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CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
If the plants be grouped or arranged in a quarter of the 
garden by themselves, as dahlias are frequently treated, it 
is a good rule to plant in rows. The rows should be at 
least three feet apart, and the plants placed in position three 
feet apart in the rows also. Generally speaking this is 
sufficient space to allow, but there are cases where rather 
less space is needed, and also those in which another six 
inches might be given with advantage. Pompons are satisfied 
with rather less space. In some of the smaller garden kinds 
two feet between the plants and the rows is sufficient, but 
more often a space of two feet six inches would be better. 
Even here we should be disposed to allow quite three feet 
between the rows, as one has to remember that during their 
growing period the plants have to be attended to, and many 
little details of culture carried out. With limited space this 
is difficult of accomplishment. 
To plant satisfactorily, make a good hole, removing the 
soil by the aid of a small spade or trowel, the plant taken 
in hand should have the ball of soil and roots well em- 
bedded and also well trodden in. Firm planting is abso- 
lutely essential, otherwise weak and unsatisfactory growths 
develop as a consequence. Assuming the plants are in the 
frames, each one should be lifted with a good ball of soil 
adhering. This should be transferred straight away, and not 
placed in the garden basket for the roots to wither by ex- 
posure to the sun and air. Transfer straight from the 
frame to the flowering quarters, and in this way save a 
serious check. If the plants be in pots shake them out, 
removing the crocks with care. Spread out the roots, and 
see that the crown of the plant is well below the surface 
soil with which the ball of soil and roots is to be covered. 
No water will be required wffien first planted, and only in 
the case of a long period of dry weather will it be found 
necessary to water the plants in. We always avoid w’atering 
in at the time of planting, having proved that this is quite 
unnecessary. Label each plant as it is put in position, so 
that for future purposes, such as the perpetuation of the 
sorts, the work may be carried on with certainty. 
Planting for Effect. — It is well, in all cases where 
