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The method of propagating Almond Trees, is both by sowing the stones of the fruit, and by inoculating buds of the approved sorts upon stocks of the Plum, Peach, or Almond; but as the seedlings generally vary to different sorts, the budding or inoculation is the only method by which we can continue the varieties permanent with certainty; and they also sooner attain a fruitful state.

Take, however, both the methods of raising them, as follow:

By .Procure a quantity of the stones of the best Almonds that are well ripened in Autumn, and either proceed to sow them in October or November, if quite dry ground, or pre-