THE PLANT. 



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FIG. 1. a. b. c. d. Cuttings. 



Directions. Wet the sand thoroughly ; insert the twigs in the 

 sand and press the soil firmly about the stems. After the root 

 system develops sufficiently the cuttings may be transferred to 

 the nursery or pots. 



LAYERING. 



Bend a branch of a grape vine to the ground. Fasten it in 

 this position and cover it with soil. After the stem takes root 

 it may be severed from the parent plant. It will then grow as a 

 separate plant. Note how strawberry plants start. 



TUBERS. 



A potato is a modified form of stem and can be propagated 

 by cutting into pieces if each piece contains one or more "eyes". 

 Sprouts will start from the "eyes". Each sprout will produce a 

 plant. 



BULBS. 



Plant hyacinth, tulip and lily bulbs, in rich soil. Plant the 

 bulbs at about twice their depth. Roots will start from the lower 

 surface. 



