POINTS FOR THE BEGINNER 5 



grower will have visited some of the promi- 

 nent chrysanthemum exhibitions, noting what 

 new varieties appear to be improvements, 

 also which of the older varieties are shown 

 in good condition. He will probably also 

 visit other experts at their places of business 

 and endeavour, in a fair and friendly way, 

 to learn what new or improved varieties, 

 or methods of cultivation, they may have. 

 Labelling will be observed, and all names 

 that are doubtful verified or corrected. 

 Memoranda will be made of all desirable 

 varieties that he sees and lacks, and such 

 varieties will be procured at the proper 

 time. 



SIMPLEST METHOD 



Having got these necessary preparations 

 of the expert clearly in his mind, the 

 beginner must consider the structure in 

 which he is to grow his plants, and the 

 method of culture that he desires to adopt; 

 for of the various methods there is sure to 

 be one that can be made available for his 

 needs and convenience. The easiest and 

 simplest method is, of course, that of grow- 

 ing the plants out of doors with but little. 



