CURRIE BROTHERS CO. FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL 



79 



PRIfflULA. 



The seed is grown and selected for us from the finest prize varieties by one of 

 the largest European growers, and the many testimonials we receive every year 

 from florists and amateurs throughout the country is an evidence of the ex- 

 cellence of our stock. Sow the seed in February, March or April. 



Single Large-Flowering Fringed Chinese Primroses. Pkt. 



Coerulea (Blue Primula)- — The only true blue Primrose 15 



Alba Magnifica — The flowers are pure white, with bright yellow eye, and 



measure 2 14 inches in diameter 15 



Chiswick Red — The most brilliant crimson-scarlet Primula. .' 15 



Meteor — The leaves being deeply cut and of a dark reddish tinge, which 



gives the plant a "distinct appearance. Flowers rich crimson 15 



Village Maid — White, striped with carmine 15 



Rosy Morn — A pleasing shade of pink, flowers of great substance 15 



Queen of Whites — Splendid pure white flowers of great substance 15 



Large Flowering Fringed Mixed — A superb mixture, composed of the choic- 

 est large flowering varieties; cannot be surpassed; 2 pkts. 25c 15 



White . 10 I Red 10 



Choice Mixed 10 I Fern-Leaved Mixed 15 



Double Large-Flowering 

 Fringed Primula. 



The double varieties 

 produce a large percent- 

 age of double flowers and 

 are superb. 

 Donble Red, Double 



White. Double 



Choice Mixed, each. 25 

 STAR PRIMULA. 



A grand house plant of 

 the easiest cultivation. 

 The dark red foliage and 

 flower stems form a very 

 pleasing contrast to the 

 star-shaped flowers, which 

 are produced very freely 

 and are of long dura- 

 tion. Pkt. 

 Choice Mixed Colors. 15 



PRIMULA FORBESI. 

 (Baby Primrose.) 



An exceedingly in- 

 teresting plant, com- 

 ing into bloom when 

 only a few weeks old, 

 and producing its 

 small graceful flow- 

 ers of a rosy lilac hue 

 in apparently never- 

 ending profusion. The 

 flowers are borne in 



CHINESE PRIMROSE. 



tiers on-straight, stiff stems about 10 inches high. It is a vigorous 



grower, suiting itself to almost all conditions 10 



PRIMULA OBCONTCA GRANDIFLORA. 

 A very pretty and free-flowering variety extensively grown by florists; 

 flowers pale lilac borne in umbels on long, slender stems; blooms almost 

 continuously throughout the year. They make excellent pot plants, 

 being of a dwarf and compact habit and very easily grown. 



Grnndirfora, Mixed Colors 10 



Grandiflora, Whites .... ./."fltA. 10 



Grandiflora, Rose 10 



Grandiflora, "Vesuvius." — A new and striking color addition. The flowers are of 

 large size and borne continuously throughout the year. The color is a true bright 

 carmine red. They make excellent pot plants and are easilv grown in a light 

 window or greenhouse "...': 15 



HARDY PRIMROSES. 



POLYANTHUS. 

 Primula Elatior. 



Early spring flowering plants, 



suitable either for out-door or 



pot culture. 



Extra Choice Mixed — Saved 

 from splendid named sorts. 5 



Auricula (Primula auricula) 

 — Choice mixed with rich 



colored flowers 10 



COWSLIP. 

 Primula Veris. 

 In spring this is a very 



useful plant for borders, 



but is. of little beauty after 



warm weather sets in. 



H. P. Pkt. 



Fine Mixed English — 

 % foot 5 



Japonica — Flowers 

 brignt and showy, 

 borne • in whorls on 

 stiff stems 6 to 10 

 inches long; mixed 

 colors- . . 10 



Vulgaris (English Prim- 

 rose) — The common, 

 hardy English Prim- 

 rose with fragrant 

 canary yellow flow- 

 ers • 10 



POLYANTHUS. 



PRIMULA JAPONICA. 



