Interesting Facts About 
HUNTINGTON’S NURSERY 
CITUATED in the heart of the largest nursery 
district in America we have the opportunity to 
observe and develop the latest and best of all plant 
introductions. 
We pride ourselves on the fact that every order 
of plants or seeds is personally handled by a mem¬ 
ber of our organization whose first desire is your 
complete satisfaction. 
All plant orders are freshly dug from the field and 
sent to you the same day the order is received unless 
you state when you wish the plants shipped. The 
careful and prompt handling of plants assures you 
of receiving them in first class condition. 
All plant orders are shipped via Express unless 
10% is added to the order to cover cost of postage. 
Several years ago we inaugurated the idea of send¬ 
ing gratis plants to cover transportation charges. 
We make it a policy to add extra plants so that their 
value will more than pay for the express or postage 
charge. 
Well grown, healthy plants that have been care¬ 
fully graded to a high standard are not a luxury. 
They represent the finest type of garden economy. 
A comparison of our prices and the quality of the 
stock we send out will convince you that a 
"Huntington Garden" is real economy. 
HOW TO GET BEST RESULTS WITH 
HUNTINGTON’S SEEDS 
ADVANTAGES OF GROWING FROM SEEDS— First, of 
course, is the economy. You can have the rare and unusual 
in your garden at a very modest cost. Raising plants from 
seed is one of the most interesting and fascinating hobbies for 
the true flower lover. It is a rare delight to see the seeds develop 
from tiny seedlings into blooming specimens in your garden. 
WHEN TO SOW —Unless you have greenhouse facilities or hot¬ 
beds the best time to sow Alpine, Perennial and Annual seeds 
is in April. In our climate we have found the middle of April 
very satisfactory for outside sowing. The weather is generally 
cool, the sun not too hot, and there is plenty of moisture. 
PREPARATION OF SEED BEDS —Thoroughly spade and rake 
the beds. Be sure the bed is level or the seed will wash to one 
corner. It is not necessary to have the seed bed heavily fertilized. 
Too much fertilizer is injurious to seedlings with their tender 
roots. 
HOW TO SOW —Sow the seed thinly, especially those items that 
are not going to be potted or transplanted early. After the 
seed is sown take a flat board and firm the seed into the soil. 
Then screen a light covering of loose soil over the seeds taking 
particular care that the seed is not covered too deep. Then 
water with a fine spray. Keep them well shaded until they 
germinate. 
SOW FINE SEEDS IN FLATS OR POTS— The fine seeds of 
both Annuals and Perennials should be given special care by 
sowing in flats or flower pots. In this way you can watch them 
more carefully and your results will be much more satisfactory. 
HOW TO HANDLE SEEDLINGS— Annual seeds germinate 
in about from three days to two weeks and they are not as 
difficult to handle as the Alpine and Perennial seeds which 
vary from about one week to a month in germinating. Do not 
water too much but do not let the soil dry out. Gradually 
give the seedlings a little air but do not let the mid-day sun 
hit them. If possible we recommend potting all seedlings as it 
gives them a start and permits transplanting earlier. 
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS —Do not sow the seed too deep. 
Be sure your seed beds are well drained. The proper soil for 
seed beds is a clean rich loam. Do not permit the soil to become 
crusted. If the seed does not germinate quickly do not become 
discouraged, for weather conditions vary the length of time 
for the seed to germinate. 
KEEP THIS IN MIND —We have over thirty years of experience 
in handling fine seeds and we are always ready to be of assistance 
to you. While the Spring of the year is always our busy season, 
yet we have made provisions to set aside a portion of each 
day to answer your inquiries and to be of help to you in your 
gardening problems. Call upon us at any time and we will 
gladly cooperate with you. 
Remember fresh, high quality seed costs no more than 
ordinary seed and will give you the finest results. 
Ralph E. Huntington Nursery Painesville, Ohio 
A. T. DE LA MARE COMPANY. INC.. NEW YORK. N. Y. 
