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Chrysanthemums for the Garden 
Cultural Suggestions 
EARLY ENGLISH VARIETIES 
Plant in a sunny location in any good garden soil con- 
taining enough coarse material to insure good drainage 
(which is essential). If soil is too heavy, mix coarse sand, 
leaf mold, peat moss or well rotted manure to a depth of 
twelve to eighteen inches. Plant firmly at same level as 
growing before; do not plant too deeply; it is a good idea 
to sprinkle a little coarse sand or peat moss on surface 
after planting. 
May and early June are the best months for planting. 
Space plants eighteen inches apart and water thoroughly. 
If slugs attack young plants use Meta slug bait. It also 
helps to put a little fine, dry peat moss on top of ground 
around the plants. 
When the plants reach a height of about six inches 
pinch out the top and, if wanted for cut flowers or garden 
display, pinch once more when new side shocts have four 
or five leaves, depending on the habit and growth of the 
plant. 
If large blooms are wanted, space plants twelve to fifteen 
inches apart, pinch out top at four or five inches causing 
plant to send out several side shoots or laterals. When 
these have a growth of five to six inches, select two to five 
of the strongest and remove the others. 
Be sure to tie plants up when needed, and keep free 
from insect pests by spraying with a summer oil, Rotenote 
or Nicotine spray, every two weeks, or as often as needed. 
If mildew appears, use any good fungicide spray mixed 
with other spray material. 
Do not let plants suffer for lack of water, when the 
foliage shows any sign of drooping or getting hard it is a 
sure sign that the plant is thirsty; water at the root and do 
not wet the foliage if it can be avoided, especially in full 
sun. The best time for watering is in the early morning 
or evening. Water thoroughly so the water penetrates to 
the root where it is needed; shallow surface watering is to 
be avoided. 
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If the soil dries up too fast it may indicate lack of 
humus, in which case a top dressing of peat moss or well- 
rotted manure is helpful. 
For additional feeding use any complete commercial fer- 
tilizer, either in liquid dilution or dry, followed by a thor- 
ough watering. Stop feeding when buds show color. 
The first bud to form is called first crown, or break bud, 
and is surrounded by vegetative shoots; if removed, a sec- 
ond crown generally appears, also surrounded by vegetative 
