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Liriodendron (Tulip Tree. Whitewood). Magnoliacece. 



Increased by seeds, which are stratified as soon as they are 

 ripe, and sown the following spring. The seeds of the tulip tree are 

 likely to be hollow, especially those grown along the eastern limits 

 of the distribution of the species. Layering is sometimes employed 

 for horticultural varieties, or they may be grafted on common 

 seedling stocks. 



Litchi (Litchi chinensis or Nephelium Litchi). Sapindacece. 



The " gootee " method of propagation (as described by Popenoe) 

 is commonly used. " A healthy, well-matured branch is chosen, 

 and a narrow ring of bark removed just below a leaf -bud or node. 

 Around this is formed a ball of clay soil, with an outer covering of 

 coconut fiber, tow, or moss, to hold it together. A little above the 

 ball a good-sized flower-pot or earthen vessel is suspended, and a 

 piece of soft rope is inserted through the small hole in the bottom. 

 The rope should fit the hole snugly, and is knotted on the inside ; 

 it is then carried to the gootee, and wound around the ball several 

 times. The water trickles from the pot, which should be filled every 

 day or two, and after running slowly down the rope is distributed 

 over the gootee, keeping it uniformly moist. The gootee is made 

 in spring, from February to April, depending on climatic conditions, 

 and at least three or four months are required for roots to form. 

 When the ball is filled with roots and they begin to show on the 

 surface, the branch is severed from the tree and planted in its 

 permanent location in the orchard" (Standard Cyclo. Hort., 

 Vol. IV). Layering and inarching may also be practiced. 



Livistona. Palmacece. 



Propagated by seeds, sown in a sandy soil and placed in a gentle 

 bottom heat. See Palms, page 377. 



Loasa. Loasaceas. 



Mostly raised from seeds ; the perennials may also be propagated 

 from cuttings. 



Lobelia. Campanulaceoe. 



The common annual flower-garden lobelias are grown from seeds, 

 usually started under glass but sometimes sown in the open where 

 the plants are to stand. Seeds of perennials may give bloom the 

 first year if started early, but of most of them a year of growth is 

 required for best results. Seeds are sometimes sown in fall, of 



