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YAED AND GAEDEN 



perennial phloxes belong and the hardy chrys- 

 anthemums, the Japanese iris and the peonies. 



ROOT DIVISION 



Propagation by root division is not difficult 

 to effect. Either the early spring or autumn 

 may be chosen for the work. The old plant 



Golden Marguerite {Anthemis tinctoiia] 



should be carefully lifted, avoiding as much as 

 possible damage to the root system, and the 

 earth adhering to the roots should be shaken 

 off or washed away by immersion in water. 

 The root-stock and the tender rootlets leading 

 from it are then fully exposed and the propaga- 

 tor can see clearly where and how to cut. No 



