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obtains a sufficient size for that purpose, for 

 which it is a most ornamental material. 



The species of broom we have noticed may 

 be raised by sowing the seeds in the spring in 

 common earth. 



We have observed that the Spanish broom 

 grew to the greatest height where it had not 

 been transplanted. In one instance, where 

 we dropped the seed in a rich soil, it grew to 

 the size of a common laburnum in a few years, 

 and was little inferior to that tree in beauty, 

 and was ornamental to the shrubbery when 

 the yellow tresses of the laburnum had ceased 

 to shine. 



The white flowering broom being more 

 tender, should have a warm and sheltered 

 situation. 



Evelyn recommends the cultivation of 

 broom, and says, " This is another improve- 

 ment for barren grounds, and saver of more 

 substantial fuel : it may be sown English, or 

 (what is more sweet and beautiful,) the Spanish 

 with equal success. In the western parts of 

 France, and with us in Cornwall, it grows to 

 an incredible height." 



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