BRAEGER'S FLOWER SEEDS 
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The starting and growing of flower seeds is a subject that takes volumes to cover thoroughly and years 
of experience to gain a full understanding. However, a few words of advice and some hints will often 
turn failure into success. Flower culture is not difficult if a few important factors are not overlooked. 
We have marked each flower for you with the following symbols: 
A—Annual. P—Perennial. F—Cut flower variety. RA—Rock Plant annual. 
RP—Rock Plant perennial 
There are two ways of starting flowers generally used: (1) planting directly and where they are to grow, 
or (2) starting in a flat or shallow box and transplanting where they are to grow and flower. 
Method 1. The soil should be loamy with well pulverized surface for best results. With heavy soil 
inclined to cake and crack, it is usually best to grow plants in a prepared seed bed and transplant to the 
permanent place. (See Method No. 2.) Liberal applications of peat moss are the best remedy for hard packed 
soil. Try some. Spade the soil where seeds are to be sown, several inches deep. Rake smooth. Broadcast 
small seeds and cover them lightly two or three times their diameter. Very small seeds may be merely 
pressed in. Larger seeds may be planted singly, well covered, but more thickly than plants are wanted. 
Firm the soil well over the seed. Watering now becomes of great importance. At no time should the soil 
be allowed to become hard and dry, yet excessive watering may cause the seeds to rot or cause “damping 
off”. When the plants appear, thin them out, allowing each to grow singly, without crowding. The dis¬ 
tance between them is governed by their ultimate size and spread. Excess plants may be moved to a new 
location. 
Method 2. This method may be followed where there is a window facing south, enjoying sunlight 
most of the day. Use a standard florists’ pot or pan (shallow pot) or a “flat” which is a shallow box, with 
holes bored in the bottom for drainage. Cover the drainage holes in pot or box with broken pottery; fill 
with potting soil. This is a mixture of half sand, and half black loam. It may be obtained from florists. 
Firm the soil and sow the seeds in rows, marking each row to identify the sowing. Water by setting the 
box or pot in water, so that it soaks up from below, or use a fine spray which does not wash the soil. Place 
in a dark place, covered with a wet newspaper blanket until the seeds sprout. As soon as sprouts appear 
bring into full light. Cover the box or pot with glass to check evaporation, but when moisture collects on 
glass wipe it off, and prop up one end of the glass to allow air to circulate during the sunny part of the 
day. A temperature not below 50 degrees at night, or 75 degrees by day, is best. Do not allow the soil to 
dry out. When the seedlings have made true leaves (the second set) they should be transplanted to other 
flats, giving at least two inches of space apart; or they may be moved to small pots, or to an outdoor seed 
bed, or border. 
Perennial Flowers, there are exceptions of course, can be planted in the spring or fall for blooms the 
following year. In most cases follow Method No. 1 (above). 
Annuals, depending on the kind and your past experience, can be planted either way. Method 1 or 2 
(above). Write us or ask one of our salesmen if puzzled. 
Flowering plants can be supplied already started if you desire. Perennials can be supplied up until 
April 1; Annuals from April 1 to June 30. Visit our store or write us concerning your needs. We can 
help you. 
All packets 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; or 13 pkts for $1.00, postpaid, unless otherwise noted. 
ABRONIA, Sand Verbena, RA 
Umbellata. Annual of low growing habit. The plant is easily 
grown from seed planted in spring or fall and thrives very 
well in sandy places. Rose with white center. 
ACHILLEA, Yarrow, P 
The Pearl. Small, double white flowers. 2% feet high. 
ACROCLINIUM, AF 
Acroclinium, mixed. Pretty white and rose, daisy-like flowers, 
so desirable for winter bouquets. Height 1 foot. 
New large flowering Hybrids. 
ACONITUM, Monkshood, P 
Napelliis. Blooms in July and August. Upright spikes of dark 
blue flowers. Fine for shade. 4 ft. 
AFRICAN DAISY, Dimorphothcca, AF 
One of the best of the daisy-like flowers for cutting. Easily 
grown. Blooms from July to frost. 
Orange Improved. 
Golden West. 
Bright Buttercup. 
Salmon Beauty. 
Mixed Colors. 
AGATHEA,''6lue Marguerite, P 
Splendid free flowering border perennials, producing almost 
continuously a wealth of daisy-like flowers of a mazarine blue. 
They are readily grown from seed and bloom the first season. 
15-18 in. 
THE USE OF PEAT MOSS AND FERTILIZER WILL REPAY YOU MANY TIMES 
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