How French Seed Is Treated 
One of the odd things about the growing of apple seedlings is the way the seed is treated. 
It comes from France dry—is soaked—placed upon ice—dried again and then planted. Each step 
is necessary. 
It must he diy when shipped from France or it will heat and si)oil in the barrels. It must be soak¬ 
ed when we receive it or it will not germinate. It must be put upon ice to hold it until the ground is in 
the proper condition to plant. It must be dried tlie second time so that it will run through the drill. 
This last drying often has much to do with the stand of seedlings. 
If the seed is not stirred constantly while upon the drying screens part of it may become too dry 
and will not grow and ])art will be too damp and will clog in the drill. It is the constant watching of all 
tliese little things that has made us so successful in the growing of apple and pear seedlings. Get our 
prices before ])lacing your order. AVe guarantee our grades to give satisfaction. 
F. W. WATSON & CO. 
Apple and Pear Seedling Specialists. TOPEKA, KANSAS 
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