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THE CHRYSANTHEMUM 



If propagation and subsequent treatment have been 

 along the lines recommended the plants will be in the 

 best condition for planting by May and there should 

 be no delay in getting the plants in the benches. 



Fig. 4 PORTABLE BOX WITH SIX PLANTS 



The first half of the month of May is a perfectly safe 

 time in which to complete planting, nor is it safe to 

 defer planting till a later date if the best grade of 

 exhibition flowers is the object. As many kinds will 

 be grown, of varying hights, and not a few having 

 other peculiarities that call for special or extra careful 



