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colour, some of which are as long again as the floret.
Seeds channelled, very hairy. Pappus composed of
numerous feathered hairs.
This very handsome Autumn-flowering species will,
m a rich light soil, sometimes attain the height of 3 or
4 te e t; in poorer soil it scarcely exceeds a foot, or
18 inches. It is one of the most desirable plants with
which we are acquainted, for the borders of the flower
garden, as it is quite hardy, and is in bloom from
August to October; the only danger of its not succeeding
is, if it be planted in a damp situation, as its
fleshy roots are very liable to perish with too much
moisture; after flowering, the roots sometimes raise
themselves considerably above the earth ; in that case,
they should be covered with a little dry mould. The
best time for transplanting them, is late in Autumn,
when they are dormant, or very early in Spring; and
11 in a dry situation, the roots, if very large, may be
p a rted ; they may also be raised from seeds, Avhich
should be sown in pots as soon as ripe, and soon after
they are come up, may be transplanted in the open
g r^ n d , where they will soon become flowering plants.
Drawn at the Nursery of Mr. Colvill, King’s Road,
Chelsea, in September.
I. Capitnliim split through the middle, to show the naked dotted recentacle
the dhCn “' f " ’ 3. Stamens spread open, showink
the distinct filaments, and united anthers. 4. Style terminated bv its 2 hlnnf
spreading Stigmas. 5. Seed, showing its feathered p a p p iir ^ "*
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