
Culture Suggestions 
Work soil at least 18 inches deep; use liberal amount 
of well decayed manure. Cow manure is best. Use 
sprinkling of lime and bone; Soak seed in water for 
about 24 hours or until swelled up and then plant about 
1% to 2 inches deep in a well firmed soil that is good 
and moist, but not sticky. (DO NOT SOAK WHITE 
SEEDED VARIETIES). 
In recent years a copper oxide preparation has 
frequently been dusted on sweet pea seeds to prevent 
damping off, the same proving very satisfactory. This 
can be procured at most seed stores under various names. 
Inoculation of seed is also highly successful. 
Peas will not do well in too loose a soil. Plant one 
inch apart and later thin to about six inches. Do not 
water until seeds have begun to germinate. After ger- 
mination has taken place give a good soaking. MOST 
FAILURES ARE CAUSED BY WATERING BEFORE 
SEED HAS SPROUTED. If weather is hot use some 
kind of shading. Pretect young plants from birds out- 
doors. Look for Green Aphids regularly as this insect 
is the worst enemy. Spraying with nicotine, one part 
nicotine to 400 parts water with spray gun is best. There} 
are also many other good insectisides which are excellent; 
for the control of Aphids. Give young plants substantial 
supports in order that they may climb and produce 
good flowers. Poor flowers with crooked stems are worth- 
less. Liquid manure feeding after they come in bloom 
will lengthen the flowering period ‘and produce better 
flowers. Pick all flowers as this also lengthens the flower- 
ing period. Always keep the surface earth loose and 
never allow a crust to form. If grown indoors keep ven- 
tilators open to keep the air as dry as possible. A house 
that is kept damp and sultry will cause too much growth 
and the sweet peas will not bloom as soon as they should, 
and then will begin to bloom too high up. Early sweet 
peas usually bloom from 75 to 100 days after seed is 
lanted. 
: Conditions of Sale 
Send your orders as soon as possible after receiving 
catalog to insure prompt delivery. Orders are filled the 
same day as received and we exercise the utmost care 
in filling orders. 
Owing to the handling of other flower seed not 
raised by us we are compelled to use the seedsman dis- 
claimer. 
WILLIAM ZVOLANEK & CO., give no warranty, 
expressed or implied as to description, quality, produc- 
tiveness or any other matter of any seeds we sell and we 
will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If pur- 
chaser does not accept seed on these terms they are to be 
returned immediately and the money paid for same will 
at once be refunded 
Any questions in regard to growing will be cheerfully 
answered. In case of shortage or crop failure we will 
take the liberty of substituting with the best and nearest 
color. If this is not wanted, mark your order ‘No Sub- 
stitute.” 
Terms 
A 6% discount will be allowed on all orders with 
remittance enclosed and all such orders will be sent post- 
paid to any part of the postal union, or Canada. Orders 
not accompanied with remittance, postage will be added 
and if party is not known will be sent C. O. D., unless 
other arrangements are made in advance. To insure de- 
livery of foreign orders, postal money order should 
accompany order with postage added or we cannot be 
held responsible for delivery. ALL FOREIGN ORDERS 
MUST BE AT PAR WITH U. S. CURRENCY. 
If you wish seed to be sent via airmail allow extra 
for postage, 1 oz. 12 cents; 4 ozs. 28c; 8 ozs. 56 
cents;, 1 fb $1.08. This is on account of the extra 
packing which makes same over-weight. 
Ask for our Special Prices on Lots of 10 tbs or more. 
William Zvolanek & Co. 
P. O. Box 142 Lompoc, California 



