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Ranuneolus. 
and winter, either in the open ground 
or in pots. The French varieties are 
more robust than the Persian, and the 
flowers are larger. The ground should 
be rather dry, and if planted in the open 
ground, it will be well to have the spot 
a little higher than the bed or border. 
French Ranunculus... .25¢. per dozen. 
Scilla peruviana. Thess are 
green-house ulbs at the North, but 
here they are hardy, and do well in the 
open ground. There are two varieties 
—the blue and white. They throw up 
a shoot, on the end of which the flowers 
appear, forming a truss. Plant from 
October till January. 39 cents each. 
Tulips. Double and single ‘Tulips 
thrive better in a more Northern lati- 
RICHARD FKOTSCHER’S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 
Seflla peruviaua. 
tude than this, but some. years they 
flower well here, and as they are cheap, 
a few flowering bulbs will pay the sma!]1 
amount they cost. They should not be 
planted later than December, and 
placed very shallow in the ground; not 
more than one-third of the bulb should 
be covered. When near flowering they 
require a good deal of moisture. Single 
and double, 50 cents per dozen. 
Wuberoses. Double Flowering. 
They are ornamental for the garden, 
and very valuabie for making bouquets, 
on account of their pure white color 
and great fragrance. Plant during the 
spring months. Strong bulbs, 10 cents 
each ; 75 cents per dozen. 
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