A.2.C. Supreme Quality Reoted Cultings 
Variety Recommended for flowering 
10- and 11-week varieties 
(Handle all as 10-week types) 
Betsy Ross September 29 - June 9 
Indianapolis White ys 
Jean Elizabeth Ms 
Marketeer ty 
Mefo a2 
Monument 
Sterling Ms 
12-week varieties 
Chattanooga November 24 - April 27 
December Glory 
Yellow Standards 
8- and 9-week varieties 
(Handle all as 9-week types) 
Blazing Gold June 16 - October 27 
Good News a 
Yellow Lace 1 
10- and 11-week varieties 
(Handle all as 10-week types) 
Harvester September 29 - June 9 
Indianapolis Yellow 2 
Jamboree 
Lorraine 
Yellow Mefo 2 
Yellow Queen 
12-week varieties 
Golden Mrs. Ross November 24 - April 27 
Golden Pearson 32 
Yellow Chattanooga i 
Recommended for flowering 
Bronze and Red Standards 
9-week varieties 
June 16 - October 27 
Variety 
Detroit News 
10-week varieties 
Garnet King September 29 - June 9 
Indianapolis Bronze es 
Mrs. Roy 2 
Nomago ke 
12-week varieties 
Gladys Pearson November 24 - April 27 
Oak Leaf 
Pink Standards 
8- and 9-week varieties 
(Handle all as 9-week types) 
Mary Garden June 16 - October 27 
Pink Chief iM 
10- and 11-week varieties 
(Handle all as 10-week types) 
Dark Orchid Queen September 29 - June 9 
Edwin Seidewitz 2 
Helen Frick ws 
Indianapolis Pink z 
Orchid Queen ee 
Pink Pockett Ys 
Thanksgiving Pink Ww 
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POTTED PLANTS 
The general rules pertaining to the use of lighted cut- 
tings, lighting, shading, and temperature apply to chry- 
santhemums grown as pot plants as stated for cut 
flowers. However, the pinching date and the varieties 
used are much different. To keep the plants low, com- 
pact, and shapely, they must be pinched soon after they 
are potted. 
. .Single pinch system. Some growers prefer to produce 
plants that are pinched only once, because it is a quick 
method of production. At least 3 or 4 cuttings should be 
placed in a 5-inch pot or 4 or 5 cuttings in a 6-inch pot. 
Azalea pots are suggested rather than standards be- 
cause they are lower and give better effect to the fin- 
ished plant. If potted during the spring, summer, and 
fall months, best results are secured with most vari- 
eties by pinching and shading the plants the same day 
that they are potted. This is often referred to as the 
pot, pinch, and short day system of production. During 
the winter months, however, it has been observed that 
the plants should be allowed to grow for 7 to 10 days 
before they are pinched and given short days. 
Double pinch system. Larger, more showy plants are 
obtained by pinching twice. Three rooted cuttings 
should be placed in a 5- or 6-inch azalea pot. If potted 
during the spring, summer, and early fall months, the 
cuttings should be pinched the same day they are 
potted and then pinched again in 3 to 4 weeks depend- 
ing upon the rapidity of growth. With most varieties, 
the plants should be given short day conditions the 
same day as the date of the second pinch. In the winter 
months better results are obtained if the cuttings are 
allowed to grow 7 or 10 days before they are pinched 
the first time, and, the second pinch should be made 
3 or 4 weeks later. 
Varieties. The number of good varieties for use as 
pot plants is rather limited. While it is true that any 
variety may be pot grown, it is usually the larger 
flowered types that find quick public acceptance. 
WHITE 
Christina - early. 
Granite State - short compact growth; often necessitates more 
cuttings per pot or use of smaller pots. 
Indianapolis White - usually too tall unless pinched 10 days 
after short days are started. 
Little America - must be disbudded for best results. 
Queen’s Lace - a good novelty, but will be too tall unless 
pinched 10 days after short days are started. 
Richard Mandel - formerly the most popular white. 
Silversmith - though a seedling of Revelation, it is not too tall 
if pinched 10 to 14 days after short days are started; must 
be disbudded. Recommended for December through March 
only. 
White Frick - usually too tall unless pinched 10 days after short 
days are started. 
Wilson’s White - a new one that is worthy of trial. 
YELLOW 
Blazing Gold - early, but somewhat soft. 
Bonnafon Deluxe - the best pot mum, bar none. Sometimes un- 
even or blind in winter. 
Butterball 
Dark Indianapolis Yellow - a sport which is short. 
Golden Glory - may be soft. 
Gold Lode - very soft, but early. 
Indianapolis Yellow - usually too tall unless pinched 10 days 
after short days are started. 
Sunglow - may be soft. 
Yellow Lace - an excellent novelty, but will be too tall unless 
pinched 10 days after short days are started. 
