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those raised from seeds. Indeed, these plants, except the 

 species, are no more likely to reproduce themselves from 

 seeds than Apples or Plums are. For the decoration of 

 conservatories and houses in winter these small plants are 

 of considerable value. They are grafted on the Lemon 

 when young, grown in sunny, intermediate houses, and 

 when the fruits appear the plants are kept in a temperature 

 never lower than 60°. The high, regular temperature in- 

 duces the formation of p\dp, and prevents that abnormal 



Oak at Fishkill — See page 511. 



thickness and uneveimess of rind which is invariable in 

 fruits ripened in an ordinary green-house. 



The charming little Daffodil known as Narcissus inonophyl- 

 lus, or the White Hoop-Petticoat, is the first to develop its 

 pure white blooms, and they remain fresh on the plants for 

 several Aveeks. It is grown at Kew for the decoration of the 

 cool green-house. The bulbs are planted in a sandy, peat 

 soil, which is kept moist while the plants are in leaf and 

 flower, but quite dry when these are over. All through the 



