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excellencies of all the species ; the principal of which 

 are its rapid growth, its easy cultivation, and large 

 leaves, by which so much time and labor are saved. 



In consequence of the great quantity of resin in the 

 leaves, more silk is made than from a given quantity 

 of leaves from any other Mulberry. 



The Morus Multicaulis was brought from Manilla, 

 in 1821, whither it had been carried by the Chinese 

 as a tree of ornament and usefulness. M. Perrottet, 

 who obtained these trees, carried only two to France, 

 and from them have sprung the millions that are in 

 Europe and America. I think 3 if my memory serves 

 me, that their introduction into* the United States 

 was between the years 1830 and 1833. 



It is a tree of extremely rapid growth, attaining fre- 

 quently in a season, a height varying from five to ten 

 feet. It is of a spongy texture, succulent, and of 

 course very susceptible of the influence of cold and 

 frost. Many are still in doubt whether it will endure 

 our climate ; but for myself, I have not a doubt but 

 that it will soon become acclimated. Many distin- 

 guished culturists in the United States, have given us 

 their experiments upon the best modes of treatment, 

 among whom are Mr. Kesrick, Dr. Stebbins, and Mr. 

 Davenport, who are fully acquainted with all its pe- 

 culiarities, as well as its excellencies. These gen- 

 tlemen recommend the following course of treat- 

 ment. 



A poor soil must be chosen for the Morus Multi* 



