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again covering the surface with a little white sand. 
For winter protection a stone should be placed so 
as slightly to overhang the plant. During spring 
and summer, in the growing season, water freely 
but not over the foliage, as this is woolly. 
Primula rosea and vars. (Kashmir). 
This species thrives on the shady side of the 
rockery or on the edge of a pond where the 
roots can reach the water, in good deep loamy, peaty 
soil. 
Primula sikkimensis (Sikkim Himalaya). 
Plant on the side of a bank with a north aspect, 
on the rockery, or in a slanting position on the side 
of a bog, so that rain or snow will not fall into 
the actual crown of the plant, for if stagnant water 
is allowed to rest upon this in winter-time it will 
rot away. The compost used should consist of 
good loam and leaf-mould, with a little grit added 
if the place selected to plant in is a damp one. 
Primula Stuartii (Himalaya). 
Plant firmly on the flat between stones in a 
north aspect, with plenty of room for the long roots 
to descend, in loam with a little limestone inter- 
mixed. Occasionally top-dress slightly between 
the stones. 
Primula X Venzoi (Tyrol). 
Treat like Primula Clusiana. 
Primula Wulfeniana (Carinthia, etc.). 
Treat like Primula Clusiana. 
