CULTURE OF ANEMONES AND RANUNCULUS 
PLANTING TIME.. . The planting time for regions where 
mild winters prevail begins from September until December. 
The earlier they are planted, the larger the specimens will de¬ 
velop. Late plantings are usually forced by the spring warmth 
into quick blooming without being able to form sufficiently 
large plants. In regions with severe winters the tubers can 
be kept in a dry, cool place until early spring, then planted 
when the ground becomes sufficiently warm. 
SOILAND FEEDING... The ideal soil is rich, sandy loam 
heavily enriched with any kind of well rotted manure; how¬ 
ever, they will grow well in practically any kind of soil pro¬ 
vided they get a good supply of water and some additional 
feeding. When the growth reaches approximately two or 
three inches, make small trenches between the rows of plants, 
sprinkle liberally with either cottonseed meal or fish meal, 
approximately a teaspoonful to each plant, and again cover¬ 
ing with soil, keeping thoroughly moist at all times. This 
dose can be repeated again six or eight weeks later when the 
buds are beginning to appear, after which no additional feed¬ 
ing is necessary. 
SEED ... If growing from seed, sow from September to 
November in flats in a mixture of sandy loam or any light 
soil and transplant directly into the open when the plants be¬ 
come sufficiently large. If planted early they will form large 
flowering plants the same season. Anyone wbo wishes to grow 
show specimens of Ranunculus should keep in view two 
points: heavy feeding and constant moisture. In dry, poor 
soils, even the finest varieties of Ranunculus will be only poor, 
small double or single scraggly specimens. 
PESTS . . . Both Anemones and Ranunculus are practically 
free from any kind of pest but the young growth is dearly 
loved by birds. In small gardens it is advisable to cover beds 
with wire until the plants are sufficiently large, otherwise, 
some friendly sparrow will make a very short story of them. 
NERINE 
Planting time August-September . . . This charming South 
African member of the Amaryllis family is little known in 
this country. The brilliant color and beautiful form of its 
flowers which are produced in umbels during September and 
October, combined with simplicity of culture will endear it 
to all gardeners who cherish the rare and beautiful. We have 
imported all the new hybrids existing presently in Europe, 
but as the stock is very scarce we offer only one variety in 
quantity at present. 
Nerine—Fothergilli Major . . . The king of all species. 
Brilliant orange scarlet with a gold-dust texture shimmering 
in sunlight. 
PRICE ... Strong bulbs from July to September. $1.00 each; 
$10.00 per dozen. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
SOIL . . . After receiving the bulbs, pot up in six-inch pots 
in a mixture of one-third coarse leafmold, one-third loam 
with a little addition of sand and bonemeal. Plant the bulbs so 
that the upper part is exposed out of the ground, press the soil 
down firmly and water well. Do not water again until signs of 
growth show but keep fairly moist from then on. 
GROWING CONDITIONS ... Keep outdoors in full sun¬ 
light until danger of frost, then move either into the cool 
greenhouse or house where they will continue growing dur¬ 
ing the winter months. As soon as the weather permits, again 
take outdoors and by the end of May when the foliage gets 
yellow, dry off entirely. 
IMPORTANT . . . Keep absolutely dry during the summer 
months as otherwise they would not produce flowers. By the 
first of September give a slight watering and when the buds 
begin to appear remove the upper part of the soil from the 
pot, taking care not to disturb the roots, and fill up with a 
new mixture of soil to which may be added either bonemeal 
or any complete commercial fertilizer. They will nor need 
repotting and may be grown in the same pots for several years 
if they are given the dressing with rich soil each year. Their 
flowering period is September and October, after which the 
growth commences. 
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