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CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
BROKEN PLANTS—It often happens the 
end of plants are broken off during the process 
of packing and transporting, such a condition 
does not impair or detract the quality of the 
blooms at the flowering time. At the base of 
each leaf is a laten bud which will soon pro¬ 
duce a new growth. Experienced growers often 
pinch out the centers for the purpose of pro¬ 
ducing more dwarf growth or to secure dwarf 
and bushy plants. 
In fact many (particularly amateurs) dis¬ 
like to pinch out the tips of their plants. This 
procedure is essential and should be practiced 
by all who desire a wealth of color on outdoor 
plantings. In this manner dwarf plants are in¬ 
sured which do not require staking. This pro¬ 
cess should be discontinued before the buds 
are formed, about July twentieth for the mid¬ 
season kinds. 
The plant at the left was broken three inches above the soil and the one 
at the right a half inch. The accompanying illustration, taken a month later, 
shows how completely they will recover. 
PLANTING RECORDS 
Where the exact location of various varieties is desired, draw a diagram 
of the space planted. If it is a rectangular bed and the rows, either across 
or lengthwise, are of one variety then all that is necessary is to number the 
rows and mark the varieties on a permanent record, either in a file or in a 
book, for future use. Always begin at the left and number to the right. If 
the space is devoted to many kinds then the plants can be referred to by 
number and the name given in the permanent record. 
In circular beds, facing the front number to the left to the point of begin¬ 
ning; by numbering each row accurate record can easily be kept. In circular 
beds, provided the rows apart and the distance the plants are set in the row 
are the same, it will require as indicated; one for the center and three for 
the next and each additional row increased by three. For example, if set 
one foot apart there will be one plant in the center, three in the first row 
that is a foot from the center plant and six plants in the next row that is 
one foot from the second row. It is always well to leave eight or ten inches 
from the outer row, if planted on the lawn, for the use of the lawn mower 
and other necessary work. 
Where other forms of beds are used an exact diagram can be made and 
the same rules followed. If such records were made the day the plants were 
planted there would be little necessity of having flowers identified. Only 
in cases where the varieties are apparently mislabeled would such service be 
required. 
In case it is necessary, we are always glad to supply the names of un¬ 
known varieties as far as possible although it is very difficult at times as 
plants are grown under various conditions and often flowers are only half 
developed while others are past their prime. 
Should it be necessary to ask for assistance, please comply with the 
following instructions. 
Cut the stem at least one foot long so we may see the foliage. Wrap 
the end of the stem with wet moss or other material to prserve the fresh¬ 
ness. Number each kind and keep a record of the numbers. Line the box 
with wax paper and tie the blooms securely to prevent shifting. It is im¬ 
possible to identify flowers enclosed in letters. 
