. Carnations. Nursery stock New York (State) Catalogs; Carnations Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nursery stock; Carnations; Flowers; Gardening. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, LONG ISLAND. 11. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. Chrysanthemums should always be grown on well drained benches in order to obtain the best results, in soil 5 inches deep. Soil should be well prepared and thoroughly enriched with well decomposed manure, lime and bone dust. Plants may be set on benches any time from April 1st until June 15th, and later where single stems or very la
. Carnations. Nursery stock New York (State) Catalogs; Carnations Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nursery stock; Carnations; Flowers; Gardening. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, LONG ISLAND. 11. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. Chrysanthemums should always be grown on well drained benches in order to obtain the best results, in soil 5 inches deep. Soil should be well prepared and thoroughly enriched with well decomposed manure, lime and bone dust. Plants may be set on benches any time from April 1st until June 15th, and later where single stems or very late flowers are desired. Planted 12 xi2 and grown to 3 to 4 stems, very fine flowers may be grown. For exhibition blooms, plant 12 x 12 to 12 x 16 and grow to single stems. Houses should have an abundance of light and ventilation, as much depends upon a clean sweet atmosphere free from surplus moisture and condensation when the blooms are getting their finish. Surplus moisture is fatal at this period, causing the blooms to turn black and rot. During the summer the plants should be trained to 3 or 4 well balanced strong stems, all other growths being rubbed off. As soon as growth is well established, mulchings of well rotted manure should be applied and manure water may also be judiciously used. In watering^care must be taken not to let the plants flag or wilt, as this is fatal to the highest development of the flower. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. Don't fail to give ample drainage. Don't stimulate until free growth is established, after that treat liberally. A circulation of pure air is absolutely essential. Shade lightly during summer. A little charcoal in the soil benefits varieties that burn readily. After the flower buds are set, gradually withhold stimulants and watch the watering carefully. Keep a pure and dry atmosphere. Keep the walks dry and clean. Don't syringe the walks or under benches. If you have any plants that require syringing, don't keep them in your Chrysanthemum hous
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