
CULTURAL POINTERS 
Calleral ve, otnters 
PLANTING 

Planting Date 
The plants to be shaded should be planted seven weeks before the shading date in order that suffi- 
cient growth is made to give necessary height before black cloth is applied. For normal flowering 
all planting should be done in the month of June. The plants should be established in the soil three 
to four weeks before pinching. 
Planting Rooted Cuttings 
Many florists are planting rooted cuttings directly into permanent locations. This not only reduces 
several handlings and production costs, but also produces a better quality bloom. We fully realize 
that it is often an impossibility for all to treat their chrysanthemums this way. However, we have 
found that young, soft plants are superior to hard woody plants. 
When planting rooted cuttings either into 2'/'' pots or directly into the bench, dip the cuttings, roots 
and all into a solution of Fermate | ounce to 4 gallons of water. This will establish the plants faster 
as well as protect the young plant from septoria leaf spot. If you plant in a cloth house or directly 
in the open be sure to add this to your must list. 
Shading the Glass 
When planting rooted cuttings into their permanent position it is necessary to shade the glass or to 
put aster cloth directly over the young plants until they are established. When shading the glass be 
sure that the material is applied lightly. 
It is definitely advantageous to have some shade on the glass during the months of June and July 
when the light intensity is the highest. Cloth houses eliminate approximately one-third of the light 
and we all know what excellent results are obtained under this enclosure. Therefore, shading the glass 
lightly should likewise be beneficial, Remember not to allow the shade to remain on the glass too 
late in the season, 
Distance of Planting 
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 dis- 
tance. Light intensity should be high at the base of the 
plant for quality blooms and if planted too close we have 
lost their factor which promotes quality. Large flowered 
varieties are generally planted 8x8 inches or 8x? inches, 
this also applies to disbud anemone and single varieties. 
Several growers have had success by planting two plants 
to a hill, spacing the hills 10x10 inches, pinching once 
and allowing six sprays per hill. This will require a few 
more plants but it is claimed that when planted further 
apart it is easier to spray and string. A higher produc- 
tion per square foot is obtained. 
Knowledge of the varieties, date of benching as well as 
your method of growing will largely govern the distance 
of planting. Supporting Shade Cloth in Cloth House 

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Chrysanthemums grow equally as well on a raised bench or on a ground bed. The care is slightly ~ 
different in that raised benches dry out more frequently during the summer and early fall months. 
lt must be remembered that a good circulation of air is desirable, yet a direct draft is not advisable. 
