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rather dry position in winter and a good supply of moisture 

 during its season of growth. There are several varieties which 

 differ in form and colour, all of them are interesting and 

 beautiful when in flower ; unlike P. Japonica the top growth 

 of this plant disappears entirely, early in the autumn ; but if 

 undisturbed the roots will remain sound, and growth will re- 

 appear in the spring. 



Primula Japonica. This is perfectly hardy but will not 

 succeed in a dry position ; plenty of moisture at the roots 

 without a soppy state of the soil, and a rather low semi shaded 

 position suit it best ; it thrives in a peaty soil but this is not 

 absolutely necessary ; there are several different colours of this 

 flower; they look well if mixed together in one bed. It flowers 

 in April and succeeds best if left undisturbed for several 

 years (see page 74). 



Puschkinia scillioides. This is a very pretty little bulb- 

 ous rooted plant, with white flowers more or less shaded 

 blue; it resembles the Chionodoxas in general appearance, and 

 flowers immediately after them, but is not so widely known ; 

 it requires the same treatment as Chionodoxas (see page 58). 



Scilla Siberica. This plant is well known for its beautiful 

 blue flowers which come very early in the spring and last a 

 considerable time. I have occasionally used it in beds among 

 Arabis albida which often has a good number of flowers out 

 at the same time, but the Scilla bulbs decay very rapidly if 

 kept out of the ground after August ; it succeeds in any 

 situation where the soil is moderately dry. For general cultiv- 

 ation see Chionodoxa, page 58. 



