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GKEENH0T7SE MANAGEMENT. 



SELECTION OP VARIETIES. 



Among the things to be considered in a variety are 

 the habit and strength of the plants, the character of 

 the foliage and the color, size, shape and substance of 

 the flowers. Very few of the kinds of five years ago are 

 now grown to any extent, so great has been the improve- 



FIG. 18. CHRYSANTHEMUM EUGENE DAILLEDOUZB. 



ment with this flower. For the production of cut flow- 

 ers it is particularly desirable that such kinds be selected 

 as will afford a succession throughout the season. 

 Although they are often in the market before the mid- 

 dle of September, there is but little call before the first 



