RANUN'CULUS ASIATICUS. 
ASIATIC CROWFOOT. 
Class. 
POLYANDRIA 
Natural Order. 
RANUNCULACE^E. 
Order. 
POLYGYNIA. 
Garden 
Variety. 
Height. 
Flowers in 
Duration. 
1 foot. 
July. 
Perennial. 
Raised 
in 1848. 
No. 1211. 
Ranunculus, sgg No. 221, for tho origin of tlio word. 
At No. 1197, wg figured a Ranunculus from the 
splendid collection of J. Willmore, Esq., at Oldford. 
The flower from which the present engraving was 
prepared, was derived from the same source ; and, 
by the favour of Mr. Cole, we are enabled to explain 
to our readers the management, by which these 
flowers may be possessed, of all hues, by every one, 
in the greatest luxuriance. The force of the secret 
lies in rejecting old roots, and in propagating from 
seed, which demands no great amount of attention, 
furthermore, it excites an interest by the pleasing- 
expectation of raising something superior to the pro- 
ductions from all former efforts. 
To obtain seed, first seek the doublest flowers 
bearing carpels, but they will be found devoid of 
stamens ; for these, in the double flowers, will have 
been turned into petals. Having thus selected 
flowers that are good, both in size and colour, re- 
course must now be had to others that are less dou- 
ble, having stamens. Of course, the finest flowers 
furnished with this requisite, will be chosen. Con- 
sider wdiat colours amongst your flowers will, by 
