IX remarkably good prices. Both Mrs. Rundell and Miss Marechaux had all been disbudded to one flower on a shoot, and I believe that this was the beginning" of disbudding blooms for market.' Anyway, through the surprising popularity of these flowers I had applications for cuttings from market growers in alii parts, and I set out to supply the trade, restricting my efforts in this manner for some years. Then, gradually, I went in altogether for growing and distributing chrysanthemums not only to the trade, but among gardeners and lovers of the " Queen of Autumn " generally, at home and abroad. The results of the experience I have gainec' in this, the chief business of my life, are contained in the pages of this littfle book, which I hope and believe will prove of value to all who are interested in the most fascinating of all gardening pursuits the Culture of the Chrysanthemum.
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