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Aulax. Proteacece. 



Increased by ripened cuttings, taken off at a joint, and 

 inserted in pots of sandy soil. These will root well under a 

 hand-glass, in a cool house. 



Auricula (Primula Auricula). Primulacece. 



Propagated by seeds, sown as soon as ripe or in spring, in 

 well-drained pots, filled with sandy soil, well watered pre- 

 vious to sowing. Cover lightly with coarse sand, place a 

 Dane of glass over the pot, and place the latter in a hand- 

 glass. By offsets, which should be removed when top- 

 dressed, as they are more likely to root. Arrange about 

 four offsets around the sides of well-drained three-inch pots, 

 filled with sandy soil, place under a bell-glass or in a close 

 hand-light, water very sparingly so as to prevent them 

 damping off After becoming established, admit air, and pot 

 off singly. 



Australian Feather-palm. See Ptychosperma. 

 Australian Mint-bush. See Prostanthera. 

 Avens. See Geum. 

 Averrhoa. Geraniacea?. 



Increased in spring by half-ripened cuttings, which will 

 root in sand, under a hand-glass, with bottom heat. 

 Axillaria. See Polygonatum. 

 Azalea. Erica cea. 



Increased by seeds, sown as soon as ripe, or early the fol- 

 lowing spring, in a large shallow frame containing from two 

 to three inches of peat, over which more peat must be spread 

 by means of a fine sieve ; do not cover, but water thoroughly. 

 When the seedlings begin to appear they should have air, 

 shade, and a daily sprinkling of water ; transplant in autumn 

 in boxes of peat and coarse sand, water, shade and keep close 

 until growth commences. Grafting is largely practiced to 

 increase the stock of named varieties or choice seedlings, the 

 stock most employed being A. pontica for hardy sorts, and 

 some strong growing variety of A, Indica, like " Phoenicia," 

 for tender ones. Layering in spring, enclosing the part bur- 

 ied with moss, is also practiced ; but the layer must be left 

 two. years before separating. Cuttings of the last year's 

 wood two or three inches long, taken with a heel, root read- 

 ily in sand ; about the end of summer is the best time When 

 placed outside they should be covered with a hand-light for 

 about two months, and at the end of that time air should be 

 given freely. 



