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remarkably good prices. Both Mrs. Rundell and Miss 

 Marechaux had all been disbudded to one flower on a shoot, 

 and I believe that this was the beginning" of disbudding 

 blooms for market.' Anyway, through the surprising popu- 

 larity of these flowers I had applications for cuttings from 

 market growers in alii parts, and I set out to supply the 

 trade, restricting my efforts in this manner for some years. 

 Then, gradually, I went in altogether for growing and 

 distributing chrysanthemums not only to the trade, but 

 among gardeners and lovers of the " Queen of Autumn " 

 generally, at home and abroad. 



The results of the experience I have gainec' in this, the 

 chief business of my life, are contained in the pages of this 

 littfle book, which I hope and believe will prove of value 

 to all who are interested in the most fascinating of all 

 gardening pursuits the Culture of the Chrysanthemum. 



W. WELLS. 



