. The propagation of plants ; giving the principles which govern the development and growth of plants, their botanical affinities and peculiar properties; also, descriptions of the process by which varieties and species are crossed or hybridized, and the many different methods by which cultivated plants may be propagated and multiplied . Plant propagation. 173 PEOPAGATION OF PLAHTS. tardily, or not at all, even under the most careful and skilful manipulation. In preparing layers of those plants which produce roots very slowly, it is best to distort that part which is buried as much as possible
. The propagation of plants ; giving the principles which govern the development and growth of plants, their botanical affinities and peculiar properties; also, descriptions of the process by which varieties and species are crossed or hybridized, and the many different methods by which cultivated plants may be propagated and multiplied . Plant propagation. 173 PEOPAGATION OF PLAHTS. tardily, or not at all, even under the most careful and skilful manipulation. In preparing layers of those plants which produce roots very slowly, it is best to distort that part which is buried as much as possible with safety; hut with many kinds no disturbance of the natural condition is necessary. With nearly all kinds of climhing and trailing plants, such as Wistarias, Tecomas, Honeysuckles (Lonicera), Grape, Passifloras, etc., it is only necessary to lay the stems in a shallow trench, early in spring, and when the buds push into growth, draw the soil back into place; thus Fig. 65.—^LATEB or vmts. each shoot will produce a plant. Eoots will usually be emitted in abundance the entire length of the old stem, as shown in figui'e 65. When roots are not produced as freely as desired, then the layered cane may be bent, as shown in figure 66, a method quite generally practised with the Wistarias, Passifloras, and similar vines, especially when a large number of plants are sought, in preference to a few of more vigorous growth. If only a few strong plants are wanted, then the cane may be layered with one single bend, as practised with shrubs and trees. (See figure 64.) In preparing shrubs and trees for the purpose of pro- ducing layers therefrom, it is often necessary to head. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Fuller, Andrew Samuel, 1828-1896. New York : Orange Judd
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