. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. SEEDAGE SEEDAGE 1C41. 2290. Germination complete — Castor Bean. pared soil in the open, raay be as great as 50 per cent. Viability varies with seasons and other conditions. While it is true as a general statement that the older the seed the less the viability, yet the I'everse may be true within narrow
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. SEEDAGE SEEDAGE 1C41. 2290. Germination complete — Castor Bean. pared soil in the open, raay be as great as 50 per cent. Viability varies with seasons and other conditions. While it is true as a general statement that the older the seed the less the viability, yet the I'everse may be true within narrow Sometimes lettuce and melons that germinate only 50 per cent in December, germinate 70-80 per cent in April. In order tliat seeds shall germinate, they must be supplied with moisture and be given a definite tempera- ture. The requisite temperature and moistxire vary with the different kinds of seeds, and they are to be determined only by experience. Seeds may be planted in any medium which supplies these requisite condi- tions. Although seeds are ordinuril}'' planted in the ground, such practice is not necessary to germination. They raay be planted in cocoanut fiber, moss or other medium. However, the ground may supply the requi- sites for germination, and it also supplies plant-food for the young plantlet when it begins to shift for itself; and, furthermore, the plants are in the position in which they are desired to grow. In the case of many seeds, germination is more rapid and certain when the seeds are sown in cocoanut fiber or other medium, for the conditions may be more uni- form. As soon as germina- tion is fairly complete, the plants are transplanted to the soil. The depth at which seeds shall be sown de- pends on many conditions. Out of doors they are planted deeper than in the house, in order to insure a iiniform supply of moisture. A depth equal to twice the diameter of the seed is an old gardeners' rule. This applies well to the sowing of most seeds imder glass w
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