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of the different sorts in the autumn or spring seasons at different 

 times, in patches of six or eight together, in the places where they 

 are to grow. Where the soil is light and dry, the autumn is the best 

 season, as the plants appear more early, but in other cases the spring 

 should be preferred. The plants afterwards only require to be kept 

 clean from weeds, and be properly supported by branchy sticks. 



The last sort may likewise be increased by transplanting the 

 roots in the autumn; but the plants in this way are seldom so good 

 as by seeds. 



The two first sorts must be sown annually, but the last will 

 remain many years. 



It is the practice with the gardeners who raise the first sorts for 

 the London markets, to sow them in the autumn, in pots, and secure 

 them from severe weather, by placing them in hot- bed frames; by 

 which means they can bring them much more early to market. 

 They may be continued in flower the whole summer by repeated 

 sowings in the spring. When sown in pots they should be watered 

 frequently. 



They are all highly ornamental in the borders, clumps, and other 

 parts of pleasure-grounds, when properly intermixed in their species 

 and different varieties. 



