BABIANAS, THE RANUNCULUS, AND THE ANEMONE OR WINDFLOWER. 
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BABIANAS. 
The flowers of the Babiana range in colour from blue to the richest crimson-magenta, and are set off 
by a dark green hairy foliage. They form a striking contrast both in flower and foliage to the Sparaxis 
and Tritonia, and have the same fine dwarf compact growth; the three are good companion plants in pots 
or out of doors. 
910 
911 
912 
BARR AND SON’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL BABIANAS. 
s. d. 
5 each of 10 splendid varieties 12 6 
3 „ 10 „ „ 8 6 
1 10 „ 3 6 
915 Rubro-cyanea, flowers rich blue, with crimson centre, very beautiful per doz. 4/6 
913 Choice mixed. ..per 100, tor. 6<f., per doz. 1 6 
914 Fine mixed per roo, 7 s. 6d., per doz. 1 3 
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 down- 
wards, 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. 
The named varieties offered below in Collections have been selected on account of their large flowers and 
fine colours. 
916 6 each 25 splendid named varieties 
917 3 „ 25 
920 Superfine mixed varieties 
921 Fine 
*• d- s. d. 
8 6 918 1 each 25 splendid named varieties 2 o 
S 6 | 919 Mixed Scotch spotted vars.p. 100, 5/6; doz. 1 o 
per 1000, 251. ; per 100, 31.; per dozen o 6 
,, i 6 r. ; ,, 2s , ; ,, 04 
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. 
s. d. 
922 60 each 8 splendid varieties 18 6 I 924 
923 30 ,, 8 ,, 12 o I 925 
1). 100. p. doz. 
.. ( 1 . 8 . d. 
926 Blight Yellow 3 6...0 6 931 
927 Crimson Grandlfiora 3 6...0 6 932 
928 Crimson-brown or black 2 6...0 4 933 
929 Golden-Yellow 3 6...0 6 934 
930 Orange, showy 4 6...0 8 1 935 
s. d. 
20 each 8 splendid varieties 8 6 
10 „ 8 „ 4 6 
p. 100. p. doz. 
d. tt. d . 
Rose-carmine, a beautiful colour... 7 6...1 3 
Scarlet, splendid 2 6...0 4 
Variegated, mottled red and yellow 3 6...0 6 
White, beautiful 15 0...2 3 
Splendid mixed per 1000, 21s. 2 6...0 6 
NEW LARGE-FLOWERING TURCO-PERSIAN BEDDING 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 each. 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. g d 
936 5 each of 12 splendid named varieties 7 6 
937 3 ,, 12 ,, ,, 5 o 
938 Choice Mixed, from a splendid collection per 1000, 30J. ; per 100 3 6 
939 Fine Mixed ,, „ ,, 211.; ,, 26 
The following varieties have very large flowers and brilliant and distinct colours. 
940 
p. 100 8. 
Apricot colour, beautiful 8 
d. p 
6 
doz. 8. 
... I 
d. 
3 
948 
Wfiite, shaded Pink .... 
p. 100 if. 
d. p. doz 
6 ... 
s. 
2 
d. 
0 
941 
Carmine-Red 
7 
6 
... I 
3 
919 
Rich Deep Scarlet 
4 
6 ... 
O 
8 
912 
Cberry-Crimson and WMte ... 
10 
6 
... I 
6 
950 
Rich Crimson, very fine . 
6 ... 
I 
3 
943 
Crimson-Black 
10 
6 
... I 
6 
951 
Rtcn Purple 
6 ... 
I 
3 
944 
French-Grey, tinged Violet . 
5 
6 
... I 
O 
952 
Rose, shading to Pink . 
5 
6 ... 
O 
10 
915 
Yellow, Striped Orange-Red 
Orange-Scarlet 
7 
6 
... I 
3 
953 
Rich Clear Yellow 
12 
6 ... 
I 
9 
916 
8 
6 
... I 
3 
964 
Sulphur-Yellow 
5 
6 ... 
O 
IO 
917 
White, very beautiful 
IO 
6 
... I 
6 
955 
Dark Velvety Crimson . 
8 
6 ... 
I 
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THE ANEMONE, OR WINDFLOWER. 
For brilliancy of colour few flowers can compare witli the Anemone, which in Spring produces its masses of 
double or single blossoms, in an endless variety of shades, scarlets, crimsons , roses, blushes, lilacs, blues , purples, 
and snow-wtutes, all of which for cutting are valuable, lasting long in water. For beds, edgings, and masses, 
it is matchless, and may be had in bloom, weather permitting, from November to July, according to situation, 
locality, and time of planting. 
Culture. — Any good soil, moderately well drained, suits the Anemone. Plant in succession A. coronaria 
varieties from October to May, the roots four to six inches apart, at a depth of two to three inches, choosing 
a dry day, and when the ground is in good working condition. The plantings for Summer and Autumn- 
dowering, should be in a situation where the ground is moist, and is shaded from the sun's rays from after 10 
or 11 a.m. 
NEW DOUBLE POPPY ANEMONES FOR BEDS AND MASSES (A. coronaria varieties). 
The flowers of the Double Poppy Anemone resemble a semi-double Hollyhock, and are extremely hand- 
some. When planted from October to December, they flower in succession during the early Spring months, 
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