BUTZER’S SEED STORE, PORTLAND, OREGON 9 
GENERAL CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR FLOWERS 
ANNUALS—Bloom the first year from seed and the plant dies after one season. Seeds may be planted in the 
early spring. 
PERENNIALS—Seeds planted in September will produce blooming plants the following season, which will 
live several years, producing flowers annually. 
; SOWING SEEDS IN THE OPEN GROUND—Flowers require a well-pulverized rich mellow loam to make 
strong, healthy vigorous plants. It is quite essential that before seeds are planted out of doors that the ground 
has become warmed and weather conditions favorable. A location sheltered from high winds is also beneficial. 
Open a shallow furrow, sow the seeds sparingly and cover with about twice the depth of their own diameter. 
Very fine seeds may merely be pressed in. The soil should then be firmed over the seed, which may be done by 
using a board. The seed bed should be kept lightly moist at all times, never using an excess amount of water 
as that sometimes causes the seed to rot. When the plants are sufficiently developed, they may then be thinned 
or transplanted to other parts of the garden. In removing the plants, take sufficient soil with each one so as to 
disturb the roots as little as possible. 
SOWING SEEDS IN FLATS—It is usually more satisfactory to start small seeds in flats. This is really quite 
an easy procedure. First, select a shallow box about 20 inches square and 3 inches deep, and cover the bottom 
with about 1 inch of any available garden soil, which will serve to take away the surplus water. On top of this 
layer of drainage, place 11% inches of good sandy loam, using one-half loam and one-half sand, and smooth 
evenly. Sow seeds sparingly and just merely press them into the soil or cover lightly with sand. Moisture and 
warmth are quite essential, however, the seed box must be kept just moderately damp. Cover the flat with a 
glass shaded with paper and place near a sunny window, removing the glass for a short time each day to permit 
the box to dry out somewhat and always replacing the same with the dry side down. This routine may be dis- 
continued after the seeds begin to germinate. After the plants are about 2 inches high, they are then strong 
enough to stand all possible sunlight. Before transplanting, they should be removed to a cooler temperature to 
permit them to harden, and give them air on all days that the weather is suitable. After they have acquired a 
second or third set of leaves, they are then sufficiently large to transplant into the open ground. If possible 
choose a cool day for this procedure or supply them with some covering for shade. 
AGERATUM 
530—Fairy Pink. 5 in. A compact dwarf of delight- 
ful soft salmon rose pink. Forms a compact mass of 
blooms. Excellent for borders. Pkt. 15c. 
BALSAM 
899—Gardenia Flowered Mixed. 2 ft. Free-flowering 
double Balsam of bushy growth, looking exactly like 
little rose bushes. Flowers appear in clusters on the 
top of stems. An extra fine border plant with its 
flowers in shades of red, rose and white. Pkt. 25c. 
CLEOME 
1302—Pink Queen (Spider Plant). Distinct and new, 
this beautiful plant bears its huge trusses of bright 
salmon pink from early summer until late fall. An 
attractive border subject for backgrounds. Pkt. 25c. 
SALVIA 
2787—Indian Purple. A true violet purple holding 
its color and flowers through the hottest summer. 
Gives striking effects in combination planting. Height 
2 tt. Pkt. 20c. 
*VIOLA 
 3686—Little-Johnny-Jump-Up. 4 in. The old-fash- 
ioned viola found in old gardens, tenacious. Pkt. 25c. 
ZINNIA 
3765—Black Ruby (All America Bronze Medal Win- 
ner). 2 ft. A valuable addition to the Liliput group. 
Blackish maroon double flowers, 1 to 11% inches across ; 
while extremely deep in color, the flowers are not dull 
for the velvety texture gives them a rich appearance. 
Excellent for bouquets. Pkt. 20c. 
3647—Cactus Fiowered Giants Mixed. As the name 
suggests, they truly are Cactus flowered with long 
quilled, curled and pointed petals—no center showing. 
Blooms measure 4 and 4% inches across. A very 
beautiful cut flower. Pkt. 25c. 
*DELPHINIUM 
1484—Pacific Giants Mixed. 4-5 ft. Excitingly new 
and beautiful with its tall, slender, graceful flower 
spikes of very large and well-formed florets. Its heavy 
glistening texture makes it especially desirable as a 
cut flower. 60-80% mildew resistant. Pkt. 35c. 
SCABIOSA 
2820—Peace. Flowers are 2 inches across, of perfect 
form, almost spherical in shape and a pure white. 
They are borne on long stems well above the foliage. 
Flowers resemble a bee hive. Pkt. 20c. 
Those Marked * are Perennials 
