FERTILIZER: As a feeding element most 
of the organic fertilizers are suitable in 
the proportion of about one fourth pound 
to the square foot of area. Nothing sur- 
passes the liberal use of decayed cow ma- 
nure. Whatever may be used is best 
worked into the top six inches of soil. 
Applications of commercial fertilizers 
once or twice during the growing season 
is usually beneficial using an approximate 
proportion of 5-8-10. Be careful not to 
scatter upon the leaves or bloom. Sufh- 
cient moisture at all times is very essen- 
tial. Pansies are very fond of hardwood 
leaf mould. This can be used as a mulch 
or worked into the soil anytime with 
fine results, 
LOCATION: If at all possible pansies 
should be planted in the open, away from 
walls and fences, especially from southern 
exposures. To the north or east of a gar- 
den wall is a fine location. If they are 
to receive sun only part of the day, morn- 
ing sun is preferable. 
FLANTING TIME: We have found that 
fall planting is far superior to spring 
planting wherever possible. In our (Chi- 
cago) region the months of September 
and fore part of October are excellent. 
Under favorable weather conditions plant- 
ing can be advantageously done through- 
out November. Be sure to have the soil 
nice and loose and open the holes deep 
and wide enough to receive the roots full 
length straight downward rather than 
