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 set of! 
by a dark green hirsute foliage, they form a striking contrast both in flower and foliage to the Sparaxis 
and Tritonia. The Babiana has the same fine dwarf compact growth, and is a good companion plant to 
the Sparaxis and Tritonia, in pots or out of doors. 
BARR AND SON'S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL BABIANAS. 
8 . 
876 5 each of 10 splendid varieties 12 
877 3 „ 10 „ ,, 8 
878 2 ,, 10 ,, 5 
882 Rubro-cyanea, flowers rich blue, with 
d. g. d. 
6 879 1 each of 10 splendid varieties 3 o 
o 880 Choice mixed ...per 100, 8 s. 6 d., per doz. 1 6 
6 88i Fine mixed per 100, 6s. 6d. y per doz. 1 o 
\ centre, very beautif ul per doz. 3 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 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 have been selected on account of their large flowers and fine colours. 
BARR AND SON’S SELECTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL PERSIAN RANUNCULUS. 
8. d. 5 . d. 
883 6 each 25 splendid named varieties ... 12 6 I 885 1 each 25 splendid named varieties 3 6 
884 3 ,, 25 „ „ ,, ... 8 6 I 886 Mixed Scotch spotted vars.p. 100, 5/6; doz. 1 o 
887 Superfine mixed varieties per 1000, 25 s. ; per 100, 3*.; per dozen o 6 
888 Fine ,, ,, i 6 j. ; ,, 2 s.\ ,, 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. 
889 50 each 8 splendid varieties.... 
s. d. 
18 6 
1 891 
890 
39 ,, 8 ,, 
| 892 
893 
Bright Yellow 
p. 100. p. doz. 
s. d. *. d. 
898 
894 
Crimson Grandiflora 
899 
895 
Crimson-brown or black 
900 
896 
Golden- Yellow 
901 
897 
Orange, shoiuy 
902 
20 each 8 splendid varieties 8 
10 „ 8 ,, 
Rose-carmine, a beautiful colour... 7 
Scarlet, splendid 2 
Variegated, mottled red and yellow 3 
White, beautiful 15 
Splendid mixed per 1000, 21 s. 2 
d. 
6 
4 6 
1>. 100. p. doz. 
s. d. a. d. 
6.. . 1 3 
6.. .0 4 
6...0 6 
0...2 3 
6...0 6 
NEW LARGE-FLOWERING TURC0-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 to to rs 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. s a 
903 5 each of 12 splendid named varieties 7 6 
901 3 „ 12 „ ,, „ S o 
906 Choice Mixed, from a splendid collection, per rooo, 42s.; per 100, 51. 6 d.\ per doz. 1 o 
906 Fine Mixed ,, „ ,, 30J, ; ,, 3*. 6rf.; ,, 09 
The following varieties have been selected for their large flowers and brilliant colours. 
p. 100 8. 
d. p 
doz. 8. 
d. 
p. 100 «. 
d. p. doz 
s. 
d. 
907 
Apricot colour, beautiful 
10 
6 
... 1 
6 
915 
White, shaded Pink .... 
IS 
0 ... 
2 
6 
908 
Carmine-Red 
7 
6 
... I 
3 
916 
Rich Deep Scarlet 
5 
6 ... 
I 
O 
909 
Cherry-Crimson and White ... 
12 
6 
... 2 
O 
917 
Rich Crimson, veryfne . 
IO 
6 ... 
I 
6 
910 
Crimson-Black 
12 
6 
... 2 
O 
918 
Rich Purple 
6 ... 
2 
O 
911 
French-Grey, tinged Violet . 
5 
6 
... 1 
O 
919 
Rose, shading to Fink . 
5 
6 ... 
I 
O 
912 
Yellow, Striped Orange-Red 
7 
6 
... 1 
3 
920 
Rich Clear Yellow 
6 ... 
2 
O 
913 
Orange-Scarlet 
8 
6 
... 1 
3 
921 
Sulphur- Yellow 
S 
6 ... 
I 
O 
914 
White, very beautiful 
12 
6 
... 2 
O 
922 
Dark Velvety Crimson . 
IO 
6 ... 
I 
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THE ANEMONE, OR WINDFLOWER. 
For brilliancy of colour few flowers can compare with 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-whites, all of which for cutting aie 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- 
flowering, should be in a situation where the ground is moist, and is shaded from the sun s rays from after io 
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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