102 Alpine Plants. 
Ranunculus alpestris (Europe). 
This species has a good constitution. Plant on 
the flat, in a well-drained and somewhat shady 
place, using as compost peat, loam, and leaf-mould 
in equal parts, with a little grit added to keep the 
soil open. In early spring a sharp look-out for snails 
must be kept, as they often eat out the crowns 
before they are fairly above ground, and the flowers 
are lost for the season. A little rough grit will do 
much to prevent this occurring, care being taken that 
if it is placed over the actual crowns all the fine has 
been taken out and only the rough is used. 
Ranunculus amplexicaulis (Pyrenees, W. Alps). 
Plant in half shade, either on the flat or on a 
slope, preferably with an east aspect, in somewhat 
retentive fibrous loam, with a little leaf-mould and 
less sand. In March, before the plant shows, top- 
dress the place where it is with lin. of the same 
compost as was used in planting. If during winter 
the roots or corms have risen at all, they should not 
be pressed back with the finger, as the crowns are 
brittle and liable to be destroyed, but should be 
taken up, and replanted with the crowns tin. to 
14in. below the surface. 
Ranunculus crenatus (Hungary). 
This species requires similar treatment to Ranun- 
culus alpestris. 
Ranunculus glacialis (Northern and Arctic Regions). 
A rare little Alpine froma high elevation, not 
often seen on rockeries, although of easy culture. A 
well-drained place must be chosen, facing the south or 
