CULTURE SUGGESTIONS 
For Greenhouse and Outdoors 
Work soil at least 18 inches deep; use liberal amount 
of well decayed manure. Cow manure is best. Use sprinkling 
of lime and bone; Soak seed in water for about 24 hours or 
until swelled up and then plant about 1% to 2 inches deep in a 
well firmed soil that is good and moist, but not sticky. (DO NOT 
SOAK WHITE SEEDED VARIETIES). 
In recent years a copper oxide preparation has frequently 
been dusted on sweet pea seeds to prevent damping off, the 
same proving very satisfactory. This can be procured at most 
seed stores under various names. Inoculation of seed is also 
highly successful. 
Peas will not do well in too loose a soil. Plant one inch 
apart and later thin to about six inches. Do not water until 
seeds have begun to germinate. After germination has taken 
place give good soaking. MOST FAILURES ARE CAUSED BY 
WATERING BEFORE SEED HAS SPROUTED. If weather is hot 
use some kind of shading. Protect young plants from birds 
outdoors. Look for Green Aphids regularly as this insect is 
the worst enemy. Spraying with nicotine, one part nicotine to 
400 parts water with spray gun is best. There are also many 
other good insecticides which are excellent for the control of 
Aphids. Give young plants substantial supports in order that 
they may climb and produce good flowers. Poor flowers with 
crooked stems are worthless. Liquid manure feeding after they 
come in bloom will lengthen the flowering period and produce 
better flowers. Pick all flowers as this also lengthens the flowering 
period. Always keep the surface earth loose and never allow 
a crust to form. If grown indoors keep ventilators open to keep 
the air as dry as possible. A house that is kept damp and sultry 
will cause too much growth and the sweet peas will not bloom 
as soon as they should, and then will begin to bloom too high up. 
Early sweet peas usually bloom from 75 to 100 days after 
seed is planted. Many nurseries start sweet pea seeds by 
germinating in Vermiculite and then selling germinated seed 
or pot them for sale. Sterilize soil before planting if you have 
root rot trouble. 
CONDITIONS OF SALE 
Send your orders as soon as possible after receiving catalog 
to insure prompt delivery. Orders are filled the same day we 
receive and we exercise the utmost care in filling orders. 
Owing to the handling of other flower seed not raised by 
us we are compelled to use the seedsman disclaimer. 
WILLIAM ZVOLANEK & CO., give no warranty, expressed 
or implied as to description, quality, productiveness or any 
other matter of any seeds we sell and we will not be in any 
way responsible for the crop. If purchaser does not accept 
seed on these terms they are to be returned immediately and 
the money paid for same will at once be refunded. 
Any questions in regard to growing will be cheerfully 
answered. In case of shortage or crop failure we will take 
the liberty of substituting with the best and nearest color. 
If this is not wanted, mark your order ‘No Substitute.” 
TERMS 
A 6% discount will be allowed on all orders with remittance 
enclosed and all such orders will be sent postpaid to any part 
of the postal union, or Canada..Orders not accompanied with 
remittances, postage will be added and if party is not known 
will be sent C.O.D., unless other arrangements are made in 
advance. To insure delivery of foreign orders, postal money order 
should accompany order with postage added or we cannot be 
held responsible for delivery. ALL FOREGN ORDERS MUST BE 
ATSPAR WITH U.S. CURRENCY; 
If you wish seed to be sent via airmail allow extra for postage. 
12 cents for lst oz. 6c each additional oz. up to 8 ozs. 
Ask for our Special Prices on lots of 10 lbs. or more. 
If your shipment does not arrive within two weeks on the 
east coast, please notify us immediately. 
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