48 Theory of Propagation. 



process increases the size of fruits at the expense of the seeds. 

 The Rose Acacia, when not grafted, bears seeds ; when grafted, 

 it bears none, but the blossom is made finer. It is said to pro- 

 duce sometimes a change of flavor, and retard vegetation. The 

 only care necessary to be taken in the process, is to fasten on the 

 graft with soft ligatures, and in such a manner that the vessels 

 of the respective barks may come in contact ; the wound made 

 is generally covered with the composition ball used for such 

 purposes. The season for grafting is either in the spring, while 

 the sap is ascending, or in the autumn, for that of the following 

 spring. 



PARTICULAR NOTICE. 



We are extremely grateful to the numerous friends who have expressed senti- 

 ments of such decided approbation in relation to this work, more especially to 

 the cordial support of the Press. We find from many of their recommenda- 

 tions, however, that its object is not fully understood ; we do not intend to con- 

 fine ourselves to the Botanical descriptions of each plant, but on the contrary, 

 divested of technicality, intend to make it a thoroughly scientific work, in all 

 the departments of Botany. It will also give information on the cultivation of 

 Plants and Flowers. In a tcord, it will comprise the whole science. 



We give below the free opinions of the Press. 



From the Christian Advocate and Journal, JVWo York, Edited by T. E. Bond, M.D. 

 The painted specimens are really exquisitely done ; and the great marvel 

 with us, is, how the work can be afforded at the low price of three dollars per 

 annum, or two copies to an address, for five dollars. Engravings can be cheaply 

 multiplied, but paintings must be executed separately, and without the aid of 

 labor-saving machinery. It will give us real pleasure to announce the succes- 

 sive numbers of this beautiful periodical, as we have been led to think the study 

 of Botany not only an innocent recreation, but eminently promotive of piety. 



From the JWio York Medical and Surgical Reporter. 



We have received the first number of " The Illustrated Botany." This 

 periodical is got up in a very neat form, and displays taste and judgment in its 

 Editor, who, being a well educated Medical man, is prepared to make a work of 

 this kind very interesting and useful to the general reader. The colored 

 plates are unsurpassed in beauty and finish. 



From the Protestant Churchman, JVcio York. 



Illustrated Botany. — The design of this work is admirable. It is intended 

 to comprise scientific descriptions of the most valuable native and exotic plants, 

 with their history, medicinal properties, &c, &c. 



From the Williamsburg Gazette. 



The engravings surpass any which we have ever seen. The work will be 

 an important one to those who wish to acquire a knowledge of the interesting 

 science of Botany. The descriptive part is got up in fine style, free from that 

 dryness which marks many works on this subject. 



This Number contains thirteen flowers, being three or four on each plate. 



