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high or more in good soil, of a purplish color, and branching- towards 
the apex ; the leaves oblong, rough, having some sharp teeth on the 
edges — they are from three to four inches long, and almost two broad 
— towards the bottom of the stem they stand by fours at each joint, 
higher up they are by threes, and at the top by pairs, sitting close to 
the stems ; the flowers stand upon rather long peduncles, which are 
solitary. This plant is a native of most parts of North America, from 
Maine to Georgia, and produces flowers from July till October. 
ProiMgation and Culture. This species of plants are all readily 
increased by parting the roots, and planting them out in the autumn or 
spring in proper situations, which is usually done in the borders or 
clumps. They may also be raised by planting the slips in the same 
manner. If placed in a bed they should be set from one to two feet 
apart in rows, and the rows from two and a half to three feet apart, 
after which they should be managed as the perennial Sun-flower. — 
They afford a beautiful and pleasing effect among other perennial 
plants in the summer season. 
