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and borne singly or in pairs on short stalks. Not very easy to grow, 

 but is well worth taking trouble about. It may be increased by 

 division. 



P. nivalis (see P. hirsuid). 



P. obconica. — Sheltered and sunny position in loam and leaf- 

 mould. Umbels of pale lilac flowers freely produced. This species, 

 generally considered a greenhouse plant, will, in favourable climates, 

 grow out of doors, and should find a spot in the rock garden. 



P. Parryi. — Partial shade in moist, well-drained, spongy loam, 

 leaf-mould, and peat. Leaves erect, and large umbels of very 

 brilliant crimson- purple flowers. It is difficult to grow, and will 

 not thrive everywhere, but as it is one of the handsomest of 

 the genus, it is worth taking some trouble about. Readily raised 

 from seed. 



P. Palinuri. — North aspect, planted between pieces of sandstone 

 in light loam and leaf-mould. Like an Auricula, but leaves larger 

 and a brighter green. Yellow flowers, rather small. A rather 

 curious and rare species. 



P. pede7nontana. — Half shade in fissure of rocks in light soil. 

 Forms large rosettes, and bears bright crimson-purple flowers. 

 Very nearly allied to P. Viscosa. 



P. Poissoni. — Rich, moist, loamy soil in partial shade. Rather 

 similar to P. japonica^ except that its leaves are glaucous. Whorls 

 of lilac-purple-coloured flowers. Easily raised from seed, which 

 should be done annually, for, like others of this family, it is rather 

 liable to die after flowering. It is a handsome plant. 



P. pulverulenta. — Rich, moist loam in sun or partial shade. 

 Very similar in foliage and habit to P. japonica, except that it has 

 brighter- coloured flowers, and the stems and calyces are coated 

 with a white powder. A very handsome plant, and very effective 

 grown in masses. Easily increased by seed or division. 



P. Reidii. — A most lovely plant, but very difficult to grow in this 

 country. Of dwarf habit, it forms rosettes of leaves covered with 

 silky hairs, and bears a few large and lovely ivory white, drooping 

 flowers. It is best to grow this plant in a frame in light soil. Seed 

 germinates readily. 



P. rosea. — Likes a shady position in rich, very moist loam and 

 leaf-mould. It forms good-sized tufts, from which spring stems 

 about 6 inches high, each bearing umbels of lovely rose-coloured 

 flowers, which bloom in early spring. One of the easiest to cultivate 

 and most beautiful of our Primulas, It can easily be increased by 

 seed or division. There is a form known as P. rosea grandifiora 

 which has larger and brighter-coloured flowers and is equally robust. 



P. scotica. — Is a sturdy, dwarf form of P. farinosa^ with larger 

 purple flowers, and requires similar treatment. 



