The addition of a liberal application of good bone meal 
to the Pansy bed before spading and working it in well is 
always desirable. Where animal manures and compost are 
not available the use of commercial fertilizers of the type 
of Vigoro will give pleasing results when used according to 
the compounders instructions, They will require application 
more frequently throughout the season and in all cases do 
not exceed the recommended useage. 
An excellent tonic for Pansies, if one wishes to take the 
trouble, is the use of manure water for weekly sprinklings. 
Into a gunnysack place about half a bushel of cow manure 
- preferably fresh. Tie the top. Place in a keg or large can 
so that it may be covered with water. Allow to set for a 
day or two in water before using. In applying take half a 
sprinkling can of manure water and fill balance with tap 
water. Sprinkle the bed weekly with this mixture quite 
liberally and water in the normal way at other times. After 
using water from the keg refill and let set until next use. 
Manure in bag should be replaced about once a month. 
Remember that in the culture of Pansies, starting with 
the best available variety in a good specialist strain gives 
you the foundation to work from. Pansies feed heavily and 
require an abundant supply of fertility to give best results 
over a long period. This combined with reasonable attention 
to moisture requirements will assure the desired - even 
surprising results. 
Setting The Plants 
We are frequently asked how far to set Pansy plants 
apart. This will depend on the effect desired but usually a 
foot in each direction will result in a solid growth by mid- 
season. Set farther apart if a more individual display is 
desired. Also try setting a few Pansies in groups of 2 to 
half a dozen around among your other plants where a bright 
spot of color is desired. This is especially a desirable way 
to use them in the Rockery. Mass plantings are the most 
commonly seen and for this the Exhibition Type varieties 
are most showy. For the planting of small groups or where 
individual plants are set for a spot of color we suggest 
trial of the Fancy Type varieties. 
In setting the plant see that it is set at exactly the 
same depth at which it was grown. Setting too shallow will 
develop a weak stemmed plant which will become ill-formed. 
If set too deep the plant will be retarded. 
Use care in setting the root so that the root system will 
have an even distribution and is in well worked soil. Seal- 
ing the roots in with water is a proper procedure. First set 
the roots and firm the soil around them with your fingers. 
Then pour a cup or so of water around the plant closely so 
as to cause the soil to settle about the roots and make a 
contact that will assure a proper supply of moisture during 
