Press small flower seeds 
barely ‘neath the soil 
And lovely bouquets 
will reward your foil. 
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GROWING FLOWERS FROM SEEDS 
Continued from page 93 
and good garden soil. The bottom of the flat may be covered with 
a layer of coarse cinders, broken pots or some such material, and 
the prepared soil finely sifted to fill up the balance of the box 
within about an inch of the top. Place in a window where exposed 
to the sun and cover with a pane of glass to retard evaporation. 
Water carefully with a fine spray, keeping the soil moist but not 
wet. Remove the glass after the plants are up. Some flower seeds 
are very slow to germinate, so be sure to allow sufficient time 
without disturbing soil. When the seedlings are large enough to 
handle, about four leaves, they should be transplanted one inch 
apart in another bed, flat or in small pots (paper pots are excellent 
for this purpose), later to be reset in the open ground. 
(EK) Sow in hotbed. This is the best way to start plants that 
are to be transplanted if greenhouse is not available. (See page 5 
for construction.) We recommend use of Gro-Quick Electric Seed 
Bed Heater listed page 5. Prepare soil as in (A) and sow as in 
(B). 
(F) Time ot planting—March or early spring. 
(G) Time of planting outdoors, after all danger of frost is over 
and the soil warm, usually about May 10. 
(H) Time of planting indoors, or under glass—March or very 
early spring for transplanting after danger of frost is over. 
HOW TO GROW ZINNIAS 
Soil preparation as in A page 93 
Do not plant zinnia seed until all danger from frost is 
past. Select a location not nearer trees than the height of 
the trees; as zinnias will not do well in the shade. Sow 15 
seeds to the foot of row, at a depth of % to % inch. Keep 
the soil moist and the crust broken until the plants are up. 
Thin so the plants are 12 to 15 inches apart in the row for 
the giant types, and 8 to 10 inches apart for the Lilliput. 
Rows should be 3 feet apart for giants and 24 inches apart 
for the small varieties. Zinnias do best on very rich soil. Cul- 
tivate and water frequently. Dust with finely ground sulphur 
when the plants are beginning to bud, at the rate of % Ib. to 
the square rod to avoid mildew. 
94 D. V. Burrell Seed Growers Co., Rocky Ford, Colo. 
