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layer composed of two shoots, the least vigorous one is sepa- 

 rated. The roots which issue from the basket are left un- 

 touched, provided that they are not broken, or dried by exposure 

 to the air. • This being done, at the bottom of the trench, and 

 on that side which is farthest from the wall, a hole is made 6 

 inches deep and a little larger than the basket which it is 

 intended to receive. In each of these holes a basket is placed 

 in such a manner that the end of the shoot which it contains is 

 turned toward the wall. That and the basket should be 10 inches 

 below the level of the soil. A little notch is then made in the 



