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The Rural Voice, 1983-03, Page 56in phosphates is best for young plants. Royal Purple has been a good brand for her plants, but if you are looking for another brand, keep the ratio 15-30-15 in mind, she says. Getting your plants to the sunniest window is top priority, but McKee cautions too much hot and intensive sunlight can damage young plants. She suggests a piece of tissue paper over the window to give the plants some shelter and still get benefit from the Tight. The ideal location would be a sunny porch that is relatively cool. The cooler the temperatures, the hardier and tougher the plants and they will have a better chance of withstand- ing the move outdoors to the garden about the first part of May. Cold frames provide a shelter and help the young plants get adjusted to being outdoors. If you don't have a cold frame, she says you could use a blanket to cover the plants at night and slats over the area to protect them from too much sunlight. She also suggests tacking heat cab- les to the sides of the cold frame rather than putting them in the bottom. McKee spends hours working with her plants. Her specialty is rare gera- niums and she has twenty varieties ranging from varigated and multicol- oured foliage to scented and pansy geraniums. If you want to get a few select ones for your garden or window sill, come early for a good selection. One more suggestion before getting geared up for a profitable summer in your garden. If you are considering saving seeds for next years crop, be careful not to buy hybrid seeds. McKee says, while hybrids produce some mag- nificent stock, the seeds from these fruits do not breed true and the seeds saved may only produce some straggly plants that don't bear fruit. In August, The Rural Voice will feature some tips on how to save and store seeds for the next years garden.[ I FL©LVEri & VEUE GEED FfICZi 4 ,? , �. III �,.:Z;) ''' - 11.,1.1 ' • , ,, r# ^ r>546 c*rrA '1/ LKlrilltilffiniiluf+W'. -151 inifietl Need good farm help? Why not contact the Canada Farm Labour Pool office in your area for qualified help during the busy season Walkerton 881-3671 Owen Sound 371-9522 1+ Canada Farm Labour Pools ALFRED KNECHTEL Spray Painting Ltd. Specializing in Farm Buildings Airless Spray Painting • Free Est/mates • R.R. 2 Wallenstein, Ont. NOB 2S0 (519) 669-2638 You are cordially invited to ZILLIAX FURNITURE'S SEMI-ANNUAL 12 MONTH INTEREST FREE* SALE HERE'S HOW IT WORKS TAKE YOUR CASH PRICE PLUS TAX LESS YOUR DOWN PAYMENT DIVIDE BY 12 THAT'S YOUR MONTHLY PAYMENT! TO BE HELD MARCH 8 FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME ONLY! (REGULAR STORE HOUSE IN EFFECT) CLOSED MONDAYS SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION HUNDREDS OF IN-STORE SPECIALS AT ALL THREE ZILLIAX FURNITURE LOCATIONS Wallace Ave. N. Listowel 291-1461 Queen St. Kincardine 396-4722 Hwy #8 (Zehr's Plaza) Goderich 524-4334 • 12 month interest free offered only on sales over $300. THE RURAL VOICE MARCH 1983 PG 57