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tivation is tlie same as the anemone, but whereas that requires 
a rather light soil, this requires a firm, well-holding loam. 
They will, however, grow side by side in the same bed, in the 
most friendly manner, in any good garden soil that is well 
drained and prepared with proper care. Plant the tubers in 
the first week of February, or as soon after as possible, in 
drills two inches deep and five inches apart, the tubers five 
inches apart in the drill. As soon as the plants push through 
clear the ground of weeds, and tread it well between the rows. 
Protect from frost as long as may be needful, and while dry 
weather prevails, give water regularly until the flowering is 
over, when watering must cease. Take up the roots when 
the leaves have turned brown, dry them in a room or shed, 
but not in the sun, and store away in bags or boxes. 
BEST FORTY-EIGHT RANUNCULUS. 
Apollo , Ann Hathaway, Alexis , Beritola , Commodore Napier, 
Coronation, Cedo Nulli, Camper down, Delectus, Dr. Horner, 
Fliza,Fva, Fupatoria, Best us, Gomer, Goldfinder, Herald, Hora¬ 
tio, Indicator, Jenny Mel drum, Kilgour s Princess, Lord Gough, 
Lord Berners, Marquis of Hereford, Melancthon, Miss Forbes, 
Miriam, Mackenzie, Mrs. Guir, Melpomene, Miranda, Mrs. 
Trahar, Naxara, Orange Brabangon, Orissa, Playfair, Pertinax, 
Pelopidas, Princess Louisa, Prince Albert , Quilla Filla, Pose 
Incomparable, Pubro magnificans, Sir W. Hoste, Sabina, Sophia, 
Sir Philip Broke, Venus . 
Rudbeckia.—A small group of showy asteraceous flowers, 
which make a good appearance in sunny situations in the 
undressed grounds in autumn, but are too coarse for a first- 
rate border. The best are: P. hirta, 2 feet, yellow; P. 
laciniata, 3 feet, deep yellow; P . Newmanni, 3 feet, yellow 
and black ; P. subtomentosa, 3 feet, yellow. 
Saponaria (Soapwort).—A small group of alpine plants, 
one of which, S. ocymoides, is employed for massing, on account 
of its profuse production of lively pink flowers in the spring. 
It requires a dry soil, and is admirably adapted for rockwork. 
To increase the stock, take cuttings when the plants are 
growing freely, or divide the roots in August. S. officinalis 
is adapted for rough places, but not for the select border, as 
it spreads its roots so fast as to become a nuisance. 
Saxifeaga (Saxifrage).—This immensely large, various. 
