400 Propagaiio7i of Stove and Greenhouse Exotics. 



pale amber, tender, and partially adhering to the stone : Juice^ 

 very abundant, subacid, rich and good : Stone, rather small, 

 roundish. Ripe the beginning of August. 



The tree is of vigorous growth, with the foliage of the 

 Duke cherries, but with branches of a very spreading habit. 

 The fruit is also generally borne in pairs, and not on forked 

 stems, which will at once distinguish it from the Late Duke. 



Art. IV. On the Propagation of Stove and Greenhouse Ex- 

 otics : in a Series of Letters. By James Kennedy, Gardener 

 to S. T. Jones, Staten Island, New York. 



Letter VI. Propagation hy Root Divisions. 



This is a mode often resorted to in increasing those kinds 

 of exotics that will not produce seed, or propagate readily by 

 any other means. But it could not be carried out extensively, 

 unless the propagator possesses the acquisition of a conserva- 

 tory to supply his wants. And even then, the greatest care 

 should be taken, not to approach too near, or to injure the pa- 

 rent plants. However, let as large pieces as possible be pro- 

 cured, and potted off separately, using that compost in which 

 the parent plant is found to flourish best. It is useless to re- 

 mark that the pots ought to be proportioned to the size of 

 the roots. In potting, let their points be a little above the sur- 

 face, (say an inch) ; after potting, let them have a sprinkling 

 of water to settle the soil round them, when they must be 

 plunged up to the rims in a previously prepared hot-bed ; but 

 not too hot, nor containing much rank steam. A little air 

 should be given in the middle of the day, and regularly 

 shaded by means of mats when the sun is powerful. As soon 

 as they have taken fresh root, and the tops begin to produce 

 leaves, let them be removed, and hardened off gradually to 

 their respective departments. 



There are many species of that most interesting and orna- 

 mental genus Acacia, which can only be increased by this 

 means, as .4cacia decipiens, iSophora falcata, &c. &c. 



