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sent to exhibitions and where. Put up 

 supports for protecting early flowering va- 

 rieties that are to flower outdoors. 



October — Disbudding will require almost 

 constant attention. Begin tying out bush 

 plants and standards. Early varieties will 

 be ready for use and should be disposed of. 

 Discontinue feeding red-coloured varieties. 

 Give abundant ventilation at all times. 

 Put some heat in the pipes during cold, wet 

 weather. Look out for damping of flowers. 

 Grade flowers that are to go to market, pack 

 them carefully, and be prompt in making 

 shipments. Exhibitions will be held and 

 exhibition blooms should be looked after 

 carefully, storing any that are developed too 

 early. Put the finish to bush plants. Note 

 varieties as to time of development, char- 

 acter, and colour. Make a display of plants 

 and blooms that are for sale. Select and 

 label healthy plants that have produced 

 good blooms for stock plants, before the 

 blooms are cut. Protect blooms that have 

 been grown outdoors. 



November — Blooms that are to be held 

 for exhibition or other purposes should be 

 stored just before they are quite finished. 



