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... seedlings . 61 101. Petunia ' Sunburst . ' 112 47. Dahlia seedlings . 48. Typical flats for seeds . 61 102. Clitoria , an unusual vine . 112 63 103. Pansy , Majestic Hybrid . 119 49. Standard flat , ready for soil . 63 104. Preparing to ...
... seedlings . 61 101. Petunia ' Sunburst . ' 112 47. Dahlia seedlings . 48. Typical flats for seeds . 61 102. Clitoria , an unusual vine . 112 63 103. Pansy , Majestic Hybrid . 119 49. Standard flat , ready for soil . 63 104. Preparing to ...
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... SEEDLINGS Some gardeners do not transplant seedlings to flats , pots or other con- tainers before planting out of doors . We have rather reluctantly on occasion resorted to this practice only because of expediency when lack of time pre ...
... SEEDLINGS Some gardeners do not transplant seedlings to flats , pots or other con- tainers before planting out of doors . We have rather reluctantly on occasion resorted to this practice only because of expediency when lack of time pre ...
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... seedlings in muddy , sloppy soil . Such an attempt is not only exasperating but could prove disastrous for the seedlings . After the pre - watering , test the soil to the bottom of the flat with finger or plant label to be sure the flat ...
... seedlings in muddy , sloppy soil . Such an attempt is not only exasperating but could prove disastrous for the seedlings . After the pre - watering , test the soil to the bottom of the flat with finger or plant label to be sure the flat ...
Contents
THE SEED | 15 |
from seed PACKET TO THE GARDEN | 31 |
ANNUAL FLOWERS FROM SEED | 85 |
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