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gardens and for groves of early spring. 



CULTIVATION. The tree is easily propagated from seeds, but to enjoy it sooner, 

 it's better to graft it on the common almond. It likes loose warm soil. 



KEY TO PLATE. 



1. Branch of the oriental almond. 2. Flowers. 3. Intact calyx. 4. Open calyx, 

 stamens and pistil. 



