. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. BOUGAINVILLAEA BOUVARDIA 173 cutting material for almost six months. The bloom- bracts are extremely durable. They harmonize well with some of the popular orchids, and also go well with Amer- ican Beauty roses. Entire heads of plants produce very decorative results, and are very satisfactory on account of their
. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches. Gardening. BOUGAINVILLAEA BOUVARDIA 173 cutting material for almost six months. The bloom- bracts are extremely durable. They harmonize well with some of the popular orchids, and also go well with Amer- ican Beauty roses. Entire heads of plants produce very decorative results, and are very satisfactory on account of their durability. Bougainvilleas are propagated easily in April, May and June. Secure half-ripened or old-wood cuttings —no wood is too old or too heavy— and cut into 6-12-in. lengths, or shorter if more attention is given to them. Place the lower part 2—1 in. deep in sand in an airy situation, fully exposed to the sun during April, with some bottom heat for this month. In May and June give no bottom heat, but slight shade should be given during the brighter hours of the day. The sand should be kept moist, not wet, syringed several times every day in bright weather. The foliage will drop mainly at the end of the first week ; after the second week, roots may be seen. The time of rooting varies from 12 to 30 days, according to conditions. In propaga- ting in quantity, it is ad- visable to grade the wood according to ripeness, enabling the removal of the same from sand with less trouble and loss of time. For ilrst potting, use a light, sandy loam, with pots to suit the roots ; place in a sunny situation, keep them on the dry side for a week or so, giving light syringing daily, and shade during midday hours. In four or five weeks they can be shifted to larger pots, and water may be given more freely ; after this they can be shifted almost monthly. From the time they are in 5-in. pots they shouldi have careful drainage, as they will want daily syringing and a free supply of water.
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