nf 

CHRYSANTHEMUM 

ON 
Poller Chrgsanthemums 
CUTTINGS 
To grow good chrysanthemums the first requisite is starting with Verticillium Wéilt and Stunt free 
cuttings. Wilt free cuttings are easily secured. Now with the extreme care in selecting stunt free stock 
and the careful handling we are very optimistic in stating that stunt should be practically nil in 
the stock for the coming season. 
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. 
Deliveries 
With the advent of the time pinch and the precision method of culture it is necessary to have your cut- 
tings arrive at a definite date. To insure proper delivery you must plan your cutting requirements 
months in advance of the date wanted. We would appreciate it if you could let us know your require- 
ments so that our propagator could plan his growing of stock plants and cuttings more systematically. 
Delays 
With the reduced delivery schedule of the Railway Express Agency there may be delays in delivering 
your shipments. 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 
We have been very well satisfied with the use of Air Freight to deliver rooted cuttings this past 
season. Customers who are close to an airport are naturally served better than those who have to 
have their shipments reconsigned via Railway Express. If you are planning on using air freight it is 
well to have your telephone number appear on all shipping labels. 
Premature Budding 
Have you experienced premature budding of chrysanthemums in previous years? If you did your 
temperatures were above 60 degrees and the length of day was short enough to cause budding. 
We suggest that if you get your cuttings before May | you should place them under additional light 
for at least two hours each night, either from sundown or at midnight. Use 60-watt bulbs, spaced 
4 feet apart, 30 inches above plants. Discontinue lighting May |. 
General View of Propagating House Healthy Well-Ro 


