BETTER CHRYSANTHEMUMS 


Wetter Chrysanthemums 
CUTTINGS 
Cuttings taken from vigorous growing stock, free from disease and insects, rooted in sterilized medium 
and then removed from this medium at just the right time so as to have sufficient root system will 
give you maximum results in heavier production and better quality chrysanthemums. 
Handling Cuttings 
The cuttings you purchase are ready for potting or flatting. Many growers plant these rooted cut- 
tings directly into the final location. Ordinarily they will not require shading, but if they have been 
several days in transit and have softened up some, or if they are planted during warm, bright weather 
shading with aster cloth or paper is advisable. Under no circumstances leave the covering on the 
plants during dull weather or at night. It is well to syringe the plants frequently until they stand 
up and are showing signs of growth. 
Unrooted Cuttings 
Recent trials have proven that unrooted cuttings can be shipped, and rooted at the destination with 
good results. Upon arrival sprinkle the cuttings and place in a dark, cool location until they become 
turgid. Stick the cutting into pots containing a light porous soil mixture. After potting, cover with 
aster cloth and keep the cloth and soil moist at all times during the day. Rooting will start within 
10 days and then handle these plants as you would your other plants. 
Delays 
The Railway Express Agency has done a marvelous job during the past several years, but occasion- 
ally they have had delays. Chrysanthemum cuttings will be injured from cold as well as being too 
long in transit. If the cuttings are slightly wilted, they can be immersed in water for a short period 
and then planted. They will react perfectly to such treatment. If the cuttings have been slightly 
frozen, placing them in a cool room and thawing them out gradually, or placing them in a pail of cool 
water to take the frost out will bring them through so that they will do just as well as cuttings that 
have had nothing happen to them. Of course, if stock is badly frozen, or if long delays have 
occurred so that the cuttings are heated, yellow or rotted, a claim should be filed at once with 
the express company. 
Air Freight 
Air freight is prepared to serve customers who are close to an airport, by phoning them when a ship- 
ment arrives, or reconsigning shipments via Railway Express to customers who are too far away to 
pick up shipments at the airport. Our experience this past season indicates that this service is very 
practical for the delivery of rooted cuttings in the best condition. 

Healthy Well Rooted Cuttings Stock Plants Growing Under Additional Light 
