
Ageratum 
AGERATUM—Normal germination, 5-10 Days, 
Of easy growth, flowers abundantly out of 
doors in summer and until frost; very desirable 
for table decoration. Start indoors for earliest 
bloom. In bloom for 90 days. Hardy annual 
from Mexico. . 
Blue Perfection. Compact, very large flowered 
variety. The darkest sort grown from seed. 
ALYSSUM — Normal germination, 5-8 Days, 
Makes a very pretty border; fine for carpet 
bedding. Blooms June to November. Sow where 
wanted to bloom. Native to Western Asia. 
Benthami Procumbens (Snowcloth). Very dwarf 
creeping habit. Best for edging that we have 
ever grown. 
Carpet of Snow (Little Gem). Pure white flowers 
which grow over 4 inches tall. Spreading 
plants, Ideal for borders. 
Lilac Queen Improved. Distinct variety with 
lilae-tinted flowers. 9 inches. 
Saxatile Compactum. Perennial, known also as 
“Basket of Gold.” In late spring, is covered 
with golden flowers. Excellent for rockeries. 
Sweet (Maritimum). White. 8 to 12 inches. 
Trailing habit, very sweetly scented, a hardy 
annual. 
ASTERS (Callistephus).—Normal germination, 
5-10 Days. 
Crego’s Giant Branching Comet. This class, also 
known as “Ostrich Plume,” is without doubt 
the most popular variety grown. The flowers 
have long shaggy petals, suggesting a chry- 
santhemum, and often are curled and inter- 
laced. Blooms midsummer. 2 feet. (Wilt resis- 
tant), Mixed. 
Early Queen of the Market. The best early 
among the asters. Habit branching. Flowers 
double and nearly round. Plants 18 inches high 
and very productive. Ten days earlier than any 
other. (Wilt resistant). Mixed. 
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FLOWER SEEDS 
A GUIDE IN PLANTING 
Seeds should be sown either broadcast or in rows, cover 
lightly, then press the soll firmly. Do not plant too deep as 
small seeds cannot break through. Very fine seeds should 
be sown on the surface, then pressed into the soil. A good 
plan is to cover seed bed with a damp newspaper, then 
remove when sprouts start breaking through. In this way, 
seeds will not be washed out from rain or when watering. 
To have early flowers, sow in boxes indoors, set out when 
weather becomes favorable. A fine spray should be used 
when watering, See that soil does not dry out. Too much 
Water causes plants to damp off. When 3 or 4 leaves have 
formed, transplant 1 inch apart in boxes or in the open 
ground if warm enough. Light rich loam is the soil most 
suitable for flowers. If soil is too heavy, lighten with sand 
to make it friable. 
Tender flowers should not be transplanted outside until the 
weather is warm and settled. Hard-shelled seeds, Cannas, 
Moon-vines, Morning-Glories, should have a small hole filed 
through the outer shell or be soaked in warm water 24 
hours before planting. 
WHEN TO PLANT IN VICINITY OF PHILADELPHIA 
MARCH 
Sow Outdoors 
Sweet Peas 
Sow Indoors Set Out 
Ageratum: oy of os oc 5 May 1 
Antirrhinum (Snap- 
Gragon) jee ass eee May 15 
Asters .........++../May 10 
Celosia (Cockscomb).May 1 
Hollvhock (i vet aye May 10 
Pansy isis wae May 1 
Petunia: iin. siet evi sce nis May ti 
Salvia ge eweo as ee wees May 1 
Stocks (Gilliflower)..May 15 
Verbena ............May 1 
Wallflower .......... May .1 
APRIL 
Sow Outdoors 
Nasturtiums 
All those listed for March 
may also be planted in April 
and, in addition, the following: 
Sew Indoors Set Out 
ATS RBUIE iia Osea eas May 1 
Calendula .......... May 1 
Cosmos, Late ...... May 1 
NOE R VUE T namie: e enrs ss opi May 1 
Delphinium } 2 3 oe ee. May 15 
Gourds wii aie has May i 
Helianthus(Sunflower)May 1 
Marigold) viiesct sean May 1 
Mignonette ......... May 1 
Nicotiana ..........May 1 
Phlox Drummondi...May 1 
Poppy, Iceland ..... May 15 
Ricinus (Castor-Oil 
Plaritys  vvuasery yay ote May 10 
Salpiglossis ........ May 10 
Soca bloga, ses) saelnes May 1 
ZADDAGN Kile Greice ees gieltetes 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 
Cosmos, Early 
Delphinium 
Dianthus (China Pinks) 
Eschscholtzia (California 
Poppy) 
Gaillardia (Blanketflower) 
Ornamental Gourds 
Helianthus cucumerifolius 
(Miniature Sunflower) 
Larkspur, Annual 
Lupins, Annual 
Marigold 
Mignonette 
Morning-Glery 
Nasturtiums 
Petunia 
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 
perennials, The varieties 
listed 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 
Asters, Hardy 
Coreopsis 
Campanula (Bluebells) 
Candytuft, Sempervirens 
Poppies, Iceland 
Poppies, Oriental 
Sweet William 
To Be Transplanted 
Canterbury Bells 
Delphinium 
Digitalis (Foxglove) 
Gaillardia grandiflor: 
Hollyhocks 
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 All Perennials 

