MARKET PLANTS— LILIES— MARGUERITES. 



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blue paper-lined boxes, as shown in miniature (see Fig. 182). The very finest or 

 " specials " realise from 12s. to 15s. per dozen bunches all through the late autumn 

 and winter months, and the second quality 9s. to 12s. Towards the spring the prices 

 drop somewhat. Pots may be " made up " with forced plants, but there is not much 

 demand other than locally for them. 



MARGUERITES. 



There is usually a good sale for marguerites, both as plants and in a cut state, 

 during the greater part of the year. These popular, large, daisy-like flowers (composita^) 



[Fig. 182. Bunching and Packing Lily of the Valley (sec text). 



belong to the same tribe as our familiar autumn chrysanthemums, but for decorative 

 purposes are quite distinct. Plants of the dainty marguerites arc in the greatest demand 

 in May and June, and are popular for filling window boxes, as in these positions they 

 thrive and present a gay appearance all through the season. In the autumn, again, 

 they are not altogether eclipsed by their relatives, the ordinary chrysanthemums. Well- 



