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It is the great error to cover too deep; and the cause of more than half of the 
complaints against seedsmen of selling old and worthless seeds come from 
inexperience and want of judgment in sowing. ISTo rule can be given in this 
respect; but, as a general guide, all large seeds, such as Sweet Peas, Lupins, 
&c., may be sown half an inch deep—smaller, less, and for the smallest, Clar- 
kia, Pinks, &c., a covering of one-sixteenth of an inch will suffice. If sown 
too deep they are longer in germinating, and are liable to decay. Avoid the 
general error of sowing the seeds too thick, as it causes an elongated and 
feeble growth, which no subsequent thinning will entirely remedy. 
As soon as the seedlings have made three or four leaves, and are an inch 
high they should be thinned out. If they are kinds which will bear removal, 
they may be replanted in vacant spaces in the border. Tall growing plants 
with spreading branches will require more room than slender growing dwarf 
kinds. Stir the soil around the plants from time to time; and, if they appear 
crowded, a second thinning will be of great benefit to those that remain. If 
the growth is not strong, from the nature of the soil, apply occasionally a 
very small amount of guano or bone dust. 
Transplanting should if possible, always be done in cloudy weather, and 
toward evening. If the soil is dry the plants will require a light watering, to 
settle the earth around the roots, and if warm sunny days succeed the oper¬ 
ation, they will root all the better to have shade for a day or two. All large 
growing plants should be transplated singly; but many of the smaller may 
be removed in patches without any trouble. After the plants are established 
v they will need no other care than to tie up the taller growing sorts to stakes 
to prevent the wind and rain from beating them down, and injuring their 
blossoms. 
GARDEN REQUISITES. 
There are several aids to the economical management of the garden, which 
are almost indispensable, one of these is the hot-bed frame, for the forwarding 
of plants for early planting. A frame made of various sizes, according to the 
size of the garden from four sashes upward. The length of sash is generally 
seven feet by three and a half wide, the size of glass six by eight inches; mak¬ 
ing the entire frame of sashes fourteen by seven feet. The frame should 
have a southern or southeastern exposure; should be made up with fresh 
horse manure, and a few leaves mixed with it; this must be laid in a heap pre¬ 
paratory to being used, and, when in a proper state of fermentation, prepared 
tor the reception of the frame. A few inches of rich, loamy soil must be 
spread over the manure; then cover the frame with the sashes, and, after 
standing a few days to allow the rank heat and steam to pass off, the seed can 
be sown. Where the ground is well drained, a better plan is to dig out a space 
the size of the frame one or two feet deep, according to the season, and the 
heat required, in which the manure is placed, care being taken to pack 
firmly and evenly. 
Seeds for Associations or Clubs. 
The following seeds may be selected from our Catalogue, at the prices 
named, and will be forwarded, postage free to any part of the United States: 
Purchasers remitting $1.00 may select seeds in packets, at Catalogue prices, 
« « 20r > M „ u amounting to $1.25 
2.00 “ “ 2.50 
3.00 
4.00 
5.00 
4.00 
5.50 
7.00 
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