, 13/ br E/v VI SB 701 4 M" /: .qu we 9 J ’EN’J! “Gardening with seeds” is a very fascinating method of creating a flower garden, and inci- dentally it 1s also the cheapest, as most varieties are sold in five and ten cent packets. We will not go so far as to say that the best flower gardens are made from plants raised ex- clusively from seeds—for that would be to ignore the Rose, reigning queen of the garden, and a host of other noble plants which are raised from bulbs, roots and cuttings, but we do wiSh to point out that it is quite possible to grow very beautiful flower gardens entirely from seeds. Probably the most successful gardens are those where each section of plants, annual and perennial, are used in proper combinations. Annuals, besides being planted in beds or borders by themselves are very appropriately used to sur— round groups of perennials or other hardy plants; or to form borders along shrubberies, etc. So that those who grow such flowers as Roses, Peonies, Chrysanthemums, Geraniums, Iris, Cannas, etc.,, will find that annuals also have their place, are just as well worth growing, and greatly help to make a garden interesting and attractive during the sum— mer and autumn months. But gardens of annuals exclusively may be planted successfully by those so inehnqed as this folder amply shows. We recom- mend annual flower seeds to all owners of small plots or gardens for the following reasons: 1. Annuals provide varied classes of plants suitable for all purposes and positions in the flower garden. '2. They are the best and cheapest plants for making a garden beautiful and attractive from June to October. 3. They are so easy to cultivate that anyone can do it successfully. To the thousands of people who have plots and backyards lying neglected from year to year, and to the many people who are unable to purchase expensive tender bedding plants for beds in the yards or plots, but who would like to have a bright display of flowers there, we say, invest a few dollars in buying some annual flower seeds and you will have a brilliant display of flowers in your garden equalling in both beauty and interest those obtained by the purchaser of costly plants. Every garden plan includes beds of various shapes and sizes, and these, 1f small, should be filled with plants all alike. If large, two or three di‘iterent kmds should be used. The following are The HENDERSON . Garden Plans and Suggestlons all very effective. A bed of Nemophila (mixed), or a bed of Candytuft (crimson or white), or a bed of Nasturtium (yellow, scarlet or crimson), or a bed of Nigella (blue and white) or Portulaca (red, yellow, pink, striped, etc.) or combinations of the above, using white Sweet Alyssum as a border. Then there is the Pansy, Minulus, Lobelia and Nemesia, all pretty and attractive. These are all very dwarf annuals, six to nine inches high. Taller beds may be made with Godetia (mixed), Eschscholtzia or California Poppy (creamy white and yellow), Calendula (orange and yellow), Mig— nonette, Aster (pink, white, lavender, rose, crimson, etc.) Also Phlox, Stock, Zinnia, Salpiglossis, Mari- gold, Viscaria, Balsam, Gypsophila, Celosia, Dian- thus, Shirley Poppy and Lavatera, all are desir- able and make good combinations. These all range in height from one to two feet. Beds formed of plants two to three feet 1n height should be planted with Centaurea Cyannus, Annual Chrysanthemum, Sweet Sultan, Coreopsis, Amaranthus, Lupinus, Kochia, Carnation, Peony flowered Poppy and Clarkia. FOR BORDERS There are a number of suitable annuals for growing at the back of borders which vary from four to six feet in height. Among the best are Sweet Peas, grown in groups or on a trellis, Sunflowers, Cosmos, Ricinus, and Annual Hollyhocks. The middle of borders and the front rows should be composed of the plants men- tioned for beds according to height. FOR ARCHES, FENCES, ETC. Fine annuals forthis purpose are Tall Nas- turtiums and Canary Bird Vine. Both of these will yield rich harvests of bloom in summer and autumn. The last mentioned is very accom- modating and will cover a fence, trellis or a“ch In a very short time. Humulus Japonicus (Hop), both the green and variegated sorts, are very suit- able for the same purpose, and so is Dolichos, Momordica and Morning Glory in sunny situa- tions. A good way also to grow these climbers is to place a fewstakes in the borders or beds for the vines to cling to and grow them in pyramids. Instructions for the cultivation of annual flower seeds are printed on page 7 of this folder. On the same page will be found a list of annuals used in the. plans in this folder, and the page number of our catalogue Where they are described 18 also given. 11112111131: MW" " ll 5—: ‘I‘E‘QE i 0172c! Suggesflns i ”I PETER HENDERSON 83 CO. 55 and 37 CORTLANDT ST. 029M) york Copyright 1917 By Peter Henderson 6: 00.. N. Y. PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 2 GARDEN BORDER FROM PHOTO SENT BY MISS BESSIE JACOBS The photo of garden border shown above was sent by Miss Bessie Jacobs of Marfa, Texas. and beauty of annuals when used in conjunction with herbaceous plants. of Cactus and decorative Dahlias also perennial Phlox, Cosmos, Cut against these are Giant Golden Yellow Zinnias, Annual Stocks, White It shows very clearly the utility In the background we note besides shrubs, a number -and—Come—Again Sunflowers, and Castor Oil Plant. Shown Sweet Alyssum. etc. See list on page 7 of this folder. GARDEN BEDS OF ANNUAL FLOWERS FROM PHOTO SENT BY MR. W. M. JENNINGS The large bed shown in this photo visualizes very clearly what may be accomplished by planting annual flower seeds in quan- tity. A very satisfying effect is here obtained, and by the use of a variety not known as well as it should be. The center of the bed is planted with Madagascar Periwinkle or Vinca Rosea Alba (while with a rose eye) in the center. with a clump of. Vinca Rosea (pure rose color) at each end. See page 124 in our catalogue. The border is Ageratum Blue Perfection. At the Side IS seen a bed of dwarf Zinnias and further back another of annual Larkspurs and Stocks. Mr. Jennings’ garden is near Charlestown, S. C., but all the varieties grown do well either north or south. DRIVEWAY BORDERED WITH ANNUAL FLOWERS This photo from Mr. James R. Tyler illustrates another charming way to use annual 'flowers in groups. Only white and light colors are used, so that the margins of the driveway can be plainly distinguished at night. The varieties used are Phlox. Candytuft, Matricara, Mesembryanthemum, Myostis, Schizanthus, Viscaria and Sweet Alyssum. See lest on page 7 of this folder. HENDERSON’S GARDEN PLANS and SUGGESTIONS 3 PATH GARDEN BEDS OF ANNUAILS AT HAMPTON PARK, S. c. This view shows another layout by Mr. W. M. Jennings, the idea being to plant a large area without incurring the expense of raising or purchasing bedding plants. The bed in the immediate foreground was planted entirely with' Henderson’s Zinnias. In the center are the New Giant 3-foot high varieties, in crimson, Striped and sulphur yellow, bordered with Lilliput varieties, 1 foot high, White Gem, Golden Gem and Scarlet Gem. The bed immediately behind is planted with New Giant Zinnias in white, scarlet, and golden' yellow, bordered with the Improved Dwarf Zinnias, 2 feet high, salmon, orange, white and purple. Further back we note early Cosmos and Sweet Peas. PEiUNIAs -J.nd ITI I'I svm (11:36 038 40 039 50 Nwmnoa 8834-9?! 31919Nm“‘ SV [N n .Lad H1Vd saamo-unns ’\ SV'NNIZ 106““ SHBLSV 31GDN|ANI AJZIUVM NI SOHLNVUVWV SVINNIZ- svwruad PATH BIRD HOUSE AND PANSY BEDS Here we have a very charming and interesting arrange- ment of Lawn Beds surrounding a pole supporting a bird heuse. As may be seen in the plan, the beds are devoted entirely to Pansies of different sorts, and the six poles for climbers are ’ planted with Clematis and Roses. This design can be adapted to any lawn, large or small, and the beds could be planted , Pole for (3 palm)” 4-69] ’ ~ 1 . ,O .‘ v 0. ~ with seeds of dwarf annuals instead of Pansies if preferred [Birdhouse On the six pOIes and the ropes could be grown Morning , “9:3: ' ' ‘ Glory, Canary Bird Vine, Cardinal Climber—one of the most I E63.- beautiful—— Cypress Vine, Hyacinth Bean (Delichos) and Balloon Vine, insteadof Clematis and Roses. The varietes of Pansies named on the plan, are all fully described and many of them illustrated on pages 108 and 109 of our catalogue. A76 35 1 (”07°”) Butter“! Pa” PETER HENDERSON & (30., NEW YORK 4 8A LVIA SCARLET DRAGOON RICINUS LAWN GRASS cn o: u 3 9 H. 2 D m 4 57-595 IN vhg‘e‘d ANNUAL HOLLYHOCKS CENTAUREA- cosmos 9‘5“! '5 90" “’6‘ CENTAUQEP CYANUS COSMOS LOOKING THROUGH ARBOR SHO‘WN IN ACCOMPANYING PLAN , GARDEN PLAN FOR SUBURBAN LOT 50 FEET BY 100 FEET The half tone above gives us a glimpse of the interior of the Moonflower-covered arbor shown in accompanying plan. This plan was very successfully carried out in Jersey City, N. J., and of course can be duplicated in any part of the United States. as the various flowers used grow well in any climate. It was especially contrived to suit the owner of a suburban lot, and has the appearance of greatly increasing its size.’ The trellis work shown in the picture above, which is covered with a most luxurious growth of Modnflowérs, was made by the owner himself, Who is not a carpenter. The seeds of the Moonflower vines were planted in boxes in the house and transplanted May 15th to their permanent places. The seeds of nearly all the other annuals were planted on the beds where they were. to remain. As the names of the varie ies used are marked on the plan, it is not necessary to repeat. On page 7 of this folder 1s a list of annuals, ' i i' ' " and the page number of our catalogue wherein they are described is also given, Or reference to index in our catalogue Will enable you to quickly find them. , BORDERS AND BEDS IN *AWALLED GARDEN Walled gardens are not popular in the United States, although they are very much in evidence all over Europe. The- American idea is not to hide the beauties of pne’s place, but to let the neighbors enjoy it as well. The following lines by the late Abe Gruber, a Well known New York lawyer and politician, aptly express this point of View. “The roses red upon my neighbor's vine Are owned by him, but they are also ; mine. His was the cost, and his the labor too, But mine, as well as his, the joy their loveliness to View. “I know from this that others plant for me,‘ And what they own my joy may also be. So why be selfish; when so much that' s ,fine Is grown for you upon your neighbor' s vine. " , . . . ,3. , Still it cannot be denied that some very beautiful gardens are thus planned, and in man cases they are consistent with their surroundings. One reason for this is, that the walls afford opportunities for the display of vines and trailing plants. and when old, weathered, and moss clothed, are in themselves objects of beauty Indeed, as this illustration shows, it is better to leave considerable spacesquite bare. The border in the foreground is LemOine’ 5 Blue and Lemoine’ s White Helio- trope. There- is a bed of Mammoth Verbenas on the grass plot, and the border along the wall is planted with Phlox. Sweet- Peas on stakes, Dianthus, Antirrhi- mums, and Some shrubs. HENDERSON’S GARDEN PLANS and SUGGESTIONS 5 PLAN F OR FOUNDATION BORDER AND LAWN BEDS This beautiful arrangement for each side of an ’entrance, or for the angle of a building, was originally laid out in California, but, with a few exceptions, all the plants shown in it will do equally well in other sections. In the border along the foundations substitute Cannas for the Calla ' Lilies there shown, and Phlox for the Cinerarias. The rest of the plants in the border, Viz: Dianthus, Stocks, Nicotiana, etc., may all be grown in any section. The plants of Dracena, Eulalia, Phalaris, etc., and ornamental grass plants should be purchased already grown; we offer plants of thoSe mentioned on page 171 in our catalogue. The rest of the flowers used are plainly marked on the plan, so we need not repeat them here, and by referring to the index in our catalogue full descriptions of them all may be readily found. We will, however, draw attention to the surrounding border of Marvel of Peru. This beauti— ful summer—blooming annual is not as well known as it deserves to be. See page 102 of our catalogue. 960 0? SCH IZANTHUS BUTTERFLY: PANSIES ) / U T8 0 DRUMMONOII PATH " §. .43 R BORDER OF PHLOXE .GRASS rRiMARDEAU ~ ' PBNSIES GRASS . ”ARV'EL OF PERU N PERENNIAL \ PLANTS » WITH ANNU \ ALB HERE AND\THERE eonoen or PHLOX DRUMMONDII PATH GRASS (a... (a s MARVEL 0F PERU s § GRASS LANT 0: Q? EULAU4 MARVELOFPERD GRASS MARVEL OF PERU GRRSS PLAN FOR LAWN- BEDS These beds may be easily laid down and the flowers grown by anyone. They make a' beautiful and telling combination if carried out as shown in engraving and plan. The center bed is made up of Schizanthus in light colors. Bridal Veil and Dr. Badger’s Giant Flowering Hybrids, being the vari’etiesjused. The round beds at each side are bdrdered with Viscaria. A snow- -white variety, Printz, is the one selected. The centers are filled with Pansies. one with the Trimardeau variety, and the other with Henderson' 5 Mammoth Butterfly Pansies. Other varieties may be used according to desire,‘and by refer- ring' to pages 108 and 109 of our cata- logue, many other kinds will be found pictured and described. PETER HENDERSON & CO, NEW YORK 6 THE PANSY STEPS The accompanying illustra- tion shows a very effective and striking way of planting steps leading up to a terrace or an entrance to a dwelling. As may be seen, the Pansies are planted in rows or masses of one color. The varieties shown in the engraving are all Henderson’s Mammoth But- terfly Pansies, see page 109 in our catalogue. A pleasing variation would be to plant one side with Butterfly and the other with Trimardeau Pansies, see page 108. The "World Record” or hardy ever-flowering pansies described on the same page would also be very suitable for such a situation. These are of comparatively recent introduction and are remark- able for their extreme hardi— ness. With some protection, such as meadow' bay, leaves or similar material, the plants will survive the winter— even in very cold latitudes- and begin flowering with the Snowdrop and the Crocus. The flowers do not come as large as other kinds, but they have a compensating quality ——they emit a very grateful and delicate perfume. MORNING GLORY ARCHES AND FLOWER BEDS OF ANNUALS The engraving above was made from a photo, sent to us by Mrs. H. A. Heilman. Kittanining, Pa. - It shows the flower gardens surrounding her bungalow, about forty miles north of Pittsburgh. The flowers in the various beds and borders were all raised from Henderson’s seeds, some being planted directly on the ground, and other varieties sown in boxes and transplanted later to the beds. Mrs. Heilman says in her letter accompanying the photo, “ The arches are covered with Japanese Morning Glories, and the beds and borders are brilliant in colors, but the photograph does not show them off. The long beds along the arches are borders of dwarf Marigold, Phlox, Zinnia, annual Chrysanthemum, Gaillardia, Portulaca, California Poppy, Snapdragon, Nemesia, Balsam, Matricaria, etc. The borders in the background, too, are radiant with all colors imaginable. Here also are planted climbers and some tall foliage plant such as Castor Oil Bean (Ricinus), Cosmos and Nicotiana. The climbers are Canary Bird Vine, Cardinal Climber—which is very fine—and more of the Japanese Morning Glories. In making my garden I used from one to two packets of each variety, with the exception of Portulaca, Nemophila, Lavatera and Phlox, of which I used four packets each." ‘ The plan shown below will enable anyone to make a similar garden, and the fact that all the flowers in it are raised from seed whlch are to be had mostly in the ten—cent packets places such a garden within the reach of everybody. The round bed on one Side of the plan 15 not shown, but it should be made the same size as the one on the other side, using dwarf Antirrhinum for the center and Phlox drummondii for the border. ' VUBLVAW H.LVd wnssmv4nms . ssvue NMV'I “MosuaouaH” 3 H.L 830509 S’SVUQ NASTUHTIQJM MAI-LOW sou-AN "PATH PATH CDGING CHINESE .LAVA‘I’ ERA MALLOW' or mu LUPINUS CLARKI A COSMOS A REPEAT CIRCLE ON ms SIDE HENDERSON’S GARDEN PLANS and SUGGESTIONS 7 THE CULTIVATION OF ANNUAL FLOWERS Hardy Annuals thrive easily in the open ground and can be planted there during April, May, and onwards. Half-Hardy Annuals should not be planted in the open ground until May, and the best results with these varieties are obtained by sowing the seeds under glass—either in boxes in the win— dow, covered with a pane of glass, or in a Cold Frame which every amateur gardener should have. Failing this, it is an easy matter to improvise a cold frame. A storm sash and some boards for the frame are all the essen- tials. Sow all Half-Hardy Annuals then, in a cold frame or in window boxes and get three weeks start of the season. The Hardy Annuals may be sown outdoors in the beds where they are to remain about May 10th to May 15th. Some species should be sown outdoors in April, and they are specially noted in the Planting Table on this page. They comprise such varieties as Sweet Peas, Morning Glory, Calendula, Kochia, Alyssum, Corn Flower, etc. (See Planting Table.) SEED SOWING cannmuxon .or A span (nNLARci-zn) Most cases of failure of seeds to grow are due to unsuitable soil conditions. A glance at the illustration of seed germination at the head of this column will show that seedlings cannot send up their shoots upwards through soil which is hard and packed, neither can tender rootlets pierce downward in such soil. So let the soil, either in the cold frame or the permanent bed, be well dug and sifted to at least an inch in depth, and if heavy or clayey, light- , ened with sand. Smooth down the surface with .. a piece of board about 8 in. square in the center of . which a small 0 block has been nailed to hold on by. THE RIGHT AND WRONG WAY TO SOW SEEDS a a :\ " - In; Maud way '\ Tun man-r wnr Then with a pointed stick mark out the rows, letting them run the narrow way of the frame or box. Stick in a name label at the end of each rowfiand then drop the seeds in a little pinch at a time, taking care to spread them so that they do not lie in lumps (see out). Very small seeds should be sown broadcast on a square space, and the label stuck in the center. Sow large seeds one by one, an inch apart. Sift earth over all to cover them as deep as twice their diameter, and then press down firmly again with the board. Hard shell seeds like Ipomoea should be soaked in a glass of water 24 hours to soften before planting. Lay over the bed a piece of thin cotton cloth, and water with a fine spray. When the seeds come up, remove the cloth. After this do not let the soil dry out, and raise the sash or pane of glass as the case may be, to admit air on warm days. On cold nights cover with protecting cloth, offered in catalogue. Seed sowing in permanent beds is accomplished in the same way, but of course 15 not done until May 10th to May 15th with some exceptions already noted. Some gardeners lack- ing a cold frame plant ' all their annuals out- doors about May 10th, in a temporary seed- bed (see cut) located along a south wall and protected from the sun if the weather be dry by a strip of protecting cloth three feet wide and as long as the bed. They also use this on cold nights. Prepare the soil, and sow the . seed in the same way as in a cold frame, but a trifle deeper. Trans- plant the permanent beds when three true leaves show; being careful to plant at the distances given in the table below. 0TE—~We issue a special leaflet on How to Grow Sweet Peas. Sent free with every order if asked for. .'.\\. .‘\ ..\\\\\‘i‘-I I . \I‘i \i it ~-'\‘ ,- ’. \ .‘i‘ x \ u“ TEMPORARY SEED-BED OUTDOORS PLANTING TABLE FOR ANNUALS Full description will be found in our catalogue, which see. P Spaces :1 g apart to 3 3,0 TO GAIN TIME SOW IN APRIL Height transplant bra IN WINDOW BOXES OR of Plants or thin a“ 1;; COLD FRAMES in feet out, in 0 inches 83 Ageratum ..................... % 6 84 Amaranthus.................... 3t06 18 84 Antirrhinum ................... % to 3 6 to 12 85 Arctotis ....................... 2 to 2% 18 85 Argemone ..................... 1% to 2 12 85 Artemesia ..................... 3 to 5 36 87 Asters ........................ 1 to 3 9 86 Balloon Vine. Climber ......... 10 6 86 Balsam ....................... 2 to 2% 24 87 Brachycome ................... 1 to 2 6 87 Browallia ..................... 1 8 '87 Calendula..................... 1 12 87 Calliopsis ..................... 1% 10 89 Canary Bird Vine. Climber. . .. . 10 to 15 10 88 Candytuft ......... '. ........... % to 1% 6 to 12 89 Cardinal Climber .............. 2O 12 88 Carnation Marguerite .......... 1% 6 113 Castor Oil (Ricinus) ............ 4 to 10 24 . 91 Celosia ....................... %to 3’,- 6 91 Centaurea Imp. (Sweet Sultan) 1 to 2 12 91 Chrysanthemum Annua ........ 1 to 1% 8 92 Cobea Scandens Climber ....... 10 to 20 8 93 Coreopsis ..................... 1% 10 9’1 ‘ Co‘smidium .................... 2 12 90 , Cosmos Early ......... , ........ 4 12 90 Cosmos Late ........ . .......... 6 to 8 24 , 93 Cypress Vine. Climber ........ 15 10 ’93 Dahlia........................ 4 24 94 Dianthus ..................... 1 to 1% 6 96 Dolichos. Climber ............ 10 8 97 Euphorbia. . . .' ................ 2 9 92 Four o’Clock .................. 1% to 2 8 97 Gaillardia..................... %tol 6 97 Globe Amaranth ............... 1 6 98 Godetia ....................... 1 6 » 98 Gourds. Climber ............. 15 12 98 Gypsophilia ................... 1 to 2 8 , 98 Helichrysum .................. 3 14 99 Hollyhock Annual Henderson’s.. 5 to 7 15 98 Honesty ................ _ ...... 1% to 2% 12 100 Ipomoea. Climber ............ 10 to 15 6 101 Larkspur Annual.. . . . . . ....... 1 to 1% 6 101 Lavatera ...................... 2% 8 102 Lobelia ....................... % 4 102 Marigold ..................... 1% to 3 6 103 Matricaria Snowball. . .. . . . . . . . . % 4 103 Mignonette ................... 1 6 103 Mimulus ...................... % 4 100 Mina Sanguinea Climber ....... 20 to 30 8 103 Momordica Climber... . . . . . . . . . 15 8 i100 Moon Flower. Climber... . . . . . 50 12 92 Morning Glory. Climber ....... 40 8 '104 Nasturtium, Dwarf ............. 1 to 2 6 104 Nasturtium, Tall. Climber. . . . . 10 to 15 6 105 Nemesia ...................... % 4 105 Nemophiiia ................... 1 4 105 Nicotiana ..................... 3 10 105 Nigella or Love-in—a-Mist ....... % 4 105 Pansy ........................ % 4 106 Petunia ....................... 1 6 107 Phlox, Drummondii ............ 1 12 94 Pinks ........................ 1 to 1% 6 111 Rhodanthe .................... 1 4 113 Sage, Scarlet .................. 2 to 3 18 114 Salpiglossis ................... 2 to 2% 6 114 Scabiosa ...................... 2 9 114 Schizanthus ................... 1% to 2 12 114 Silene ........................ 1 to 1% 6 122 Stocks ........................ 1 to 1% 12 121 Sunflower ..................... 3 to 6 12 to 36 124 Verbena ...................... 1 6 124 Viscaria ...................... 1 4 124 Zinnia ........................ 1% to 2 6 Transplant Seedlings May 15th, except when noted. Note.——That all the above can also be sewn outdoors from May 10th to 15th. q 2 ' Spaces 8 go SOW THESE VARIETIES OUT— Height apart to 6073 DOORS MAY 10TH TO 15TH, of Plants thin out or 5: 1;; EXCEPT WHERE NOTED in feet transplant, 0 in inches 83 Alyssum Sweet (April). . .. . . . . . . % to % 4 96 African Daisy ................. 1 6 86 Bartonia aurea ................ 1 6 87 Calendula (April) .............. 1 12 87 Calliopsis (April) ............... 1% 10 88 Candytuft ..................... % to 1% 6 to 12 91 Centaurea cyanus (April). . . . 1 . . 2 to 3 6 91 Chrysanthemum. Annual vars.. 1 to 1% 8 92 Clarkia elegans ................ 1 to 2 12 92 C1eome.. . . L .................. 2 8 92 Convolvdlas. Minor ........... % to 1 4 90 Cosmos Early ................. 4 12 90 Cosmos Late .................. 6 to 8 24 94 Dianthus ..................... 1 to 1% 6 105 Evening Primrose .............. 2 12 96 Eschscholtzia .................. § 4 97 Euphorbia ......... . ........... 2 9 97 Gaillardia ..................... % to 1 6 97 Globe Amaranth ............... 1 ' 6 98 Godetia ....................... 1 6 98 Gourds. Climber ............. 15 12 98 Gypsophilia (or Baby’s Breath) . . 1 to 2 8 99 Hop Japanese. Climber. . .. . . . . 20 to 30 12 101 Kochia (April) ................. 2 to 2% 12 101 Larkspur. Annual vars ........ l to 1% 6 101 Lavatera ...................... 2% 8 102 Lobelia ....................... % 4 102 Lupins Annual vars ............ 2 6 102 Mallow ....................... 2 8 102 Marvel of Peru ................ 1% to 2 8 102 Marigold ..................... 1% to 3 6 103 Mignonette ................... p 1 6 100 Morning Glory (April). Climber 30 to 50 8 104 Nasturtium, Dwar ............. 1 to 2 6 104 Nasturtium, Tall. Climber. . . . . 10 to 20 6 108 Pansy (April) .................. % 4 106 Petunia ....................... 1 6 107 Phlox Drummondii ............. 1 12 110 Poppy. Annual (April) ......... 1 to 2 6 111 Poppy, Iceland (April) .......... 1 6 111 Portulaca ..................... 1 6 114 Scabiosa ...................... 2 9 121 Sunflower ..................... 3 to 6 12 to 36 115 Sweet Pea (April). Climber. . . . 6 to 8 3 124 Verbena ...................... 1 6 124 Zinnia ........................ 1% to 2 6 Some of the above may be sown in April and are so marked When seeds are sown outdoors they should be covered more deeply than if sown indoors or under glass. Cover to fully three times the diameter of the seed. TRANSPLANTING FROM COLD FRAMES OR WINDOW BOXES This is done about May 10th to 15th or whenever the weather is settled. It may be successfully done if certain precautions are observed. Water the seedlings and also the ground they are to be transplanted to the day before, so that soil conditions are equal. Separate the seedlings with a sharp-pointed stick, and if they are growing thickly together, place a clump of. them in a.shallow pan of water to soften the soil, when they will readily separate without injury. Transplant when ,, 2 or 3 of the “true ,' f THE WRONG leaves” appear. See ‘1 C WAY Planting Table . ‘7 7 which gives the dates é / to sow under glass and outdoors. Also I the height of the plants and the dis- tance apart to thin or transplant seedlings. 3’; THE RIGHT . f it," WAY ,3 Es f v 9 ~ "r \\\\ ll ‘ ‘u TO TRANSPLANT SEEDLI NGS WI TRANSFORMATION OF A REAR YARD BY SOWING FLOWER SEEDS In this photo we see the excellent results obtained by one of our customers by the use of flower seeds. This rear yard was. no doubt, ugly and forbidding as thousands of rear yards are, but, as with the touch of a. magic wand it has been trans- formed by grass, flowers, and climbing vines into a cool and pleasant retreat. In the border to the right we notice, from the fore- ground backwards, the following varieties: California Poppy, White Sweet Alyssum tall Zinnia, Morning Glory vine on tree, dwarf Zinnia, Petunia, Dianthus, Marigold Cut-and-Come— A—gain Sunflower in the back, all bordered by dwarf Nasturtium. The trellis is covered with Japanese Morning Glory, and Cinnamon Vine. The border on this is planted with Sunflower Cosmos and Salpiglossis in the back 1n front we see Petunia and Matricaria. In all probability one packet only of each variety was used, with the exception of the Morning Glory of which two would be required. BEOW OF F IBROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS, RAISED FROM SEED The engraving above gives an idea, but of course it cannot show, the brilliant color effect obtained by planting large masses of two or three varieties. The large bed 1n the foreground is planted with two varieties of every- flowering fibrous- rooted Begonias raised from seed. They are Prima Donna (rose color shading to carmine) and Magnifica (bright crimson, dark foliage). See page 86 of our catalogue. These varieties thrive equally well in partly shaded or sunny situations, and furnish a continuous sheet of color all summer long. The bed 1s bordered with White Sweet Alyssum. Antirrhinums could be substituted for the Begonias. BEDS OF, ANNUALS IN FRONT OF A COTTAGE AT BALDWINS, L. I. The above shows the success attained with Henderson’s seeds by a customer at Baldwins, L. I. The Bed in the foreground is composed of Cosmos, Henderson’ 5 Invincible Asters and dwarf Zinnias. The Cosmos was sown directly on the ground, but the Asters and Zinnias were transplanted from a seed bed. Further back 15 a bed of Henderson’s Red Sunflowers bordered by Marigold. The border in the distance shows an abundant growth of Antirrhinums. or Snapdragons. tall Zinnias. yellow Sunflowers and other annuals. L... E:.. E, " L .