Gardening in California 



POLYGALA. 



The Polygala is an exten- 

 sive genus comprising over two 

 hundred species, only a few of 

 which are worthy of cultivation, 

 Polygala Dalmaisiana(the com- 

 mon species) being the best of 

 the genus. 



It loves a cool climate near 

 the coast away from frost, al- 

 though it will stand a few de- 

 grees without injury. The Poly- 

 gala, like the European Whin, 

 Polygala Dalmaisiana. seems to flower every month in 



the year and has a neat dwarf bushy habit. 



Propagate, in October, by cuttings placed in a cold frame 

 in sand and leaf -mold; when rooted, pot them off singly in 

 thumb-pots, shading the newly potted plants until they get over 

 the change. 



POPULUS (Poplar). 



A well known genus of deciduous trees natives of Europe, 

 Asia and America. The genus contains about eighteen species, 

 many of which, when given congenial soil, are among the most 

 rapid growers of the forest. They thrive best in a deep damp 

 soil, where the underground water is near the surface, or along 

 the banks of creeks or watercourses. 



The favorite species are the Carolina, the Lombardy, the 

 Aspen and the Silver-leaved. 



Propagate by cuttings placed in the open ground in 

 November. 



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