74 THE TREE PROPAGATOR AND PLANTER. 



cuttings, by layers, and by division of the root in the 

 case of some. 



By Seed. — Sow the seed in deep seed-pans in March, 

 using maiden loam, sandy peat, and pulverised manure. 

 Cover the seed half an inch with soil, and set in a cold 

 frame. Some will require heat if the seed is imported. 



By Cuttings. — Take short side-shoots of the young 

 firm wood, insert them in pots of fine peat and maiden 

 loam, and place them under a handlight or large bell- 

 glass on a mild heat — a tan-bed is the best. 



By Layers. — In the spi'ing or early autumn lay the 

 last season's growth 2 or 3 inches below the surface, 

 and put some fine sandy peat and maiden loam on 

 each joint laid ; each branchlet of young wood will 

 emit roots at the base. By the following autumn 

 the young plants may be taken off the stool. The 

 tender sorts must be laid in pots. 



By Division. — When shoots spring from the roots, 

 they may be taken off as soon as they are 3 or 4 inches 

 long in the spring, and potted. 



The Wistaria (Fabacecs). 



The Wistarias are a small genus of very beautiful 

 climbing plants, of which Sinensis is about the best. 

 This is a magnificent plant to train on the roof of 

 conservatories, on walls, doorways, &c. It makes a 

 splendid object trained on window - hoods, along 

 verandahs, entrances, &c, where it can display its 

 lovely laburnum - like blue racemes of pea - shaped 

 flowers to advantage. The Wistarias may be gi'own 

 in any good soil containing sand. The propagation is 

 by seed, by layers, and by cuttings. 



By Seed. — Sow the seed in pots or pans in the 

 spring, using sandy peat and maiden loam ; bury the 

 seed one inch, and set the pan or pot containing it in a 

 good lively heat. As soon as the seedlings are large 

 enough, pot them off singly, and set them in a warm 

 frame for a few weeks ; then harden off, and continue 

 them in a cold frame for a season. 



