Propagating and Shipping Young Stock 



of the cutting. When taken from the plant, cuttings must not be allowed 

 to lie around and wither, but should be put in the sand with as much dis- 

 patch as is practicable. Where it is necessary to take off the cuttings some 

 time before placing them in the sand, as is sometimes the case where large 

 quantities of stock are propagated, they should be thoroughly sprayed 

 with clear, cold water, and then wrapped in wet papers and placed in a cool 



Short Span to South Propagating- House 

 Width, 17 feet; height to ridge, 9 feet; ^vidth of benches, 5 feet 



room out of all draughts or drying winds, and where they will not heat. This 

 is for the purpose of preventing their withering, drying out or heating. If 

 treated in this manner cuttings may stand from twelve to fourteen hours 

 without serious injury. 



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