98 Alpine Plants. 
with a mixture of limestone and strong loam care- 
fully filled in among the growths. 
Primula megaszefolia (Rhazistan). 
Plant in a sunny position on the edge of a 
bog, where it will be dry around the crown in 
winter but will have abundance of moisture to the 
roots in summer, in equal parts of peat, loam, and 
leaf-mould. In winter give a slight protection by 
a branch or a little bracken placed over the crown. 
Primula minima (S. Europe). 
This species does best in a sunny place if it 
can be well watered in summer ; ina partially shaded 
place it grows well, but does not flower so freely. 
Plant in gritty loam and leaf-mould. Top-dress 
every year. 
Primula nivalis (Caucasus). 
A partially shaded place with from 12in. to 18in. 
of peaty loam is needed to ensure success with this 
species. 
Primula Reidii (Sikkim Himalaya). 
A very dwarf species, not growing more than 
lin. to I4in. high when in flower. Plant, close to 
the eye, in a_ well-sheltered position on the flat 
facing west, in equal parts of rather fibrous loam 
and leaf-mould, together with a little sand. In 
spring, top-dress with a little fine leaf-mould, and 
cover the whole surface with a little white sand. In 
autumn repeat the process, mixing a little sand with 
the top-dressing of leaf-mould, taking care that the 
crown is made perfectly firm in the ground, and 
