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Evening Star, Issue 23881, 10 May 1941, Page 4

TESTING OLD SEEDS If surplus seeds from last season arc t(f be sown this season they should first be; tested, to aeertain to what extent they can be relied on to germinate. Most seeds retain their vitality for at least one year if stored under suitable conditions in a. dry, cool place, but it is advisable to taka steps to avoid possible disappointment The seeds may be germinated on thick pieces of blotting paper or flannel placed jn a saucer. A certain number, say 50, of each sort should be spaced out on the blotting paper or flannel, which must be kept just moist by being sprinkled lightly with tepid water as necessary. Place the saucers with- the seeds in a warm, dark place, such as a cupboard. They will not take long to germinate, but inspection should be made every day or two to keep the blotting paper moist, noting at the same time whether they have started. They should be removed at this stage and the number of seedlings counted, thus ascertaining the percentage of good seeds. This test will show whether it is worth while to sow the seeds. After testing, label each kind according to its germinating capacity, and sow in due course. RAILWAY GARDENING CLUB. WINTER SHOW, THURSDAY, MAY 15. Entries Close at Social Hall, Cargill, road, MONDAY, May 13, at 8 p.m. . JAS. E. MILBURN, Hon. Secretary. THE best early Cabbage for spring cut* ting is Yates’s Greyhound; sow now.— Perrett and Marshall, seedsmen. ,rf"XHOICE Darwin Tulips; to clear, 4s per VJ dozen (carriage extra). —Prom Perrett and Marshall, bulb growers l , SUTTON’S Seeds come through, despite the German submarines; Sutton’s Seeds are always successful in coming through, they are rigidly tested, true to name, and always fresh; try them yourself— ANEMONES. —“ Sunbeam ” strain, choice mixture, Is 3d dozen, 7s 6d hundred* postage extra.—Matheson, Roberts Limited, Octagon, Dunedin. ANUNCULUS. colours, Is 3d dozen, 4s for 50, 7s 6d| 100, postage extra.—Matheson, Roberts Ltd* STOCK, Beauty, Mixed; Antirrhinum, Pink, Flame, Scarlet, Orange Yellow; Is 3d dozen, postage extra.—Matheson, Roberts Ltd. ' HOLLYHOCKS (mixed), Carnations Seed, lings (mixed), 2s 6d dozen.; Geums, 2s dozen, postage extra.—Matheson, Roberts Ltd. ; PERENNIAL Gaillardia, Canterbury Bells (mixed), 2s dozen; Sweet William, Is 6d dozen, postage extra. —Matheson, Roberts Ltd. COREOPSIS Perennial, 2s dozen; Iceland 'Poppy (mixed), Is 6d dozen, postage extra.—Matheson, Roberts Ltd., Octagon, Dunedin. TURK’S CAP Lily.—Dazzling scarlet shade; only limited number of bulbs.— 12 Water street. . . . BULBS For Spring.—Buy them at Moncrieff and Stewart’s; lovely selection to choose from—namely, Snowdrops, Chionodoxis, Sparaxis, Freesias, Ranunculus, Anemones, Narcissi, Frittilaria, Tulips* Hyacinths, Ixias, Liliums, Crocus (la colours). . GARLIC and Giant Russian Shallots, ready for planting.—l2 Water street and 586 Princes street. LAWN Grass can still be sown; buy, nothing but the English Evergreen; itV only 2s 6d lb. —At 12 Water street and 383 Princes street. . GROW for spring flowering Special Mixed! Iceland Poppy; great colours; only la 6d dozen, postage extra. —Moncrieff and Stewart. , STRAWBERRY Plants now ready; kj strong, healthy plants to fruit this season. —12 Water street, or 386 Prince* street. . INQUIRE now about your Shrubs, Roses, Hedges, and Fruit Trees at Moncrieff and Stewart’s, at 12 Water street or 385 Princes street. ORNAMENTAL and useful is the new Improved Gorgeous Apple; has an abundance of lovely scarlet apples this time of year.—Only 4s 6d at 12 Water street. FOR Autumn-tinted Shrubs inquire ati Moncrieff and Stewart’s; they have large selection on view at 12 Water street or 586 Princes street. /~'t ROW this Hedge.—Lonicera Nitida; it’* VJT dwarf, neat, and keeps very tidy; order yours now. —Only limited supply at 12 Water street or 386 Princes street. WHY worry about garden pests! Pine* pesto Powder kills all diseases—Pro curable at all the seed merchants.

SfeadetV ofMe&nplte Mr. HERBERT MORRISON The Rt. Hon. Herbert Stanley Morrison, P.C., M.P., has had a notable public career .. Mayor of Hackney, Chairman National Labour Party, Aiderman and Leader of the London County Council, Minister of Transport; culminating in the titally important post of Secretary of State for Home Affairs and Home Security in Britain’s present War Cabinet. . . . and the Unquestioned Leader in Cigarette Tobacco is • * THREE CASHES Tobacco TWO OUNCE TINS V4{ WU *5&!