FLOWER ROOTS— Ranunculus. 
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THE RANUNCULUS. 
There are no flowers in existence more perfect in their beauty than some of the finer kinds of Double Ranunculus ; 
none more oharming for delicate variety of colour, or more vivid, as in the case of the Turban kind. The Scotch 
Ranunculus is tho most perfect in form, but the Persian kinds surpass the Scotch in richness of colour. For effect, 
the Turban is unapproachable, and this leads to its being more frequently cultivated than the other kinds, though 
they merit a placo quite as highly. The best soil for the finer sorts is a retentive loam from the surface of a good 
old pasture, with the addition of some well-rotted cow-dung, peat, leaf mould, and silver sand, all to be well incor- 
porated before using. It is desirable that the rich soil be placed a few inches below the tubers, and these to be 
covered -with loam and silver sand. Perhaps the best time of planting is the month of February, as they are some- 
what tender, and, if planted too early, might start from the ground before the danger of severe frost is over, when 
they would require a great amount of extra care in protection, or there might be a risk of losing the bloom. The 
Ranunculus requiros a firm soil, and it is desirable to work up the beds some time before planting, in order that the 
roots may be placed firmly. 
For planting select a fine day, and stir the surface of the bods to a depth of threo or four inches ; draw tho drills 
out at about five inches apart, sprinkle a little sand along them, and insert the bulbs at a distance of about four inches, 
pressing each root gently into its place ; then cover with silver sand, and level the beds in the usual manner. If 
severe frosts come on soon after planting, cover the beds with straw or mats ; when the foliage shows fairly, fix tho 
soil about them, and even tread or rako the intermediate spaces. 
DOUBLE PERSIAN RANUNCULUS. 
100 new and choice varieties, named, separate 
50 
do. 
do. 
do 
24 
do. 
do. 
do 
12 
do. 
do. 
do 
Extra fine, double, mixed 
Good do. do. 
.per 100 
• >> 
£1 
0 
0 
0 
0 
0 
1 
12 
6 
3 
5 
3 
0 
6 
6 
6 
0 
0 
DOUBLE PERSIAN RANUNCULUS (. for clumping). 
Per 100. Doz. 
s. <1. s. d. 
Commodore Napier, Jhte edged 5 6 1 0 
Fireball, deep scarlet 5 6 1 0 
Mont Blanc, pure white 12 6 2 0 
12 of each of the above 6 sorts, S.v. 6 d. 
Per 100. 
.Doz. 
*. 
d. 
s. d. 
CEil Noir t finest black 
0 
3 0 
Ophir d’Or, yellow spotted 
5 
6 
1 0 
Sunflower, bright yellow 
10 
0 
1 6 
6 of each of the above 6 sorts, 4 s. 6 d. 
DOUBLE SCOTCH RANUNCULUS. 
100 new and choice varieties, named, separate 
50 do. do. do. 
25 do. do. do. 
Finest mixed, in great variety 
Do. do. do. 
£2 
1 
0 
.per 100 0 
.per doz. 0 
0 
0 
10 
12 
1 
0 
0 
0 
0 
6 
TURBAN RANUNCULUS. 
Per 100 — s. d. 
Dark crimson or black per 1000, 17*'. 0 d. 2 0 
New crimson, purple, or carmine 7 6 
Now white, Hercules 12 6 
Per 100 — s. d. 
Scarlet, Romano por 1000, 17**. 6d- 2 0 
Seraphique, citron ,, 17*. Crf. 2 6 
Yellow, Mcrvcillcusc ?, 21*. 0 d. 3 0 
100 of each of the 6 sorts £1 6 0 
50 do. ' do 0 13 6 
25 do. do 0 7 0 
Finest mixed, all varieties .per 1000, 30s. ; per 100 0 o 0 
Printed lists of the names and colours of our choice collections of Double Persian and 
Double Scotch Ranunculus may be had on application. 
FOR COLLECTIONS OF PLANTS, SEE PAGES 32 AND 33. 
