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Probably no outdoor occupation gives so much pleasure as the cultivation of flowers from seed. Starting with the tiny inanimate-looking grains of 
seed, placing them carefully in suitable soil, intelligently watching the conditions of air and moisture while the seeds are hidden below the ground, sometimes 
making for them artificial surroundings necessary to their growth, watching the gradual unfolding of the tiny seedling, and later the miraculous development 
of leaf, stem and branch until finally the fully grown plant bursts into glorious flower; this is the pleasure awaiting one who grows flowers from seed. 
The charm of flowers appeals to all; the grossest nature is touched by their beauty. Some cherish the tiny loveliness of the modest Forget-me-not, 
others are thrilled with the gorgeous beauty ot the flamboyant Poppy, but, whatever one’s taste, there are flowers to meet its demands. 
Annual 
Flower Seeds 
These complete the cycle of their 
existence, growing from seed to 
seed in one year. Many sorts re¬ 
quire to be sown in some sheltered 
situation such as a greenhouse, cold 
frame, or window box about a 
month before they may be planted 
outdoors. This is necessary not 
only on account of their tenderness, 
but also because they need more 
time for development, and by sow¬ 
ing thus early, the growing season 
is proportionately prolonged. 
Others may be sown where they 
are to stand, in which case they 
require careful attention for the 
first few weeks. 
Annuals offer a large field for 
selection, embracing plants of all 
kinds, from the modest Sweet 
Alyssum to the gorgeous Salvia, 
the majestic Ricinus, and dainty 
Cosmos. They are found in every 
conceivable shade of color, and are 
adaptable for growing as single 
specimens, or planting for large 
effect in clumps or masses, while 
others are well suited for making 
borders. 
While there is no class of plants 
that will survive better under 
rigorous conditions, yet in order to 
achieve the best results they shoujd 
be planted where they can obtain 
ample sunlight, may be easily 
watered, and, in case of early frost, 
may be auickly protected. 
It is almost needless to urge the 
importance of careful weeding, 
when the seedlings are quite young. 
Unfortunately, every foot of the 
average garden contains countless 
weed seeds, which generally grow 
more vigorously than the seeds 
that have been sown* in fact, 
many amateurs often mistake them 
for the variety they have sown. 
A continuity of bloom may be 
secured by occasional sowings of 
many sorts, such as Eschscholtzia, 
Sweet Alyssum, Phlox, Zinnia, etc. 
In the latitude of New York these 
sowings may be made as late as 
June loth. 
The great value of Annuals is 
greatly enhanced by the fact that 
an effectual display may be secured 
for a very modest outlay, many of 
the most attractive sorts being sold 
in 5c. and 10c. packages. 
Perennial 
Flower Seeds 
The great charm of Perennials 
lies in their permanence. Once 
established they are a constant 
source of pleasure, and among the 
most interesting plants in out- 
gardens, presenting a variety of 
size, form and color so great as to 
fit them for almost every con¬ 
ceivable purpose in the garden. 
Some may be made to thrive under 
most unkind conditions, while 
others are adapted to the most 
skilful cultivation. 
Many plants of this class, 
notably Antirrhinums, have been 
so greatly improved by hybridiza¬ 
tion during recent years, that they 
may now be had in varying height, 
and : n almost every shade of color. 
A -very large proportion of the 
Perennial plants that may be grown 
lrom seed have great value as cut 
flowers, particularly so because of 
their great substance, which enables 
them to stand up well long after 
cutting 
In the matter of arrangement 
they offer an almost endless choice. 
Some grow into majestic plants, 
which may stand as single speci¬ 
mens, others may be used for 
conspicuous display in masses or 
clumps, while others are of great 
value as bolder plants. 
Notwithstanding their individual 
charm, they are most effective 
when planted in a mixed border, 
where by arranging them according 
tc height, color and season of 
flowering, an attractive display 
may be had from the earliest days 
of spring, all through the summer, 
and even after the first frosts 
herald the approach of winter. 
And so, week by week, as sure as 
the season revolves such a border 
will present new charms and revive 
old ones, the beauty of it growing 
with ever-increasing interest. 
Perennials are generally' raised 
from seed sown from early spring 
to about August 1st, in the latitude 
of New York. 
Treated thus, they make strong 
plants which may be planted in a 
permanent situation early enough 
in the fall to enable them to winter 
safely. 
In some instances plants will 
flower the first year from seed if 
sown quite early, but nearly all 
rerjuire a year to reach their best 
development. 
Henderson’s New Garden Guide and Record for 1917 
Rewritten , Enlarged and Brought Up-to-Dale for 1917. 
Contains a mass of information so concisely and conveniently arranged, that it has become the pocket encyclopaedia of thousands of gardeners. Most 
of the problems which perplex the amateur are treated in a simple and direct way. Page 53 is a planting table of vegetable seeds, “How to keep the 
garden busy from frost to frost.” On pages 54 and 55 is a list showing what plants to choose for any purpose, as climbers, cut flowers, hardy borders, 
etc. Then on page 50 an ingeniously arranged table is found containing all the best known flowers grown from seed, with references to cultural directions. 
A list of Annuals is given on pages 5 and 0, showing the height of each variety, the distance required between plants, with methods of cultivation. 
There are special articles on many subjects. Asters arc treated on page 59, Sweet Peas on pages 01 to 63, Pansies on page 00, Roses on pages 70 and 71. 
On pages 78 to 81, the diseases and insects which attack certain plants, with measures for prevention and control, will be found. 
In a word, almost every' question that may arise has been anticipated and answered, making it in fact, as in title, a reliable Garden Guide. 
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