42 THE CULTURE OF THE CHRYSANTHEMUM. 



is not far to seek when it is borne in mind how prolific 

 these chrysanthemums are in producing blooms, their in- 

 finite variety of colours, and the long time the flowers last 

 when cut. Another important fact is that they are ex- 



Roi des Blancs ; Early White. 



(Japanese?) 

 Early Flowering: Double Chrysanthemum. 



tremely easy to cultivate, and they flourish in towns as 

 well as in the heart of the country. They may be planted 

 in the kitchen-garden to make their growth in the 

 summer and afterwards dug up and potted, or planted in 

 the bed or border just before they flower, or they may be 



