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Southern Giant Curled .........ccsseeseceseeees+Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; Ib. $1.20 
35 days, Very popular curled leaf mustard for sprinc or fall planting; leaves 
are bright green, pleasing mild flavor. Leaves large, fringed and curled at magins. 
TOndergreen 2... esvawecceacecovesscavecvsvescer sbkte SC? 0z,.16c7 Ib. $1205 
28 days. A rapid growing mustard having large brouc. thick dark green 
leaves, which, when cooked has a mild spinach flavor; a heavy cropper and 
resistant to heat and cold. 
OKRA. 
Okra is a valuable vegetable, used when the pods are young; it is also fine for 
cutting up in soups, stews, catsup and other relishes. Sow when the soil is warmed 
up as they will not stand any frost, in rows 24 inches apart, thinning to 6-8 inches, 
cover seed about 1 inch. : 
Perkin’s Mammoth .............sceeecececceeeceesPkt. 5c7 oz. 15c¢; Ib. 85c 
68 days. ‘Dark green, pods fleshy and tender, tapered and ribbed, 41% ft tall. 
Very popular. / 
ONION. 
Winter Onions-are sown early in the spring)-in rows about 18 in: apart and when 
seedlings are 3-4 in} tall they should be thinned to 2-4 inches apart:'in the row. 
The Southport: Globes and Prizetaker can. be started indoors© in February and 
transplanted to the open ground as soon as soil is in condition, when bulbs of 
immense size can be grown. It is a good point to add a few radish seed when 
planting so that the row will be marked quickly for cultivation and before the onions 
have germinated; ina heavy wet spell, it may save your crop, Oz. plants 100 ft., 
5-6 lbs. required per acre. ‘ ; ; 
Southport Red Globe ............ss2++eesee+e++-Pkt. 10c; oz. 55c: Ib. $4.60 
or an early crop sow the seed in hot bed ‘of greenhous. during Januar 
February; 3 fall crop, start in the oper. same as for Cabbage tee eatce ae 
from transplanting, add 30 days from seed sowing. Oz. produces 1500 plants. 
‘2 ay Petr NT BOUTS Calls. osc heer ees, Pkt: 10c:..lb.. $2.40 
S days. An improved Dwarf Erfurt i i 
: : ; , producing snowy white heads; early and 
_ Of the best quality, extensively grown everywhere; outer leaves erect. z 
CELERY. 
For early Celery start seed indoors in Februar i 
my = ; C y and for late crop about April Ist. 
; A aig Seedlings are 4 inches tall, cut back about 1 inck and transplant to rows 
t. apart and plants 6 inches apar in the row. Seed can be sown about Y2 inch 
ep. Add about 55 days to maturity dates when figuring from planting seed. 
Golden Self Blanching ...... at es esa Pkt. 10c; ez. 70c: Ib. $6.00 
- 115 days. Medium sized stocky plants with thick solid crisp stalks and compact 
‘golden yellcw hearts; an exceptionally fine flavor. 
UCUMBERS. © ~~ Oo. Sie Bae | 
For real early Cucumbers seed can be planted in berry boxes, about April Ist 
transplanted to. field when frost danger is passed. For regular crop plant. about 
e 115th, Y%-F inch ‘deep, in hills 4-6 ‘feet apart. Fruits should be picked as soon 
\?ready. Cucumbers: will not siand any frost. Oz. plants 100 feet. 
_ Chicago Pickling. .......... Mie Stistie eae Pkt. Ec: oz. 20c: Ib. $1.90 
9S days. Still the best pickling Cucumber regardless of all the new varieties 
“new names. Our strain is early, prolific, uniform and perfect pickling type. 
lack spine. It is’ also of value as a slicer for the home garden. _ : 
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Early A ESE ee VOSA HENCE Pkt. 5c: oz. 20c; Ib. $1.90 ie ee Bulbs globe shaped with. small neck, deep red skin and white flesh, 
~ 65 days. Fruits 8-9' inches long blunt at both ends and an excellent slicer and go SePET pt Ae : % et é 
ah specially: of value for’ dill pickles, its’ shape being perfect for this PoE Good Southport White Globe .. er a a Ree art 2 <B 10c; oz. 60c: lb. $5.10 
110 days. Medium large bulbs, skin thin but reasonably good keeper. Skin 
is white, bulb globe type. The white sorts are hotter than the yellows. 
'. Southport Yellow Globe .........02--..0000200++-Pkt 107.02. 50c: Ib. $4.20 
110 days.” Bulbs globe shaped, yellow skin and the best long keeper. It is 
very popular both for market and the home garden. 
‘PARSLEY. 
Every garden should have Parsley; does well in both sun or shade and very easily 
grown; used for greens or can be dried and kept in an air tight bottle for use in 
for the market, too. White Spine. 
S ; Emi t : i 
_ Early Green Cluster .................e0e.ee000+,-Pkt. Se: oz. 20c; lb. $1.85 
3 5S: days. Similar’ to Chicago Pickling, but a little smaller. Is very popular for 
_ home gardening. The fruits form in clusters more than other varieties. Black spine, 
Meanty White Spine... 6: .. cies. Mega Pkt. 5c: oz. 25c: Ib. $2.00 
60 days. An excellent medium sized Cucumber, duci I d I 7 
fruits slender and dark gret.., flesh solid white. ee ose 
; _ Improved Long GEO eee en oes os no se ne PRE ‘Wc? ‘ox. 30cz Ib. $2.50 
Bry.) 78 days. Our strain of this valuable variety is of the very best; fruits are dark 
green, long and tapering at both ends, 12-14 inches long. Being black. spined it 
apart, cover seed 14 in. Pkt. plants 25 ft.; oz. 300 ft. 
can also be used for pickles for the home garden as well as the most valuable 
Champion Moss Curled................ ep eeeee.2sPkt. Se: oz. 15; Ib. $1.30 
70 days. Compact dark green plant, exceedingly fine cut and dense. 
PARSNIP. ; 
Sow ‘seed very early in the spring in rows 2-3 ft. apart, covering 14 inch deep, thin 
“seedlings to 3-5 inches apart. Roots may be stored during the winter or left out in 
the -ground for early digging in the spring. A frost improves the flavor. Parsnips 
slicer. 
On OE ee a Pkt. 10c: oz. 30c? Ib. $2.40 
70 days. AS, blocky white skinned variety, that makes an attractive slicing 
Cucumber. It is generally grown ail over the country but in limited amounts; 
strictly a home garden sort. 
; D IU. ; ; make a delicious vegetable. Oz. will sow 100 ft. ek 20c: Ib. $2.20 
ae sia | Hollow Crown .......... M aySvece 6 ieetersterbeslidle punverets wie El c: oz. 20c; Ib. $2. 
Long Island Mammoth. Teen ees ewe se cence er eceees Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; lb: $2.00 95 days. Roots 10-12 inches long, 2-3 across at top, hollow crowned and 
as _(Anethum graveolens). Annual herb with feathery foliage, growing 4-6 ft. tall tapering; this is the most popular variety both for market or home gardening. 
_Producing an abundance of aromatic seed which are used in pickles, preserves, 
soups and sauces. a : age 
ENDIVE. : ; 
~ Sow during March’ or April in hot bed or cold frame covering seed about 1/2 inch, 
transplanting in the field in April or May, spacing plants 12 inches apart; for late 
crop sow in June or July. Oz. produces 3000 plants. Plants can be tied up when 
full grown so as to blanch the inner leaves, this requires 3-4 weeks. 
Green Curled 0.0... yee ese esc e rece sccscecs Pkt. 10e: oz. 20c: Ib. $1.40 
ra Best for general use; season 95 days, It can be easily blanched. 
GG PLANT. . eh ; 
__ Sow seed in hot bed or greenhouse in March or April and transplant when an inch 
high. Transplant to the open when weather is warm; they do not stand frost. Space 
_ about 3 ft. each way; allow 8-10 weeks for the production of plants before setting out 
time. Oz. for 1000 plants. 4: 
- Black Beauty 2... ...0.2 ccc ccc cc esccccecsss ese Pkt He:02..:80c: lb, $6.60 
7 80 oes from setting out. Beautiful rich purple black fruits of the best quality. 
_ This is“brobably the best all around variety; is a vigorous grower. 
KALE. Bs) 
_ ‘Kale or Borecole for early use should be-sown early in the spring, for late fall or 
winter use, sow the seed in June and transplant in July to rows 2 ft. apart and plants 
2 ft. apart. Seed should be sown 1% inch deep; cultivate same as Cabbage. Oz. 
produces 2000- plants)or 150 ft. of drill. ; 
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Pepwart Scotch, Curleds oe. occ ce cescesy ss. Pkt Scz-0z, 20c; Ib.. $2.00 
60 days. Leaves are very large and deeply curled and fringed and of desirable 
ich bluish-green color; plants dwarf, even growth with leaves hugging the ground, 
__ which will not be broken of by heavy wet snows. : \ 
STEMS KETC Male (So setteeiaecke e\elci sve 3’ ercidtete a ins, 6 oeeeeees Pht. 5c; oz. 20c: lb. $1.40 
days. Green, curly leaves, tender and of delicate flavor; is especially good 
te fall and winter growth. . he ea 
CE. Leaf or Loosehead. _ 
should be sown early in the spring as soon as the soil is ready to work 
ollowed every’ 2 weeks by other sowings so as to keep a continuous crop of 
ender leaves. For fall crop, sow in jv. The heading types can be started 
indoors or in cold frame about February, transplanting the seedlings to the open 
7 eee ‘as soon as possible. In fact you will have bette results with head lettuce, 
_ even when started’ outdoors, by transplanting them. Seed should not be sown over 
Ym inch deep and a few radish with the seed will mark the rows quickly so that 
_ cultivating can be made if the ground becomes hard before Lettuce is up. Pkt. will 
lant 50 ft. or more; oz. 500 ft. :f g 
Black Seeded Simpson .................++-++e.+.+-Pkt. 5c: oz. 20c; Ib: $1.65. 
PEPPERS. 
Sow seed of Peppers indoors, allowing 8-10 weeks to produce plants suitable to 
set out, when the weather becomes warm as they do not stand any: frost. Space 
plants 18-24 in. in rows, rows 2-3 ft. apart. They do best in a moderately rich light 
soil. Maturity days under each variety are from transplanting to fruiting, add 8-10 
‘weeks from the planting of the seed. 
Peppers are all green when first formed, later turning red when ripe; they should 
be picked often when green for a better yield, The Sweet Peppers are used for 
slicing, salads er for stuffing. The hot kinds are used for sauces, flavoring and 
pickling, either fresh or dried. Pkt. will produce 100 plants; oz. 1500. 
California Wonder ....... PaaS ivaicts ches ERAS ie Pkt. 10c: oz. 55c: lb. $9.00 
75 days. Sweet, plant vigorous, fruits 444 by 3144 inches. 4-lobed upright, deep 
green changing to scarlet. Very popular thick fleshed variety. 
Pimento. is. .00 3.05 De Gale Rc TO a cuabotarre ere Pkt. 10c: oz. 70c: lb. $6.00 
73 days. Sweet, erect plant, prolific, fruits 314 by 214% inches, top shaped, dark 
green turning to bright crimson; a very popular sweet variety and grown in 
large quantities. 
Ruby King ........... Se TTA Site rt dN atatela y Pkt. 10c: oz. 85c: lb. $7.50 
- 68 days. Sweet, erect, prolific, fruits 5 by 3 inches, 3-lobed tapering, dark 
green turning to deep red. A fine variety. 
snort Red: Chi 232 545650 si. ge See sete pai Pkt. 10c; oz. 70c;: lb. $5.50 
‘82 days. Plant low and spreading, productive, fruits erect, conical and yery 
hot; color light green changing to bright red; used for making pepper sauce. 
PUMPKINS. ; ‘ 
Plant Pumpkins at corn planting time, so that they will not be touched by any 
frost. Plant in hills 6-8 ft. each way if you wish to cultivate both ways or they can 
be planied in 8 ft. rows, growing 2-3 plants every 3-4 feet. Cover seed 1 inch. Pkt. 
} will plant about 5 hills, cz. 25 hills. - : 
Connecticut Field ........... Brg easter ek: se aeees Pkt. Sc: oz. 15c; Ib. $1.25 
110 days. Fruits 12 by 14 inches, hard, smooth, ribbed, deep orange, flesh yellow. 
A very popular variety especially in the corn belt and a large producer. 
Green Striped Cushaw..... 5 AIA ieee Sens Pkt. Sc: oz. 15c; Ib. $1.25 
~ 110 days. Fruits 20 inches long, 10 thru large part with a tapering crooked neck 
* ending’ in a ball. Color light green with white striping intermingled. This is 
very popular in the Ohio Valley and southwards, a large yielder. 
Target: Cheese os «ce ae cio oe lo Sue ee wets aerated ispsvors Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c: lb. $1.25 
110 days. Fruits are 6 by 12 inches, flat, ribbed, cream color, flesh deep orange. 
This is a popular canning and pie variety. 
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___45 days. The most popular loose leaf Lettuce, producing a compact mass of] Small Sugar or Pie............. 6c cece eee ees Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c: Ib. $1.45 
crumpled light yellowish green leaves of the very best quality. 110 days. Fruits are 8 by 10 inches, skin hard, smooth, ribbed, thick flesh, 
Early Curied “Simpson ~.......2.0c.c. sews «...-Pkt. 5c: oz. 20c; lb. $1.80 deep yellow. This is the best all around variety and especially for the home 
_ 45 days. White seeded; forms close masses of light green crumpled leaves, brittle| garden where they are wanted for pies. 
and of best flavor; and a good variety for forcing ‘under glass. 
BE PEREO i ietelere nial 6 was: 0 s.clo b'a:eraie tie: syainic oo ve seeere FKL oCs oz. 20c: Jk $1.65 
__ 45 days. Avery high class loose leaf Lettuce with growth similar to B.°S. 
Simpson- but with a reddish tinge to all the leaves, giving it an attractive 
appearance. ; - 
* Grand Rapids ............2cccccecesecececcees Pkt. 5c: oz. 20c: Ib. $1.80 
/ '_ 42 days. White seeded; quick maturing, large loose heads, upright growth and 
_ showy; leaves. bright green crimped at edges. _ Best quality. Tye 
LETTUCE, Heading Varieties. 
The ean GE eA i ee ee eUbtaiadiialcviecieis sce sr kts) OC? OZ. COC: 1b: $2.75 
; 78 days. A very -popular variety forming a solid heart of rich yellowish green; 
_ this is good for cool seasons only. It is of very good quality. . 
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RADISH. 
.Radishes can be sown the first in the spring and should be followed every 10-15 
days by other planting so as to have fresh, tender roots at all times. The small 
globe varieties are best for early planting but for summer growth the longer types 
are better. The Winter Radishes are excellent and should be tried in every garden; 
requiring a cool season for their growth, they should be planted in early summer 
4 fall Cae Se ed pa for late fall; thin these to 3 inches apart. Pkt. will sow 
OnfE? oz. yy t., 
Crmason\ talons 4.8. vc cks Se fond sie okni ede ok Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; Ib. $1.00 
28 days. Large alobular—roots 1/4 in, thru, bright crimson color and remaining 
tender for a goc” period. 
Ererich -Broakfast.<\. S325 ¢e<0. shes Uv os ae es eres op Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; lb. $1.20 
MANGELS. ee 25 days. ‘Roots oblong, thick at bottom, 1/2 by ¥4 inches, blunt, scarlet with 
Mangels are the most important root crop for stock feeding, forming the very aed tip, flesh white, will not stand after maturity. ° 
eg best food for cattle, hogs or poultry and at so little cost. 50 tons can be grown ong Black Spanish Mibdaietestie eh east <lelje tara ctsielece sees Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c: Ib. $1.05 
| per ‘a and the feed value is near to that of grain with the added value of a 58 days. Roots 7 inches long and 2 thru, skin black, flesh white, and one of 
the best winter type Radishes. 
mcarlet Globes. .<cunareiicanc ian varwis Se aa while Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c; lb. $1.00 
23 days. Medium ‘top, roots round to olive, bright scarlet, tops about 4 inches 
tal]; best type for early’ planting. 3 
searlet Turnipy White. Tip 2 ic a. oc ccccis sles csieisiers ae Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c: lb. $1.00 
26 days. Also called Sparkler. Roots ball shaped, scarlet with the tip white, 
flesh white. A very popular variety, for all uses. 
IW ite Idi cle sss Nin, seen reste iaieis oo sic Bab c ce fouials oe as Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c: Ib. 90c 
27 days. Roots. 514 inches long tapering to a point, is the best for summer 
growing and will stand a reasonably long time. Skin and flesh white. j 
RUTA BAGA, 
Rutabagas or Swede Turnips require a longer season than turnips and should 
be grown as a fall crop; sow seeds from early to mid-summer in rows 1)-2 ft. apart, 
covering seed 2 inch and thinning to stand 6-8 inches apart in the row. Pkt. will 
sow 50 ft.; oz. 250 ft. : 
American “Purple Top sii cscs. crowcescokhn os .....Pkt. 5¢; oz. 15¢; Ib. 80c 
‘90 days. Roots 5S inches thru, top-shaped with small neck, skin yellow with 
purple top, flesh light yellow. The most popular ‘variety. 
SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT. ft 
Salsify is so easily growm and such a delicious vegetable that it should be in 
every garden. Sow the seed in rows 1) ft. apart, very early in the spring, covering 
the seed about 42-1 inch deep and when seedlings are 2 in. high thin to stand 
4-5 inches apart. The roots can be used late in the fall, stored for winter use or 
they can be left in the ground over winter and dug real early in the spring. 
Delicious when used in soups, pancakes, fritters, diced or mashed or fried same 
as Parsnips. The flavor is much like that of oysters. Pkt. will sow 20 ft.; oz. 100 ft. 
Sandwich Island Mammoth ...... Ait pee ee ee Ae Pkt. 10c: oz. 75c: lb. $7.00 
120 days. .Smooth thick roots 9 inches long. with shoulder 1-ll4 in. diameter, 
flesh white and of the very best quality. 
SPINACH. 
Spinach is one of the very best greens and should be in every garden. It is also 
excellent for quick freezing. It grows best in the cool part of the season, early 
spring or late fall. Sow seed very early, either broadcast or in rows, 18-24 in. 
apart, covering seeds 1 inch, and thin plants to 5-6 inches apart. Make additional 
plantings every 10-14 days till June; for fall use plant again in August and where 
thé ‘winters aré mld, sow in the fall.and cover with a few inches of hay or straw 
for very early spring crop. Pkt. plants 25 ft.; oz. 75 ft. 
BIOOMMAIO! SAVOY Tis onc: slaleibeiars © aces aio 50 0,0 052,05078 isicis's PKL oc; oz. -15¢:_ Ib. 50c 
48 days. A quick growing hardy Spinach and one of the most popular for 
home and market. Glossy green leaves, much crinkled and very heavy texture. 
Valuable for spring or fall planting. 
UOTE tates SY) D5 0 RR, og SEA 5 Pkt. 5c: oz. 15c: Ib. 50c 
46 days. Medium smooth, broad, dark green variety, leaves slightly crumpled, 
exceptionally long -standing. 4 
SQUASH—Summer Varieties. 
All Squash’ should be planted when danger of frost is over and weather is warm, 
usually planted in hills 6-8 feet apart each way, leaving 3-5 seedlings per hill. The 
summer varieties require less space than the winter types. The summer varieties 
are used when immature, usually when very small and especially the White Bush 
Scallop, The bush yarieties require less space in the garden and can be planted 
4 ft. apart. Oz will plant 50 hills. The winter varieties. require a fertile soil and 
an oz. will plant 30 hills. : 
Succulent food during the» winter. Sow them early in the spring, in rows 2-21 feet 
_ apart, thinning the plants ‘o at least 6 inches apart as soon as they are 2 inches high. 
6-8 lbs. of seed required per acre. Raa A is 
MEMMLCCIIINOUH SLOT REG cs. ci ke ccc ce cceescccslans es Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.25 
_...110 days. The most popular variety, easily grown and harvested; the roots are 
d, flesh white; smooth and grows. well out of the ground making it easy to 
pull. ‘ aa Renita, = : 
_ MUSKMELON. AL rite 
_ Muskmelons: grow best in a light soil; planting them so that the seedlings will 
ng “not be touched by any frost; plant either in rows 6 ft. apart with the seeds every 
_ foot or they can be planted in hills 6 ft, apart each way so as to hé able to 
cultivate both ways. Thin plants in the row to 2 plants per hill or in the hill 
system, to 4-5 plants per hill. Plant seeds 2 inch deep. Oz. plants 60 hills; 2-3 
_ Ibs. per -acre. eye . ; 
MU RTIREE Che a eo eeicia flere o etiisicsaisie.s) cis Serie nee sete LOC? OZ. 25C2 Jb. \$2.50 
98 days. Fruits 18 inches long by 4 inches in diameter, smooth gray-green to 
_ lemon. color with the flesh salmon. © f 
Golden Champlain 200.5050... esc ee ccc ees. Pkt. 10c: oz. 30c: lb. $2.50 
82 days. Also known cs Lake Champlain, the earliest melon, almost round, 
6 inches across, 512 deep, moderately netted, deeply ribbed; flesh sweet, golden 
orange; productive and on account of its earliness is especially good for early 
market and home gardens. 
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right for crating. 
Weatearis Of Gold 220% soe on ects cee ese oes Pkt, 10C2 Oz. .30c; Ib. $2.10 
_——~—S»- 80:« days. Nearly round, 4-5 inches ‘thru,’‘deep orange flesh, closely netted and 
of the very best flavor. Rte a es 
ME HONG YMROCK ice he ieisiiste ce cles cao cess joes es cht: L0G: Oz. 30c? Ib. $2.10 
. .85. days. Skin, gray-green covered, with sparse course netting; flesh orange 
Kind , green rind;,beneath. the skin. Best market melon ‘and of high quality, 

BE oductive. ng e ,2sibes : et P 
New Yorker ..... Pereiata ls seists ois wale sfelsis aioe Rte: ROCs, O2.; BOCs 1b. 52.25 
*§0 days. This variety is especially a valuable variety for road-side market; 
‘“tindvis extremely “Strong or hard covered with a heavy, rope-like netting, which 
stands out and more prominent thar’ in any other variety. Skin is slate gray 
ntil maturity, then turning to lemon yellow; the thick brilliant flesh is very 
tractive “with sugar content above, even, the Hales Best. types, with a_ soft 
ous texture and highest edible qualities. © : } 
Rockford No. 45 ...cc-cccoccerceccsscceccccces- Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30c: lb. $2.10 
"90 days. Almost round, with heavy netting, flesh green and of a distinctive 
flayor, — - | pie ? 5 
eee i nec cade Pht 10c: oz. 30c: lb. $2.10 
95 days. 7 inches long and 6% thru, deeply ribbed with thick deep salmon 
h of spicy flavor; skih smooth, slate turning to yellowish when ripe. 
GREENS. . ; ; : 
can be sown early in the. spring with.successive sowings every 2-3 weeks 
cool parts of the season. Sow thinly in rows 1% ft. apart, covering seeds 
ch. Oz. “will plant 100 ft. __ j 
Broadleaf a Swe bb so PKL SCF Oz. 15¢: lb. $1.20 
.. Large, upright, leavés very large and thick; bright green, smooth, 
mid-rib. Desirable because of the ease in preparing the smooth leaves. 


ey seme ese re, eke ee? oz. Lc; Ib. $1.20 
Dek MES déeply Curled"Gnd’ hinged; “flavor mild, and .especicily | Early Summer .Crooknecks.......... as es 1+. -Plet. Sez oz. 20c: Ib. $1.45 
for greens ‘or salads; stands a long time before bolting to seed. 52 days. Very popular variety, fruits 10 x 4 inches. 
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PAGE FIFTEEN 
FLOWER SEED MIXTURES 
The flower seed mixtures which we offer 
here are all of special value especially 
for those who wish to grow and observe 
Lmany different flowers. The most pleas- 
ure to be gotten from these mixtures is to 
sow them in a seed flat or bed and then 
transplant the seedlings into nursery rows 
in the garden, from where they may be 
retransplanted after they reach some size 
and you can tell what they are; it will 
also be easier if the seeds are screened to 
different sizes, which wiil get the same 
species into the same group for planting 
and -then too the smaller’ seeds require 
different care in’ the seed beds than the 
larger ones. Mixtures’ can also'be used to 
advantage in scattering them over waste 
areas with assurance that some spe... a 
the mixture will establish jitself-and, thu 
make the unsightly spot beautiful. 
CUT FLOWER MIXTURE. 
. > MIX-1. Pkt. 10c: oz: 45c: Ib. $4.00 
A large assortment of annuals with long 
stems, especially suitable for cut flowers 
and effective as well in the flower border; 
we recommend them especially to be 
‘planted in ‘tows, thinly, in the garden 
using a féw radish seeds mixed in to 
show the rows for early cultivation, thin 
plants out as they grow arid ‘begin to 
crowd, - ; creat i 
ANNUAL CLIMBING VINES. 
MIX-2. Pkt. 10c: oz. 40c: Ib. $5.00 
Especially. interesting end valuable for 
‘1a long fence and with a proper seed bed 
made they can be sown in their perma- 
nent position. It will be best to plant part 
; atte | of the seed in April and the balance late 
soups during the winter. It is high in food value. Plant early in April in rows 1 it. 
in May, so-as to be sure to have the 
| tender ones growing too, especially if you 
are unable to tell the seeds apart. 
ROCK GARDEN PERENNIAL BLEND. 
MIX-3. Pht. 15c: 1/16 oz. 55¢ 
This is a real find for the Rock Garden 
grower; contains over 300 Rock Garden 
perennials, -many of them rare and diffi- 
cult to obtain; we recommend the, seed 
being screened to get them into different 
lots, planting them thinly in. rows in a 
flat and carefully pricking them out as 
the seedlings form their second pair of 
leaves. Keep seed flat covered with a 
pane of glass, being careful to. ventilate 
as the seeds germinate, as many kinds 
may require a month to germinate. 
ROCK GARDEN ANNUAL BLEND. 
, MIX-4. Pkt. 15¢: oz. 85c. 
Contains only low growing annuals 
suitable for the Rock garden; while they 
can be sown broadcast over a rocky waste 
t+and thus making an unsightly spot beau- 
Bulle ase ee sae wae o his a see's be Chin aaiae wattle ...+.Pkt. 10c: oz. 70c: Ib. $6.00, 
tiful, they can also be grown the same 
as early started annuals and transplanted. 
HARDY BORDER BLEND. MIX-5. 
Pkt. 10c: 34 oz. $1.50 
Contains over 100 distinct varieties suit- 
able for plants for the perennial border. 
Sow the seeds much as for Rock Garden 
Blend growing the transplanted plants in 
a nursery row till they reach a size suit- 
able for the permanent border. 
HOUSE PLANT BLEND. MIX-6. Pkt. 25c 
Nearly 100 desirable species, many of * 
them rare and hard to find, make up this 
blend and all suitable for house plants, a 
wonderful find for shut-ins and those wish- 
ing to grow pot plants; many kinds. Sug- 
gest the seed be screened and then the 
seeds planted in small pots with glass 
covers, much as recommended in the Rock 
Garden Blend. 3 
GENERAL MIXED FLOWERS. MIX-8. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25¢; lb. $2.50 
This contains a mixture of about every 
type flower and especially recommended 
for sowing broadcast over waste places, 
contains all of the common annuals, bien- © 
nials and perennials, 
@ Rock Plants 
(Continued from page one) 
No mention has been made sO ~ 
far of flats: I use them only if I 
have enough seed of one kind to 
sow an entire flat. If several seed 
lots are sown in one flat, even if 
all varieties of the same species, 
not all will germinate at the same 
time, and the slower ones will in- 
evitably suffer from premature 
exposure to light and air. 
After the pots have been sown 
and set away, they should be 
watched carefully for germination, 
which depending on the weather 
and on the kind and mood of the 
seed, may requiré anywhere from* 
three or four days to as much as 
(in extreme cases) three years. 
Most rock plants like cold treat- 
ment, and I try to make most sow- 
ings in March or early in April, 
so that there will be several weeks 
of cool to cold weather before ger- 
mination. A few things, such as 
Erodiums, Geraniums, and most 
plants of the daisy. mustard, and 
forget-me-not families, do not 
need, and perhaps dislike, cold 
treatment, and should not be sown 
till after freezing weather; all of 
these will germinate in a few days; 
if the weather is right. 
I am perhaps unduly fussy about 
the caregsof young seedlings, vet 
the extra attention seems to pay 
well. The germinated pots are 
set in lath-covered frames, and for 
the first few days a burlap is 
thrown over the frame to protect 
the babies from direct. rays of the 
sun. Shade-loving plants have 
this protection throughout the 
srowing season on clear days. A 
hotbed sash is always at hand, 
and the frame is covered by that 
when there is danger of rain. All 
watering is done by “dunking” the 
pots, just as when they were first 
sown. By the erd of the first 
season many species are ready to 
go into their permanent homes, 
without’ an intermediate trans- 
vlanting if the seedpots have not 
become too crowded. Very slow- 
growing species often remain in 
the seed-pots for at least two 
years, until they seem ready to 
fend for themselves. 
