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even in our dry atmosphere, flower pots of five inches 

 diameter and upward, in which are grown Roses or 

 other plants whose roots are sensitive to moisture, had 

 better be crocked or drained. It is not pleasant to 

 admit an error, particularly when promulgated in print 

 for the " instruction " of others; but it is better to make 

 what amend is possible by making the acknowledgment, 

 than to continue to stick to opinions before given when 

 there is reason to believe these were formed in error. 



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