injurious and sometimes even fatal to this species.

As it rarely ripens its seeds with us, it is generally propagated by
parting its roots in autumn. These are also usually imported from
Holland, and may be had of the importers of bulbs at a reasonable rate.

Being liable to be destroyed by seasons unusually severe, it will be
prudent to place a few roots of it in pots, either in the greenhouse or
in a hot-bed frame during the winter.

It bears forcing well.




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SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA. STRAWBERRY SAXIFRAGE.


_Class and Order._

DECANDRIA DIGYNIA.

_Generic Character._

_Calyx_ 5-partitus. _Cor._ 5-petala. _Caps._ 2-rostris, 1-locularis,
polysperma.

_Specific Character and Synonyms._