76 SEEDS AND PLA^iTTS IMPORTED. 



48304 to 48426— Continued. 



48371 and 48372. Primxila pseudosikkimensis Forrest. Primulacese. 



Primrose. 

 This primula from western China differs from P. sikkimcnsis in hav- 

 ing shorter leaves and larger flowers. It grows to a lieight of 12 to 18 

 inches, and has fragrant, bright canary-yellow flowers. In its native 

 habitat it is found in the crevices and on ledges of limestone cliffs, at 

 altitudes ranging from 11,000 to 12,000 feet. (Adapted from Bailey, 

 Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, vol. 5, p. 2807.) 



48371. "A 752." 48372. "A 761. From Lichiang Range." 



48373. Primula pulchella Franch. Primulacese. Primrose. 



" A 777. Forrest No. 15722." 



An interesting Chine.se primula from Yunnan, from 6 inches to a foot 

 in height, witli violet, pale-pui-ple, or lilac flowers with purple calyxes. 

 It is a fine plant for the rockery and prefers peaty or sandy soil. The 

 under sides of the leaves, which are not at their full length until after 

 flowering, are covered with a charming golden farina. (Adapted from 

 Gardeners' ilaaazine, vol. 56. p. 962.) 



48374 and 48375. Primula secundiflora Franch. Primulacese. 



Primrose. 



This is one of the finest Chinese primulas ; it is a native of the Lichiang 

 Mountains in northwestern Yunnan, where it ascends almost to snow 

 level. 15,000 feet above the sea. On the lower plateaus, at 11,500 feet 

 altitude, this plant forms dense colonies, with scapes up to 14 inches in 

 height. The fragrant flowers are a beautiful shade of deep crimson, 

 faintly tinged with purple, and droop gracefully from the scapes. The 

 calyxes are ruddy pui^ple, marked with white lines along the margins. 

 (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. 51, p. 281.) 

 48374. "A 767. From LichiaH^'Tlange." 48375. "A 768." ' 



48376. Primula sebeattfolia Franch. Primulacese. Primrose. 



"A 773. Forrest No. 13959." 



A very attractive primula from western China, of which Mr. George 

 Forrest says : " The banks of the streams were covered with the lovely 

 yellow, orange-striped flowers and bright green foliage." {Gardeners' 

 Chronicle, 3d ser., vol. 63, p. 32.) 



48377 and 48378. Primula sikkimexsis Hook. Primulacese. Primrose. 

 Originally found in the Himalayas of Sikkim, India, this is one of the 

 most elegant of the hardy alpine primulas. The drooping, pale-yeUow 

 flowers, borne in umbels on slender scapes, always attract the attention 

 because of their beauty. It is excellent for the rock garden, and thrives 

 best in peaty soil. (Adapted from Gardeners' Magazine, vol. 52, p. 869.) 



48377. "A 750: type. Lichiang Range." 



48378. "A 751; type. From Tali Shan." 



48379. Primula sinopubpubea Balf. f. Primulacese. Primrose. 



"A 778. Forrest No. 14117." 



An attractive Chinese primrose, densely covered with a golden farina 

 and bearing large flowers which are violet with white eyes. (Adapted 

 from Irish Gardening, May, 1919, p. 77.) 



