~PANSY FLOWER SEED~ The Pansy, it would seem, is one of the most alluring of all garden flowers. It"s little faces make most of us laugh when we look at them. The English have given the Pansy many nicknames, such as Call-me-to-you, Love-true, Three-faces-under-a-hood, Pink-eyed-John, Tickle-my-fancy, Bird's-eye, Jump-up-and-kiss-me, God-father, Godmother, Love-in-idleness, Kiss-me-in-the-buttery, Rob-run-the-street, and Heartsease. With such names, it is not strange that the French call it pensee, for this word means thoughts. Late Summer sowing. When Pansy seed is sown in August, the plants will bloom in the early Spring. A Pansy breeder of wide reputation, suggests The following points about sowing seed: 1. Have your soil perfectly clean, free of weeds and trash, and pulverized to a depth of six or more inches. 2. On the level surface spread evenly a layer of pulverized manure, barnyard scrapings preferred, to a depth of at least one inch. 3. Overlay manure with one-half inch of the best soil you have, thoroughly pulverized. To prevent damping-off it is wise to treat the soil with Semesan. 4. Roll or rake down and tamp surface true and smooth. 5. Use the hose freely and soak down the bed several inches. 6. Sow your seed in drills or broadcast. 7. Cover as lightly as possible. Sand, peat moss and soil are used. Peat moss retains the moisture very well. 8. Use a fine spray of water to moisten surface. 9. Allowing plenty of ventilation, keep your beds moist, quite moist, but not soaking wet, until plants come up. 10. Unbleached sheeting of the cheapest grade is good to retain moisture. As soon as the plants begin to come through freely, the sheeting should be removed permanently, and on the tops of the beds may be sifted a thin layer of barnyard scrapings. Spring sowing. If Pansy seed is sown in early Spring the plants will bloom in the Summer. The flowers will be small at first, but will become larger as the weather gets cooler. A few facts about Pansy seed. Pansy seed is good for only nine months; old seed will not germinate properly. When the temperature is above 70 deg., Pansy seed will not germinate. It prefers cool weather. There are 25,000 to 28,000 seeds in an ounce, which will sow 300 feet of drill. The late Mr. Chas. Frost, a specialist, says that growers allow 1 ounce of seed for 4000 plants, but that with care 7000 to 8000 plants should be raised. We seldom get a high percentage of germination.

~Pansy Swiss Giant Blue~ Rare and Hard to find! Pansy Swiss Giant Blue, Plant with sturdy stalks bearing large blue flowers with a black eye inside. Perennial. In mild-winter areas, pansies provide a splash of winter and spring color. In colder climates, enjoy their big 2- to 3-inch blossoms spring through summer. Pansy is at home in borders, beds and containers, or between bulbs. Days to Sprout 10 - 21, Planting Dept .125 inches. Start seeds indoors, 2 per pot or cell, in August. Place flat or pots in a dark room (or cover with black plastic) and keep temperature at 70 degrees Fahrenheit until sprouts appear. Where winters are mild, transplant seedlings in the fall 6 inches apart into soil enriched with compost. Where winters are cold, move seedlings into a cold frame and then transplant outdoors in early spring. Mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist. Water when the top 1-inch layer of soil is dry. Fertilize monthly. Remove faded blossoms (plus a few leaves) to prolong flowering. Protect overwintering plants with a layer of mulch. Swiss Giant Blue Pansy 1 gram. $2.50 ~Pansy "Viola" Swiss Giant Red~ Pansy Swiss Giant Red, Plant with sturdy stalks bearing large red flowers with a black eye inside. Perennial. In mild-winter areas, pansies provide a splash of winter and spring color. In colder climates, enjoy their big 2- to 3-inch blossoms spring through summer. Pansy is at home in borders, beds and containers, or between bulbs. Days to Sprout 10 - 21, Planting Dept .125 inches. Start seeds indoors, 2 per pot or cell, in August. Place flat or pots in a dark room (or cover with black plastic) and keep temperature at 70 degrees Fahrenheit until sprouts appear. Where winters are mild, transplant seedlings in the fall 6 inches apart into soil enriched with compost. Where winters are cold, move seedlings into a cold frame and then transplant outdoors in early spring. Mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist. Water when the top 1-inch layer of soil is dry. Fertilize monthly. Remove faded blossoms (plus a few leaves) to prolong flowering. Protect overwintering plants with a layer of mulch. Swiss Giant Red Pansy Large Packet $2.50 ~Pansy Mixed European Blend~ Plant with strudy stalks bearing large flowers with harmonious brilliant, delicate colors. In mild-winter areas, pansies provide a splash of winter and spring color. In colder climates, enjoy their big 2- to 3-inch blossoms spring through summer. This mix of yellow, burgundy, blue, purple and white pansies is at home in borders, beds and containers, or between bulbs. Days to Sprout 10 - 21, Planting Depth .125 inches. Start seeds indoors, 2 per pot or cell, in August. Place flat or pots in a dark room (or cover with black plastic) and keep temperature at 70 degrees Fahrenheit until sprouts appear. Where winters are mild, transplant seedlings in the fall 6 inches apart into soil enriched with compost. Where winters are cold, move seedlings into a cold frame and then transplant outdoors in early spring. Mulch around plants to keep roots cool and moist. Water when the top 1-inch layer of soil is dry. Fertilize monthly. Remove faded blossoms (plus a few leaves) to prolong flowering. Protect overwintering plants with a layer of mulch. (AN103) Pansy Mixed Colors $2.50 ~Pansy, "Bewitched Blend"~ Bright orange and jet black flowers bloom even through frosts. It is an great mix for filling containers and garden beds. In Cold Climates plant early spring about 2-4 weeks before average last frost, or plant mid-summer for fall and early spring through early summer bloom, plants should overwinter. In Warm Climates plant in late summer for fall, winter or spring bloom Pansy, "Bewitched Blend" $2.50

~Pansy Caramel Spice Blend~ Annual. (Technically a Perennial grown as an Annual. Will over winter in climates as cold as USDA Zone 4.) Blooms spring to early summer and in fall, depending on when seed is sown. 6? - 8? tall. Large 3? flowers with mixed color including baby yellow, peach, burgundy, rust, and cream. Flowers are edible and make a colorful addition to salads. Plant in the early spring for spring and summer bloom. Try planting in early fall for winter and spring color even in cold climates! Spring flowers make a nice accent for your spring bulbs. Pansies bloom best during cool weather. In the heat of summer they eventually get leggy and stretch, and must be pulled and replaced with new seedlings. Pansy Carmel Spice Blend 250mg $1.69