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{b) Divide each of these shoots into cuttings, having 

 at least two nodes each. In doing tiiis begin with the 

 top of the shoot, taking ofT a portion having two or more 

 nodes, cutting through the stem immediately below the 

 lower node. Reduce the leaf surface one-half (to check 



FIG. 5g. — TIP CUTTING OF A 

 CHRYSANTHEMUM. 



FIG. 60. — CUTTING OF 

 HELIOTROPE. 



evaporation) by removing the entire leaves from the 

 lower portion, and, if need be, clipping some of the re- 

 maining leaves (Figs. 59, 60). One or more cuttings 

 may be made from tlie remainder of the shoot. These 

 are prepared like the tip cutting, with the exception that 

 about one-half inch of stem should be allowed to project 

 above he upper node. 



{c) As soon as each cutting is finished, it should be 

 thrown into cold water. 



{a) Fill the propagating-table * to the depth of four 



* In absence of propagating-table, use a shallow box four or 

 five inches deep (Fig. 65). 



