By Mr. John Street. 



Mosses, such as Aucuba Japonica, Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis, 

 Buddlea globosa, &c. and those make roots very freely and 

 much faster than they do in mould. I believe the plan might 

 be generally adopted in propagation by cuttings. 



Some bulbs, I do not doubt, will do well in Mosses ; I have 

 tried the yellow Crocus, and found it to succeed perfectly, 

 and to flower most freely when so treated. With Hyacinths 

 I have not yet succeeded ; the varieties of Polyanthus Nar- 

 cissus, such as Grand Primo and Bazelman Major, blossom 

 well when grown with a portion of Mosses in the pots. Some 

 species of Cape Gladioli also succeed well. 



Such are the results of my experience in this matter, and 

 I shall be happy to hear that they are thought worthy of 

 consideration by the Horticultural Society of London. 



Moss answers exceedingly well to protect tender plants in 

 open borders in winter, stones being laid on it to keep it in 

 its place. Last year I planted out in the open borders some 

 large plants of Agapanthus umbellatus ; at the approach of 

 winter I covered their roots with Moss, and then stuck 

 some branches of evergreens round. All the plants survived, 

 and all, I think, will blossom well, though the frost was very 

 sharp. The branches and Moss were taken away when the 

 keen weather ceased. 



I am, Sir, 



very respectfully, 

 your obedient humble Servant, 



John Street. 



Bed near Dunbar, 

 May 26, 1 826. 



