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How to Grow Chrysanthemums 
BY AN AMATEUR 
I am glad to give you all the information I can in regard to the 
methods employed in growing my Chrysanthemums. I am an 
amateur and have gotten splendid results, as the photograph I 
send will show, and this without the aid of a greenhouse. I hope 
that the information I can give will prove valuable to others in 
cultivating Chrysanthemums, the loveliest flower that I know 
of, and one that gives greater reward for pains taken in its culture 
than any other. 
rocure good, strong plants from reliable florists in the spring 
from May ist to June 20th in this section. Put them in 3- or 4-inch 
pots at first, in good, rich soil and plunge the pots in the ground, or 
better still, dig a trench and set the pots in it, filling in around with 
coal ashes. This keeps the worms out of the pots and keeps the 
roots nice and cool. Chrysanthemums require lots of water and 
should never be allowed to become dry. Early morning is the best 
time to water. Water and shower thoroughly, as one good watering 
is worth half a dozen if only half done. Repot the plants about 
twice, first in a 6-inch pot and last in an 8-inch pot. Make the soila 
little richer each time the plants are repotted. The plants can also 
be mulched with manure, which answers the double purpose of 
keeping the roots cool and moist and also furnishes food for the 
plant. As soon as the buds form in the fall it is better to add a 
little manure water when sprinkling, weak at first, but gradually 
adding more, increasing the watering until it can be used every 
day. For insects, such as black Aphis, use tobacco dust. If large 
flowers are desired, pinch off all buds and allow only a few to 
bloom. If a big single flower is desired, pinch off all the side 
branches, allowing only the crown bud to bloom. After the frosty 
nights come in the fall the pots are taken in the house and kept 
in a cool room, where the flowers will develop and remain nice 
for a long time. 
The 
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ROBERT HALLIDAY—One of the best deep yellow 
varieties. Fine incurved form, with perfect stem and 
foliage up to the bloom. Tremendous size. 
PACIFIC SUPREME—A beautiful shade of deep pink; 
flowers of immense size and excellent form. Blooms 
early. Flowers develop without fading. One of the 
best pinks. 
YELLOW BABY—(Pompom). 
and button type. 
‘OCONTO—Incurved. 
special merit. 
FAIRY QUEEN—(Pompom). 
pink. One of the best. 
MAJOR BONAFFON—Golden-yellow. Ball 
Petals beautifully overlapping. 
PINK CHIEFTAIN—Beautiful incurved, full and round. 
Lovely pink. 
Golden yellow, large 
Early. A pure white variety of 
Beautiful shade of deep 
shaped. 
HARVARD—Darkest crimson scarlet. 
scarlet. Fine form and very large. 
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