Mode of Propagating Pelargoniums. 195 
How would an arbour look, the size of the gate-way, and as high as 
the orchard wall, at Chatsworth, down the longest walk from the end of 
the garden? If covered with fruit, I think it would have a good effect; 
and the ground would be completely saved. 
In the event of spring frosts, as in May last, the groimd being covered 
with stems and young shoots, a degree of warmth would be confined in 
the arbour, which would allow the blossoms inside to set, and make the 
crop of fruit more certain, than in the old method. The apples this 
year, I perceive, are almost all in the middle of the trees. 
I remain, yours, &c. 
October ith, 1831. A Pomologist. 
Article III. — On a Mode of Propagating PclargoiiininSy 
after being nipped by frosts. 
Gentlemen, 
If you think the following mode of propagating Pelargo- 
niums, (or as they are commonly called, Cape or Window Geraniums) 
deserving of a place in your Horticultural Register, I shall feel obliged 
by its insertion in your next number. I have tried the method pro- 
posed, several times with complete success, and hope it may be the 
means of preserving many of these interesting plants, which would 
otherwise be desbroyed by the winter. 
Many of your readers have, doubtless, had their Geraniums nipped 
by frost, and may have observed that the roots and stem, from their 
succulence, are frequently com])letely killed by it, and soon in a state 
of decay ; while the extremities of the branches continue in a green and 
vegetating state, even for months after this has taken place. Young 
shoots and leaves are pushed forth, though from the want of proper 
nourishment from below, they continue very small, and if left to them- 
selves, the decay of the stem, extends itself to the branches, and the 
shoots die. 
Having had some plants in this state, and finding that I could 
not continue them by cuttings, ^^'hich soon decayed in the same 
manner as the stem ; I took off the small shoots, above-mentioned, 
close to the stem, and planted them in light vegetable-mould and 
sand, under glasses, they quickly struck root, and in a short time 
formed vigorous plants, which were much better shaped than if raised 
from cuttings. 
I know not whether the above be new to you, but I have ne\-er 
seen it mentioned in any Work, and as the Pelargoniums are such 
