CLASSIFICATION 



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FIG. 40. SINGLE. 



Those growing for retail trade can include 

 many others for sake of variety. Some of 

 the artistic formed sorts, like lora, a few 

 Anemones, and Pompons, will add materially 

 to any form of arrangement from an 

 artistic point of view. 



The exhibition varieties may also be di- 

 vided as follows : First, those for collec- 

 tions which are staged singly, and second, 

 those for vases of twelve or more to be 

 staged collectively. 



Size is of most importance for collections 

 and as the stems usually do not exceed 1G 

 inches in length, are not so important pro- 

 vided they are strong enough to hold the 

 flowers in an upright position. 



For vases, size and colors, superlative in 

 their respective classes are the most im- 

 portant factors. Strong, sturdy stems, well clothed with foliage are most 

 effective and should be taken into consideration. 



Many varieties suitable for the commercial grower are equally service- 

 able for exhibition. Each grower must consider his needs. If the demand 

 is for medium rather than large blooms, it is best to inspect the varieties 

 grown on a commercial place, or rely on the .judgment of those who give 

 this matter their constant attention. 



Commercially the foreign varieties have met with little favor, as will 

 be seen by referring to any list recommended for this purpose. 



They generally require greater attention to produce marketable flowers,, 

 than those of American origin. In this country the great demand has been 

 for good commercial sorts and the hybridizer has selected with this in 

 view, while foreign seedlings possessing superior exhibition qualities are 

 most popular. 



Do not discard those which do well under your method until experi- 

 ence has thoroughly demonstrated the merits of the newcomers. 



Novelties should be tested from year to year, retaining those which 

 show advancement, bearing in mind the American varieties are best for 

 commercial growers and the importations should be carefully considered 

 for exhibition. 



