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ful to give them shade and water in summer, and some slight pro- 
tection in winter, and in the beginning of April plant them out into 
nursery rows as directed for firs and pines, in page 273, in a shady 
situation and a loamy soilj covering the ground about their roots 
with moss to keep it moist till the plants are established; observing 
to give them occasional watering during the first summer and 
autumn after being thus planted out. 
Note. — All other minute seeded shrubby plants, such as ericas, 
&c., when propagated by seed, should be treated in the above man- 
ner, with this difference, that they must have protection and heat in 
winter, in proportion to their necessities, and soil adapted to their 
respective natures. Such may also be raised under bell-glasses, 
without the assistance of moss, as these confine the evaporations 
from the earth, thereby preserving the moist atmosphere around the 
plant, which prevents a greater exhalation of sap from the tender 
leaves, than the small radicles are yet able to extract and supply, 
which is frequently the cause of the sudden death and disappear- 
ance of various other crops in warm climates. 
Calycanthus, Franklinia, and Gordonias. 
The Calycanthus floridus, or Carolina allspice, commonly called 
the sweet-scented shrub, is deserving of a place in every pleasure- 
garden, on account of the delightful odour of its flowers. It is 
easily propagated by layers or suckers; the most eligible time of 
laying it is in autumn, and by the spring following twelve months, 
they may be taken off and planted with good success. 
The Franklinia alatamaha, of Bartram, is a most charming plant, 
and very deservedly worthy of cultivation; it may be propagated in 
the same manner as the Calycanthus, as may also all the family of 
Gordonias, which are very ornamental shrubs. 
Elms or Sumach. 
The various kinds of Bhus or Sumach, may be propagated by 
suckers, layers, or seed. The seeds, if preserved in sand, and 
sown early in March, will rise freely the same season, and, when 
one or two years old, may be transplanted into nursery-rows, and 
having had there two years growth, may be planted where intended 
to remain. 
The Corlc-Tree. 
The Quercus Suber, or cork-tree, may be cultivated with good 
success in the southern states, and consequently deserves to be 
noticed among other articles of great national importance. It is a 
native of the south of Europe, and the northern parts of Africa. 
At present there are considerable woods of them between Rome 
and Naples, between Pisa and Leghorn, and also in Spain, Portu- 
gal, and the south of France. 
The uses of the cork are well known amongst us, by sea and land, 
