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shoots from 14 inches to 2 inches long are selected for 
the cuttings in July, or according to the condition of 
the growths, the bottom leaves are removed with propa- 
gating scissors, and then cuttings inserted in sifted peat 
and sand surfaced with a thin layer of pure, clean 
silver sand. They are placed in a cool, shady house and 
covered with bell-glasses, which are wiped dry inside 
each morning to remove the condensed moisture. At 
that time a careful scrutiny is given, and any trace of 
mould or decay is instantly removed. Epacrises are 
generally easier to strike and to grow than Ericas. 
Great care is needed when potting off not to break or 
damage the young and tender roots. 
EpiLosiuM.—These striking flowering plants are 
easily increased by seed sown in spring or summer and 
by division in autumn or spring. 
EpIMEDIUM.—Favourite rock plants, propagated by 
division in July and August. 
EpipHyLLUM.—See Cacti. 
ERANTHIS.—The early flowering propensities of the 
Winter Aconite (E. hyemalis) render it a welcome plant 
for naturalising. It is increased by division of the tubers 
in autumn. 
EREMuRUS.—These stately, hardy herbaceous plants 
are increased by division in March. Plants raised from 
seed are much longer in arriving at a flowering size. 
Erica.—See Epacris. 
ERIGERON.-—The desirable species and varieties of 
these border flowers are easily raised by seed sown 
outdoors in spring or by division of the roots in autumn 
and spring. 
ERIOSTEMON.—Cuttings of these handsome flowering 
Australian plants are inserted in spring and covered 
