62 BOOK OF THE CHRYSANTHEMUM 



the autumn, in fact almost up to Christmas and the New 

 Year. We have at that period Niveus, a grand late 

 white, and of remarkable durability either on the plant 

 or in a cut state. Also its sulphur sport, an exact 

 counterpart in other respects. There is W. H. Lincoln, 

 a bright, good standing yellow ; Madame Faber, a deep 

 pink, and extremely useful colour at that period ; Sou de 

 Petite Ami, an old favourite, but going fast out of date. 

 Red and White Cannings and a host of other serviceable 

 varieties. Following these there are a few for spring 

 work, such as Tuckswood white ; Tuxedo, a useful 

 late yellow ; Princess Victoria, creamy white ; Mdlle. 

 Louise Charvet, one of the best late pinks ; Glory, a 

 fine rich, golden yellow; Red Victoria, a sport from 

 Princess Victoria; and several others. For cut-flower 

 work, and this is the principal trade done (pot plants 

 often being at a discount in the market), growers have 

 a special system. They strike cuttings of most varieties 

 through March, April and May, according to the season, 

 and for early or late work different dates may be taken. 

 The usual plan is to put the cuttings into small, shallow 

 boxes, and root them in frames kept closed, and when 

 large enough and weather suitable, plant them out in 

 quarters on the open ground. The hoe is kept going 

 through them during the summer, and mulchings and 

 waterings given during the hot, dry weather. They 

 are kept pinched until a sufficient number of breaks have 

 been obtained and loosely tied to stakes to prevent 

 damage from gales. When autumn arrives, and a nip 

 of frost is in the air, the majority are lifted and put under 

 glass. 



The houses will have to be cleared of their remaining 

 crops of cucumber, tomatoes, etc., to receive them. 

 The beds are roughly dressed over, and into these the 

 Chrysanthemums are planted. They are kept shaded 

 for some days by whitewash being applied to the outside 



