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ers should be cut for that purpose while the blossom is 

 expanded, in dry weather ; they will retain their fragrance 

 for months after being- dry. It is raised readily by seed 

 and cuttings, and will grow in any garden soil. 



LEMON TREE. 



(CITRUS MEDIC A.) 



This ornamental exotic was first introduced into Europe 

 about the same time as the Orange Tree, and is a native of 

 Persia, but is now almost identified as indigerrous to the 

 tropical climate, where it grows to great perfection. This 

 tree was much cultivated in Greece, in the second century; 

 therefore is one of the oldest plants in cultivation, and re- 

 sembles the Orange much. The leaves are larger and 

 possess a degree of fragrance, and are slightly indented ; 

 the foot stalks are destitute of winged parts which belong 

 to the other species. The blossoms are a little purple on 

 the outer surface, and the fruit differs, having a nipple at 

 the end ; the color is rather darker. 



There are several distinct varieties of the Lemon, which 

 are very perceptible on examination. It is easily raised 

 from seed sown in the spring (those obtained from over 

 ripe fruit of the fruiterers are the best for that purpose). 

 The seed should be dried before sown, and will germinate 

 freely. In the third year the plants should be budded in 

 July ; the soil a rich loam, and the plants shifted when the 



