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end, cut a trench about six inches deep, prepare the cut- 
tings as shown above, and place each six inches apart 
against the bank so formed ; leave one or two eyes 
above ground, press the soil tight to them, and 
afterwards level with the spade; eighteen inches 
from this row open another trench, and so proceed 
until all is done. If the season should prove dry 
before the roots have got sufficient hold, it is ad- 
visable to use water; and if such be required do 
not dribble, but give enough to soak down, that the 
earth may be moistened below. One application i in 
Fig 23 
without any benefit. This method is the most economical, 
and all things considered, it is the Lest for the hardy 
kinds, for which alone it is suitable. 
Another mode of increase by cuttings, technically 
termed coiling is to take a length of cane, say from three 
to four feet fong, and coil the lower part around on the 
inside of a large pot, which is afterwards filled up with 
earth (such as is recommended fo 
fruiting in pot culture), leaving a few 
eyes above the top, Fig. 24. This is 
of service only when strong and vigor- 
Fig. 24. 
there are any long prunings to spare, 
it is the best method that can be 
adopted, ao it is only in such cases 
that it is 
ener are eg of the plant 
bent down, a part of each being covered with ea:th wl ile 
_ the base remains attached, Fig. 25. These layers throw 
out roots and may ke afte:wards cut off from sed mother 
