30* 



PLANT PROPAGATION 



TABLE 12 CACTI 



A Sow seeds in sandy soil in semi-shade till sprouting starts; then expose to sun. 

 Water with care. Seeds give best results particularly with species marked A. 

 BMake cuttings, or make off-sets, with sharp knife. Lay in sun or on dry sand till 

 wounds heal and roots start; then pot in sandy soil and syringe daily, or ofteuer. 

 C Graft weak or sprawling kinds on strong or erect species (E.g., Pereskia aculeapa, 

 p. Bleo, Cereus Peruvanlu* and C. Tortuous). See 329. 



