66 THE CARNATION. 



they are more out of the reach of the dampness of 

 the ground,, and also more exposed to the air. 

 Compost for piping should consist of 



J. Maiden earth, 

 J Leaf mould, 

 ^ Rotten horse-dung, 

 $ Sand. 



To be well mixed together, and passed through a 

 fine sieve, that the ends of the cuttings, when stuck 

 in, may enter easily and without injury. 



The piping should be cut with a sharp pen or 

 budding knife, at the second or third joint, according 

 to the condition of the grass ; but the shorter the 

 better. The cut must take place horizontally, close 

 below the joint, and the sheath or part that covers 

 the joint must be carefully removed and peeled off. 



When the pipings are cut, the surface of the bed 

 made flat and level, and gently watered through a 

 fine rose, they may be stuck in, three-quarters of an 

 inch deep, in rows, not too near together. Then let 

 them be watered again, which will help to fix the 

 earth close round them ; the glasses on no account 



