Dreer's garden book : seventy-fourth annual edition 1912 . prevent this and hasten somewhat the period of germination. As soon as the plants are up and arge enough to handle, they(hould be thinned out or transplanted to stand nine inches apart in therows. Thorough cultivation should be given from the start,as Pansieswill not thrive when obliged to share the beds with a mass of weeds. It is a mistake to plant Pansi«s in the shade of a tree or open exposure where the wind has free sweej) over the bed is farbetter, and Pansies so planted are free from the long, stragglingbranches whi
Dreer's garden book : seventy-fourth annual edition 1912 . prevent this and hasten somewhat the period of germination. As soon as the plants are up and arge enough to handle, they(hould be thinned out or transplanted to stand nine inches apart in therows. Thorough cultivation should be given from the start,as Pansieswill not thrive when obliged to share the beds with a mass of weeds. It is a mistake to plant Pansi«s in the shade of a tree or open exposure where the wind has free sweej) over the bed is farbetter, and Pansies so planted are free from the long, stragglingbranches which produce few and inferior flowers. During dry weatherthe bed should be watered daily, and in extreme cases twice a dayfor the best results. Seeds sown in April or May will produce blooming plants by thelast of June, which will give an abundance of flowers throughoutthe remainder of the season. About the middle of August is thebest lime for starting Pansy seeds for early spring blooming, as thisallows the plants to go into winter in vigorous PHR PKT. 3514 3510 Dreers Royal Exhibition. This strain comprisesa beautiful coUeciion of colors and markings and is ourfinest mixture, bolli as regards size, texture and color-ings. Special packets of 2000 seeds, $; of 5000 seeds, $; regular packet 50 Dreers Premium. This mixture comjirises a largenumber of colorings,and is intended tosupjjly the wantof a first-clais mixture at a moderate price. ioz.,7octs. 3516 Masterpiece (Frilled Pnnsi/). A remarkable type,each petal being conspicuously curled or waved, givingthe flower a double or globular appearance. Therange of color is very extensive, the rich, dark velvetyshades predominating. ^ oz., 75 cts 25 25 IltllKj ROVAL KxUllilTION pASilFS. PANSIES IN MIXTI RE. PKR PKT. 3512 Cassiers (iiant. A grand mixture of the finestblotched varieties, splendid in every way, being largein size and rich in coloring. J oz., 75 cts 3517 Mme. Perret. A new and beautiful strain, origi-na
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