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support, a few stakes should be put in, just to keep 

 them from becoming twisted and broken by the wind. 



"During September they will begin to show buds, 

 each shoot producing several at the terminal point. 

 Chinese and Japanese varieties make better specimens 

 by disbudding to one bud on each shoot. The Anemone 

 and Pompon varieties are much prettier if all the buds 

 are left to blossom as seen in Fig. 20. As soon as the 

 buds begin to show color it is time to do the staking 

 and training, which may be in any form to suit one's 

 fancy. The usual way, however, is in the form of a 

 half globe. Some growers use circular wire frames 

 made to suit special forms, but they give the plants 

 a much stiffer appearance. If carefully tied out to 

 willow stakes the disposition of shoot and flower is 

 more under control. Whatever method be used, when 

 finished, the flowers should nearly touch each other as 

 seen in Figs. 21 and 22. Those who contemplate ex- 

 hibiting will find the plant tied to stakes more conven- 

 ient to handle for transportation, as the shoots can be 

 lightly drawn together without injury in packing. 

 The plant tied to a wire frame is a rigid fixture. 



"Insect enemies have to be fought all the time, chief 

 among them being green and black fly, red spider, 

 grasshoppers and cutworms; also guard against mildew 

 and rust. Given the necessary constant attention, by 

 doing the work at the proper time, no plant responds 

 more readily to the care bestowed upon it than does the 

 Chrysanthemum. 



"To grow standard Chrysanthemums, the plant 

 should be trained to one stem by pinching out all side 

 and bottom shoots. As it makes growth, tie to a strong 

 stake so that the stem may be straight and not be broken 

 by the wind.- Leave the stake long enough so that the 

 framework of wire may be fastened thereto, as this 



