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This information was compared with the results from the germination and growth study of tomato plants. Weblite was a constituent of the seven best media for germination. Tomato plants grown in media containing vermiculite had the highest dry weights. Chrysanthemum morifolium cv Sunny Mandalay stem cuttings were rooted in six media. These media were composed of various proportions and combinations of sand, peat moss, Weblite, and perlite. Their root system and foliage condition were evaluated 18 days later. Weblite was significantly better in rooting Chrysanthemums than the six other media.Dianthus caroyphyllus cv Caribe stem cuttings were rooted in nine media. These media were composed of various proportions and combinations of sand, peat moss, Weblite. perlite, and vermiculite. Their roots, stem and foliage condition were evaluated 26 days later. 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