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Cultivation. This shrub is found in open ground all over France, but, says M. 

 Dumont-Courset, it's often damaged in northern provinces. I've kept one in these 

 circumstances for several years, at least since 1789, and every year it's been damaged 

 right down to its base in spite of its being covered. However, it will survive when planted 

 in ordinary soil and in a spot where it's sheltered, especially on its eastern side. The main 

 point about preserving this shrub is to plant it in a way that it can strengthen and not grow 

 too much during the summer. It's propagated by sowing the seeds in slightly loose soil as 

 soon as possible after they ripen. 



KEY TO PLATE. 



1. Shrubby hare's-ear. 2. Complete flower (enlarged). 3. Fruit, natural size. 4 

 Same, enlarged. 



