SATEX SEED COMPANY — SAN ANTONIOU, TEXAS 
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ZONES 
Lbs. 1&2 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 
i $0.09 $0.10 $0.11 $0.12 $0.13 $0.15 
2 ll ah 15 18 20 24 
ee 12 ed 18 .23 Qin. nse 
4 ah 16 122 .28 34 42 
5 14 18 125 134 41 52 
6 15 20 129 139 48 61 
7 16 2 132 44 56 -70 
8 a A oY 50 63 79 
9 18 26 39 56 .70 89 
10 19 28 43 61 OTT 98 
11 .20 -30 46 .66 .84 1.07 
12 .22 132 50 72 92 1.16 
13 23 134 54 A, .99 1.26 
14 24 36 .58 Bu 1.06 1.35 
15 25 .38 61 .89 1.13 1.44 
16 26 40 65 94 1.21 1.53 
17 7 42 .68 99 1.28 me63 
18 .28 44 oP 1.05 Lispeaeere 1.02 
ios 129 46 675 1.10 1.42 1.81 
20 630 48 .99 1.15 1.49 1.91 
21 31 51 182 121 1.57 2.89 
22 .32 Cee See 17, 1.64 2.69 
23 134 55 90 1.32 a pak 
24 235 57 94 eer 1.78 2.28 

PREPARING THE SOIL 
In preparing your garden select a plot of ground 
that will have plenty of sunlight at least from nine 
in the morning until three in the afternoon. See that 
the drainage is good. A plot of ground on which 
water stands after a rain will not produce a good 
garden. Measure the size of the plot you have select- 
ed and draw a map laying off the rows according to 
what you want to plant. (See Garden Map Page 2.) 
Run your rows North and South if possible in order 
that your plants may receive the maximum sunlight. 
Prepare the soil by working in well rotted manure or 
a commercial fertilizer, using 4 to 5 lbs. to the 100 
square feet, or one pound to 25 feet of row. If the 
soil is too wet and sticky from rain it is best to post- 
pone spading the soil until it begins to crumble easily. 
When you feel that the soil is just right and can turn 
it over freely, spade as deeply as possible, breaking up 
the clods as finely as possible and remove all weed 
roots and rocks. After spading up the soil, rework 
the top soil. Pulverize the top soil 3 to 4 inches deep. 
Try to get the top soil as fine as possible. 
PLANTING 
At the time of planting the soil should be moist 
but never wet as this has a tendency to pack the soil 
and make it difficult for seed to force their tiny shoots 
through the soil. To retain moisture after planting, 
cover seed immediately with fine soil and press it down 
firmly and smoothly. This firming of the soil brings 
the particles of soil in closer contact with the seed and 
facilitates the germination. A good rule to follow in 
planting seed is to cover same about four times the 
thickness of the seed. Seed planted too deep will not 
come up. Always thin plants when they are about 2 
to 3 inches high to a proper stand. 
WATERING 
Lay off your rows so that they can be watered by 
water flowing slowly down a ditch on the side of the 
row and the water soaking up to your seed or plants. 
This method of watering is far better than sprinkling 
as sprinkling has a tendency to pack the soil and 
form a crust. This crust prevents seeds that are 
sprouting of forcing their tiny shoot through to the 
surface of soil. This crust results in a poor stand and 
many times in no stand at all. One good soaking is 
better than many light sprinklings as this only wets 
the surface of the soil and also causes the roots of 
plants to stay close to the surface of the soil instead 
of seeking moisture further down in the soil. 
Lbs. 
25 
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27 
29 
30 
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32 
33 
34 
35 
36 
37 
38 
39 
40 
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43 
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ZONES 
1&2 8rd 4th 5th 6th Ith 
-36 -59 97 1.43 1.85 2.37 
37 -61 1.01 1.48 1.93 2.46 
-38 -63 1.04 1.53 2.60 2.55 
28 apy) -65 1.08 1.60 2.07 2.65 
-40 -67 1.11 1.65 2.14 2.74 
41 -69 1.15 1.70 Reval 2.83 
-42 afi! 1.18 1.75 2.29 2.93 
44 Ale} 1.23 1.81 2.36 3.02 
-45 -75 1.26 1.86 2.48 3.11 
-46 tet 1.30 1.92 2.50 3.20 
47 -79 i L883 1.98 2.58 3.30 
-48 81 1.37 2.03 2.65 3.39 
49 .83 1.40 2.08 ye 3.48 
-50 -85 1.44 2.14 2.79 3.57 
aay .88 1.47 2.19 2.86 3.67 
253 -90 1.51 2.25 2.94 3.76 
54 92 1.55 2.30 3.01 3.85 
55 94 
= aes | Cae Oe Zones are based | on the distance 
you are from shipping point, San 
ib) -94 Antonio, Texas. Up to 150 miles 
58 1.00 from San Antonio is the lst and 2nd 
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zones, which take the same rate: 
150 to 300 miles is the 8rd zone; 300 to 600 is the 4th: 600 to 
1000, the 5th; 1000 to 1400, the 6th; 1400 to 1800, the 7th; over 
1800 mies, 
2 
the 8th zone. 


CULTIVATING 
Stirring the surface soil during the period of plant 
growth helps to keep down the weeds which rob the 
soil of food elements and moisture and also choke 
out the vegetable plants. Cultivation stimulates root 
development, allows air to enter and conserves mois- 
ture by preventing ground from cracking. Cultivate 
deeply at first and as the plants develop it should be 
more shallow to avoid injury to the roots. 
KEEP THE GARDEN HEALTHY 
Spray or dust with reliable insecticides if you have 
the least suspicion that insects or disease are on your 
plants. Do not give them a chance to get a foothold. 
Our men are qualified to give you the correct informa- 
tion on insect control. We carry a complete stock of 
the best insecticides on the market. They are easily 
applied and not costly. Remember we are here to help 
you make your Victory Garden a success. Don’t hesi- 
tate to ask us to help you solve your garden problems. 
See Chart, Pages 27 and 28. 
STARTING PLANTS INDOORS 
Plants can be successfully started in shallow boxes 
of soil exposed to the sun in south or east windows. 
Secure a small box such as a grape or tomato crate 
or even a cigar box, bore small holes in the bottom 
about every four inches for drainage. Cover holes with 
broken crockery or small pebbles. Then fill box with 
finely sifted soil. 
Firm the soil lightly and make rows about 2 to 3 
inches apart. Sow the seed thinly and cover same to 
a depth of about four times the diameter of the seed. 
Plants crowd each other and retard growth when 
planted too thick. ‘ 
Cover the soil with a damp cloth until germina- 
tion starts and then remove same when the first 
sprouts appear. Keep the soil moist but not too wet. 
A good way to moisten soil is to set the flat in shal- 
low water in the sink and let the soil absorb the water. 
Thin the little plants if they are too thick and 
when about 38 to 4 inches high, they should be trans- 
planted, either outdoors or to individual pots for more 
stocky plants. 
Harden the young plants to outdoor conditions by 
setting the boxes outdoors when ever the weather per- 
ae Especially just before transplanting them out- 
oors. 
Select a cool cloudy day for transplanting or set 
out the plants late in the evening. Shade the plants 
for a few days after transplanting from the direct rays 
of the sun. Avoid injury to the root system of plants 
when taking them up for transplanting. 
