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Show CORRECT SOIL FOR FLOWERS Seed of Plants Which Produce Very Delicate Growths May Be Sown on Live Sphagnum Moss. Moisture and temperature should be carefully considered when sowing seed. Do not use soil which will not allow of perfect drainagu and at the same time hold moisture. Pure snd and leaf mold, or a good potting soil mixed with white sand will give a good poil for sowing seed. Seed of rhodedendrons, kalmias and orchids, which produce very delicate growths, may be sown on live sphagnum sphag-num moss. Heavy, coarse soil will never produce good results, as seeds usually require a much lighter soil than the mature plant. Never drench your seed beds or pots, as that will weaken even sound and strong seeds. Water thoroughly enough to moisten the soil throughout, through-out, as a moist surface with a dry subsoil sub-soil is an evil. Seeds should never be allowed to become perfectly dry after they have once started to sprout. Good drainage is ah essential point. A layer of broken pots placed in the bottom of the pot or bed in which the seeds are started will be found a great aid to drainage. Do not sow in deep boxes or pots, as the shallow "flats" require much less attention as to drainage. |
