SIZE WITH PROLIFIC FLOWERING HABITS MAKES 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED PANSIES POPULAR 
TIME TO TRANSPLANT 
Many growers, we find, try to complete this operation while the plants 
are too young. Seedlings should be large enough to withstand this with as 
little loss as possible, and so they do not receive injury from it. We find 
that plants from 8 to 12 leaves seem to be the best size. Care should be taken 
in setting that the plants are transplanted to the same depth as in the seedling 
bed. Shallow setting will make a weak root stool, while setting too deep 
will cause tall illformed plants. 
You will have to work out the spacing at which to transplant to your 
individual conditions. We use 8x8 inches here in outdoor operations. Closer 
setting, however, is often used with good results. 
You should transplant in separate lots over a period of time the same as 
sowing where conditions will permit, as some spread of development may 
be obtained from the same sowing through early medium and late trans¬ 
planting, 
SOIL FERTILITY 
Because of the short root system developed, and the heavy drain a Pansy 
places on soils, it is absolutely essential that an abundance of fertility be 
made available if large sized flowers are to be produced. Green manures are 
one of the best fertilizers for Pansies, due to the fertility and texture improve¬ 
ment they provide. Clover, Cow Peas, Oats, or Soy Beans turned under make 
the finest stock we have ever grown or seen. Humus in a soil is essential for 
best results with Pansies and these oflfer the cheapest method of obtaining it. 
Where space does not permit the use of cover crops. Granulated Peat Moss 
will supply humus in a pure form and be found a fine addition to close soils, 
FERTILIZERS 
Every locality and soil is a separate problem within itself. For this reason 
we only outline here practices which have been found successful in various 
localities. They may give you an idea for trial that will help you work out 
your individual problem along this line. 
Cow manure is undoubtedly the best for universal application. It should 
be as strong as possible but not too fresh. Rotted, it may be used most 
liberally. Sheep and Goat manure is excellent in some soils while not good 
in others. In its use care should be taken not to burn the plants. Horse 
manure, if composted and allowed to develop, makes good material for 
some soils. Chicken and rabbit manure should bemused sparingly, if at all, 
until it is determined how your soil reacts with it. 
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