Chrysanthemum and Marigold

Chrysanthemum is also known as “queen of the east”. The word is composed of two Latin words viz. “Chrysos” means gold and “Anthemon” means flower. It is also known as Glory of the East. It is one of the most exciting and widely cultivated flowers that can be grown in gardens as well as commercially, produce profuse and showy flowers with a wide variety of ranges of color, shape, sizes and has emerged as the most domesticated plants where it is highly regarded and priced by the people all over the world. Marigold is one of all the important commercial and household flowers which are very popular amongst gardeners and florist for easy cultivation and revenue generation. No house garden is left without marigold and it has also gained importance in view of easy commercial cultivation. It produces many flowers in a single plant in short duration and in very attractive colors, sizes and shapes. The market value of this crop is very high and is considered as an easy way for quick remuneration