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under branches, and present a very artificial 

 looking irregular head. It thrives best in a 

 deep, rich, sandy loam, contiguous to moisture. 



The seed should be sown early in the 

 spring, in light, sandy loam, about half an 

 inch deep. They will appear in about six 

 weeks. The following year they may be 

 planted in pots separately, or, which I think 

 preferable, in nursery rows, twelve inches 

 apart. It is well to give them a little pro- 

 tection against frost the first winter or so. 

 Frequently, they are potted and kept in cool 

 frames for a year or two ; but, unless under 

 very skilful hands, they are liable to get 

 stunted and be of little use afterwards. 



The C. africana, Gordon, from Mount Atlas, 

 is probably but a variety of this with a 

 lighter hue. Its habit and appearance are 

 so nearly alike, that no distinction appears 

 for ornamental uses so far as I can judge 

 from plants but a few feet high. 



CELTIS, Tournefort. Nat. Ord. Ulmaceae. 

 Polygamia, Monoecia, Linnceus. Calyx of the 

 staminate flowers 5 -parted. Stamens six. 

 Calyx of the perfect flowers 5-parted. Stig- 



