58 BOOK OF THE CHRYSANTHEMUM 



finest blooms placed where they may easily attract 

 attention. 



Many exhibitors work out their system like a dress 

 rehearsal at home. The plants are roughly arranged in 

 a shed, or large house, in a space of the same size as 

 they are to occupy at the show. This also gives one a 

 good idea of the quantity that will be required, and saves 

 the bother of having several superfluous plants on one's 

 hands after the grouping is finished. It is, however, 

 always advisable to include an extra plant or two in case 

 of accident or other emergency. 



