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Southwestern gardeners consider early Spring the best time to 
divide; Chrysanthemums, Michaelmas Daisies (Hardy Asters), 
Hardy Phlox, Pyrethrum, Daisies, Perennial Gaillardia, Japanese 
Stonecrop, and Japanese Anemones. 
It has been found that sheep manure, used as a winter protec¬ 
tion and fertilizer on Chrysanthemums, is too strong for them, 
therefore barnyard manure, not too well-rotted, is suggested. 
In certain sections, winter protection is necessary for a number 
of plants, particularly for Queen’s Wreath (Antigonon), Cannas, 
Chrysanthemums, Plumbago, Lantanas and Verbenas. A small 
shovelful of barnyard manure usually affords the sufficient cover¬ 
ing and has the added value of providing fertilization. 
Utilizing the information recently advanced by the scientists 
that Chrysanthemums require the short-length day to blossom, it 
is suggested the experiment be tried of excluding daylight by can¬ 
vas coverings, or even using paper hoods for each individual plant. 
Evergreens 
When to 
Divide 
Winter 
Protection 
