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Phillyrea (Jasmine Box, Mock Privet). Oleacece. 



Seeds. May be propagated by cuttings, layers, or by 

 grafting on the privet. 

 Philodendron. Aroidece. 



Increased by seeds ; and by dividing the stems, allowi ng 

 two or three joints to each piece, inserting them in pots in a 

 brisk heat. 

 Phlomis. Labiatce. 



All of the species may be increased by seeds ; the herba- 

 ceous kinds by divisions, and the shrubby sorts also by cut- 

 tings. 

 Phlox. Polemoniacece. 



The annuals are grown from seeds sown in the open. The 

 perennials are grown from seeds, divisions, cuttings of stems 

 and roots. Cuttings made during summer, and handled in a 

 frame, do well. The roots are cut into short pieces, and are 

 then handled in pans or flats under cover. 

 Phoenix, Elate (Date Palm). Palmes. 



Increased by imported seeds, sown in a sandy soil, in a 

 mild hot-bed. Also by suckers. See also Date. 

 Phormium (Flax Lily, or New Zealand Flax). Liliacece. 



Seeds. Also by division of the crowns before growth 

 commences in spring. 

 Photinia, including Eriobotrya. Rosacece. 



Stratified seeds or half-ripened cuttings under glass. The 

 loquat, P. Japonica, is grown from layers or cuttings of 

 ripe wood, and it is worked upon seedling stocks or upon 

 thorn or quince, after the manner of pears. 

 Phylica. Rhamnccc. 



Seeds. Cuttings of growing shoots may be inserted [in 

 sandy soil, in a warm house. 

 Phyllanthus, including Xylophylla. Euphorbicecece. 



Increased by means of cuttings of hard shoots in heat. 

 Phyllis. Rubiacece. 



Seeds, or cuttings under glass. 

 Phyllocactus, including Phyllocereus and Disocactus (Leaf 



Cactus). Cactece. 



Seeds germinate readily in sandy soil. Usually increased 

 by cuttings of the stems, five or six inches long, placed in 

 sandy soil, which is kept only slightly moist. See also 

 Cactus. 



