xi.] AURICULA- JAPONIC A ROSEA 173 



English gardens with so many plants and shrubs singularly 

 fitted for our own insular climate. 



Amongst these, Primula Japonica is one of the best, 

 and it is not in the least tender. In moist, shady spots 

 with deep rich loam, it will grow vigorously, with stems 

 a couple of feet high, and with tier upon tier of beautiful 

 crimson blossoms. It suits the rock border well, and sows 

 itself freely. It may be sown in the cold frame in a pan 

 as soon as gathered, and never in heat. 



Primula Sikkimensis comes from the higher slopes of 

 the mountains of India. It starts into growth by the end 

 of April, likes a shady position ; a deep, boggy place 

 suits it best. Its flowers are very numerous, and of a pale 

 yellow shade. 



Primula rosea is also a most attractive Himalayan 

 Primrose, perfectly hardy. Like its neighbour, it is a 

 marshy plant, and will not stand drought. It likes a deep 

 rich loam in a moist, shady part of the garden, and must 

 be increased by division. 



Primula Cortusoides comes from Siberia. It is also 

 rose-coloured, and likes a sheltered corner with light 

 and rich soil. It is one of these that loses its leaves, 

 and, unlike Rosea, it may be easily raised from 

 seed. 



Primula amcena (Caucasian Primrose) is of a bluish 

 lilac shade. The blossom comes out before the snow 

 has gone, and has quite finished its bloom before our 

 native Primroses have started theirs. 



Nivalis is a very pretty Alpine dwarf, snowy white. 



