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differs from that in the shape and indentures of the leaves; and in 

 having leaves placed between the fruits the whole length of the stalk, 

 which is not terminated by heads as in the first, but has leaves above 

 the heads. Marty n supposes this is probably no more than a variety 

 of the second sort. 



Culture. These plants are raised by sowing the seeds annually, 

 in the early spring months, in patches of three or four together, in 

 the borders or clumps where they are to remain, the mould in the 

 places being broken down and rendered rather fine before they are 

 put in. They may also be sown on beds of light earth, and when 

 they rise to a sufficient growth be transplanted to the places where 

 they are to grow, which should be done before the flowering stems 

 rise. The first is the best method. A few may also be raised in pots 

 for particular purposes, which must be kept occasionally watered in 

 dry seasons, and supported by sticks. 



When planted out in the natural ground, they must be kept clear 

 from weeds, and properly thinned, and have support when necessary, 

 to prevent their being pressed down by the weight of the fruit. They 

 often rise freely from self-sown seeds. 



They are chiefly cultivated for the ornament which the fruit 

 affords in the latter end of summer, which is as large as that of the 

 common strawberry, and of a red colour. They have a good effect 

 when set out in assemblage with other potted plants in conspicuous 

 situations about the house. 



