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lishment. The method of growing the 

 blooms for market will not differ materially 

 from that advised for growing exhibition 

 blooms, but the varieties should be carefully 

 selected, growing only those that the market 

 demands. Comparatively few of the odd or 

 mixed colours will sell. Good self-colours 

 of white, yellow, and pink are what are re- 

 quired. Good stems and foliage are also 

 demanded, and for convenience in growing, 

 varieties of dwarf-habit and short-jointed 

 growth should be selected. The blooms 

 should be firmly built and of good sub- 

 stance. Some of the most beautiful va- 

 rieties are rarely if ever seen in the large 

 florists' stores, for the reason that the blooms 

 lack sufficient substance to stand shipment 

 without damage. Such varieties can be used 

 profitably only by those who sell their prod- 

 uct directly to the consumer. 



While it will seldom be found profitable to 

 give as much attention to the plants in the 

 matter of feeding as has been advised for 

 exhibition blooms, the plants must receive 

 practically the same treatment in all other 

 respects. Early and mid-season varieties 

 should be grown from crown buds generally, 



