[2924] In B. xv. c. [39]. The laurel may be grown from cuttings or shoots, and from seed.
[2925] Known as the Laurus tinus, or Viburnum tinus of Linnæus.
[2926] This is not done at the present day, as it is found that the oil which they contain turns rancid, and prevents germination.
[2927] These methods of preparation are no longer employed.
[2928] It is for this reason, as already stated, that they should be sown at once.
[2929] See B. xv. c. [39]. He there calls it “sterilis,” “barren.”
[2930] 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.
[2931] No better, Fée says, than the ordinary method of making a myrtle hedge.
[2932] The almond requires a dry, light earth, and a southern aspect.
[2933] These precautions are no longer observed at the present day.