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which they must be planted and left without 

 water, until they have completely formed their 

 callosities,* and the wounds are healed : how- 

 ever in either case, those fresh put in must be 

 partially shaded for a few days, should the 

 weather happen to be clear and sunny. It will 

 be also necessary, to dry the inside of the bell 

 glasses more frequently in the winter months; 

 as there is generally a stronger heat kept in the 

 tan pit, which gives rise to an encreased eva- 

 poration; and damp at this season, should be 

 more particularly avoided than at any other. 

 In the ensuing spring those put in early, as 

 well as what have remained since the preceding 

 summer, will in general make an effort to grow; 

 as soon as they are observed in this state, let 

 them be managed in the same manner as those 

 already rooted have been. 



In regard to parting and potting the rooted 

 cuttings or seedlings separately, the greatest 

 nicety should be observed ; first in turning 

 them out of the pots without lacerating the 

 roots ; and secondly in shaking and working 

 the earth from amongst them, until they can 



* A swelling or first effort towards rooting formed at the 

 base of each cutting. 



