Germination Table, with Index to Flower Seeds 
It is important to know the approximate time required by seeds for germina¬ 
tion in order to sow them with satisfaction and success. Many seeds are con¬ 
demned and neglected before they have had sufficient time to start. Always 
divide the packages and sow at different times. You can then give them a sec¬ 
ond or third trial. Sow seeds that start about the same time together. Keep 
the seed-box or bed moist, but not wet, and do not let the soil dry out until the 
seeds have had ample time to germinate. Seeds are influenced by conditions, 
and the plants may appear 25 per cent earlier or 25 per cent later than the table 
indicates, according to circumstances. Following is the page reference and the 
key to germination: a, 5 days, b, 8 days, etc. The star (*) added means that the 
seeds may take much longer time than stated, some lying dormant for weeks 
or months before starting. 
days 
a 
8 days 
b 
10 days 
c 
15 days 
d 
20 days 
e 
25 days 
f 
30 days 
g 
50 days 
z 
Indefinite 
African Golden Daisy. 
Agathaea amelloides. . . 
Ageratum. 
Alyssum. 
Ainpelopsis. 
Antirrhinum. 
Aquilegia. 
Asparagus. 
Asters. 
Ball of Fire. 
Bachelor’s Button. 
Balloon Flower. 
Balsams. 
Begonias. 
Beilis perennis. 
Boston Ivy. 
Blue Daisy. 
Blue Salvia. 
Browallia. 
Burning Star. 
Cactus.... 
Calceolaria hybrida ... 
Calendula. 
California Poppy. 
Campanula. 
Candytuft. 
Cannas. 
Canterbury Bells. 
Cardinal Climber. 
Carnations. 
Carnations, Perennial.. 
Castor Beans. 
Cathedral Bells. 
Celosia. 
Centaurea. 
Chinese Woolflower. . . 
Christmas Orchid 
Flower. 
Chrysanthemums. 
Cineraria. 
Clematis paniculata. . . 
Clematis, Tuberous 
Days Page 
g 
d 
c 
b 
b 
a 
*d 
*d 
a 
b 
b 
d 
d 
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46 
42 
42 
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Cobaea scandens. 
Cockscomb. 
Coix lacryma-Jobi 
Coleus. 
Columbine. 
Coreopsis. 
Cornflower Aster. 
Cosmos. 
Cyclamen. 
Cypress Vine. 
Dahlias. 
Daisies. 
Daturas. 
Delphinium. 
Diamond Flower. 
Dianthus. 
Digitalis.. 
Dimorphotheca. 
Dolichos. 
Dusty Miller. 
English Double Daisy , 
Eschscholtzia.. 
Evening Primrose. 
Ferns. 
Feverfew. 
Forget-me-not. 
Foxglove. 
Fuchsia. 
Geraniums. 
Gerberas. 
Gloxinia. 
Gourds. 
Grass Seed. 
Helichrysum. 
Heliotrope. 
Hibiscus. 
Hollyhocks. 
Hop, Japanese. 
Horn of Plenty. 
Hyacinth Bean, Jap¬ 
anese. 
Days 
d 
*d 
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Ice Plant. 
Ipomceas. 
Iris. 
Ivy, Boston. 
Jack-and-the-Beanstalk 
Japanese Bean. 
Japanese Hop. 
Japan Iris. 
Job’s Tears. 
Kochia scoparia. 
Kudzu Vine. 
Lady Wash. Geraniums 
Lantana. 
Larkspur. 
Lathyrus. 
Lavender. 
Lemon Verbena. 
Lobelias. 
Lychnis. 
Mallow Marvels. 
Marigold. 
Mesembryanthemum. . 
Mignonette. 
Moon-Vines. 
Morning-Glory. 
Mourning Bride_. . . 
Nasturtium, Dwarf, 
Tall.. 
Nicotiana. 
(Enothera. 
Ostrich-Plume. 
Palm. 
Pansies. 
Passion Flower. 
Peas, Sweet. 
Pelargoniums. 
Pentstemon. 
Perennial Peas. 
Petunias. 
Pheasant-Eye Pink.... 
Phlox. 
d 
d 
e 
d 
d 
f 
e 
b 
b 
e 
*d 
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Days 
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Pinks. 
a 
43 
44 
Platycodon. 
*e 
46 
44 
Poppies. 
e 
46 
42 
Portulaca. 
e 
46 
44 
Pot Marigold. 
c 
42 
43 
Primroses. 
*d 
46 
44 
Primulas. 
*d 
46 
44 
PuerariaThunbergiana. 
d 
44 
44 
Ragged Robin. 
e 
44 
44 
Red Sunflower. 
d 
46 
44 
Ricinus. 
d 
46 
45 
Rose. 
* 
46 
44 
Rose Moss. 
e 
46 
43 
Salvia. 
*d 
46 
44 
Scabiosa. 
e 
46 
44 
Scarlet Runner Bean. . 
b 
46 
44 
Scarlet Sage. 
*d 
46 
44 
Schizanthus. 
e 
46 
44 
Shasta Daisy. 
e 
43 
44 
Smilax. 
d 
46 
44 
Snapdragon. 
e 
42 
44 
Stocks. 
a 
46 
M 
Stokesia. 
* 
46 
44 
Straw Flower. 
a 
44 
44 
Summer Bush Cypress. 
d 
44 
46 
Sunflower. 
d 
46 
Sun Plant. 
e 
46 
45 
Sweet Nightingale. 
d 
43 
45 
Sweet Peas. 
d 
47 
45 
Sweet Scabious. 
e 
46 
42 
Sweet William. 
c 
46 
45 
Ten-Weeks Stocks. 
a 
46 
45 
Verbenas. 
b 
44-47 
45 
Vinca. 
* 
47 
47 
Violas. 
* 
45 
45 
Violets. 
* 
47 
45 
Wallflower. 
•a 
47 
44 
Wash. Weeping Palm.. 
d 
45 
45 
Youth and Old Age.... 
a 
47 
43 
Y ucca. 
* 
47 
46 
Zinnias. 
a 
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For the convenience of our customers, we have employed these signs to 
indicate the class to which belong the varieties opposite which they each 
appear on seed pages. 
©ANNUALS. These grow, flower and die the first year from seed. 
©BIENNIALS. These grow from seed one year, bloom and die the next; if 
sown early, some varieties bloom the first year. 
i_^> GREENHOUSE PLANTS. Start seeds inside, transplant outside when all 
danger of frost is over. 
% PERENNIALS. Continue for several years, and bloom annually after the 
first season; some varieties, if sown early, bloom the first year. 
*i©>STOVE PLANTS. Grow inside all year. For pots only. 
§ CLIMBING PLANTS. Climbers. 
FLOWERS FROM SEEDS. Any ordinary soil will grow beautiful flowers if 
you make it fine and mellow, and plant about the time the fruit trees are com¬ 
ing into bloom. Very fine seeds should be merely pressed in with the hand, 
therefore do not cover too deeply and do not plant when ground is wet and soggy. 
Do not allow plants to stand too thickly; transplant if necessary. If crowded, 
they cannot grow or bloom satisfactorily. 
TRANSPLANTING. Nearly all flowers are improved by transplanting except 
sweet peas, poppies, nasturtiums, etc., which are usually sown where they are 
to grow. By starting tender seeds in window-boxes, hotbeds or coldframes, and 
transplanting at proper time when ready, you escape danger from frost. 
Insecticides, Plant Food, Garden Requisites 
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Is chemically pure nicotine, and quick death to in¬ 
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trouble, no odor, no staining, no harm. Especially 
effective for green Aphis (green fly) on roses. 
Chicken-houses, dog-houses, bird-cages, or wherever 
pets are kept and lice are likely to come, should be 
sprayed occasionally with Rose Nicotine to keep them 
free from these pests. Price, small size 50 cts.; larger 
size 90 cts., postpaid. 
SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP 
Will rid plants and animals of all kinds of injurious 
insects, cheaply and effectively. Directions for use on 
every package. 3-oz. cake, makes 1K gallons prepared 
solution, 10 cts. each; 8-oz. cake, makes 4 gallons pre¬ 
pared solution, 25 cts. each, postpaid. 
ANT DESTROYER 
Rid your lawns and tennis-courts of ants. Usually 
only three applications are necessary. Price, 30 cts. per 
J^lb., $1 per lb., postpaid; or by express, collect, in 5-lb. 
cans, 75 cts. per lb. 
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1-lb., pkg., making 30 gals., 75 cts., postpaid, east of 
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Useful also for sprinkling clothes before ironing. 
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Made of good materials throughout. Price, 25 cts., postpaid. 
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Seed Index 
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