


MASTODON PANSIES 
Pansies 
April - October 
For best results in growing Pansies start by getting a good strain. Then sow seeds in a 
flat or in cold frames in a good rich sandy leaf mold or if leaf mold is not to be had a rich, 
loamy soil will do where beds have a good drainage and are in a sunny location. Seed must 
then be covered very lightly with sifted soil and kept moist. They then must be kept covered 
with burlap until germination, at such time the burlap should be removed. A temperature of 
about 75 degrees or a bit less is about right for sprouting Pansy seed. The seedling plants 
should be transplanted twice, in order to get the largest flowers, transplanting once from the 
seed pans to the sheltered beds, then later transplanted to the open garden. Pansy seed may 
be sown actually at three separate seasons of the year. First if started in the house, from 
February to April the Pansies will bloom from July on. Second sown outdoors in May, beau- 
tiful flowers are produced in the fall. Then sown in frames during July and Augustand 
transplanted later. The main flowering crop then comes in the spring.. Pansies do best in a 
moist, sunny location and in a rich, soil. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall for 
next year’s spring sales or bloom. May be sown in the house in January to February for flowers 
from June to October of same year. Seed must be covered only very lightly or not at all. Seed 
bed or box must be covered with burlap or cheese cloth until germination takes place, and un- 
cover af once or seedlings become spindly. Pansy seeds must never become dry after once 
planted. Keep moist and shaded until germination. 
The following varieties are true Mastodon T ype. 
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