492 On the Paeonia Moutan, or Tree Paeony, fyc. 



made with rich mould, formed into a sort of mortar with the 

 expressed juice of Herbaceous Paeony roots, is then applied 

 about the scion and stock. The plant is afterwards shaded 

 from the sun, and protected from frost during winter ; and, 

 when the spring arrives, it is left to take its chance. If the 

 scion ever pushes, all danger of losing it is past. 



