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SMITH'S CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL, 



close together to form a dense fringe. This section is divided into two 

 classes known as the large and small flowering. See Fig. 40. 



The National Chrysanthemum Society of England in their last official 

 catalogue have added the following sections : 



Early Flowering Varieties (A) Large flowering Japanese, (B) Pom- 

 pons. 



Spidery, Plumed, Feathery and Fantastic. 



Market and Decorative in three sections, viz. : Early, midseason and 

 late. 



The floral committee of the National Society of 

 England have revised the foregoing classifications, but 

 as these have not as yet been approved of, by the 

 Chrysanthemum Society of America, those given 

 above will meet the requirements of persons inter- 

 ested in this subject. 



Identifying Each year flowers are sent to experts 

 for identification, but very few understand how diffi- 

 cult it is to identify them when received in poor 

 condition. Possibly the recipient has been looking at 

 perfect flowers and the specimens received are en- 

 tirely different as to size, color and other qualifica- 

 tions. Foliage is often the surest means of identifica- 

 tion and in submitting samples do not fail to send a 

 few leaves with each specimen. FIG. 38. POMPON. 



If shipped by express see instructions for packing flowers, page . 



If sent by mail wrap each bloom with tissue paper and line the box with 

 wax paper to prevent evaporation, and see that the box is of sufficient 

 strength not to be crushed. 



Each bloom should be numbered and a record kept, so they can be 

 reported upon in like manner. 



The conditions under which Chrysanthemums are grown are so varied 

 and the blooms themselves so distinct that this task is very difficult and 

 often fruitless. 



Selection When viewing the exhibition table, notes are made of the 

 best varieties to be grown the following season. In making these selec- 

 tions it is wise to consider which are most suitable for the desired pur- 

 pose. The two chief classes are commercial and exhi- 

 bition the former should be subdivided as follows : 

 First, where the product is packed and transported to 

 the market and often repacked and reshipped before 

 they reach the consumer; second, those produced for 

 local consumption. 



In the first instance those possessing pleasing colors, 

 such as white, pink and yellow; good substance, in- 

 curved form and long, strong stems with clean foliage, 

 are the most desirable. 



TIG. 39. POMPON ANEMONE. 



