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till January, they will flower in March. In this way, by 
always having a stock of old roots, and planting some 
every month in the year, Ranunculuses may be had in 
flower all the year round. The common way of propa- 
gating the Ranunculus is by separating the offsets from 
the larger roots. 
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SCILLAS. 
@NMHESE are pretty bulbous plants, all of which are 
“= hardy and desirable for their early flowering habit. 
They are commonly called ‘‘Squills,’’ and some varieties 
of them are to be met within most gardens. They are 
best planted in October, and prefer a light rich soil. 
Scilla Ameoena has blue flowers, and is a native of the 
Levant. Scilla Bifolia has red, blue or white flowers. 
Scilla Siberica has intense blue flowers and is about the 
best known. Ail are desirable for a Spring garden, and 
come into bloom with the Crocus, but continue much 
longer. They may remain undisturbed for years where © 
planted, as crowding does in no way injure them. 
FREEZIA REFRACTA ALBA. 
_  ‘@®HIS is one cf the most useful of all the Winter or 
= early Spring flowering bulbs and is a great favorite 
wherever grown. The flowers are about two inches long 
and in appearance like a miniature Gladioli, and are 
produced in clusters of from six to ten on depressed hori- 
zontal scapes. The body of the flower is pure white, with 
the lower segments spotted lemon yellow. In fact one 
variety of the Freezia comes a light lemon color with a 
deeper yellow throat. The perfume is most delicious, 
said to be a mixture of Mignonette, Violet and Jassa- 
