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 finger, the next lower eye, which will immediately supply its place. Before planting, the cutting is kept in water from the time of its being cut; if new, or from the time of its being taken from the trench or cellar, where it has been preserved, after being introduced into the hole, a few handfuls of fine mould, or what is more common, of wood ashes, are put about it, and some pour in water, of the drainage of dunghills. If the ground slopes, the plant should be placed a little opposed to its inclination. Where the slope of the ground is gentle, it is recommended to open trenches, from one end to the other, giving them a depth proportioned to the distance of the plants. This is the best method, especially for rooted plants; a quantity of fine mould is also generally spread where the plant is to be placed. If it is a rooted plant, it will require all the care which is usually given to young trees, none of which are more susceptible of injury.

It is of great importance, as facilitating the various labours they receive, that the plants should have a regular arrangement, that of a quincunx is recommended, and possesses, in this respect, great advantages; but it often happens, that the irregularity of the ground, and the stony soil, will not allow of this, in which case, it is necessary to dig a hole, if the dibble cannot be used, whenever opportunity offers, care being taken to place the