M.-S. RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 
SOW THE SEEDS either broadcast or in rows, and cover lightly—a good general rule is to cover several times 
the size of the seeds and press the soil firmly. Small seeds cannot come up if covered too deep. 
Very fine seeds should be sown on the surface and pressed into the soil. Cover the seed-bed with a newspaper so the 
seed will not be washed out by rain or when watering. To have the earliest blooms, flowers that stand transplanting 
should be sown early in boxes indoors. Water with a fine spray; do not let the soil dry out; do not keep the plants 
saturated, as they may damp off. When three or four leaves have formed, transplant 1 inch apart in boxes, or in the 
open ground if warm enough. 
THE SOIL 
best suited to flowers is a light, rich loam, made as fine and smooth as possible. If heavy, mix with 
sand to lighten, and make it friable. Many seeds are very small and require a fine seed-bed. 
HALF-HARDY and TENDER FLOWERS should not be sown or transplanted outside until the weather is settled 
and warm. 
HARD-SHELLED SEEDS like Cannas, Moon-vines, Morning-glories should have a hole filed through the outer 
shell, or be soaked In warm water 24 hours before planting. 

PLANTING CALENDAR 
MARCH 
Sow Outdoors 
Sweet Peas 
Sow Indoors Set Out 
Ageratum (2). 70..-4.-7- May 1 
Antirrhinum (Snap- 
dragon) 22 esc < ss May 15 
Asters:hie eee ev lLayvalO 
Carnation, Marguer- 
HOPS siete totes May 1 
Celosia (Cockscomb).May 1 
Cobeza scandens..... May 1 
Heliotrope: sc. es see May 10 
Hollyhocke-) trees May 10 
Lobelia; 2505...) oe Mlay ol 
Pansy a May 1 
Petunia sae eee ay 1 
Salvia. oso ae May ek 
Stocks (Gilliflower)..May 15 
Verbenas*cn (ics: May 1 
Wallflower..........May 1 
APRIL 
Sow Outdoors 
Nasturtiums 
All those listed for March 
may also be planted in April 
ef 1n addition, the following: 
Sow Indoors Set Out 
Alyssumte. joe lay ot 
Calendula. saa May 1 
Goleus 2 se ate: May 15 
Cosmos, Late....... May 1 
Dahlias*m0. sec e May 1 
Delphinium.........May 15 
Gourds, Ornamental.May 1 
Helianthus (Sunflower).May 1 
Marizoldige ee May 1 
Mignonette......... May 1 
Nicotiana..........May 1 
Phlox Drummondi...May 1 
Poppy, Iceland......May 15 
Ricmus  (Castor-Oil 
Plant)iSnee aioe May 10 
Salpiglossis......... May 10 
Scabiosa..... ..May 1 
Vinca Voit ies May 10 
ZINDIA Se ho ee ee May 1 


MAY 
This is the month of out- 
door sowing and planting. 
The following list of flowers 
comprises those which may 
be sown in the open, and 
which will mature into per- 
fection before frosty weather 
sets in. 
Sow Outdoors 
(Do not require transplanting) 
Sweet Alyssum 
Calendula 
Calliopsis 
Candytuft 
Centaurea (Bachelor’s 
Button) 
Chrysanthemum, Annual 
Clarkia elegans 
Cosmos, Early 
Delphinium 
Dianthus (China Pinks) 
Eschscholtzia (California 
Poppy) 
Cul (Blanketflower) 
Godetia 
Ornamental Gourds 
Helianthus cucumerifolius 
(Miniature Sunflower) 
Hunnemannia (Tulip-Poppy) 
Larkspur, Annual 
Lupins, Annual 
Marigold 
Mignonette 
Morning-Glory 
Nasturtiums 
Petunia 
Phlox Drummondi 
Poppy 
Portulaca 
Salpiglossis 
Scabiosa 
Verbena 
Zinnia and all other annuals. 
(Should be transplanted) 
Asters Dahlias 
Balsam Marigold 
Celosia Mignonette 
(Cockscomb) Nicotiana 
Cosmos, Late Ricinus 

JUNE 
This is the month to sow 
erennials. The varieties 
isted below can easily be 
grown from seed. All of them 
may be sown from June till 
middle of September. 
To Remain Where Sown 
Alyssum saxatile compactum 
Aconitum (Monkshood) 
Aquilegia (Columbine) 
Asters, Hardy 
Coreopsis 
Campanula (Bluebells) 
Candytuft, Sempervirens 
Hibiscus 
Lupines 
Poppies, Iceland 
Poppies, Oriental 
Sweet William 
Valerian (Garden Heliotrope) 
To Be Transplanted 
Canterbury Bells 
Delphinium 
Digitalis (Foxglove) 
Gaillardia grandiflora 
Hollyhocks 
Pyrethrum 
JULY 
This is the most important 
month for sowing some flower 
seeds. The following bien- 
nials, if sown in July and 
transplanted in August or 
September, will flower the 
following spring. 
Variety 
Bellis perennis (English 
Daisies) 
Pansies 
Myosotis (Forget-me-not) 
And AII Perennials 

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FLOWERS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES 
FOR BORDERS AND BEDDING. 6 to 12 inches high 
Alyssum Dianthus Dwarf Phlox 
Brachycome Forget-me-not Iceland Poppy 
Candytuft Lobelia Pyrethrum 
Centaurea Mignonette Portulaca 
Dusty Miller Pansy Verbena 
Daisy Bedding Petunia 
FOR BORDERS AND BEDDING. 1 to 2 feet high 
Ageratum Chrysanthemum Dwarf Nasturtium 
Amaranthus Coleus Petunia 
Antirrhinum (Snap- Centaurea Phlox 
dragon) Cockscomb Poppy 
Aquilegia (Colum- Shasta Daisy Salpiglossis 
ine) Dianthus (Pinks) Salvia 
Aster Eschscholtzia Scabiosa 
Balsam Gaillardia Stokesia 
Begonia Godetia Stocks 
Calendula Heliotrope Sweet William 
Calliopsis Annual tarkzpur Vinca 
Candytuft Marigold Wallflower 
Carnation Marvel of Peru Zinnia 
Clarkia Mignonette 
PLANT IN BOXES AND TRANSPLANT 
Ageratum Cosmos Ricinus 
Aster Godetia Salpiglossis 
Calendula Lobelia Salvia 
Canterbury Bells Marigold Sensitive Plant 
Calliopsis Marvel of Peru Stocks 
Chrysanthemum Petunia Sweet William 
Cockscomb Pyrethrum Verbena 
These may also be planted where they are to grow. 
FOR EDGING AND LOW BORDERS 
Alyssum Centaurea Lobelia 
Brachycome Daisy Portulaca 
Candytuft Forget-me-not Stocks 
Dusty Miller Iceplant 
FOR CUT-FLOWERS 
Antirrhinum (Snap- Chrysanthemum Rudbeckia 
dragon) Cosmos Salpiglossis 
Alyssum Dahlia Scabiosa 
Aquilegia (Colum- Shasta Daisy Stokesia 
bine) Dianthus (Pinks) Stocks 
Aster Eschscholtzia Miniature Sun- 
Calendula Gaillardia flower 
Calliopsis Sy pepnte Sweet Sultan 
Candytuft Heliotrope Sweet William 
Carnation Marigold Sweet Peas 
Flowering Centau- Mignonette Zinnia 
reas Nasturtium 
FOR TALL BEDS, GROUPS AND BACKGROUNDS 
Amaranthus Hollyhock Salvia 
Calliopsis Kochia (Burning- Salpiglossis 
Canna bush) Seb aines 
Canterbury Bells Perennial Larkspur Stokesia 
Tall and Plumed African Marigold Sunflower 
Cockscomb Nicotiana Woolflower 
Cosmos Oriental Poppy Zinnia 
Dahlia Evening Primrose 
Digitalis Ricinus 
FOR POTS, PORCH-BOXES, AND BASKETS 
Ageratum Lobelia Petunia 
Alyssum French Marigold Smilax 
Begonia Tall and Dwarf Stocks 
Centaurea Nasturtium Thunbergia 
Dusty Miller Nepeta Vinca 
Iceplant (Enothera Verbena 
FOR MOUNDS AND ROCKERIES 
Alyssum Heuchera Saponaria 
Candytuft Iceplant Smilax 
Coleus Lobelia Thunbergia 
Dianthus Mimulus Verbena 
fy poopius Pansy Viola 
Helianthemum Phlox 
Heliotrope Portulaca 
FOR LIGHT SHADE 
Aconitum Digitalis Myosotis 
Ajuga reptans Dolichos Nicotiana 
Antirrhinum Godetia Pansies 
Arabis Hibiscus Primula 
Candytuft Heuchera Platycodon 
Chinese Lantern Humulus Salpiglossis 
Plant Lantana Scabiosa 
Clarkia Lupins Schizanthus 
Cobea scandens Lobelia Violet 
English Daisy Marvel of Peru 
