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and full of pulp, intermixed with numerous reni- 
form seeds.” 
If any of my readers should wish to cultivate 
this plant of ‘‘ old renown,”’ they should do it by 
sowing the seed in autumn, soon after it is ripe ; 
as the seed kept till sprmg seldom produces 
plants. It should be set in a light, dry soil, and 
of a good depth, so that the root may not be 
chilled or obstructed; and care should be taken 
not to disturb it when it has once obtained a 
considerable size. 
