despite the reference to a "society" in the name of the "händel-gesellschaft" (including a board of directors), the edition was produced almost entirely by chrysander, who carried on publication of the edition even when the society dropped out of the project. chrysander set up an office in the garden at his home, and from 1862 onwards personally superintended the engraving and printing of the edition. additionally, he sold fruits and vegetables raised in his garden to derive further income during the years of publication.