. The American farmer's hand-book ... Agriculture. 488 FARMER S HAND-BOOK. and includes several species. It bears abundantly, the flowers having a fine perfume and making a very handsome show. Box. — A low, delicate shrub, which may be pruned to any shape to please the fancy. It is an evergreen, hardy, and suitable for borders. It is grown by cuttings, or by dividing the roots. If a plant be placed deep in the earth, and the soil be brought in close contact with the small branches (being spread as much as possible), they will send out roots, and furnish a large number of small plants. In trimm
. The American farmer's hand-book ... Agriculture. 488 FARMER S HAND-BOOK. and includes several species. It bears abundantly, the flowers having a fine perfume and making a very handsome show. Box. — A low, delicate shrub, which may be pruned to any shape to please the fancy. It is an evergreen, hardy, and suitable for borders. It is grown by cuttings, or by dividing the roots. If a plant be placed deep in the earth, and the soil be brought in close contact with the small branches (being spread as much as possible), they will send out roots, and furnish a large number of small plants. In trimming this shrub, let the operation be done well, using the proper utensils. Fig. Brier, Sweet. — A well-known rose-bush, hardy, adapting itself to a poor soil. The foliage and flowers are bright, and delightfully fragrant. Canterbury Bell. — A biennial plant, bearing large blue flowers, which are much admired, and make a fine appearance. Carnation. — A biennial and perennial, comprising several superb va- rieties. May be grown by layers. While it is in flower, it sends out several side shoots near the root; these are pinned down in August, a little under the earth, leaving the extreme part erect; in a little time they take root, and the new plant must be severed from the old, and transplanted. The old plant does not always stand another winter; therefore its branches are used to continue the species. Carnations are rather tender as to frost, and must be covered, in the Northern States, to live through the winter. It is best to put them into large pots, and keep them in a green-house or parlor, or in some place where they can have air and light during winter. Cassia Marylandica. — This is a perennial plant, producing many small yellow flowers, suitable only to stand in a border. It is hardy, and is propagated by Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appeara
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