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only remember that the roots have feelings, and that 

 the plant does not like to be disturbed when it is busy 

 with other matters. And 

 water well when you are 

 transplanting. I tell you 

 another thing, Liebchen: 

 plants will take much pe- 

 culiar treatment from peo- 

 ple that love them. Ah ! " 

 he said, straightening him- 

 self, "the old Peter is tired ! 

 I shall do no more to-day. 

 Here, little one ; these are 

 for you. That is iris and 

 phlox and the Delphinium 

 and one root of peony 

 there is not room for more than one in your garden." 



"I 'm very, Very much obliged, Mr. Trommel," 

 said the under-gardener, gratefully. "Do you think 

 I can plant them all right myself? " 



"Why not? Are you not now an experienced gar- 

 dener, and the president of the Horticultural Club 

 that is now resting?" 



