ASCLEPIAS. 



Syrian Dog-bane As'clepias Syriaca. 



shoots coming forth abundantly in the spring. It is 

 very easy of propagation, either from seed or by 

 parting the roots. When the latter plan is pursued, 

 the plants should be placed at least five feet apart, 

 as the roots spread very fast ; and in three or four 

 years, unless means be taken to prevent their too 

 rapid production, the ground will be completely 

 covered with steins growing too closely together 



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