. Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1902 . Rooted Ficus Cutting, sheltered, and fairly well shaded in the greenhouse or conserva-tory, is the best place for the plant toensure success with this method ofmossing cuttings. A greenhouse,however, is not absolutely necessaryto be successful, as I have rootedMossed Ficus Cutting. cuttiugs by this method out of doors during the hot months of summerby standing the plants in a warm, well sheltered position. In potting the cutting most of the moss should be first removed and theplant securely staked. The leaves shoul
. Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1902 . Rooted Ficus Cutting, sheltered, and fairly well shaded in the greenhouse or conserva-tory, is the best place for the plant toensure success with this method ofmossing cuttings. A greenhouse,however, is not absolutely necessaryto be successful, as I have rootedMossed Ficus Cutting. cuttiugs by this method out of doors during the hot months of summerby standing the plants in a warm, well sheltered position. In potting the cutting most of the moss should be first removed and theplant securely staked. The leaves should also be tied together fairly tight, so asto prevent the cutting from shifting about in the pot. U>e light sandy soil forthe first potting, and not too rich. Water the cutting rather sparingly until it,has become well rooted in the pot, and keep it in a ^warm shaded place for atime. I have attempted to describe as clearly as possible the method of rootingcuttings by mossing them. Some allowance, however, must be made as to depth 142 THE REPORT OF THE No. 16 an
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