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twelve months they are ready for transplanting. The 
system of planting a quantity of seeds together seems 
to have been derived from the idea that some would 
fail and vacancies would have to be supplied, but this 
with care need not be, it being better to plant the 
seeds along the lines singly, about 9 in. to 12 in. apart, 
or even less. 
' The shading should remain till the plants are 6 or 
8 in. tall and sufficiently strong to stand the sun, or it 
may be gradually lightened so as to accustom the plants 
to the full light. The shading in all nurseries must not 
be too dark. Broken light and shade is always better and 
more natural for seedlings than excessive shading. Many 
transplant the seedlings earlier than twelve months, viz. 
at three or four months. This really depends on the 
strength and size of the seedling. 
Propagation from Cuttings. — The cinnamon can 
also be propagated by cuttings, which is a quicker way 
than raising from seed. The shoots selected for cuttings 
should be very young, not having more than three 
leaves, or they will not strike. They should be taken 
from old trees and stuck in nursery beds, shaded, and 
continually watered. 
Layering has also been recommended. The cinnamon 
bush lends itself to this method, for the side branches 
of the bush are easily pressed down upon the ground. 
Being pegged down they will put out roots and can be 
eventually cut off as young plants. 
Transplanting Old Stumps. — This is much approved 
of, as these old stumps when transplanted yield shoots 
of the usual size twelve months after they have been 
placed in the ground. The greatest care is required in 
removing them, as if any of the roots, even those of 
in. in diameter, are injured, the stump, it is said, will die. 
Before removing them all the branches should be cut 
down to within 6 in. of the ground, with one stroke of 
a sharp knife, to avoid splitting. Then the stump 
should, be carefully dug round and lifted. After 
transplanting they should be well covered with earth. 
