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A. B. DAVIS & SON, PURCELLVILLE, VIRGINIA. 
Golden Wedding'. 
Cbry5&i?tberoun?s. 
(QUEEN OF AUTUMN FLOWERS.) 
“Spring flowers come like the joyous prelude of a concert, but the Chrysanthemum like the closing 
strain of a parting song.” 
There is surely beauty in the Autumn'Queen that no one should fail to enjoy; the plants come into bloom 
when allother flowers are scarce, which makes them a necessity to every cultivator of flowers. We only 
wish our friends could have seen our large house last autumn, when this beautiful flower was in bloom, show- 
ing the great variety of colors; it certainly was a sight worth seeing, and W'as declared so to be by all w T ho 
visited our place. The many Chrysanthemum shows held throughout the country have greatly aided us in 
preparing this list. We have spared neither time nor expense in obtaining the best sorts, and offer no others. 
We give below a few cultural notes, which, if followed, will insure success : 
When to Plant. The Chrysanthemum is easy to please on this point ; any time after the ground can be 
worked, even up to June 20, will give you good blooming plants in fall. 
Soil. Dig the ground deep; put in quantities of manure. The Chrysanthemum is a gross feeder. If 
well fed the flowers will be large. 
Disbudding and Stopping. When your plants are 6 or 8 inches high, cut them back to a height of 4 
inches, allow' 4 shoots to grow from this main trunk, and when they are 4 inches high pinch out the terminal 
buds and save 3 or 4 of the branches that will spring from each of these limbs. Allow these last branches to 
attain a height of 9 inches, then stop them for the last time. 
Allow but one biul (flower) to a stem, and that a terminal one. 
When to Lift. In localities subject to heavy frosts in October and November, plants should be lifted 
into large pots or boxes by August 20; after lifting, drench them thoroughly, and never allow them to suffer 
for water; give manure water, if possible, once a week. 
If protected from frost by sheeting, they need not be brought into the house till well into October; and 
when brought in, should be placed in a room without fire, and given plenty of air when it is not frosty. 
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