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drainage, and an elevation of from sea-level up to 500 feet. It is pro- 

 pagated by seed which is sown in nursery beds. These beds are usually 

 made 5 feet wide and 20 feet long, a corner of the field, sheltered from 

 heavy rains and the midday sun, being chosen for this purpose. When 

 the seedlings are large enough to handle they should be forked up and 



the soil shaken from the roots. The tap root should then be cut back 

 to about 2 inches in length : this stimulates the production of surface 

 roots. The leaves should then be cut off, to prevent excessive tran- 

 spiration. This may appear to be very harsh treatment ; but it would 

 be extremely difficult to find a more hardy seedling than the lime, and 



