This is the first comprehensive book on growing chrysanthemums in the Southern Hemisphere and it contains materials of interest to both the general gardener, who wishes to learn more about all flowers, and the hobbyist with an extensive interest in the chrysanthemum specifically. The book has many colour plates showing the beauty of the flower and the text covers almost every aspect of cultural know-how to grow them to perfection.
Chapters include: Let's Start with Better Cut Flowers, Growing for Show, the Soilless Method, Propagation, Pests & Diseases, Effects of Daylength, Light and Temperature, Nutrition, Producing New Cultivars, Potted Plants and a Guide to Recommended Cultivars.
