GROWING FLOWERS FROM SEEDS 
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tween them is governed by their ultimate size and spread. Excess 
plants may usually be moved to a new location. 
Cultivate shallowly so as to not damage roots. Crinkle Plant 
Covers (page 74) set close together over the seed row will give 
protection and force growth of plants. 
(B) Sow in outdoor seed bed, to be transplanted. Same as (A) 
except bed should be not over six feet wide for easy tending and 
always sow seed in rows. Keep soil moist until plants are up. A 
thin dressing of peat moss covering soil surface will help. Place 
in full sun, protect from winds and, in the case of perennial seed- 
lings, provide a lath or cloth canopy for shade during heat of sum- 
mer. This should be removable in damp and cloudy weather. Seed- 
lings may be transplanted when they make true leaves, that is, 
when the second pair of leaves appear; or they may be left until 
larger before being moved to their permanent location. Perennials 
should be moved from the seed bed to a nursery row, to grow until 
fall before being moved to their permanent location. 
(C) Sow in cold frame or protected or lath shaded spot that 
can be kept moist and undisturbed over a long period. This method 
is used for slow germinating seed, some of which require months 
to sprout. Plant as in (B) preparing soil as in (A). During the 
spring, summer and fall, water often enough to prevent soil from 
drying out. A mulch of peat or pulverized sphagnum moss will 
help retain moisture, In winter to afford protection, cover with 
leaves. Have patience with slow germinating subjects; do not dis- 
turb too quickly. Any live seed will eventually grow if given time 
enough; provided soil, moisture supply, etc., are right. When 
seedlings appear and make true leaves, transplant to pots, nursery 
row or permanent location. If moss forms on soil surface, sprinkle 
fresh earth over top. 
(D) Sow indoors in boxes or flats (pictured top page 4). These 
should be of convenient size and about 3 inches deep. The soil used 
should be composed of about equal parts of leaf mold, sharp sand 
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. 
(E) 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 7. Prepare soil as in (A) and sow as in 
(B). . 
(F) Time of planting—March or early spring. 
(G) Time of planting outdoors, after all danger of frost i 
and the soil warm, usually about May 10. eee 
(H) Time of planting indoors, or under glass—March or very 
early spring for transplanting after danger of frost is over. 
The onion weeders listed page 73 are fine for i 
Date weeding flower 
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