Mathematics is the study of pattern and structure. Mathematics is funda-. mental to the physical and biological sciences, engineering and information. technology, to economics and increasingly to the social sciences. The patterns and structures we study in mathematics are universal.
Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus) are cool-weather loving, brightly colored summer blooming flowers that are grown from tubers. Also called Persian buttercup, ranunculus produce cup-shaped flowers with delicate petals that resemble crepe paper. Ranunculus prefer grown in a climate where winter is mild and spring is long and cool, according to the National Gardening Association. They are hardy in the USDA zones 8 to 11.
The spiky legs should point down into the soil. Plant your ranunculus bulbs 2 inches deep and space them 4 to 6 inches apart for optimum results. The bulbs may be small, but the plants and flowers grow large, so give them room to flourish. Cover the bulbs with soil and water the soil thoroughly after planting.