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Show on 4 - GARDEN TIPS BY BURBANK J nv LUTHER BURBANK World s Greati -t cir-ntifi( Agriculturist, Agricul-turist, Many of the common mistakes of the beginner arc made in plarfling A fr-v suggestions may help materially In oiriing them: First of all get good seeds' Like' all good things they arc cheaper In 1 the end. If flowers are to be grow n the bs- I glnner Is likely to have the best sue-1 cess with "hardy annuals" such flowers as zinnias or marigolds but! In the event that other plants are! desired the amnteur would do well to start his seed In boxes To prepare the boxes use leaf mold in mixing the earth and provide hole, In the bottom for dralnnge of water Put the boxes In sheltered pl.iero protecting them from direct aunllghl When the seedlings appear and particularly par-ticularly when the fourth leaf has1 appeared transplant them, cither In another box or the garden. When, well up thin the plants according to' the variety. Covering seeds too deeply Is a com-' mon mistake and should be avoided, partloularlj in the case of flowers. When boxes are used and precautions precau-tions taken very little earth Is needed need-ed over the seeds and. In aome case, practically none This will bo later' re-ferred to. But. at all events do not make careless seed purohaaea If you wish the full benefit of your time and trouble. trou-ble. Tomorrow RurbanU dleouasee plant-Ing plant-Ing vegetable! |