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A third group of weeds consists of those that live for more
than two years. These weeds are usually most difficult to
kill, They propagate by means of running rootstocks as
well as by seeds. Plants that
live more than two seasons
are known as perennials and
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include, for example, many grasses, dock, Canada thistle,
poison ivy, passion flower, horse nettle, etc. There are many
methods of destroying perennial weeds. They may be dug
entirely out and removed, Sometimes in small areas they
may be killed by crude sulphuric acid or may be starved
by covering them with boards or a straw stack or in some
other convenient way. A method that is very effective is