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CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
order, and every arrangement made in good time, so that 
when the blooms are being cut and prepared for the 
shows, this work may be done quietly, and free from ex- 
citement. Always see that the entries are sent to the 
Secretaries of the shows within the proper period, and 
make a point of reaching the show quite early in the 
morning, in order that ample time may be allowed to set 
up the blooms under satisfactory conditions. 
Carefully read the rules and regulations regarding the 
exhibition, and also pay particular attention to the terms 
of the various competitions in which the grower deter- 
mines to enter. This has often saved much heart-burn- 
ing, and avoided unpleasant experiences with many of 
our leading growers in the past. 
CHAPTER III. 
DECORATIVE VARIETIES. 
Decorative chrysanthemums are Japanese varieties grown 
for producing a number of flowers of medium size, either 
as specimen plants for the embellishment of the green- 
house in autumn or winter, or for yielding flowers for 
cutting at those periods. 
PROPAGATION. 
Stock Plants. — We will assume the old stools are 
already developing their first crop of cuttings, after hav- 
ing been cut down as the plants went out of flower. 
The old stools should be placed in a cool and airy green- 
house, and as near to the glass as possible. By these 
means the fast-developing shoots, from which the supply 
