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THE BOOK OF GARDENING. 



Holly, Ash, Lime, &c., stocks of the common species are 

 generally used. Stocks may be raised from either seeds, 

 layers, or cuttings ; but when they can be obtained seedlings 

 are to be preferred. 



The only drawback to propagation by budding or grafting 

 is the tendency of the stock to throw up suckers. These 

 should be removed directly they appear, for if once allowed 

 to make headway they will often cause the death of the 

 scion. 



Entrance of Temperate House, Kew^ 



