Ailanthus (Tree of Heaven). Xanthoxylaceæ.

Propagated by suckers; and by pieces of the roots and planted in a pot with their points above the ground, and placed in a hot-bed. Also by stem-cuttings. Seeds are used when large quantities are desired.

Ainslæa. Compositæ.

Propagated by divisions of the root.

Aitonia. Meliaceæ.

Increased by cuttings, which must not be put in very close together; they will root in sand, under a bell-glass, with bottom heat.

Aizoon. Portulacaceæ.

Propagated by seeds and cuttings.

Ajax. See [Narcissus].