CULTURE SUGGESTIONS 
Work soil at least 18 inches deep; use liberal amount 
of well decayed manure. Cow manure is best. Use 
sprinkling of lime and bone; Soak seed in water for 
about 24 hours or until swelled up and then plant about 
14 to 2 inches deep in a well firmed soil that is good and 
moist, but not sticky. (DO NOT SOAK WHITE SEEDED 
VARIETIES). 
In recent years a copper oxide preparation has fre- 
quently been dusted on sweet pea seeds to prevent damp- 
ing off, the same proving very satisfactory. This can be 
procured at most seed stores under various names. In- 
oculation of seed is also highly successful. 
Peas will not do well in too loose a soil. Plant one 
inch apart and later thin to about six inches. Do not 
water until seeds have begun to germinate. After ger- 
mination has taken place give good soaking. MOST 
FAILURES ARE CAUSED BY WATERING BEFORE SEED 
HAS SPROUTED. If weather is hot use some kind of shad- 
ing. Protect young plants from birds outdoors. Look for 
Green Aphids regularly as this insect is the worst enemy. 
Spraying with nicotine, one part nicotine to 400 parts 
water with spray gun is best. There are also many other 
good insectisides which are excellent for the control of 
Aphids. Give young plants substantial supports in order 
that they may climb and produce good flowers. Poor 
flowers with crooked stems are worthless. Liquid manure 
feeding after they come in bloom will lengthen the 
flowering period and produce better flowers. Pick all 
flowers as this also lengthens the flowering period. Always 
keep the surface earth loose and never allow a crust to 
form. If grown indoors keep ventilators open to keep the 
air as dry as possible. A house that is kept damp and 
sultry will cause too much growth and the sweet peas will 
not bloom as soon as they should, and then will begin 
to bloom too high up. Early sweet peas usually bloom 
from 75 to 100 days after seed is planted. 
CONDITIONS OF SALE 
Send your orders as soon as possible after receiving 
catalog to insure prompt delivery. Orders are filled the 
same day we receive and we exercise the utmost care 
in filling orders. 
Owing to the handling of other flower seed not raised 
by us we are compelled to use the seedsman disclaimer. 
WILLIAM, ZVOLANEK & CO., give no warranty, ex- 
pressed or implied as to description, quality, productiveness 
or any other matter of any seeds we sell and we will not 
be in any way responsible for this crop. If purchaser does 
not accept seed on these terms they are to be returned 
immediately and the money paid for same will at once 
be refunded, 
Any questions in regard to growing will be cheerfully 
answered. In case of shortage or crop failure we will take 
the liberty of substituting with the best and nearest color. 
If this is not wanted, mark your order “No Substitute.” 
TERMS 
A 6% discount will be allowed on all orders with re- 
mittance enclosed and all such orders. will be sent postpaid 
to any part of the postal union, or Canada. Orders not 
accompanied with remittance, postage will be added and 
if party is not known will be sent C. O. D, unless other 
arrangements are made in advance. To insure delivery of 
foreign orders, postal money order should accompany order 
with postage added or we cannot be held responsible for 
delivery. ALL FOREIGN ORDERS MUST BE AT PAR WITH 
U. S. CURRENCY. 
If you wish seed to be sent via airmail allow extra 
for postage, . 
Ask for our Special Prices on lots of 10 lbs. or more. 
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