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THE PERSIAN, TURBAN, TURCO-PERSIAN RANUNCULUS, AND ANEMONE. 
Babianas — continued. per doz. — u. d. 
1337 Atro-cyanea, purple-blue, marked white... 2 6 
1338 Attraction, dark blue, vigorous habit 4 6 
1339 Celia, rose, marked white 2 6 
1340 General Froome, violet , spotted white 3 6 
1341 General Scott, lavender , suffused white ... 3 6 
1342 General Slade, magenta 3 6 
1343 Hellas, pale yellow, outside suffused purple 4 6 
per doz. —8. d. 
1344 Julia, petals alternately white atid blue ... 3 6 
1345 Kermesina, rich crimson-magenta 2 o 
1346 Lady Carey, rose, marked white 2 6 
1347 Rosea grandis, rose-purple, marked white 3 6 
1348 Rubro-cyanea, blue , crimson centre 7 6 
1349 Speciosa, mauve, suffused blue 2 6 
1360 Villosa, blue 1 6 
THE RANUNCULUS. 
Culture. — Plant the Turban 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. 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, if necessary two or three 
times a week ; and when the flower-buds appear water if required 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. 
1351 5 each 25 splendid named varieties 15 o I 1363 1 each 25 splendid named varieties 3 6 
1362 3 ,, 25 ditto ditto 10 o | 1364 Mixed Scotch spotted vars. per 100, 5/6; doz. 1 o 
1366 Superfine mixed varieties, per iooo, 3CU. ; per 100, y. 6 d . ; per dozen, 8 d. 
1356 Fine ,, ,, sis , ; ,, ss. 6d.‘, ,, 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. 
1367 50 each 8 splendid varieties £1 o o I 1369 20 each 8 splendid varieties 7 6 
1368 30 „ 8 ,, o 12 6 | 1360 10 each 8 ,, 4 o 
1361 Splendid mixed, per 1000, sy . ; per 100, 31. 6 d. ; per dozen, 6d. 
per loo. per doz. 
1362 Bright Yellow 3 6 .0 6 
1363 Crimson Grandlflora 3 6...0 6 
1364 Crimson-brown or black 3 6...0 6 
1366 Golden- Yellow 4 0...0 8 
per 100. per doz. 
1366 Orange 3 6...0 6 
1367 Scarlet, splendid . 2 6...0 4 
1368 Variegated, mottled red and yellow 3 6...0 6 
1369 White 2 6 
TURCO-PERSIAN NEW LARGE-FLOWERING RANUNCULUS. 
This new race of Ranunculus is remarkable for a vigorous growth, and is profusely 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. 
1370 5 each of the 8 splendid varieties enumerated 6 o 
1371 3 ,, of the 8 splendid varieties 3 6 
1372 Choice mixed ...per 100, 5*. 6 d. ; per doz. 1 o 
1373 Fine mixed 3*. 6 d. ; ,, 09 
1374 Orange-Red ,, 16 
1375 Orange-Scarlet 26 
1376 Rich Scarlet per doz. 2 6 
1377 Rich Crimson ,, 26 
1378 Rose 16 
1379 Sulphur Yellow 20 
1380 Velvety Brown ,, 1 6 
1381 White 20 
THE ANEMONE, OR WINDFLOWER. 
Anemone flowers embrace scarlets, roses, blues, and purples of the most dazzling hues, also the purest 
whites, and endless variations in stripes. The habit of the plant is excellent, and the foliage elegant. For beds, 
edgings, and masses, where Spring tiowers 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. 
Culture. — Any good soil, moderately well drained, suits the Anemone. In its native habitat it grows 
mostly in vineyards and oliveyards, 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 io 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. I per 100. per doz. 
1382 5 each, 25 new splendid varieties , T 15 o I 1385 New varieties, in mixture 7 6...1 6 
1383 3 ,, 25 ,, ,, 10 o I 1386 New blue varieties 12 6...1 9 
1384 1 ,, 25 ,, ,, 3 6 | 1387 New scarlet varieties 10 6...1 o 
1388 Fine mixed double, all colours 4J. 6 d. per 100 ; 8 d. per doz. 
1389 Splendid mixed double, all colours 5*. 6 d. per 100 ; is. per doz. 
1390 Splendid double scarlets in shades 7 s. 6d. 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. each. 
1391 Etoile de Bretagne, rose-lilac 10 6...1 o 
1392 Glolre de Nantes, rich violet 3 6...0 4 
1393 La Brilliante, rich cerise 5 6...0 6 
1391 Lilas, red-lilac 10 6...1 o 
1395 Mauve Clair, pale mauve 10 6...1 o 
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per doz. each. 
1396 Meteor, carmine , bordered white... 10 6...1 o 
1397 New dark, purple-red 10 6...1 o 
1398 Ponceau, deep scarlet 10 6...1 o 
1399 Rossini, peach colour 10 6...1 o 
1400 Splendid varieties, in mixture 7 6...0 9 
