Show c heir re and NOW when you study your catalogues cataloguer Catal do not overlook the orchid STUDY THE catalogues cataloguer CATAL 1 by LIMA R ROSES ROSEN when looking over the catalogues cataloguer catal which como come to us tor for the asking we are often delighted into covetousness by the description of shrubs vines and JP perennials eren nials but the price asked at al merely nominal place the flor lists hats plants beyond our reach in that case we have but to give a dittle time and patience to sowing feieda and caring for the delicate implants in order to have our longings the first thing to do Is to send our order to a reliable firm the next is to give intelligent care to their i planting and sr growing owing seeds of most of the desirable ornamental na vines shrub ts biennials bien nials and perennials germinate readily while others are slow in sprouting but it if planted in good soil and allowed time ithe ahe reward jewarl Is sure we should inform ourselves on these as aa much as possible before the work during february and march Is ally the time selected tor for getting our window boxes in shape and in these boxes may be planted the seeds together with many bulbous and tuber oua rooted varieties of plants the seeds may be had bad in mixed packages for or ten cents each or single do not overlook the orchid when planning next years flowers these seeds may be purchased by b y one person the plants raised to trana planting size and sold tor for a few cents each to others thus covering cost of i seeds and care or several may throw in and divide the seeds when they come the former plan may be the more economical as not everyone makes a 3 success of growing plants from seeds it to is not always well to buy your seeds of your country merchant your merchant may be honest but his merr chant may not be send to a reliable firm send early and get what you pay for do not confine yourself to annuals but sow the perennial seeds and aft after erthe ithe first year you will have little trouble nothing adds to the attractiveness of 0 a home place more than thrifty ines nes and for most places perennial vines are best for temporary screens s annual vines will do seeds should be started indoors early and transplanted frequently in order to make the plants and as soon as the ground gets warm they may be set out where they are to remain many of these will grow but little at the top tor for the first year but will be making root growth and be getting ready to make to progress afterwards some of the shrubs and perennials and even the biennials bien nials may give a scant bloom the first year and some may wait for the first flowering for the third year it if these are transplanted to the vegetable garden which is or should bo ba protected from the poultry and ant mats mala and allowed to grow undisturbed for the first season much will be gained they can then be set where they are to remain either next fall or the coming spring early enough to get a good start in growth before hot dry weather cornea comes for those who have nothing started and little money to buy with the tho collections sent out by florists florista florl sta are full of promise many of our best beat seed men advertise this collection at a vp epry ry low cost to the customer as aa trial orders hoping to keep the customer by sending out good seeds and plants see that you get the trial collee collection tion of a reliable firm otherwise it la Is money thrown away study tho the catalogues cataloguer catal especially the directions tor for preparing soil and planting t seeds A good floral magazine la is worth taking and they come now at a very low cost coat when your plants come up refer to the description and magazine and give them the botanical name itis just as easy as using a nick nickname neme do not try to raise fruits towers flowers or Tege vegetables tables in a happy go lucky style give time and thought to the planting placing and after culture if you would reap a worthy reward you must pay a price for everything worth having whether the price be money or intelligent care INS RN A vl i lo 10 A W M k effective painting of |