
“TT’S-EASY-AS 
A-B-C-T0-GROW 
A-BEAUTIFUL 
GARDEN” 
GOURDS 
Texans have been loving these highly 
decorative vines for years and this year 
they seem to be selling specially well. 
What with the trend to Mexican-Spanish- 
Western decoration these favorites are 
being dried, painted and varnished and 
combined with Indian Corn to make 
“Buena Suerte” (good fortune) strings. 

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Plant in good soil. Soil which has been well prepared in advance 
of the planting season will make the best flowers. Generally 
speaking, a loamy, not-too-rich soil which works easily is the 
ideal planting medium. Beds prepared of one-third Staffel’s peat moss 
and one-third sand will grow just about anything your heart desires. Work 
in a dash of Vigoro or Commercial Fertilizer at the time of spading and 
you'll have set the stage for a lovely garden. Good drainage is essential 
so do not dig your beds in dead-end sunken gardens with a hard bottom. 
Very few garden plants do well in a marshy bed. 
Be sure and plant the right seed for the locality where your 
flowers are to bloom. Varieties which nature designed to bloom 
only in full sun will never do well in half-shade and others that 
thrive in the shade of a tree get sick and die when exposed to the sun. 
Consult pages 11, 12 and 13 for information which tells you where and 
what to plant. Plan your garden on paper first and then check the grow- 
ing habits of the seeds offered. Once you’ve made up your mind what 
you want, do not forget that only good, fresh seed has a future and that 
Staffel’s or your nearest Staffel dealer literally sells the best seed on 
earth. Follow cultural directions on the packet or this planting guide. 





A 1949 Novelty! WILLIAM 
The newest of the Cuthbertsons. A picotee rose 
pink on white background. Huge waved blossoms 
as fragrant as a spring morning in a flowered 
meadow. Long, straight stems make this a must 
for those who want the ideal sweet pea for cut- 
ting. You just can’t miss out on this one. Order 
a package today! 10c a packet. 

