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are planted in fertile soil with the split surface un- 

 derneath and the bud just peeping out of the earth. 

 But to insure any likelihood of success with this 

 method, certain special conditions not called for in 

 ordinary planting must be observed, as will be read- 

 ily understood. The delicate slips are arranged 

 with care in an earthen pan or pot, and covered with 

 a bell-glass to assure them a moist and warm atmos- 

 phere. After roots have started the slips are trans- 

 planted, each being placed in a separate pot where 

 it gains strength and awaits the proper time for 

 planting in the ground." 



