. The nursery-book; a complete guide to the multiplication of plants ... Gardening; Plant propagation. CHAPTER IV. CUTTAGE. I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF CUTTINGS. Cuttings, particularly of growing parts, demand a moist and uniform atmosphere, a porous soil, and some- times bottom heat. Devices for Regulating Moisture and Heat.—In order to secure a uniform and moist atmosphere, various propagat- ing-frames are in common use. Whatever its construction, the frame should be sufficiently tight to confine the air closely; it should admit light, and allow of ventilation. The simplest form of propagatin
. The nursery-book; a complete guide to the multiplication of plants ... Gardening; Plant propagation. CHAPTER IV. CUTTAGE. I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF CUTTINGS. Cuttings, particularly of growing parts, demand a moist and uniform atmosphere, a porous soil, and some- times bottom heat. Devices for Regulating Moisture and Heat.—In order to secure a uniform and moist atmosphere, various propagat- ing-frames are in common use. Whatever its construction, the frame should be sufficiently tight to confine the air closely; it should admit light, and allow of ventilation. The simplest form of propagating-frame is a pot or box covered with a pane of glass (Fig. 2). To admit of venti- lation, the glass is tilted at intervals, or two panes may be used and a space be allowed to remain between them. A common bell-glass or bell-jar {cloche of the French) makes one of the best and handiest propagating- frames, because it admits light upon all sides and is conve- nient to handle. It is particularly service able in the propa- gation of tropical or "stove" plants; and it is in universal use. 44 Hand-glass. for all difficult and rare subjects which are not propagated in large numbers. A hand-glass or hand-light (Fig. 44) (44). 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 Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde), 1858-1954. New York, The Macmillan Co.
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