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seedling growers gave up in despair, and not a few lost 

 interest and ceased all effort. This was particularly 

 true of the private gardeners; a few, however, perse- 

 vered, but with lessened zeal, the result being that a 

 minimum number of American novelties have ap- 

 peared since the years mentioned. 



Notwithstanding this circumscribed field a few 

 desirable American seedlings have been introduced 

 from year^to year and have added charm and interest 

 to Chrysanthemum culture. With the waning interest 

 in seedling Chrysanthemum raising came a great fall- 

 ing off in the popularity of the Autumn Queen; this 

 always results when the element of novelty is eliminated. 



With the advent of the splendid Australian sorts, 

 and the additional latitude allowed and recommended 

 by the Chrysanthemum Society of America, in pro- 

 viding for classes that might have artificial supports, 

 if necessary, and for short stemmed exhibits on mossed 

 boards, greater interest is being taken in the Chrysan- 

 themum, and as a consequence, novelties were never in 

 greater demand than they are at the present time. 

 Kenewed activity is noted along the old lines and 

 new varieties of American origin may be looked for 

 in increased numbers. 



Is it profitable to raise seedling Chrysanthemums? 

 Will it pay to give time, skill and care to the raising 

 of new varieties? This is a leading question and one 

 upon which depends the future popularity of the 

 Chrysanthemum, in measure, at least. 



There is but one answer and that is an affirmative 

 one: Yes, it will pay. A good novelty will bring 

 adequate returns for the time and effort put forth in 

 its production. This is a mercenary view to take, but 

 whether we like it or no, it is a potent factor in the 

 evolution of either the Rose, the Carnation or the 



