Variety Recommended for flowering 
10- and I !-week varieties 
(Handle all as 10-week types) 
Betsy Ross September 29-June 9 
Indianapolis White a 
Jean Elizabeth m 
Marketeer u 
Mefo st 
Monument 
Sterling 
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 i 
Yellow Lace 
10- and I !-week varieties 
(Handle all as 10-week types) 
September 29- June 9 
Harvester 
Indianapolis Yellow 
Jamboree 
Lorraine 
Yellow Mefo 2 
Yellow Queen ¥ 
12-week varieties 
Golden Mrs. Ross November 24- April 27 
Golden Pearson a 
Yellow Chattanooga 
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POTTED PLANTS 
The general rules pertaining to the use of lighted 
cuttings, lighting, shading, and temperature apply 
to chrysanthemums grown as pot plants as stated 
for cut flowers. However, the pinching date and 
the varieties used are much different. To keep the 
plant low, compact, and shapely, they must be 
pinched soon after they are potted. 
Single pinch system. Some growers prefer to pro- 
duce 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 because they are lower and 
give better effect to the finished plant. If potted 
during the spring, summer, and fall months, best 
results are secured with most varieties 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 bw pinching twice. Three rooted cut- 
tings 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 depending 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 ob- 
Variety Recommended for flowering 
Bronze and Red Standards 
9-week varieties 
Detroit New June 16- October 27 
10-week varieties 
Garnet King September 29 - June 9 
Indianapolis Bronze : 
Mrs. Roy i 
Nomago Le 
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 i 
10- and I|l-week varieties 
(Handle all as 10-week types) 
Dark Orchid Queen September 29 -June 9 
Edwin Seidewitz i 
Helen Frick q 
Indianapolis Pink 
Orchid Queen 
Pink Pockett 
Thanksgiving Pink 
tained if the cuttings are allowed to grow 7 or 10 
days before they are pinched the first time, and, 
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 | 4days 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. 
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