26 MORPHIXIAS, SPARAXIS, TRITONIAS, BABIANAS, AND PERSIAN RANUNCULUS. 
MORPHIXIAS. 
These arevery distinct, flowering somewhat later than the Ixia, but possessing the same graceful habit. The 
buff coloured species is unique in habit and colour. 
per doz. — s. d. per doz. — s. d, 
1336 Panloulata, buf 2 6 I 1337 Panlculata rosea, rosy apricot 2 6 
1336 „ alba, white, black centre 2 6 [ 1338 „ mixed 2 6 
SPARAXIS. 
Mr. Saunders, of Guernsey, writing in the Gardeners' Chronicle with reference to Sparaxis, remarks that he 
has seen enthusiastic amateurs so full of ecstatic delight at the diversity of colours and the gorgeousness of the 
hues, that he had seen the knee bent and gymnastics performed without feeling at liberty to condemn the per- 
formers. The compact dwarf growth of the Sparaxis, combined with its rich beautiful colours, indicate its 
adaptation for pot culture. «. d. 
1339 5 each of 12 splendid varieties 10 6 
1340 3 ,, 12 ,. „ 60 
1341 2 ,, 12 ,, ,, 4 6 
per doz. 
AmeWnaLf pale lemofi,y€//ow ccfiin 3 6 
1346 Angellque, white, yellow centre 2 o 
1347 Bulbifera, tinged orange i 6 
1348 Delicata, light yellow, centre spotted brown 4 6 
1349 GiZX*Cq^6i, rich crimson, yellow centre ... 4 6 
white, with yellow centre 2 o 
French white, blotched purple 2 6 
primrose, yellow centre 2 o 
1342 I each of 12 splendid varieties 2 
1343 Choice mixed, per 100, 10s. 6^/. ... per doz. r 
1344 Fine mi.xed, per 100, 75. 6d., ,, 1 
per doz, 
IZb'i VLs.avXaXa., white, purple and primrose ... i 
1364 Nain, white and crimson, primrose centre . 2 
1366 Pavonla, white, centre yellow, mottled black 2 
1366 Purpurea striata, purple-crimson , striped 2 
1367 Queen Victoria {««!<;) 3 
1368 Tricolor, scarlet, tnarbled crimson i 
1369 „ grandlflora, rich crimson 2 
1360 Victor Emmanuel, red and yellow i 
TRITONIAS. 
In growth these resemble the Sparaxis, but differ in the prevailing colours, which range from buff to rose 
and the richest glowing orange, and always with a beautiful transparency. T hey succeed the Sparaxis in time of 
flowering, and cannot therefore be too strongly recommended. At Cliveden, we have known Mr. Fleming grow 
hundreds of pots of Crocata for furnishing jardinets. 
d. 
1361 5 each of 12 splendid varieties 12/6 & 13 o 
1362 3 ,, 12 „ ,, ...... 7/6 & 10 6 
1363 2 „ 12 „ „ 4/6 & S 6 
per doz. 
1367 Amcena, orange, centre spotted yellow 4 6 
1368 Bella, blush, shading down to rose 4 6 
1369 Brilliant, rich luminous orange-scarlet ... 2 6 
bright orange per 100, 10/6 i 6 
bright scarlet {7iew) 3 o 
1372 Elegans, orange-cerise 2 6 
1373 Eleonore, very fine {new) 5 6 
1374 Fulgens, bright orange-scarlet 3 6 
1364 I each of 12 splendid varieties 2/6 & 3 
1366 Choice mixed, per 100, lOi-. 6tf. ...per doz. i 
1366 Fine mixed, per 100, 7s. 6d. ,, i 
per doz. 
1376 Fenestrata, soft rose-salmon 2 
1376 Gladstone (new), very distinct 3 
1377 Julia, white suffused pink 4 
1378 Laura, deep salmon, veiy beautiful 4 
1379 Prince Alfted, white, very large 4 
1380 Speciosa, brilliant orange scarlet s 
1381 Squallda, white, suffused rose 2 
1382 Vivid, bright scarlet, crimson centre 4 
BABIANAS. 
In growth these resemble the Tritonias. The flowers range from blue to the richest crimson-magenta, set 
off by a dark green hirsute foliage, forming a striking contrast both in flower and foliage to the Sparaxis 
and Tritonia. 
t, d, 
1383 5 each of 10 splendid varieties 10 6 
1384 3 „ 10 „ „ S 6 
1386 2 ,, 10 ,, ,, 4 6 
per doz. 
ktTQC,y2.u^3., purple blue, marked white ... 2 6 
1390 Attraction, dark blue, vigorous habit 4 6 
1391 Bicolor, alternate petah white arid blue ... 3 6 
1392 Celia, rose, marked white 2 6 
1393 General Froome, violet, spotted white 3 6 
lavender, suffused white ... 3 6 
1396 General Slade, magenta 3 6 
1386 I each of 12 splendid varieties 2 
1387 Choice mixed, per 100, ioj. ^d. \ per dozen 1 
1388 Fine ,, ,, ys. 6d.] ,, i 
per doz. 
1Z9B JxdiQ,, petals altcn/atcly white and blue ... 3 
1397 Kermesina, rich crimson-magenta 2 
1398 Lady Carey, rose, tnarked white 2 
1399 Rosea grandls, rose-purple, marked white 3 
1400 Speciosa, mauve, sujfiused blue 2 
1401 Villosa, blue I 
THE RANUNCULUS. 
The Ranunculus is truly beautiful, combining in the flowers diversified shades and colours with an exquisite 
symmetry and compactness. It is valuable in spring, for beds, ribbons, masses, and edgings, in mixed or 
separate colours, and as a cut flower it is as useful as the Rose. 
Culture. — For successional blooming, plant the Turban Ranunculus from October to February, and the 
Persian varieties from January to April. The Ranunculus does best in a somewhat moist soil which has been 
trenched, but any good ground properly prepared, will grow it successfully. Plant on a dry day, when the soil works 
kindly; draw drills two inches deep and five or six inches apart, sprinkling a little sand at the bottom of the 
drill, then press the tubers firmly into the soil, with the claws downwards, cover with sand, and then with soil, 
always keeping the crown two inches under the surface. During severe weather, cover the early plantings 
with dry litter, leaves, or old tan ; and remove this before the foliage gets injured by the covering. In April 
and May, if the weather is dry, freely water the beds two or three times a week, and when the flower-buds 
appear water daily if necessary, and continue doing so while the plants are blooming, taking care to wet the 
foliage as little as possible. 
DOUBLE PERSIAN RANUNCULUS FOR BEDS, RIBBONS, AND MASSES. 
The following named varieties have been selected for their large flowers and varied colours. 
OUR OWN SELECTIONS. 
£ S. (1. »• 
1402 $00 in 15 splendid varieties i i o I 1404 100 in 15 splendid vaneties 4 6 
1403 250 ditto ditto 10 6 | 1406 Mixed from named varieties per 100 5 6 
\Barr and Sugden, 
