. Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1905. Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. Ranunculus. Strikingly beautiful flowers, well adapted to pot culture, in the house. The individual blos- soms are about two inches in diameter, and per- fectly double. The plants are not hardy, and some pains must be taken to insure success when planted out in beds, but they will amply repay all care be- stowed upon them. Like anemones, they do best planted in very rich soil, and should have a north- erly site, protected from the sharp wind and too much sun. The beds should have good drain- ag
. Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1905. Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. Ranunculus. Strikingly beautiful flowers, well adapted to pot culture, in the house. The individual blos- soms are about two inches in diameter, and per- fectly double. The plants are not hardy, and some pains must be taken to insure success when planted out in beds, but they will amply repay all care be- stowed upon them. Like anemones, they do best planted in very rich soil, and should have a north- erly site, protected from the sharp wind and too much sun. The beds should have good drain- age, and the soil be light and warm. Plant three inches deep in October or November, and press the earth close around them. On the approach of cold weather, the beds should be thoroughly protected with leaves, litter or manure, which should be covered with boards, gradually removing the covering as the weather becomes warmer. Ranunculus bulbs are pe- culiarly shaped and should be handled care- fully, but if kept quite dry when out of the ground, they will last almost any length of time. By keeping the bulbs till spring, and planting as early as possible, the danger of winter-killing can be avoided, and good results may be obtained. For house culture, follow the directions given for forcing anemones, being careful to keep the pots, after growth has commenced, in a cool, moist atmosphere. The Turkish or Turban sorts are very showy, and do very well indoors. The French kinds are very abundant bloomers, producing larger flowers than the Turban. They are of the most showy and striking colors. " Prices include postage. Double French Ranunculus, splendid mixed, very gorgeous colors. 15 cents per dozen; ^ per 100. Turban Ranunculus, Hercules, white. 3 for 10 cents; 25 cents per dozen. Turban Ranunculus, Merveilleuse, yellow. 3 for 10 cents; 25 cents per dozen. Turban Ranunculus, Romano, scarlet. 3 for 10 cents; 25 cents per dozen. Turban Ranunculus, Seraphique, citron. 3 for 10
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