li. dki\i\dl & ®^loi‘kl Griiide. 
it is exhibited at the principal shows, and after that we announce it, and send out plants to 
Chrysanthemum lovers in all parts of the world.” 
There the conversation as to Chrysanthemums came to an end, and here this account of the 
interview that prodneed it must likewise finish. Por there is so much to see at Swanley that, to 
write without rigid limitations as to space would be to produce a quantity of matter which a single 
number of Black and White could scarce contain comfortably. Lr_jtl 
Now the cost of carriage of seeds and parcels are considerablv lower in price, and goods can 
reach you in a few hours and direct from us, possessing the best resources and stock, together with 
the largest and finest facilities for carrying on business successfully to all parts of the World, we 
are relying on our esteemed customers and their kind recommendations to still further enable us to 
add to our usefulness and reputation of our establishments, 
HOW TO MANAGE PLANTS. ROOTED CUTTINGS, AND 
SEEDLINGS SENT BY POST. 
TTT HEUE persons have the convenience and sufficient experience for nursing small plants, and 
vJU enjoy seeing them grow, we strongly recommend their having them sent by post, as every 
care is taken to (grow them in snch a temperature, &c., that there is no risk about their 
doing well with a small amount of ordinary care, if the appended instructions are carefully followed. 
It mnst be remembered that plants are like yonng children ; they must be carefully looked after, 
fed, clothed, and trained in the way they should go, and a little common sense exercised to ascertain 
their requirements, and to guard against enemies. And should they be forgotten, and get with others 
of bad character, it is snrprising how qnickly they will partake of the same habits and disease, and 
will soon die in sorrow and disgrace. A sweet-smelling hot-bed rather on the decline is preferable, 
with the heat at abont 65 degrees. When yon receive a box of rooted cuttings or plants, immerse 
them in water at the same temperature from one to two hours. When they are all refreshed, proceed 
10 pot them into small pots, using nice, warm, sandy soil. See that the roots are separated and 
spread naturally out in the soil without injuring them, pressing the soil firmly. Place them in the 
frame, keep them shut close for a few days, be careful of damp, and admit air as they get established. 
Lot them be slightly dried each day, but do not allow them to flag from too much air or sun. And if 
a person possesses a stove, or even a warm greenhouse, there is no more difficulty in getting them to- 
grow under an air-tight hand-glass or wooden box with the top covered with glass, than those of 
their own striking or raising. 
lEHIT CHKNELL. PENBY GHPPELL. BOBEBT Cfl)()iELL EBNEST CBHIIELL 
H.CANNEIL&SONS. 
nurse:rie:s, swanley. 
SEED FARM & GROUNDS, EYNSFORD. 
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