CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



Pace 



Seedage 1-25 



I- Requisites of Geimiiiatiun i 



Regulation of Moisture i 



Requirements of Temperature 7 



Influence of Light upon Germination 8 



Regermination 9 



2. Seed-Testing 9 



3. The Handling and Souing of Seeds and Spores. ... 15 



Preparatory Treatment of Seeds .... 15 



Transportation of Seeds from Abroad ] 9 



Sowing 20 



Damping-off 23 



Spores 24 



CHAPTER II. 



Separation and Division 26-34 



I Separation 26 



2. Division 32 



CHAPTER III. 

 Laverage 35-43 



CHAPTER IV. 



CUTTAGE 44-72 



I. General Requirements of Cuttings 44 



Devices for Regulating Moisture and Heat .... 44 

 Bottom Heat 53 



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