. Dreer's 1901 garden calendar. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. DREER'S Reliable ... FLOWER SEEDS. Success with Flower Seeds. l^ROVIDED the soil is in a proper slate, flower seeds may be sown in tlie open border in April, May and June. The seeds * should be sown as soon as Uie soil becomes dry and easily crumbled, after the spring frosts have disappeared. They may also be sown in prepared beds of light, rich soil, and transplanted into the garden. The former is the more s
. Dreer's 1901 garden calendar. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. DREER'S Reliable ... FLOWER SEEDS. Success with Flower Seeds. l^ROVIDED the soil is in a proper slate, flower seeds may be sown in tlie open border in April, May and June. The seeds * should be sown as soon as Uie soil becomes dry and easily crumbled, after the spring frosts have disappeared. They may also be sown in prepared beds of light, rich soil, and transplanted into the garden. The former is the more simple method, but not always as satisfactory. Tlie better plan is to sow all fine seeds under glass in a greenhouse, hot-bed, or in the house. As to the depth to whicli 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 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 lightly into the soil. We are convinced 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, pans, 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
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