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Show Test Left-Over Seed For Germination Although supplies of most seeds for Victory gardens will be more plentiful this year than last, some gardeners still have seed left from 1943 and most of this seed can be expected to germinate satisfactorily If they have been properly stored, says E. E. Isaac, extension horticulturist horti-culturist at Montana State college. Before using left-over seed, how- ever, it should be tested for germination, germi-nation, Isaac said. This may be done by the so-called "rag doll" method. This consists of spreading the seeds thinly on a cloth, then rolling the cloth together and fastening fasten-ing it. The next step is to stand one end of the rolled cloth in a partly part-ly filled glass or jar of water. Another method is to spread the seeds on a blotter or several layers of newspapers that have been moistened mois-tened and placed in a saucer. Cover the seeds with another saucer or pan to keep the blotter from drying out Inspect the blotter frequen lv keep it moist. lreWently and Seeds will germinate at room tm perature by. either of these mtho?" in about 10 days, Isaac sa!d F t 25 to 50 seeds should be usS E each test for reliable results Some seeds are relatively shor, hved and no attempt should be mlZ to use them without first teS them. However, most garden se s keep well, and some for several years when stored in a cool, dry place |