EDIBLE BUCKEYE. 
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n England, are mentioned by Mr. Loudon, varying from six to twelve feet in 
leight. 
Propagation, fyc. This species may be propagated either by layers or from 
:eeds. When plants are to be raised from the nuts, they should be sown imme- 
liately after gathering; for, if kept exposed to the air, they shrink, and soon 
ose their power of vitality. The fruit is small, and seldom ripens in Britain , 
mt in its native country, it may be eaten, boiled or roasted, in the same manner 
is the chesnuts in the south of France and Spain. 
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