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inches deep; and as regards distance it is a good rule to 

 put them five inches apart each way, and of course alter- 

 nating throughout the bed. For display irrespective of 

 high quality, the cheap turban ranunculuses are invaluable^ 

 and as hardy as any choice flowers known to our gardens. 



It is a matter of considerable importance that the 

 Asiatic ranunculus, in all its many varieties, comes so nearly 

 true from seed that to reproduce the finest sorts quickly and 

 ill quantity is altogether an easy matter. It must always 

 be borne in mind, however, that the plant is somewhat 

 peculiar in constitution. It needs a deep strong soil, and 

 the bed should bo mulched in spring with fat manure. 

 Drought is death to it, and therefore during dry hot 

 weather the water-pot must be used freely. And, finally, 

 the roots require a season of decided rest. Both tlie seed 

 and the roots possess an enduring vitality, and may be 

 kept two years without detriment. But we do not advise 

 putting any plant to such a strain ; it is sufficient to know 

 what is possible in the case of an emergency. 



