BULBOPHYLLUM BUXUS. Ig3 



Bnlbophyllum, Anisopetaliim. Orcftidaccir. 



Propagated by division of the pseudo-bulbs. 

 Bullrush. See Typha and Juncus. 

 Bupleurum (Hare's Ear). Uinbcl/ifcrcr. 



The annuals by seeds sown in spring outdoors ; the 

 herbaceous perennials may be increased by divisions 

 made in autumn or spring, and the greenhouse species by 

 cuttings matie in spring. 



Burchardia. Liliacctc. 



Propagated by olTsets or divisions made just previous to 

 potting in spring. It is best to repot annuallv. (iood 

 drainage should be allowed, and the jilant must not be 

 potted too firmly. 



Burchellia. Rubiacccc. 



Increased by cuttings, not too ripe, ])lanted in sand and 

 placed under a hand-glass, in a gentle heat. 



Burlingtonia. Orcliidacccr. 



Increased by dividing the plant. (.See under Orchids.) 

 Burnet, or Poterium (San^s^uisorba). Rosacea;. 



Propagated bj' seeds and division. 

 Burning Bush. See Euonymus. 

 Bursera. Burscracccc. 



Propagated by cuttings placed under a bell-glnss, with 

 bottom heat. 



Butcher's Broom. See Ruscus. 



Butomus (Flowering Rush). Alismaiccr. 



Increased by seeds, or by divisions of tlie roots m spring. 

 Buttercup. See Ranunculus. 

 Butternut. See Juglans. 

 Butterwort. See Pinguicula. 

 Buttonwood. See Platanus. 



Buxus (Box). Euphorbiacca-. 



Propagated by seeds sown as soon as ripe, in any li.ght, 

 well-drained soil. They can be increased by suckers and 

 divisions ; by layers of young or old wood, made in au- 

 tumn or early spring ; by cuttings made of the young 



