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prepared. About the first fortnight in May, as soon as young shoots 

 appear, the lights may be taken off. New shoots will continue to develop 

 until about the first fortnight in July. From 100 pieces of root I one year 

 obtained sixty- five well-rooted plants, 50 centimetres high, and another 

 year 70 per cent. grew. The object of mingling the pieces of root of 

 different size is that, as all do not grow equally well, those making the 

 most growth may not be unduly crowded. This method is a good one 



Fig. 140.- ''I'm. Gabland' Ross in a Cottaok Garihcn. (The Garden.) 



whenever, having old stock plants, you wish to renew them, in which case 

 you cannot do better than treat the roots as I have 'described. 



Autumn and Whiter Cuttings without Leaves. — Many Hoses (notably 

 Tons, liourbons, Noisettes, and almost all Indian Hoses, and such of their 

 descendants as have retained their physiological characters) do not strike 

 well from cuttings without leaves ; but this is not the case with Hybrid 

 JYi petuals, which are now so numerous in gardens. They can be struck 

 Successfully from September to March. The following is the way to set 



