| Show tips to fo gardeners gardeners jard eners helping seeds along T phe HE first step toward insuring 1 germination of seeds Is proper planting in exceptionally dry weather however even properly planted seeds may not germinate it Is advisable in such a case to prepare the dry soil for tho the seed water ire freely ely as though you hud had a crop growing allow the water to soak in and when th tho e soil has good moisture content begin your planting you must be careful of course not to plant in wet muddy soil E excessive rainfall on the other hand may make the soil so moist as to cau cause se rotting of 01 0 planted as to cau cause se of 01 0 seeds it if they have not germinated within a reasonable length of time after planting a few of them should be dug up and examined it if rotting is indicated another planting must be made while few vegetable seeds require special treatment to assist germination numerous flower seeds can successfully be treated according to gilbert bentley flower expert he advises as follows nick the seed coat of 0 lupin or cr and morning glory remove the rough outer coating of nasturtium castor bean and sand verbena soak canna lily jobs tear and sweet pea seeds in water for 12 hours before pa planting |
