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Ixias, Sparaxis, Tritonias, Babianas and Ranunculus. 
Ixias, Sparaxis, Tritonias, and Babianas— continued . 
Culture Out-Doors. — Plant from October to January, at a depth of three inches, and two to three inches 
apart, in a prepared light, loamy soil, thoroughly drained, the bed raised six inches above the general level, with 
a due south aspect. Should the earlier plantings make foliage in autumn, slight protection must be given, 
especially during severe frost. The later plantings will flower after the earlier ones, therefore select a situation 
for them where the sun’s rays will be somewhat broken, and thus the blooming period will be prolonged. The 
gorgeous beauty of these flowers amply rewards the little extra care they require to ensure success. \ 
IXIAS. 
The Ixia is a slender graceful growing plant, with long loose spikes of bloom. The colours are rich, varied, 
and beautiful, the centre always differing in colour from the other parts of the flower, so that the blossoms ex- 
panding in the sun's rays, present a picture of gorgeous beauty. 
s. d. 
903 6 each of 20 splendid varieties 17 6 
904 3 each of 20 ,, 9 6 
905 8 each of 12 ,, 5/6 & 7 6 
The following varieties of Ixias 
per doz. — s. d. 
909 Alice, pure white, velvety crimson 
centre 1 6 
910 Azurea, azure-blue, violet centre 2 o 
911 Beauty of Norfolk, canary, centre black... 1 6 
912 Bucephalus, magenta-purple, beautiful ... 1 o 
914 Conqueror, yellow, shaded red 1 6 
916 Crateroides, rich cerise -scarlet, early, and 
greatly valued for cutting ...per 100, 5/6 o ro 
917 Elvira, French-grey, violet centre 2 o 
919 Erubescens major, deep rose-carmine, 
black centre 1 6 
921 Golden Drop, golden-yellow, dark centre 1 6 
922 Glory, bronze-crimson, black centre 1 6 
923 Hercules, white tinged rose, deep rose 
centre, fine 1 6 
925 Josephine, striped rose and white, pretty 1 6 
926 Lady Carey, buff-orange, black centre... 2 o 
s. d. 
906 1 each of 12 splendid varieties 2 6 
907 Choice mixed per 100, 5/6; per doz. o 10 
908 Fine mixed 3/6; „ 08 
are distinct, showy and beautiful. 
per doz.— s. d. 
927 La Favorite, primrose, crimson centre, 
very fine 2 o 
928 Lady Slade, beautiful pink, carmine centre 1 6 
929 Magniflca, handsome, rich deep yellow, 
chocolate centre 1 6 
931 Nitens, intense deep magenta, handsome 1 6 
933 P allas , beautiful primrose, purple centre 1 o 
934 Pearl, white, violet centre, large 1 6 
936 Proestans, ruby-crimson, beautiful 1 6 
936 Queen of Roses, beautiful bright rose, 
large double flowers 3 6 
937 Smiling Mary, pretty rose-pink 2 o 
938 Sunbeam, orange, striped crimson, showy 2 o 
939 Virgilius, pale primrose, violet centre 1 6 
940 Viridiflora, sea-green, black centre, distinct 3 6 
942 White Queen, the largest of the Ixias, pure 
white, velvety crimson centre 2 6 
SPARAXIS. 
It would be difficult to conceive colours more diversified and brilliant than represented by the Sparaxis. 
Its compact dwarf growth and beautiful rich colours render it of great value for pot-culture, rockwork, &c. 
946 3 or 6 each of 12 splendid vars. ...5/6 & 7 6 I 949 Choice mixed per too, 7/6 ; p. doz. 8 i *6 
948 1 each of 12 splendid varieties 2 o | 950 Fine mixed 5/6 ; 10 
TRITONIAS. 
The habit and growth of these resemble the Sparaxis, but the prevailing colours differ, and, flowering later, 
they form a most important succession. The colours range from buff to rose and the richest glowing orange, the 
flowers always having a beautiful transparency. For pot-culture they are most valuable. p.100. p.doz. 
8. d. 3, 3. 
951 3 or 6 each of 10 splendid vars. .. 8/6 & 12 6 | 954 Choice mixed 8 6 1 a 
953 1 each of 10 splendid varieties 3 6 | 9C5 Fine mixed 6 6 ~!i o 
BABIANAS. 
The flowers of the Babiana range in colour from blue to the richest crimson-magenta, set off by a dark 
green hairy foliage. They form a striking contrast both in flower and foliage to the Sparaxis and Tritonia, 
but have the same fine dwarf compact growth ; the three are good companion plants in pots or out-of-doors. 
s. d. s. d. 
956 3 or 5 each of 10 splendid vars. ...8/6 & 12 6 1 959 Choice mixed per 100, 10/6 ; per doz. r 6 
958 1 each of 10 splendid varieties 3 6| 960 Fine mixed 7/6; „ 13 
THE RANUNCULUS. 
Culture.— Plant the Turban and Turco-Persian Ranunculus from October to March, and the Persian 
varieties from January to April. When the soil works kindly, and the day is dry, draw drills two inches deep, and 
five or six inches apart ; at the bottom of the drill sprinkle a little sand, press the tubers firmly into the soil, claws 
downwards, and cover with sand, then with soil, keeping the crown of the tuber two inches under the surface. 
During severe weather, cover the early plantings with dry litter, leaves, or old tan, and this remove before the 
foliage in Spring gets injured. In April and May, during dry weather, water the beds freely two or three times 
a week, if necessary ; and when the flower-buds appear, water daily if required, and continue doing so while the 
plants are blooming ; this will insure fine flowers. In watering, wet the foliage as little as possible. 
DOUBLE PERSIAN RANUNCULUS FOR BEDS, RIBBONS, AND MASSES. 
965 Superfine mixed varieties per iooo, 2 is. ; per ioo, 2 s. 6d ; per doz. 6 d. 
966 Fine ,, „ 16 s. ; ,, zs. ; ,, 4 d. 
DOUBLE TURBAN OR TURKISH BEDDING RANUNCULUS. 
The flowers of the Turban Ranunculus differ from the Persian in being larger, more rose-like, and self- 
coloured. In beds, ribbons, and masses, the rich yellow, bright orange, brilliant scarlet, and pure white flowers, 
are very effective in Spring. 
[Barr and Son, 
