
GaabPinchaHebrodry 
d. Lights off: March 1. 
e. Shade: March 25 until nearly ready to cut. Shade 5 
P.M. to 7 A.M. No pinholes in cloth; better double up on 
old sateen. 
f. Flower first half of May. 
On varieties, generally whites and yellows stand up well 
in mid-winter, whereas bronzes and pinks are apt to fade. 
See our “Grower Talks” for detailed comment on varieties 
(July 1946 and subsequent issues as more information is 
available). 
Those desiring rooted cuttings off season are advised 
to get requirements in early as possible. 
How about California and Florida? Offhand, it would 
seem as tho 60 degree minimum temperature would rule 
out most of the west. Any considerable cold spell will 
interfere with bud setting. Florida would seem more 
favored in this respect; however, the disease problem 
would be aggravated under the high humidity conditions 
of shading. Also, it does go below 60 degrees even in 
Miami—in spite of the Chamber of Commerce! So the west 
and the south are, for the time being, an uncertainty. Mean- 
while, several eastern growers are reported to be making 
off-season plantings for the coming season. Their exper- 
ience will mean a lot. Vie Ball 
DEPENDABLE SUPPLIERS 
Every grower knows from experience that the very 
nature of the business of propagating and shipping cut- 
tings involves some uncertainities. This is particularly 
true of those selling their surplus or whose facilities are 
not extensive. The very active demand of the war years 
has made this more or less true with all propagators 
due to the labor situation. Unfortunately, it has not 
been possible to greatly improve this situation the past 
season; but we have reasons to believe that it will be 
bettered substantially the coming year. However the 
uncertainty of demand for varieties will always leave 
it impossible to unfailingly fill all orders 100%. Our 
propagators are the largest and best equipped to supply 
rooted Mum cuttings; but it must be admitted that 
orders placed early stand the best possible chance of 
being completely cared for. Should you unexpectedly 
require more late in the season, we will do our utmost 
to take the best possible care of you. 

Picturing various steps in our efficient production of rooted 
Mum cuttings. 
Top: Sticking cuttings. Note that holes are made beforehand 
by a large wooden block with projecting spikes. 
Center: Watering is uniformly done by overhead sprinklers 

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which insure a thorough job. 
Bottom: Cuttings are packed to your individual order as they 
come from the propagating bench. Operations like these mean 
cuttings of uniform size from one propagation; distinct advan- 
tages to any grower. 
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