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the roots either in the spring or the autumn ; but 

 it should be observed not to part their roots into 

 too small heads, nor should they be parted oftener 

 than every second or third year, as it weakens 

 the plant, and prevents its producing fine blos- 

 soms. 



All these plants thrive best in a rich and moist 

 loamy soil ; for, when planted in a poor dry soil, 

 their flowers are never large, and the plants fre- 

 quently perish in the summer for want of mois- 

 ture. 



