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GROWING THE SEEDLINGS 



Lath Houses. If something more elaborate than the 

 above described seed bed be desired, or if a permanent bed 

 for use with other seed as well is wanted one can be made 

 after the model of the accompanying illustration, Fig. 7. 

 Such houses are constructed of lath at a nominal cost and if 

 properly built and painted, serve as an ornament to any 

 place. They can also be used for growing cuttings and other 



FIG. 7. A Lath Propagating House. 



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seedlings, as well as a cool place for many ornamental plants 

 during the heat of the summer. 



Other Methods. Another method frequently employed 

 is the use of sawdust or sphagnum moss. The seeds are 

 thoroughly mixed with the sawdust or moss, shoveled into 

 a barrel or box and set away in a damp place to 

 sprout. This method requires greater care in keeping the 

 right amount of moisture, but the results are quite as 

 satisfactory. This does away with the use of any sand 



