Perennial Flowers from Seeds 
Hero the young plants aro given from 3 to 6 inches of space and some ar¬ 
rangement must bo perfected to shade the plants during the sunny hours. The best 
arrangement we lind is as follows: We try to have this special bed about 36 inches 
wide and about 6 to 8 feet long; we erect a stout stake 3 feet high on each corner 
and spread from end to end a sheet of burlap. 
The above suggestions hold good for most of the perennials with the exception 
of the following sorts: Calliopsis, Gaillardia, Digitalis, Sweet Williams. 
The foregoing sorts are best sown in well prepared drills in the open garden, 
thinned out later as soon as largo enough and left here undisturbed until the fol¬ 
lowing spring. The only protection they require for the winter is a light covering 
with straw. 
Wo also recommend that Iceland Poppies, Oriental Poppies, Primroses, Canter¬ 
bury Bolls, Pansies, English Daisies, and Forget-me-nots aro sown in a frame, 
transplanted into another and kept there with glass protection until the following 
spring. 
Fourth. When to transplant for permanency. With all seedlings which one 
desires to place in their permanent quarters during the fall, the transplanting 
should not take place later than September 15th. It is quite essential that they 
are able to make a new set of roots and to establish themselves thoroughly before 
winter sets in, as otherwise frost would lift them from the ground and they would 
perish. 
Wo also wish to call attention to the fact that “Flower Talks for 1915“ con¬ 
tains treatises on the growing of biennials and during 1916 the growing of peren¬ 
nials will be thoroughly treated. Subscription price for “Flower Talks,” 50 cents 
per volume. 
BIENNIALS 
In most seed books the biennials are not separated and many mistake them 
for perennials, and while their culture is very similar to that of perennials it 
must bo borne in mind that their life is finished the season they bloom and in con¬ 
sequence a fresh lot must be sown each season. 
Many of the biennials can be made perennials in a certain way and that will 
be disclosed in “Flower Talks” for May. If you do not receive “Flower Talks” 
regularly let us know. 
One of the main principles of “The Home of Heather” is to serve the Garden¬ 
ing Public. We consider that the most important part of our service exists in 
guiding those who purchase our seeds, bulbs, or plants into the successful growing 
of same so that they must feel that their investment was a satisfactory one. The 
mere selling of the articles is but half service. It is to our interest to instruct the 
public into more proficient methods of gardening, and while they are under no par¬ 
ticular obligation to patronize us, they must at least acknowledge that we dissemi¬ 
nate more practical information than any other American seed firm, that we are 
not afraid to toll the truth, that we are timely with our suggestions, and that we 
at least try to help in solving the many problems which confront the amateur 
gardener. 
Perennial seeds must be fresh to germinate well ; a fact which gives “Heather- 
home’s Guaranteed Seeds” Distinction in Quality — but we also know that the seed 
of this same class of flower does not always retain its gorminative power to the ex¬ 
tent of the annuals, and so we find frequently even with our seeds, that they do 
not germinate as strong as they should and if this prove so with you, please notify 
us promptly and we will send another consignment of seeds free. 
In another chapter of this book we offer the most complete collection of plants 
of Perennial Flowers in this country. 
Please Order by Numbers only. 
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