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We do not attempt 
to cover the subject 
of sowing and rais¬ 
ing all of the differ¬ 
ent flower seeds of¬ 
fered by us; how¬ 
ever we hope that 
the general cultural 
directions given on 
these pages will 
prove helpful to the 
amateur gardener. 
We do not print the 
usual stereotype 
sowing directions 
on our seed packets 
as we consider this 
inadvisable owing 
to the widely differ¬ 
ent climatical con¬ 
ditions prevailing 
throughout the 
country. 
All seeds sold by us 
will grow, even 
those that are very 
slow to germinate 
and others that are 
considered difficult 
subjects if you give 
them the correct 
cultural conditions 
and have the nec¬ 
essary patience. 
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ANNUALS —Group 1 (Culture A) 
The flowers and varieties marked “Annual” in this catalogue are those 
which will grow to maturity and bloom the first season from seed, the 
plants dying with the approach of Winter (one season of life) and which 
must be sown again the following year. 
We have divided the annuals into two groups—Group 1, represents the 
easiest to raise and the earliest to flower, requiring from 2 to 3 months, 
the seed being sown directly in the garden when weather is settled and 
all danger from frost is over. However, in most instances, by sowing the 
seed indoors and transplanting to the garden flowers can be obtained 
earlier and a longer blooming period secured. 
We give below a list of the most popular of these simple annuals, those 
having an (R) following the name somewhat resent transplanting, and it 
is usually best to sow them outdoors where they are to bloom. 
Ageratum, Alyssum, Amaranthus (R), Bartonia (R), Calendula 
(R), Calliopsis, Candytuft (R), Castor-oil-Plant, Centaurea (R), 
Clarkia (R), Cleome, Cosmos, Dimorphotheca (R), Eschscholtzia 
(R) (California Poppy), Everlasting Flowers, Four-o’clock, Gail- 
l 2 urdia, Godetia, Gypsophila, Helichrysum, Humulus, Hunne- 
mannia (R), Ipomoea, Larkspur (R). Lupins, Marigold, Mignon¬ 
ette, Morning-glory, Nasturtium, Nemophila (R), Nigella (R), 
Phlox (R), Poppy (R), Portulaca, Salpiglossis (R), Strawflowers, 
Sunflower, Zinnia, etc. 
NOTE!—It should be understood that those marked (R) can be 
started indoors and can be transplanted. If the necessary precautions 
are taken, they can be transplanted when quite young or if sufficient soil 
is retained by the roots and also if .sown in small pots. 
Seeds of the annuals listed under Group 1 and others belonging to this 
group may be sown outdoors when weather permits and danger from 
frost is over (April to June). The soil should be turned over to a depth 
of about 12 inches and raked fine and smooth. 
The seed should be just lightly covered and pressed into the soil with a 
dry, smooth board of wood. Fine seeds should not be covered but 
should be pressed into the soil. 
Sowings may be made in shallow drills in rows or broadcast in beds and 
flower Dorders. Those which are suitable can be sown in lines for edging 
or sprinkled in the rockery. Generally speaking these annuals prefer an 
open, sunny position in the garden. See page 3 Jor "Uses of Flowers.” 
Keep moist (not wet) and protect from heavy rains and strong sunlight 
until the seedlings break through—the shade can be managed by sheets 
of heavy paper or cloth held about 1 foot above the ground by sticks, etc. 
Do not allow the seedlings to suffer from lack of moisture or excessive 
water and when large enough to handle, thin out, allowing a distance be¬ 
tween each plant, each way, about equal to half of the plant’s ultimate 
height. Cultivate the top inch or two of soil so that it is always soft 
ana free from weeds. 
ANNUALS —Group 2 (Culture B) 
Under this heading, we include the Annuals which are slower in growth, 
requiring from 3 to 6 months to bloom and a little more care in handling; 
therefore to obtain a full season of flowers outdoors, the seed should be 
started indoors for the purpose of raising well-developed plants which 
can be planted outside after danger of frost is over. 
The seed of most of Group 2 can also be sown directly in the garden dur¬ 
ing May-June and will bloom during late Summer and Fall. However 
where an (E) follows the name we recommend they be sown indoors early 
(January-February), the others can be sown indoors February-March. 
The following brief list will act as a guide to the types of annuals we con¬ 
sider belong to Group 2. It will be noted that we include several from 
Group 1—the culture of these differ under certain circumstances and 
in parts of the country having short growing seasons. 
Ageratum, Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) (E), Aster, Balsam, Be¬ 
gonia (E), Cacalia, Carnation (E), Celosia, Chrysanthemum, 
Coleus, Cosmos, Dahlia, Dianthus, Didiscus, Heliotrope (E), 
Lantana, Larkspur (E), Lobelia, Marigold, Nemesia, Nicotiana, 
Nierembergia, Nycterinia, Petunia, Phlox, Salpiglossis, Salvia, 
Scabious, Stock, Sweet Pea (E), Tagetes, Tithonia, Torenia, 
Verbena, Vinca (E), Zinnia. 
Seeds may be sown in flower pots, shallow boxes, cigar boxes, wooden 
flats or other receptacle—having a hole or holes in the bottom for drain¬ 
age over which pieces of broken flower pots or pottery should be placed 
to prevent the loss of soil and too quick drainage. 
Fill the receptacle with a mixture consisting of good soil to which add 
about the same amount of clean, fine sand and some leafmold or fine 
peat-moss. The mixture should be sifted free of all stones or roughage » 
and gently pressed into the receptacle. 
Sprinkle the seed evenly over the surface and cover lightly with a finely 
sifted mixture of half sand and peat moss or sandy soil and press down 
gently. If the seed is very fine, do not cover, just press the seed lightly 
into the soil. Each sowing should be labeled for future identification. 
Water the seed pot or box by submerging almost to the top in water and 
allowing it to soak up from the bottom. If watering must be done on top, 
do so carefully, using a gentle, fine spray. Keep moist, not wet. To keep 
dark, cover with a sheet of newspaper, which should be removed as soon 
as the seeds sprout and the receptacle should then be placed in a light 
position. 
When the seedlings have made their second leaves and are large enough 
to handle, they should be transferred to other boxes, allowing each young 
plant about 2 inches of space, or they may be planted in small individual 
flower pots to be grown until the time arrives for transplanting to the 
open garden. 
Place the plants in a sunny, airy position. Do not allow them to suffer 
from a lack or excess of water. 
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