propagation by layers; wherefore, the only methods we shall treat of, is this, and from the seed. The process for the making, and planting of the cuttings, is as follows. Let a middle sized pot be prepared by filling it, within three inches of the margin, with small broken potsherds, or some such matter; to the end that, a constant and ready drain may be gained for the water, which it will be necessary to give the cuttings, at any time the earth, &c. shall appear dry on the surface. Then consulting the list given with Volume 1st, take a sufficient quantity of sandy loam, sandy peat, or common sand, or a mixture of any of them finely sifted, to fill the pot up to the margin, and press it lightly with the hand; thus prepared it is fit to receive the cuttings. These must be taken about an inch long, or shorter, according to the nature and season of the plants making their fresh branches, from the smallest and tenderest shoots; cutting off the leaves from two-thirds of their length close to the shoot; for which a pair of small scissars is the most convenient. When a few are thus made ready, for not many should be cut at a time, lest they wither before they can be planted, with a small piece of wood, tapered to a point, dibble them into the pot; fixing the lower end of the cutting as firm as possible. When the pot has been thus filled with them, at about half an inch distance each way, leaving a clear half inch from the inner edge; cover them with a small bell-glass, procured as near as possible to fit within its inner rim, then place it under a large hand-glass, or frame, where it must be kept from the stronger rays of the sun, until the cuttings are rooted. Some time after this has taken place, which will be known by their growth, the small bell-glass must be first removed; about a week after, the pot may be taken from under the large hand-glass, and the plants exposed to the open air, in the shade of a north wall, or in winter put in the shady part of the green-house, to protect them from the sun and wind, till they are removed into separate pots. The seeds of some species, which ripen in this country, as well as those which may be procured from the Cape, may be sown about the middle of March, in pots, prepared in the same way as directed for cuttings; with this exception, that the earth be invariably sandy peat finely sifted; the seeds should be covered so slightly, that they may be but just concealed; when covered, they must be watered with a watering-pot whose rose, or head should admit of a passage for the water, only as a light dew; lest the seeds be all thrown together, or washed over the side of the pot. Both plants from cuttings, and seedlings, may be removed with greater safety whilst quite young, than after