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grow on undisturbed, removing all but the terminal 

 buds if fine flowers are desired. 



Lift by September ist, transfer to large pots or 

 boxes, according to the size of the plants. The soil 

 should be given a good watering the day before lift- 

 ing, that the earth may cling to the roots and that the 

 plant may be in the best condition for moving. Cut 

 around the plant with the trowel, leaving a ball of 

 earth as near as possible the size and shape of the 

 pot it is to fill. Avoid disturbing the roots. 



Set in a cool, shady place for a few days and keep 

 in a rather cool, dry atmosphere after removing to 

 the house. Water freely and give liquid manure once 

 a week. Do not shower the tops after buds appear, 

 or keep where bulbs are growing in water, as moisture 

 at this stage is apt to cause the buds to blast. Chrysan- 

 themums are quite certain to be attacked at some stage 

 of their growth with black aphis, or lice, which are 

 very troublesome to get rid of once they have gained 

 a foothold. It will be wise, therefore, to keep the 

 foliage constantly dusted with tobacco at all seasons 

 of their growth, as in this form tobacco is most effect- 

 ive. Once the pest has gotten a start fumigating with 

 tobacco smoke will be necessary. Shut the plants in 

 a close room or box and smoke thoroughly. 



