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The Rudbeckias 
The arrival of August brings the Rudbeck- 
ias. Why more are not grown in the bordez, 
I cannot say, for they certainly are pretty 
and easy to grow. 
There are several varieties all of which are 
pretty. The species are in annuals, biennials 
and perennials, the latter two are best, 
Some of the named varieties, such as the Ger- 
man variety, My Joy, are especially pretty. 
Growing 2-3 feet high, they should be 
spaced at least a foot apart. Start both the 
biennials and perennials now or if started late 
in August, winter them over in the cold 
frame and set out early in the spring. 
MULCHING BEDS NOW 
The beds that have been mulched a year 
at least, are now loose, moist and fertile and 
right next to these beds, that were spaded 
and worked down the ground becomes stiff 
and dry at the least dry spell. In looking 
at such plants as the Lilies, Callas, Pansies, 
etc., it would have been best if these beds 
could have been mulched last year and this) 
spring when the seedlings were set out, this 
mulch could have been pulled back a little 
and then placed around the plants when in 
the ground. 
Therefore, if you have a supply of mulch- 
ing material on hand, cover the beds now be- 
ing gotten ready for next year; it will pay. 
CACTUS 
Cactus seed germinates in about 30 days. 
A successful way to grow them is to use 
half well decayed sod and half washed sand. 
Use 4 inch pots, that are new or wash old 
ones well before using. 
Firm the soil well, sow seeds and cover 
with 44 inch layer of the washed sand, better 
if it has been baked in the oven, to avoid 
algae growth. Water from the bottom; cover 
the pot with glass and keep at 70 degrees F. 
When seedlings appear, ventilate as they 
damp-off readily and transplant when the 
spines appear on the seedlings. 
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISMENTS 
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have plants, roots or any other item that they wish to sell or exchange. 
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When offering plant material know your nursery laws. 
HELP WANTED 
HELP WANTED. We have a good position. 
open for a young women who has had 
training in botany; should be able to type. 
Pioneer Seed Company, Dimondale, Mich. 
PLANTS FOR SALE 
AFRICAN VIOLET LEAVES. 12 for $1.00 
named varieties, plants 3 to 6 in. tall 3 for 
$1.00, my choice. Gypsy Series leaves 20¢ 
each 7 for $1.00; plants 2 for $1.00. Rose- 
onna leaves 3 for $1.00; Please add 25¢ post- 
age. Mrs. Sophia M. Baker, 2733 S. E. 35th 
Place, Portland, 2, Ore. 
SITUATION WANTED 
TO EXCHANGE 
SEEDS FOR SALE 
colors, 25 assorted $2.50; 100 for $7.50, pre- 
paid. Pioneer Seed Co., Dimondale, Mich, 
DODECATHEON CUSICKITI. 
DAYLILY SEEDS hand pollinated from 
choice hybrid reds, rose, pastels. Fresh 
seed (mixed only) 10 for 30¢; 40 for $1.00. 
Ffoulkes, 610 Bryan, Jacksonville, 2, Fla. 
RARE PLANTS. If you grow rare plants 
you will find these colums your best out- 
let. Try a small ad and see. 
TREE AND SHRUB SEEDS: We carry in 
season over 800 tree and shrub seeds; if you 
need these seeds be sure you get our list. 
Pioneer Seed Co., Dimondale, Mich. 
MAKE USE OF THE CLASSIFIED SECTION - IT’S YOURS 
DROCOCEPHALUM AUSTRIACUM 
This a very pretty little perennial with 
fairly large deep blue flowers that are now 
(August Ist), going to seed. The leaves 
look much like those of Lunaria but deeper 
in color and more attractive. The plant is 6-8 
inches high and covers around a foot of 
ground space. When it is in flower its deep 
blue color is very attractive; it would look 
well in the rockery over low stones; probably 
it would be even better in a little shade. 
ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM 
Have you ever grown this pretty plant? It 
is the common Wormwood but nevertheless 
it is attractive in the border. 
The foliage has a silvery effect and I think 
would be very effective in clumps of 10 or 
more plants, in a large border. The height 
is 6-7 feet and the plants should have a 3 
foot space to form fully developed bushes. 
If the soil is too rich they will fall over, es- 
pecially if planted too close to each other. 
Planting too deep is a more common 
fault than too shallow. 
GARDEN NEEDS 
MILLED SPHAGNUM MOSS 
A finemilled grade of high class Sphagnum 
especially for the germination of flower seed 
It come in one bushel bags and weighs as 
much as 12 lbs in some bags. 
PRICE: Per bag, prepaid by parcel post,for 
$2.25 per bag. 
VERMICULITE 
Special for seed beds, for cuttings or for 
mixing in potting soil. It comes in three 
sized paper bags; the small size will take care 
of the germination needs of the small grower. 
PRICES: 4 qt. bags, 55¢; Y2 bushel bags, 
$1.00; 2 bushel bags, $2.45, prepaid by mail. 
FERTO-POTS 
These are organic pots which can be set in 
the ground with plants; they retain the moist- 
ure add plant food to the soil and pushes 
the seedling along for a quick start. 
They come in three sizes,, 2 inch 60¢ per 
doz; 100 for$2.50; box of 500, $6.50, prepaid. 
242 inch size, 65¢ per doz.; 100 for$2.80; 250 
for $3.25; 3 inch size, 80¢ per doz; 250 for 
$3.90. All prepaid by parcel post. 
POT STAKES 
3/8 inches wide; painted white, all prepaid. 
4”--60¢ ped 100; carton of 1,000 for $4.90 
5”--60¢ per 100; carton of 1,00 for $4.20 
6”--70¢ per 100; carton of 1,00 for $5.00 
8”; 65¢ per 100; carton of 500 for $4.50 
10”, $1.00 per 109; carton of 250 for $2.25 
SPECIAL GARDEN STAKES: 
7/8” wide painted white; prepaid 
8”, $1.15 per 100; carton of 250 for $2.70. 
1 1/8” wide; painted white; prepaid. These 
make a fine and cheap garden stake. 
12” long; $1.80 per carton of 100. 
COPPER WIRED TREE, SHRUB TAGS: 
342” long, 5/8” wide, for tagging nursery 
stock or for wired labels for trees and 
shrubs; painted white. 
60¢ per 100; $5.00 per carton of 1,000 
ACTIVO 
2¥2 Ib cans, $1.00; 7 Ib cans $2.25, prepaid. 
Pioneer Seed Company - Dimondale, Mich. 
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