 
before it will kill them. Spray thoroughly under 
and over the leaves until the solution drips from 
the vines. 
Superb Flowered 
SPENCER VARIETIES 
The Waved or Spencer class represents a type 
of sweet pea the original of which, the Countess, 
is still the best and most popular pink. They are 
strong growers, bear long stems and very large 
blossoms, with usually four blossoms to a stem. 
The standard is large, round, and fluted or wavy 
on the edges. The wings, too, are large and 
more or less wavy, but not so much so as the 
standard. 
The following named varieties constitute a list 
of many of the finest strains produced, a major¬ 
ity being recommended by the National Sweet 
Pea Society. 
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