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SOWING SEEDS 
If seeds are sown in freshly turned, moist soil, there may be sufficient 
moisture to sprout them without sprinkling. If the soil dries, however, 
sprinkle carefully, but thoroughly. Seeds germinate more quickly if 
the soil is firmed to them at the time of planting. Carrots, parsley and 
larkspur seeds are slow to sprout and should be kept thoroughly 
moist. 
Do not expect satisfactory results from seeds sown broadcast without 
any soil preparation. Gardening is not that simple. Very small seeds 
are best sown in flats and plants should be transplanted to the garden 
while they are small. Most plants are beneftited by transplanting, 
for it tends to increase the root system. This is especially true of 
pansies and violas. It is not difficult to start small seeds but it does 
require some preparation and a little patience. By growing your own 
plants you have a greater choice of variety and color. Save your 
empty packets, or label your plants, so you will know the name and 
variety to plant next time. 
START SEEDLINGS IN POTS 
Fil a 5- or 6-inch red clay pot with 1 inch of peat or leaf mold in the 
bottom, then good loam to within 1 inch of the top. Broadcast the 
seeds of annuals (stocks, snapdragons, etc.) on top; press the seeds 
into the soil; shake a little fine sand on top. Set the pot in a vessel 
of water, submerging it about two-thirds. When the moisture has 
reached the surface, remove the pot and keep in a cool place until 
the seeds sprout. Water as often as is necessary by again placing 
the pot in a vessel of water. When the plants are about 3 inches high, 
tap the ball of earth out of the pot, and transplant the plants to the 
garden. 
HOW TO WATER 
Irrigation is necessary during the growing season. It may be done by 
sprinkling or by furrow. Deep moisture encourages deep rooting and 
sufficient water should be applied to soak down a foot or more. The 
daily “shower bath” is not sufficient for plants. Sprinkling by hand is 
not an irrigation. Sprinkle until you are tired, then you may find dry 
soil 2 or 3 inches beneath the surface. One good irrigation every week 
or ten days will provide deep moisture and will be sufficient in me- 
dium and heavy soils. In very hot or windy weather, more moisture 
may be required. 
CULTIVATION 
Irrigate and cultivate. After each irrigation when the surface soil has 
become sufficiently dry, cultivate, leaving a loose mulch of soil on top. 
This prevents crusting and permits air to enter and circulate. Be care- 
ful not to disturb the roots of plants. Beans and peas need only a 
very light cultivation, until they begin to set flowers, after which 
cultivation should cease. 
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DEPTH OF PLANTING CHART FOR VEGETABLES 

HAallawells 
PLANTING CALENDAR 
JANUARY 
FLOWERS—Sow these Hallawell flower seeds in the open ground— 
Abronia, Alyssum, Bartonia, Calendula, Candytuft, Centaurea, Clarkia, 
Cosmos, Cynoglossum, Didiscus, Godetia, Gilia, Gypsophila, Larkspur, 
Mignonette, Nemophila, Poppies, Virginian Stock, Sweet Peas, Cali- 
fornia Wild Flowers. 
Sow in flats—Carnations, Cinerarias, Dahlia, Lobelia, Nie.embergia, 
Nemesia, Pansy, Petunia, Stocks, Snapdragon. 
BULBS—Amaryllis, Yellow Calla, Caladium, Canna, Gladiolus, Glox- 
inia, Iris Kaempferi, Lily of the Valley. 
TREES and SHRUBS—Flowering Trees, Fruit Trees, Berries, Grapes, 
Rhubarb, Azaleas, Camellias all Shrubs, Perennial Plants, Perennial 
Phlox, Roses, Tree Roses. 
VEGETABLES—Beets, Carrots, Endive, Lettuce, Parsley, Peas, Potatoes. 
Radish, Spinach. 
FEBRUARY 
FLOWERS—Sow in open ground—Abronia, Ageratum, Alyssum, Ca- 
lendula, Candytuft, Centaurea, Cheiranthus, Clarkia, Cosmos. Cyno- 
glossum, Godetia, Gypsophila, Hunnemannia, Larkspur, Mignonette, 
Phlox, Poppies, Virginian Stock, Sweet Peas, California Wild Flowers. 
Sow in flats—Alonsoa, Anchusa, Arctotis, Asters, Dahlias, Gaillardia, 
Lobelia, Mathiola, Nierembergia, Petunia, Marigold, Nemesia, Pansies, 
Petunia, Salpiglossis, Schizanthus, Stocks, Snapdragons, Verbena. 
BULBS—Amaryllis, Cannas, Gladiolus, Tigridia, Tuberous Begonias, 
roots of Hardy Phlox. 
TREES and SHRUBS—Azaleas, all Flowering Trees, Camellias, Rhodo- 
dendrons, Evergreen Shrubs, Vines. 
VEGETABLES—Beets, Carrots, Eggplant, Onion Sets, Parsley, Peppers, 
Potatoes, Radish, Squash, Tomato Seeds. 
MARCH 
FLOWERS—Sow in open ground—Ageratum, Alyssum, B-achycome, 
Calendula, Candytuft, Centaurea, Clarkia, Cosmos, Godetia, Gypso- 
phila, Gourds, and all Vine Seeds, Linaria, Mignonette, Virginian 
Stock, Nasturtium, Phlox, Viscaria. 
Sow in flats—Agathea, Alonsoa, Asters, Celosia, Coleus, Dahlias, 
Gaillardia, Gomphrena, Lobelia, Mathiola, Meconopsis, Marigolds, 
Nemesia, Nierembergia, Petunia, Pansies, Salpiglossis, Schizanthus, 
Stocks, Snapdragons, Verbenas. 
BULBS—Begonias, Dahlias, Cannas, Gladiolus, Tigridias. 
VEGETABLES—Beans, Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, Egg Plant, Kale, 
Melons, Okra, Parsley, Peppers, Pumpkin, Radish, Salsify, Squash, 
Tomatoes. 
LAWNS—Bent Grasses, Hallawell’s Evergreen Lawn Grass, Halla- 
well’s Lawn Carpet, Hallawell’s Park Lawn Mixture. 
APRIL 
FLOWERS—Sow in open ground—Ageratum, Alyssum, Brachycome, 
Calendula, Candytuft, Cosmos, Godetia, Gypsophila, Gourds and all 
Vine Seeds, Lavatera, Linaria, Mignonette, Mirabilis, Nasturtium, 
Nigella, Phlox, Salpiglossis, Tithonia, Zinnias. 
Sow in flats—Asters, Celosia, Coleus, Gaillardias, Gomphrena, Im- 
patiens, Mathiola, Meconopsis, Mesembryanthemum, Marigolds, Pe- 
tunia, Salpiglossis, Schizanthus, Snapdragons, Verbena, Zinnia. 
NURSERY PLANTS — Fuchsia, Geranium, Pelargonium, Evergreen 
Shrubs, Vines. Visit our Blue Glass Nursery Gardens. 
VEGETABLES—Beans, Beets, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Cucumber, Egg 
Plants, Kale, Lima Beans, Melons, Okra, Pepper, Pumpkin, Radish, 
Salsify, Squash, Tomato. 
