CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



PAGE 



Five different modes of increasing the Azalea. Arti- 

 ficial heat not necessary. What is necessary to 

 keep the cuttings from wilting. The cause of 

 failure to root the cutting. Proper temperature. 

 Time to take Azalea cuttings. Young and old 

 wood propagation. Suitable wood for cuttings . . 17 



CHAPTER II. 



Sand for propagating purposes. Boxes to receive 

 cuttings. Length of cuttings. Engraving of cut- 

 ting most suitable to use. Engraving of cutting 

 ready to be put in the sand. My mode of prevent- 

 ing cuttings from wilting before being placed in 

 the frame 21 



CHAPTER III. 



How to place cuttings in sand boxes. Engraving of 

 box filled with cuttings. Engraving showing my 

 frame which will accommodate twelve boxes of 

 cuttings. How to care for cuttings after being 

 placed in the frame. When and how to syringe 

 the cuttings. Three important matters in rooting 



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