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twice as many as in any establishment in England. Many 

 new varieties have been raised in this country ; several of 

 them, I perceive, have been added to the English collection, 

 being considered first class flowers. Such is the reputation 

 these flowers have attained in this country, that it will not 

 be many years before our florists will have a greater list of 

 good flowers than any in Europe. 



There are several methods of propagating this plant, but 

 I will confine myself to the most approved. To raise from 

 seed, it will be necessary to sow them as soon as ripe ; some 

 Camellia growers prefer sowing them in February, keeping 

 them in sand until that time ; either will do. Plant the 

 seeds in the centre of a small pot of rich soil, and keep them 

 rather moist. Unless you use bottom heat, the seed will 

 not come up for twelve months; it will generally flower 

 the third year. If you discover one of superior merit, in- 

 crease it by inarching on the stock of the single variety. If 

 your plant be single, keep it to inarch on. 



Stocks for inarching are increased by cuttings from the 

 the single red or white, as well as seedlings. To increase 

 by cuttings, it will be necessary to lake them off the last of 

 July, or beginning of August, at a joint or bud. Young 

 wood is preferable, if not too tender ; it should be inserted 

 in a pan filled with soil, nearly one half sand, and must be 

 covered with a bell glass. They will strike more readily 

 if placed in a bark bed. The following spring your plants 

 will begin to grow, and may be potted off carefully in the 

 fall. 



When of sufficient size, say from March to August, they 

 should be inarched ; this is considered the best and most 

 approved way to propagate valuable and scarce varieties. 



