RANUNCULUS

Half-hardy perennial



The Ranunculus can be grown either from seed or from roots. The seed is

thinly sown from January to March, in boxes four to six inches deep,

filled with good soil. A cool greenhouse or frame is the proper place

for the boxes until the spring is somewhat advanced. A little extra care

is requisite to insure free growth and a hardy constitution, and the

roots should not be turned out of the boxes until they have ceased

growing and are quite ripe; then they may be stored for planting in

November or February. For particulars on the treatment of roots, see

page 348.