should be pinched out when transplant- 
ing; followed by occasional pinchings of 
other too-vigorous shoots, this will result 
in a compact oval plant covered with short 
racemes of flowers. 
Rust, the most serious snapdragon disease, 
is found all over the United States on 
both greenhouse and outdoor plants. 
Dusty, chocolate-brown pustules (spore 
masses) are produced on the under side 
of the leaves and on the stems. Weekly 
applications of a good copper spray dur- 
ing the rainy periods and fortnightly ap- 
plications in dry weather will effectively 
control rust if a start is made early in the 
season. Beds should be surface irrigated 
if possible, rather than watered with a 
hose or sprinkler so as to keep the foliage 
dry and prevent the spores from being 
spread by splashing water. 
Snapdragons may be grouped, according 
to color with Scabiosa, Gladiolus, Lark- 
spur, Delphinium, Columbine, Coral Bells, 
Michaelmas Daisy, Clarkia, Chrysanthe- 
mum. 
We offer the Majus Rust Proof variety in 
the following color: Butter Cup, canary 
yellow, shading to creamy yellow; Copper 
Shades; Pink Shades; Scarlet; Shasta 
White; Fiery Red and Mixed. 
Packet, 10c. 
STOCKS (Gillyflower) (hA). Sturdy 
flower spikes (growing | -to 114 feet) 
covered with rosette blossoms in_ soft 
colors. Stocks require a rich soil of a 
sandy, well manured loam. Sow seeds in 
flats and transplant outside when all 
danger of frost is over. Seed will produce 
about 75% plants bearing double flow- 
ers. For a mass of all double flowers, set 
close together and remove the single flow- 
ered plants when first flowers appear. 
Stocks are outstanding garden favorites 
because of their delicately colored spikes 
and fascinating penetrating odor. Group- 
ing—Effective in both the annual and 
mixed borders, grouped alone, several va- 
rieties together, or combined with Daffo- 
dils and Narcissus, Violas and Pansies. 
Varieties: Double Early Giant Imperial, 
very early blooming and grows 21 feet 
tall. Rose, deep rose pink. Elk’s Pride, 
royal purple. Canary Yellow (Golden 
Ball). Blood Red, White, Mixed. Vir- 
ginia Stocks, grows 6 to 12 inches high 
and the pods are not horned, Rose, Mixed. 
Evening Scented Stocks, grown principally 
for the sweet perfume in the small, single 
mauve-colored flowers at twilight. Mixed. 
Packet, 10c. 
SWEET PEAS are one of the most popular 
annual flowers grown throughout the 
world. Their popularity is justified, as no 
other flower produces such an abundance 
of colorful blossoms for garden beauty 
and indoor flower arrangements. Because 
sO many people enjoy the growing of 
these rewarding flowers, there have been 
a number of different theories as to the 
“best’’ way to produce a prize winning 
crop. Every man to his own choice. We 
will suggest the cultural process most 
commonly used by Northwest gardeners. 
Some gardeners prefer planting Sweet 
Peas in the fall. If this method is used it 
is necessary to dig a trench about 12 
inches deep. Place the seed at 2-inch 
intervals and press in with your finger. 
Cover the seed with about two inches of 
soil and firm down. In early spring, as the 
seed starts to grow through the ground 
keep covering the tender shoots until the 
normal ground level is reached. The ad- 
vantage of this method is the deep, heavy 
root system that will develop . . . giving a 
longer blooming period after hot summer 
weather arrives. 
Most gardeners follow the practice of 
early spring planting. This requires less 
care and in the opinion of many, the re- 
sults are just as successful. When seed is 
planted in January or February it should 
be placed at a depth of 3 or 4 inches. 
After the first of March this depth should 
be reduced to 2 inches. 
As is the case in all gardening, soil 
preparation is of the utmost importance. 
The roots of Sweet Pea vines grow much 
deeper than other annuals. Therefore, it § 
is necessary to make your seed bed to a 
corresponding depth. The bed should be 
about 24 inches wide and cultivated to 
a minimum depth of 18 inches. Soil 
should be mellow, so add enough peat 
moss or compost, also bone meal, to make 
good garden loam. Work all the materials 
in well. 
Sweet Peas are essentially a cool 
weather plant. Keep this in mind when 
selecting a location for your planting. 
Hot afternoon sun should be avoided 
whenever possible. Not only does the 
hot sun “‘sap’’ the tender foliage, thus 
reducing the blooming period . . . but it 
tends to fade the delicate colors. An east- 
ern exposure with plenty of morning sun 
is ideal. 
Seed planting should be done at the 
first sign of spring. Washington’s Birth- 
day (February 22nd) is the day sched- 
uled by many western gardeners as the 
time to plant their favorite bed of flow- 
ers. Whatever the day, it is best to put it 
down on your calendar as one of the first 
things to do in your garden, come spring. 
When plants are up about 6 inches they 
should be thinned to 6 to 8 inches apart. 
If left closer it will result in weak plants, 
producing poor flowers with short stems. 
Duing the early growing stages be sure 
the ground is kept moist. As soon as the 
vines start blooming it is advisable to re- 
duce watering to once a week. When this 
is done be sure sufficient quantities are 
applied to thoroughly soak the soil to a 
deep level. Fertilize lightly with a com- 
plete plant food at three or four week 
intervals. 
Pkts. 10c; Y2 ounce, 25c; 1 ounce 45c. 
PINK AND CREAM 
Ascot. Clear light rose pink. Very large 
blooms. 
What Joy. Colorful primrose, shaded to 
soft cream. 
ORANGE AND SALMON 
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Barbara. A beautiful shade of orange 
salmon. 
RED AND MAROON 
Charming. Brilliant blossoms of rose 
cerise. 
Welcome. The most dazzling of all scar- 
lets. Strong stems. 
Warrior. Dark maroon. 
LAVENDER, BLUE 
Austin Frederick Improved. Ruffled, pure 
lavender. 
Reflection. A lovely sun-proof clear corn- 
flower blue. 
WHITE 
Avalanche. Glistening white of 
substance. 
GIANT RUFFLED SPENCER 
MIXED SWEET PEAS 
Packet, 10; 1/2 ounce, 20c; 
1 ounce, 35c. 
great 
NINE 10c PACKETS 
EACH A SEPARATE COLOR 
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The West's Favorite 
Collection ... Now 
ROOTONE Treated 
The greatest flower seed value 
ever offered. Nine individual 10c 
packets of prize winning 
GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS 
.. all for 50c. 
A packet each of the soft shades 
of Pink, Cream, Salmon and White. 
Dazzling Scarlet, along with bril- 
liant Cerise, Maroon, Lavender and 
Blue. Enough seed to plant a row 
30 feet long. An abundance of long 
stemmed blooms from early summer 
until frost. 
Now ... an important improve- 
ment has been added to this Dia- 
mond Quality Sweet Pea Collection. 
All seeds have been treated with 
Rootone the plant hormone 
that assists nature in establishing a 
hardy root system. 
Buy this famous 
DIAMOND QUALITY SWEET PEA 
COLLECTION 
from your favorite garden supply 
store. 
Enjoy the beauty of these colorful 
flowers all summer long. 
Portland Seed Co. 
DIAMOND QUALITY SEEDS 

