Increased freely by seeds and by divisions.
Arthrostemma. Melastomaceæ.
Propagated by cuttings of small firm side shoots, which will root, in April or August, under a hand-glass in sandy soil.
Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus). Compositæ.
Usually grown from seeds. Although the plant is perennial, a new stock should be started about every other year. It may be increased also by suckers or divisions of the stools.
Artichoke, Jerusalem (Helianthus tuberosus). Compositæ.
Commonly increased by means of the tubers, which may be planted whole or cut into eyes, after the manner of potatoes. Seeds are very rarely used.
Artocarpus (Bread Fruit). Urticaceæ.
Propagation is difficult. Suckers may be utilized when procurable. The young and slender lateral growths are used for cuttings.