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PRIMULAS (Primrose . 
The hardy Primroses are among the most beautiful and inter- 
esting of our early spring flowers. Plant them in rich, well- 
drained soil, in the border or in a sheltered nook in the rockery; 
if possible, ina half-shady place. 
Acaulis Alba plena. Very showy and useful ; double white. 
— Cerulea. A most novel variety, with deep purplish-blue 
flowers of large size; early and prolific. 
— Purpurea. Distinct and pleasing shade of purplish-red. 
Auricula. The plants we offer of this old favorite have been 
grown from seed of one of the finest European collections. 
Mixed colors, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Cashmeriana. Deep lilac flowers, produced in dense, round 
heads 14 inches across, and enveloped in a white, mealy pow- 
der. A most attractive and pretty species. 
— Alba, A beautiful pure white. 
Veris (Hnglish Cowslip). Plants grown from a select strain 
of seed, and embrace a fine range of colors. 10 cts. each; 
$1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Veris Superba. A giant-flowered form, producing individual 
flowers from 1 to 2 inches across; in color they are a bright 
canary-yellow with a golden centre ; perfectly hardy, and 
when in flower present a sheet of bloom. 
Vulgaris (Hnglish Primrose). An old favorite, and should 
be found in every garden; one of the earliest spring flowers; 
of bright canary-yellow; very fragrant. 
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Set of 9 Primroses, a fine collection, for $1.00. ; 
JAPANESE PRIMROSES .\cort. sieboldii). 
These are not so well known as they deserve; they are of free 
growth, with dark green foliage, and throw up in late spring 
innumerable stems of large flowers, varying in color from pure 
white to rich crimson. They succeed under the same conditions 
as the common hardy Primroses, and are also useful for forcing 
under glass, making beautiful pot plants. (See cut.) 
Elfe. Fine-fringed delicate rose. 
Hede Putz, Reddish-violet; nicely fringed. 
Queen Victoria. Very fine, large pure white. 
Robert Herold. Bright rosy-crimson with white eye. 
Sirius, Rich crimson-rose, with white centre. 
Werner. Tender rose, with white veins. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. Set of 6 sorts for $1.00. 
PRUNELLA. 
A low-growing plant, suitable for a shady spot 
Round heads of purple flowers all 
Grandiflora. 
on the rockery or border. 
summer. 205 cts. each. 
Romneya Coutteri 
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Palmatum Tanghuticum. 
ment, will grow 5 to 6 feet high; an excellent subject for the wild garden, 
large border, or isolated clumps on the lawn. 
Virginica. 
of the summer, with numerous bright rosy-purple blossoms, and long, pro- 
truding golden anthers; grand for massing in a moist, sunny spot. 
each; $1.50 per doz. 
Podophylla. 
deep soil in a sunny situation, and liberally supplied with water, procuces 
five lobed leaves, 25 
to a metallic-brown hue; flowers white, not unlike a Spiraea, and borne in 
large, fluffy, feathery sprays in midsummer. 
ROMNEWVA (California Tree or Matilija Poppy). 
Coulteri. This beautiful Poppy, while hardy as far north as Philadelphia, 
should be planted in a well-drained, sunny, sheltered position, 
to 6 feet high, and frequently has from 12 to 15 expanded flowers on a 
single shoot at one time. 
delicate and transparent, yet enduring in a good state for several days; 
delightfully fragrant. 
JAPANESE PRIMROSES. 
PULMONARIA (Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage). 
Saccharata Maculata.‘ A beautiful plant, rivaling in’ the 
markings of its foliage many of the choicest hothouse plants; 
of easy culture, foliage deep green, handsomely mottled with 
silver-grey, and terminal ] foot high spikes of pink, changing 
to blue flowers during May and June. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Officinalis Rubra. Interesting purplish-red flowers in April 
and May; 1 foot. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
RANUNCULUS (Crow-Foot, Buttercup). 
Aconitifolius Fl. Pl. (Fair Maids of France). Forms 
a branching bush 2 feet high, flowers double, pure white, in 
May and June. 
Repens Fl. Pl. (Bachelor’s Buttons). 
flowering bright golden-yellow Buttercup. 
flowers during May and June. 
Speciosus FI. PI. Large double yellow flowers on stems 
a foot high; May and June. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
REHMANNIA. 
A pretty double- 
Bears masses of 
Angulata. A noble herbaceous perennial form Central China, with tufted 
leaves and graceful spikes of rose-colored flowers simiJar to a Foxglove; 
requires protection; 5 to 6 feet. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
RHEUM (Omamental Rhubarb). 
Majestic foliage which, with liberal treat- 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz, 
RHEXIA (Meadow Beauty). 
A handsome dwarf plant, 9 inches, flowering the greater part 
15 cts. 
RODGERSIA. 
A stately plant, both in folisge and flower; planted in rich, 
2k to 3 feet in diameter, at first bright green, changing 
25 cts. each. 
It grows 5 
The flowers are white, 6 inches and over across, 
75 cts. each. 
PAEONIES, the * Queen ef Spring Flowers,” is one of our specialties. See offer on pages 203 and 204. 
