We will fill orders for the following if ordered in 
advance; anemonella thalictroides, Hepatica acutiloba 
and triloba, early spring; thalictrum dioicum, late 
spring; and thalictrum polygamum, late summer. To 
germinate, these seeds must be planted while fresh. 
Shrub Seeds 
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi-Bearberry. Trailing evergreen 
shrub. Red fruit in August, remaining all winter, fine 
with rhododendrons, S. or L. Sh. 
Nemopanthus mucronata Mountain Holly, flowers in 
May, crimson-red fruit in August, 6-12’, moist shade. 
Viburnum opulus var Americanum Highbush Cranberry, 
interesting in flower, beautiful in fruit and fall colors, 
fruit used as cranberries and jelly, 6-12’, S. 
Seeds of Cultivated Plants 
Dianthus latifolius atrococcineus, ever-blooming Oriental 
Sweet William, crimson, all summer, 18”, S., 35c per 
packet. 
Platycodon Chinese Bellflower, new double white, sum- 
mer, 15-20”. Well drained loose soil, S., 50c¢ per packet. 
Please name one alternate. Some items are in short 
supply. 
Planting Directions 
As a general rule seeds formed early in the season 
should be planted at once. Those formed late summer or 
fall should be planted late fall or during an open period 
during the winter to give them the freezing and thawing 
necessary for many of them to germinate. 
Many of our plants are grown from seeds planted 
directly in the ground. Our seed beds are five feet 
- wide and run from east to west. The portion of bed 
_ containing seedlings that require shade is covered by 
‘lattice running north and south. The lattice is about 
eighteen inches above the bed. Beds laid out in this 
way and so covered provide a constantly changing pat- 
tern of light and shade. Additional lattice is used 
around and over the beds of those plants requiring 
more shade. The lattice not only provides shade for 
the young plants but also helps conserve moisture and 
protects against strong winds. The ground is also kept 
cooler under the lattice. Germination of many species 
is better when the ground is kept cool. 
Beds should be laid out in a well drained area or 
slightly raised. The soil should be of a light or loose 
texture. A very light mulch of sawdust, straw or other 
suitable material over the beds helps to conserve mois: 
ture and lessen erosion from either wind or rain. The 
mulch also aids in preventing crusting. 
After planting the beds should be kept moist, not wet. 
Best success will be had with small quantities of seed 
by planting in flats or tin cans filled with sphagnum 
moss. (We use five quart cans obtained at gas stations, 
cut down to five inches. Holes are punched in bottom 
for drainage). Cover larger seeds with moss but merely 
sprinkle fine seeds over the moss. For complete in- 
structions, see Leaflet No. 243 U.S.D.A. (obtained from 
Supt. of Documents, Washington D.C., 5c). 
We have had good results using vermiculite and a 
complete fertilizer instead of moss. Our first choice 
of these two mediums remains the sphagnum. 
Fringed Gentian is best broadcast in a suitable habi- 
tat where it will not require transplanting. Another 
alternative is planting in plant bands. It germinates 
easily, but is difficult to transplant successfully. 
