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55253 to 55366— Continued. 



55339. Primula sinopurpueea Balf. f. 



"(No. 4181.)" 



This is one of the most striking primroses of the nivalis group. 

 It is native to Yunnan, China, and is a stout herbaceous plant 

 usually about 4 inches high. The narrow leaves are thinly papery, 

 with yellow mealy lower surfaces, and the stout scapes bear deep- 

 violet flowers. (Adapted from Curtis' s Botanical Magazine, pi. 

 8777.) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48379. 



55340. Primula vincielora Franch. 



"(No. 4172.)" 



A rather tall Chinese primrose, sometimes over a foot in height, 

 with beautiful flowers of a deep indigo-purple shade; the calyx tube 

 is yellowish at the base. In its native home it grows in masses of 

 20 to 30 plants in one clump. (Adapted from Gardeners' Chronicle, 

 3d ser., vol. 46, p. 344-) 



For previous introduction, see S. P. I. No. 48381. 



55341. Primula sp. 



"(No. 3920.) Flowers pinkish crimson with a yellow eye." 



55342. Primula sp, 



"(No. 3951.) Orange-colored flowers." 



55343 and 55344. Primula sp. 



"(No. 5000 J.) A plant growing at 8,000 feet altitude, with 

 purplish crimson flowers." 



55345. Primula sp. 55348. Primula sp. 

 "(No. 4445.)" "(No. 4181.)" 



55346. Primula sp. 55349. Primula sp. 

 "(No. 4225.)" "(No. 4174.)" 



55347. Primula sp. 55350. Primula sp. 

 "(No. 4275.)" "(No. 4081.)" 



55351. Primula sp. 



"A plant 8 to 10 inches high, growing at 9,000 to 10,000 feel 

 altitude." 



55352. Pyrola sp. Pyrolacese. 



" ( No. 4262. ) Cream-colored flowers." 



55353. Rheum sp. Polygonacese. 

 "(No. 3794.)" 



55354 to 55359. Rhododendron spp. Ericaceae. 



55354. Rhododendron sp. 



55355. Rhododendron sp. 



"(No. 4160.) A snowy white, dwarf alpine plant." 



55356. Rhododendron sp. 



"(No. 4170.) Bell-shaped, lemon flowers." 



55357. Rhododendron sp. 



"(No. 4177.) A plant 6 to 8 feet in height ; flowers pink with dark 

 spots." 



