PROPAGATION 35 



given a short time in the propagating frame to establish 

 itself as a good strong plant. 



Plants of this description, however, are not always 

 to be had, and the best must be made of the materials 

 to hand. Always contrive to break up or cut up the 

 old plant, so that as many growths as possible possess 

 roots. If there are any without roots, and stock is 

 limited, by all means place them in the frame. They 

 will root in all probability, though they will be some- 

 what slower in growing than the others. 



The growths so divided should be inserted in the 

 manner suggested when propagating by cuttings, and 

 treated in the same way, though a little more space 

 should be allowed and more air given. 



All circumstances being favourable, and with the 

 approach of warmer days (if inserted in the Spring as 

 suggested) nice plants should result in the course of 

 three weeks or a month. 



These are then ready for planting out in the beds 

 and borders. 



Early blooms may also be obtained from these plants 

 by keeping them in the frames with the lights on. 

 Always be careful, however, that they receive plenty 

 of air, and do not suffer from lack of water. 



