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tion of the heat infused into it by the influence of the summer's sun ; and the next 

 is, that in consequence of that temperature in the earth, the rooting process com- 

 mences immediately, and the trees are safe. But if planted late, when the 

 earth's temperature has become low, the roots remain dormant until the revivify- 

 ing influences of spring-time and the increasing power of the sun, have begun to 

 influence the root-action ; and it is during this dormant season that the vital 

 principle often becomes extinct. 



The process of planting is simple enough. Measure out a distance of 3 ft. 

 from the edge of the walk, and take that as the centre of the hole. For pyramid 

 trees, drive in a stout stake at once at that point ; remove the earth to a depth 

 and width proportionate to the extent of the roots, and tread over the bottom 

 rather firmly to guard against its sinking ; then place the tree against the stake, 

 taking care that its collar, or that point where the roots commence to radiate, is 

 at least 3 in. above the general level, as represented by fig. 1 (p. 32). For trees 

 on the Paradise stock it is quite an important matter that the point of junction 

 between the stock and the scion should, after all is settled down, be at least 3 in. 

 above the surface of the soil ; because if the point of junction is covered with 

 earth, the scion will throw out roots, and the effect of the restrictive stock be 

 completely neutralised. This is one reason why I recommend treading the 

 bottom firmly before filling in, as I have seen trees, when planted on light 

 ground, sink into a hole by the end of the first season. 



In filling in the earth about the roots, let it be well pulverised ; see, too, that 

 the roots are carefully laid out, so as to radiate all round, and also that the 

 earth is well worked between the interstices of the roots. After all is filled up, 

 a gentle pressure over the surface will do no harm, but avoid trusting to that to 

 keep the tree in position ; this must be done by fastening the pyramids to a 

 stake, while bush trees will be best secured by driving in two short stakes, one 

 on each side, and fastening a shoot to each. It is always best to take these pre- 

 cautions at first, as trees swayed about by high winds cannot fix their roots 

 properly, and frequently a cavity is formed around the stem, which often stands 

 full of water, and cannot but be injurious. — John Cox, Redleaf^ Kent. 



TEIGHINIUM MANGLESII. 



j BOUT as unlikely-looking a claimant to the title of an " Amaranth " as can 

 well be imagined — viewed, of course, from a non-scientific point of view — 

 is the above plant, on which I purpose making a few commendatory and 

 cultural remarks. 



To those who possess the plant and have seen it bloom, description is un- 

 necessary ; but as there are some, nay, man}^, who know it not even by name, I 

 must say a word or two anent its appearance.* Rising from the surface of the 

 pot in which it is cultivated, is a somewhat sparse tuft of lanceolate olive-green 

 leaves, a few inches in length, and possessing no special character that need be 



* For a coloured figure of Teichinium ilANGLKSii, by Mr. Fitch, see Floeist and Pomologist, 1864, 217. 



