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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 in¬ 
experience and want of judgment in sowing. No 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, <fcc., 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 
operation, they will root all the better to have shade for a day or two. All 
large growing plants should be transplanted singly ; but many of the smaller 
may be removed in patches without any trouble. After the plants are 
established 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 of fresh horse 
manure, and a few leaves mixed with it ; this must be laid in a heap prepar¬ 
atory to being used, and, when in proper state of fermentation, prepared for 
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 seam 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 re¬ 
quired, in which the manure is placed, care being taken to pack firmly and 
eveffiy. 
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, 
amounting to $1.25 
“ 2.50 
“ 4.00 
“ 5.50 
“ 7.00 
Seeds when ordered by the ounce or pound, will not be included, nor 
for plants or bulbs. 
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