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tree in the uppermost whorl of branches. This process is 

 employed when certain varieties are to be propagated, and 

 when stocks raised from seed are not to be had. The same 

 tree then will supply stocks from its lateral branches used as 

 cuttings, and scions from the shoots which grow from its 

 amputated head. 



Laurel. 



Stock* — The type of the varieties or sub-varieties to be 

 propagated (from seed or cuttings). Mode of Grafting. — 

 Veneering (in February or the end of July, under glass). 



Remarks. — The varieties of the common laurel, bay-tree, 

 rose-laurel (ISTerium Oleander), and laurustinus, of different 

 families, being easily multiplied by cuttings, grafting is 

 seldom employed except to propagate the different forms of 

 the Portugal laurel, which are not so readily raised from 

 cuttings. For stocks, young plants with as few branches as 

 possible should be selected. The stock should not be headed 

 down at the time of grafting ; it will be sufficient to pot it at 

 that time. It should be kept under glass for six or eight 

 weeks before exposing it to the air. 



Liboeedrus. 



Stock. — Thuja sinensis (from seed). Mode of Grafting.-^ 

 Veneering; oblique side cleft -grafting (in February and 

 August, under glass). 



Hemarks. — The treatment indicated for the last subject is 

 also to be pursued in this case. It frequently happens in 

 France that the Libccedrus when grafted is more vigorous 

 than when raised from seed. 



Ivy, 



Stock. — Common Ivy (best raised from cuttings). Mode of 

 Grafting. — Veneering (in September and October); close to 

 the ground* 



