CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



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well protected with litter or leaves during the winter, and in 

 such situations are hardy without protection south of In- 

 dianapolis. Chrysanthemums are gross feeders, and should 

 have a rich soil. 



There is a race of hardy or border chrysanthemums which is 

 again coming into favor, and it is sure to give much satisfac- 

 tion to those who desire flowers in latest fall. These chrys- 

 anthemums are much like the "artemisias" of our mother's 

 gardens, although improved in size, form, and in range of color. 



203. A protection for chrysanthemums. 



The growing of the florists' chrysanthemums is accomplished 

 only under glass and with the outlay of considerable time and 

 the application of skill; therefore the subject is not germane to 

 this book. Very good plants can be grown under a temporary 

 shed cover, as shown in Fig 203. The roof need not necessarily 

 be of glass. Under such a cover, also, potted plants, in bloom, 

 may be set for protection when the weather becomes too cold. 

 Respecting the cultivation of chrysanthemums, Bailey writes as 

 follows: "The growing of the plants to a single bloom does not 

 produce the most decorative results. It merely gives large 

 specimen blooms. I much prefer to grow from three to six 



