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SCHOOL AND HOME GARDENS 



THE CHRYSANTHEMUM 



The hardy chrysanthemum may be grown in any kind 

 of rich garden soil. Plants that have been wintered in 

 the open ground should be dug up when they are two or 

 three inches high. Break them apart so that each sprout 



FIG. 53, Hardy Chrysanthemum, " Sir Michael " 



will have some good roots. Select a bed that is well 

 drained, cultivate it thoroughly, and mix in a liberal 

 supply of well-rotted manure. Set the plants eighteen 

 inches apart. 



If very large flowers are desired, let the plants develop 

 but one stem and one bud on each stem. Remove all side 

 shoots while they are quite small, to force all the nourish- 

 ment into one bud. 



