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simultaneously with these young roots. 

 For example, when we take a dormant 

 Kose that has been grown in a pot, no 

 matter how well it may be supplied with 

 old roots, there is no healthy develop- 

 ment of leaves and flowers until the 

 emission of young roots. When we 

 plant out such plants as Celery, Cabbage, 

 or Strawberries, in the garden, the young 

 or " working roots " emitted from the 

 main roots are certain indications that 

 the plant has started, and that their 



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growth and future development is fairly 

 assured against drought or other causes; 

 but if the " working roots " are not 

 emitted, then there is yet danger of the 

 plants failing. 



Wort. A term applied to plants generally, 

 and sometimes especially to those of her- 

 baceous habit, or herbs. It is now chief- 

 ly used in compounds, as Liver-ioort, 

 Money-wor, Lung-wort, Mug-tcorf, etc. 

 The term is also used to designate a 

 sweet infusion of malt or grain. 



