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or for cut flowers, and are especially suitable for decoration. I would 

 advise all who are growing these to disbud some of each variety. Some 

 varieties are better when grown in sprays, while others are more attractive 

 when disbudded. 



Section 9. Spidery and fantastic varieties 

 The members of this section are merely curiosities. A comparison of 

 the varieties Golden Shower and F. S. Vallis shows the variability and 

 possibilities of the genus. 



This, I think, is enough to open the subject. As I said at the begin- 

 ning, I can tell you nothing new. I hope there will be ample discussion 

 and that many points of interest may be brought out. 



The paper was freely discussed and many interesting points 

 brought out. Responding to questions, Mr. Waite described 

 the method employed in creating the large bush plants which 

 he had exhibited at the late flower show. Answering other 

 inquiries, he went into detail describing soils necessary for grow- 

 ing the chrysanthemum, and other features of successful culture. 

 The flowers used by Mr. Waite in illustrating the types of 

 chrysanthemum flowers were passed around for examination, 

 creating much interest. Upon motion of ]\Ir. Pierson, a hearty 

 vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Waite for his admirable 

 paper. A vote of thanks was also extended to Mr. Southwick 

 for the display of chrysanthemums made by him. The meeting 

 was a most enjoyable one, and it is planned to repeat the experi- 

 ment during the winter at other meetings, concentrating the after- 

 noon upon some special flower. 



The secretary exhibited a series of photographs of the ex- 

 hibition just closed. These were of groups and individuals plants, 

 all prize winners. 



The meeting adjourned shortly before 5 o'clock. 



George V. Nash, 



Secretary. 



December 8, 1909 

 The regular monthly meeting of the society was held at the 

 American Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, December 

 8, 1909, at 4 P.M. In the absence of the president, Mr. O'Mara 

 acted as chairman, succeeded by Mr. Southwick. The minutes 

 of the meeting of November 10, 1909, were read and approved. 



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