400 



Calystegia pubiscens. 



inoist situation chosen if possible, and, if necessary, must be 

 plentifully supplied with water until it becomes well estab- 

 lished. The roots should be planted as early as possible in the 

 spring, and, if good strong two year old ones are selected, they 

 will form a most beautiful object trained over a trellis of any 

 description. The roots, when taken up in the fall, which 

 should be done before danger of frost reaching them in the 



Fig. 42. Calystkgia puhiscens. 



ground, could be kept in sand, in a cool place, until wanted 

 again in spring. It would be well for those who can spare a 

 plant or two, to leave them out for the winter, giving them a 

 slight covering of leaves, as I should not be surprised to find 

 that the roots will stand the winter with a little protection. 

 I shall try the experiment. 



The calystegia can be easily propagated by cuttings, but 



