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the axil of each leaf; thus the number of stems may be in¬ 
creased to an almost indefinite extent, moderating the flow of 
sap by directing it to other new channels, and in effect causing 
easily matured, short-jointed wood, which is certain to be pro¬ 
lific of flowers. Some little attention is also necessary in the 
training of these plants : if taken in a young growing state, they 
may easily be made to form neat, compact, and really beauti¬ 
ful objects ; and it is only neglect while they are small that 
causes the unsightly, straggling things too often met with. 
We have sometimes seen D. glycinifolia spread over a trellis, 
presenting a prim, formal appearance, quite out of character 
with the naturally graceful habits of the plant, which, by an 
observance of what we have just advanced respecting “ stop¬ 
ping,” may be had quite as shrubby as any heath. 
It is only necessary further to remark, that owing to the ex¬ 
treme tenuity of the roots of this genus, much care is required 
to preserve them from injury, through any excess either of 
drought or moisture. The drainage and preparation of the soil 
already recommended will effectually prevent any mischief 
arising from the latter cause; and while standing in the green¬ 
house it is only necessary to observe them attentively every 
day, and supply water whenever the mould appears to be 
dry. It is, however, sometimes necessary to remove plants of 
this character from the greenhouse during the summer months, 
in order to allow space for other flowering kinds, that the gaiety 
of the place may be maintained ; and it is under circumstances 
of this nature that Dillwynias require particular care, on ac¬ 
count of the danger likely to accrue from the effects of intense 
sun-light either on the plant itself or on the pots; the one 
causing too great an evaporation of the foliage, and the other 
by drying the soil preventing the due supply of nutriment by 
the roots. To obviate this some slight description of shading 
should be provided for the head of the plant, and the roots may 
be protected by plunging the pot into some non-conducting 
material, such as moss, old tan, or ashes ; or if the situation 
will not admit of so unsightly a means, let another larger pot 
encircle the one in which the plant grows, and fill the interstice 
with damp moss : this will preserve them uninjured, and render 
the frequent application of water less necessary. 
