Dreer's mid-summer catalogue 1921 . ewhat the period of germi-nation, As soon as the plants are up and large enough to handle, theyshould be thinned out or transplanted to stand nine inches apart inthe rows. Thorough cultivation should be given from the start,as Pansies will not thrive when obliged to share the beds with amass of weeds. It is a mistake to plant Pansies in the shade of a tree or build-ings. An open exposure, where the wind has a free sweep over thebed is far better, and Pansies so planted are free from the long,straggling branches which produce few and inferior flowers. Duringd
Dreer's mid-summer catalogue 1921 . ewhat the period of germi-nation, As soon as the plants are up and large enough to handle, theyshould be thinned out or transplanted to stand nine inches apart inthe rows. Thorough cultivation should be given from the start,as Pansies will not thrive when obliged to share the beds with amass of weeds. It is a mistake to plant Pansies in the shade of a tree or build-ings. An open exposure, where the wind has a free sweep over thebed is far better, and Pansies so planted are free from the long,straggling branches which produce few and inferior flowers. Duringdry weather the bed should be watered daily, and in extreme casestwice a day for the best results. Seed sown in April or May will produce blooming plants by the last of June, which will give an abundance of flowers through-out the remainder of the season. About the middle of August is the best time for starting Pansy seeds for early spring blooming,as this allows the plants to go into winter in vigorous condition. PANSIES IN MIXTURE. Typical Flower of Dreers Royal Exhibition Pansy PER PKT. 3510 Dreers Royal Exhibition. This strain comprisesa beautiful collection of colors and markings and isour finest mixture, both as regards size, texture andcolorings. Special packets of 2000 seeds, $;regular packet 50 3514 Dreers Premium. This mixture comprises a largenumber of colorings and is intended to supply the wantof a first-class mixture at a moderate price. ?^oz.,$ 25 3516 Masterpiece {F7-illed Pa7isy). A remarkable type,each petal being conspicuously curled or waved. Therange of color is very extensive; the rich, dark, vel-vety shades predominating. J oz., $ 25 3500 Giant Trimardeau. All colors. Per i oz., $ 10 PER PKT. 3512 Cassiers tiiant. A grand mixture of the finestblotched varieties; splendid in every way, being large in size and rich in coloring. ^ oz., 25 3517 Mme. Perret. A new and beautiful strain; origin-ated with a French specialist; flowers of la
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