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CULTURAL POINTERS 
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PLANTING — Continued 
ing of unrooted cuttings directly into the permanent locations as you may encounter a heavy loss. 
However, we suggest you try a small number as a trial. 
For good quality pompons we prefer to plant 7x8 inches or 8x8 inches pinched once, and thin 
the shoots to three per plant. Nothing is gained by planting at a closer distance. Light intensity 
should be high at the base of the plant for quality blooms and if planted too close we have lost 
the factor which promotes quality. Large flowered varieties are generally planted 8x8 inches or 
8x9 inches, this also applies to disbud anemone and single varieties. 
PINCHING 
Pinching not only regulates the number of stems but also influences the petallage of varieties that 
tend to be single; regulates the neckiness eliminates the appearance of crown buds; and regulates 
the spray formation on pompons or singles. 
For high quality pompons we suggest that you plant in June and give one pinch on the date listed 
in our list of varieties under "Last Pinch", sa allow 3 to 4 breaks to mature. If you follow 
this culture your sprays will be much larger and every one will be saleable. If you prefer to have 
a splay a smaller sprays, with fewer blooms open at one time, follow the double pinching pro- 
cedure. 
When pinching only remove the soft growth, never cut into the woody stems as this will not 
produce the type of breaks you desire. In all cases it is better to have at least eight inches of 
growth on the plants before pinching. It is our experience not to pinch until the plant has be- 
come well established in its permanent location. 
Standards are usually grown with two blooms per plant. Here again we suggest that you follow 
the dates given after each variety. Singles and anemones are usually grown to 3 to 4 stems per 
plant. 
The last pinching dates given after each variety will help you grow that variety to excellency. Remem- 
ber that pinching is just one cultural factor and will only function when all other cultural points are car- 
ried out properly. 
WATERING 
When planting rooted cuttings directly into their permanent locations it is essential to water thor- 
oughly to set the soil around the plant roots. We suggest double watering again when the soil gets on 
the dry side. By this time the plants are established and regular watering should be followed. Keep hu- 
midity in the house by wetting down bench and walks. 
The knowledge of proper watering is essential to success. Chrysanthemums produce extremely heavy 
foliage and a great deal of water is required at the roots, and under ordinary conditions of bench cul- 
ture overwatering would be difficult. When grown in beds more care should be exercised in watering. 

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