. Dreer's garden calendar : 1898. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. SUCCESS WITH FLOWER SEEDS. PROVIDED the soil is in a proper state, flower seeds may be sown in the open border in the months of April and May. The seeds should be sown as soon as the soil becomes dry and easily crumbled, after the spring frosts have disappeared. They may also be sown in prepared beds of lijjht, rich soil, and transplanted into the garden. The former is the more simple method, but not always as satisfactory. The better plan is to sow a
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1898. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. SUCCESS WITH FLOWER SEEDS. PROVIDED the soil is in a proper state, flower seeds may be sown in the open border in the months of April and May. The seeds should be sown as soon as the soil becomes dry and easily crumbled, after the spring frosts have disappeared. They may also be sown in prepared beds of lijjht, rich soil, and transplanted into the garden. The former is the more simple method, but not always as satisfactory. The better plan is to sow all fine seeds under glass in a greenhouse, hot-bed, or in the house. As to the depth to which seeds should be covered, the best general rule is to cover fine seeds very lightly, just enough to protect them from the sun; and in extremely dry weather a sprinkling of damp moss is very useful. With very fine seeds it is best to sow on the surface, and press then slightly into the soil. We are con- vinced that one of the most frequent causes of failure is in sowing the seeds too deep, and seedsmen are unjustly censured, when the fault lies with the cultivator. For sowing seeds, shallow boxes 2 to 3 inches deep, and covered with a light of glass and with open seams at the bottom, so that the water can drain through quickly, are best. (These we keep in stock all ready for use.) The best soil is a mixture of equal parts of sand, leaf-mold, and light, rich garden loam, which should be thoroughly mixed and passed through a coarse sieve; then fill your pots, , or boxes within half an inch of the rim; press the soil firmly and evenly. If the soil is dry it is best to water freely a day or two before sowing the seed, to enable the surplus water to drain off. After they are sown cover slightly with fine soil; carefully water with a fine rose or spray. When they are designed to be grown in the house, the temperature should be as near 60 degrees as possible; place them in a light window fa
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