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1 Because the mode of cultivation adopted has little or no influence upon them. The palm, however, to bear good fruit, requires the careful attention of man. It is not capable of being grafted.
2 In B. xv. c. 39. The laurel may be grown from cuttings or shoots, and from seed.
3 Known as the Laurus tinus, or Viburnum tinus of Linnæus.
4 This is not done at the present day, as it is found that the oil which they contain turns rancid, and prevents germination.
5 These methods of preparation are no longer employed.
6 It is for this reason, as already stated, that they should be sown at once.
7 See B. xv. c. 39. He there calls it "sterilis," "barren."
8 See B. xv. c. 37. The myrtle reproduces itself in its native countries with great facility, but in such case the flowers are only single. Where a double flower is required, it is grown from layers.
9 No better, Fée says, than the ordinary method of making a myrtle hedge.
10 The almond requires a dry, light earth, and a southern aspect.
11 These precautions are no longer observed at the present day.
12 This precaution, too, is no longer observed.
13 The citron is produced, at the present day, from either the pips, plants, or cuttings.
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