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where they are to remain, or in the nursery-ground, after they have 

 had a twelvemonth's growth. They are also capable of being in- 

 creased by cuttings of the more strong shoots, plan led out and ma- 

 naged in the same way as in the first sort. 



In all the kinds, the plants raised from seeds are much longer be- 

 fore they produce flowers, than when they are propagated by layers 

 or cuttings of the flowering plants. 



The chief culture, after the plants are fully established, is that of 

 cutting out all the small weak shoots of the preceding year, in the 

 winter season, and shortening the stronger ones to the length of about 

 two feet, in order to induce flowering shoots to be sent out for the 

 ensuing summer. These plants are all of long duration, when care- 

 fully managed. 



The first species, though late in putting out its leaves and flowers, 

 is a highly ornamental shrubby tree, that may be introduced with 

 propriety and great effect in the back but more conspicuous parts 

 of large borders, or the middle of large clumps and other planted 

 parls of shrubberies and grounds. When in full foliage it has 

 a fine appearance, affording an agreeable diversity in such 

 situations. 



It is likewise well suited for planting out singly on the more spa- 

 cious lawns or other open parts, where the situations are not too 

 much exposed, as when permitted to take its natural growth it pro- 

 duces a good effect. 



The second species is more tender, requiring the protection of 

 mats or other coverings in winter, in the time of frosts, and the ap- 

 plication of tan or litter about the roots. It succeeds best, and has 

 the finest appearance, when planted against a warm wall, where it 

 has room to climb and spread. 



The third and fourth species are much more hardy, though they 

 should have some protection when frosts occur in the winter. They 

 are very ornamjental when planted against high walk or buildings, 

 especially the latter, as it will fix on the crevices, and extend itself 

 over a vast surface. If trained up against high trees, it also produces 

 a fine appearance when in flower. 



