aS THE PERSIAN, TURBAN, TURCO-PERSIAN RANUNCULUS, AND ANEMONE. 
The Ranunculus — continued. 
April. It is in a somewhat moist soil which has been trenched deeply that the Ranunculus does best, but any good 
loamy soil, which has been properly prepared, will do. 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. Cover the early plantings with dry litter, leaves, or old tan during severe weather, 
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,'; and when the flower-buds appear water if necessary daily, and continue doing 
so while the plants are blooming, taking every care not to wet the foliage if possible. 
DOUBLE PERSIAN RANUNCULUS FOR BEDS, RIBBONS, AND MASSES. 
The named varieties have been selected on account of their large flowers and fine colours. 
OUR OWN SELECTIONS. 
s. d. ». d. 
1226 5 each 25 splendid named varieties 15 o 1 1228 1 each 25 splendid named varieties 3 6 
1227 3 „ 25 ditto ditto 10 o | 1229 Mixed Scotch spotted vars. per 100, 5/6; doz. 1 o 
1230 Superfine mixed varieties, per 1000, 30c. ; per 100, 31. 6d. ; per dozen, 8 d. 
1231 Fine ditto ditto 21s. ; ditto, 2.1. 6d. ; ditto, 6d. 
DOUBLE TURBAN OR TURKISH 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. our own selections. 
£ s. d. £ s. d. 
1232 100 each 8 splendid varieties 1 7 6 I 1234 25 each 8 splendid varieties '076 
1233 50 ,, 8 ,, o 14 6 | 1236 10 each 8 ,, 036 
1236 Splendid mixed, per ioco, 25 s . ; per 100, 31. 6d. ; per dozen, 6d. 
per ICO. per doz, 
a. d. 8 . d. 
1237 Bright Yellow 3 0...0 6 
1238 Crimson Grandiflora 3 6...0 6 
1239 Crimson-brown or black 3 0...0 6 
1240 Golden-Yellow 3 6...0 6 
per 100. per doz. 
d. s. d. 
0...0 6 
6...0 4 
6 .. .0 6 
6.. . r 6 
1241 Orange 3 
1242 Scarlet, splendid 2 
1243 Variegated, mottled red and yellow 3 
1244 White 10 
TURCO-PERSIAN NEW LARGE-FLOWERING RANUNCULUS. 
This new race of Ranunculus is remarkable for a vigorous growth, and is extraordinarily floriferous ; 
the plants attain a height of about 18 inches, and produce from 10 to 15 blossoms. Where cut flowers are in 
demand, these new Ranunculus are most valuable, as flowers may be gathered from the same bed several times 
a week, during the flowering period, without impairing the display. 
£ h. d. a. d. 
1245 10 each of 23 splendid varieties 1 10 o 
1246 s „ of 25 „ o 15 o 
1247 3 ,, of 25 „ ,, o 10 o 
1248 1 each of 25 splendid varieties 3 6 
1249 Choice mixed ...per 100 , 51 . 6 d. ; per doz. 1 o 
1250 Fine mixed „ 31 . 6d. ; „ 09 
THE ANEMONE, OR WINDFLOWER. 
Anemone flowers embrace scarlets, roses, blues, and purples of the most dazzling hues, also the purest 
white, and endless variations in stripes. The habit of the plant is excellent, and the foliage elegant. For beds, 
edgings, and masses, where Spring flowers are grown it is matchless, and may be had in bloom, weather per- 
mitting, from November to July, according to situation, locality, and time of planting. For naturalization and 
wild gardens it is of great value, and a charming plant in orchards and grass. The graceful Anemone fulgens we 
have seen producing its brilliant blossoms at Christmas and a succession of flowers maintained by sundry plantings 
to July. Roots which were planted May, 1882, furnished a supply of cut flowers throughout the Autumn. The 
snow-white Anemone “The Bride,” is a most important introduction, and, as a cut flower, is of the greatest 
possible value, the large saucer-shaped, snow-white blossoms, resembling flowers of the Christmas Rose grown 
under glass. Anemone Stellata (the Starry Windflower of the Riviera) is well known as an elegant plant to 
those who have spent a winter at Nice, Cannes, and Mentone. Anemone apennina (the Blue Mountain 
Windflower), during March and April, makes the most charming cushions of blue in the flower border, and its 
white companion, A. apennina alba, is most lovely in masses. Anemone blanda is a most important plant ; it 
resembles A. apennina in flower, but is deeper in colour, and flowers a month earlier. If the Anemone is required 
for indoor decoration, after potting plunge the pots to the rim out of doors, and there let them remain till the 
flower buds appear, then remove the pots indoors. 
Culture. — Any good soil, moderately well drained, suits the Anemone. In its native habitat it grows 
mostly in vineyards and oliyeyards, where it is partially protected from the sun’s rays and parching winds, the 
most potent enemies of Spring flowers. Plant in succession from August to May, the roots four to six inches 
apart, and at a depth of two to three inches ; this should be done when the ground is in good working 
condition and on a dry day. The planting for Summer and Autumn-flowering must be in a situation where 
the ground is moist , and in shade from after 10 or 11 a.m. 
NEW DOUBLE POPPY ANEMONES, FOR BEDS AND MASSES. 
The flowers of the Double Poppy Anemone resemble a semi-double Hollyhock, and are extremely hand- 
some. When planted from September to December, they flower in succession during the early Spring months, 
and those planted from January to April flowering in succession from April to July. 
d» per 100. per doz. 
1264 New varieties, in mixture 7 6...1 6 
1266 New blue varieties 12 6. ..2 6 
1266 New scarlet varieties 10 6.. .2 6 
1261 5 each, 25 new splendid varieties 15 
1262 3 „ 25 „ „ 10 o 
1263 1 ,.25 „ „ 3 6 
1267 Fine mixed double, all colours 4J. per 100 ; 8 d. per doz. 
1268 Splendid mixed double, all colours 5r. 6d. per 100; is. per doz. 
1269 Splendid double scarlets in shades ys. 6 d. per 100 ; is. 3 d. per doz. 
NEW DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED FRENCH ANEMONES.' 
This new section of the double Poppy Anemone is remarkable for its large handsome flowers. 
per doz. 
d. 
1260 Etolle de Bretagne, new 10 6...1 
1261 Gloire de Nantes, rich violet 3 6...0 
1262 La Brilliant e, rich cerise 5 6...0 
1263 Lilas, red-lilac 10 6...1 
each. 
d. 
1264 New dark, purple-red 10 
1266 Ponceau, deep scarlet 10 
1266 Rossini, peach colour 10 
1267 Splendid varieties, in mixture 7 
per doz. each 
d. a. d, 
6. . .1 c 
6.. . 1 c 
6.. .1 c 
6.. .0 
[Barr and Son, 
