
The Light Shade of Blumlisalp 
PANSIES 
PANSIES are the garden favorite for which there is no 
substitute. Especially in separate colors, they afford an 
unusual opportunity for working out exquisite color com- 
binations, when used as a ground cover or border for early 
or late Spring bulbs, such jas Daffodils, Hyacinths, Nar- 
cissus, Scillas; with Iris; in Rose beds in May or June; with 
Summer annuals, such as Asters, Zinnias, or Marigolds; 
or for Chrysanthemum beds in Fall. 
CULTURE. Pansies are easy to grow and are unusually 
hardy and free from disease. The soil should be very 
rich and mellow, as the pansy is a heavy feeder, with a 
multitude of fine roots. The plants respond to frequent 
cultivation and watering, and plenty of fertilizer. This may 
be rotted barnyard manure or raw bone meal at planting 
time, and a well-balanced commercial fertilizer at intervals 
during the blooming season, to compensate for the heavy 
drain on the plants and to maintain the size of the flowers. 
The blossoming season will also be prolonged and the 
size of the blooms preserved, if all seed pods and faded 
flowers are consistently removed. As the plant matures, 
pick part of an occasional side branch, but always leave 
the main or central branch. This method of picking will 
not only provide more graceful material for flower arrange- 
ments but will also help to keep the plant pruned and 
shapely. The bud carried by this branch will usually 
develop into a blossom after the first bloom is faded. 
The mild climate and fertile soil of the Willamette Valley 
in Western Oregon, distinguish it as the only location in 
the entire United States having growing conditions which 
are identical with those of England, and, in many cases, 
superior to those of the flower seed producing sections of 
Continental Europe. Our Pansy seed is grown in this 
valley, near Portland, Oregon, and is reselected from the 
finest domestic and foreign strains. The planting is care- 
fully cultivated and fertilized, and is thoroughly “rogued’’ 
to eliminate plants not true to type. The seed is properly 
cured, is stored in bulk at the correct temperature, thus pre- 
serving its viability, and is packaged as orders are re- 
ceived. The result is vigorous seed which produces plants 
having early blooms, with a wide color range, excellent 
texture, and largest size. 
WHEN TO SOW PANSY SEED 
Pansy seed may be sowed at any time of the year, pro- 
vided a temperature of from 60° to 70° can be maintained. 
During the months when the outdoor temperature is at this 
point, the seed may be sowed in the open ground. In hot 
climates better germination is obtained if the seed is sowed 
during the cooler part of the year. During winter seed can 
be sowed either in a greenhouse, a cold frame supplied 
with artificial heat, or in flats which are kept in a warm 
room. After the young plants have begun to develop they 
should gradually be accustomed to a cooler temperature. 
They are ready to be transplanted to their permanent loca- 
tion when they have developed from 5 to 7 leaves. They 
should be planted outdoors either early enough in the Fall 
to become well rooted before growing weather stops and 
winter sets in, or early in the Spring. In localities where 
the winters are not too severe, Fall planting can be suc- 
cessfully practiced, and early Spring blooms obtained. It 
is entirely possible and also practicable to make two sepa- 
rate sowings of pansy seed each year: one sowing in early 
Spring and another sowing in late Summer. The late Sum- 
mer sowing provides plants for very early Spring blooms 
or as ground cover for Spring bulbs. The early Spring 
sowing gives plants which will enliven the late Summer 
and Fall border, or will make a fine ground cover for 
Chrysanthemums, or other Autumn flowers. 
Complete CULTURAL DIRECTIONS are enclosed with 
each seed order. These are readily understood and should 
enable even the beginner to grow a substantial quantity 
of plants from seed with comparatively little effort. 
FINER PANSY SEED 
GIANT SWISS. This famous Swiss type of pansy is round 
in form and open faced, with a definite blotch. Our re- 
selected strain has an unusually wide variation of clear 
brilliant colors, including pink and rose shades not always 
found in this type. Its range also includes yellow, orange, 
henna, flame, carmine, fuchsia and blue. Under proper 
culture, the blossoms are from 3 to 4 inches in diameter, 
and the plants are very compact. The blooms will stand 
hot weather better than some of the more delicate hybrid 
shades. 
JUMBO. This largest of the hybrid pansies contains many 
rayed centers, and is often two toned and ruffled. A blos- 
som measuring 4 inches or more is not unusual for this 
variety. Early blooming, with exquisite pastels, striking 
bronze tones, and unbelievably beautiful yellows, purples 
and maroons. Is very satisfactory in mild climates where 
an exceptionally early bloom is desired. 
HYBRID BLEND. A combination of several outstanding 
hybrids, each separately grown by us. The color range 
includes gorgeous shades of velvety red, delicate pastel 
tones, rich purples, giant yellows, bronze-golds and cop- 
pers, with many variations. This mixture is made up for 
those who are interested in exceptionally large blossoms 
and unusual shades of color. 

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