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quired for this work. The glass prevents ex- 

 cessive evaporation and protects the cuttings 

 from all drafts. Where the box is thus covered 

 the contained air remains moist and checks the 



Fig. 2T. An inexpensive propagating-box 



drain on the leaves. It is also much easier to 

 control the moisture conditions of the soil. In 

 the propagating-box, as in the seed-box, several 

 holes should be bored in the bottom to secure 

 proper drainage. Flat pots or low boxes may 



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