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PRIMULA (Primrose). 



The charming and l>eautiful Chinese Fringed 

 Primroses and obconica varieties are indispensable 

 for wmter or spring decoralions in the home or con- 

 servatory. They are one of our most important 

 winter-ljlooming pot plants. The seed we offer is of 

 the highest merit, and has, as usual, been saved 

 from the best strains of English and Continental 

 growth. Florists and others report that they have 

 never seen finer flowers than those produced from 

 our seed. Sow in March, April or May. The 

 hardv varieties are also deserving of wide cultivation. 



CHINESE PRIMROSES. 



PER PKT. 



o782 Alba flagnifica. The finest pure white, 



with brieht vellnw eye, beautifully fringed.. 

 3783 Chiswick Red. Large brilliant scarlet. 



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20 



Primula Forbesi (Baby Primrosuj. 



VARIOUS PRIx^UEAS. 



The following varietie-; are of the easi- 

 est culture ill greenhouse or light window 

 of dwelling-house, flowering abundantly 

 and coiitinuouslv with little care, per pkt. 



3826 Obconica Qrandif lora A pro- 

 fuse bloomer, bearing on long 

 stems heads containing 10 to 15 

 flowers. Pure white, shading to 

 lilac 



3827 Obconica Flmbriata. A 

 fringed variety of the above. 

 The flowers being as finely 

 fringed as the Chinese Fringed 

 Primrose 15 



3828 Obconica fimbriata carmine. 

 This variety is the brightest col- 

 ored of this type, being a rich 

 carmine 



3829 Obconica oculata. A new se- 

 lection, with decided dark eyes. 

 Like other high-colored varieties 

 these develop their colors best 

 when grown cool 



3831 Obconica compacta. A fine dwarf, compact-growing 



form of this fine primrose. (See cut.) 25 



3823 Forbesi {Baby Primrose). This is the freest flower- 

 ing primula we know of The little plants throw up 

 tiny flower stalks when only a few weeks old. These 

 should be pinched off, and the plants kept growing 

 until October, and from then on until late in spring 

 they produce their sprays of beautiful rosy lilac flowers 

 in seemingly never-ending profusion. (See cut.) 25 



3822 Fioribunda. Of the same general character as Ob 

 conica, differing onlv in color of the flower, which is a 

 lovely shade of yellow 25 



HARDY PRIMROSES. 



These are among the best of the early spring-blooming plants. 

 With a slight protection they will stand the winter, but will do 

 better if protected by a cold frame. 

 3821 Cortusoides Amcena [Sieboldi). Charming variety, 



blooming about Easter; mixed colors 25 



3825 Japonica {Japanese Primrose'). Bright and showy 



flowers, borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long; 



mixed colors 10 



3830 Vulgaris {English Primrose). Flowers fragrant, 



canary-yell ow color 10 



See also Auricula, Cowslip and Polyanthus. 



50 

 50 

 25 



50 



Dreer's Choicest Mixed Chinese Primroses, 



PiiiMULA Vulgaris. 

 . 50 

 The brightest of all 



8787 Rosy Morn. Beautiful delicate 

 )iink, exquisitely fringed. . . . 



3785 Kermesina Splendens. Rich 



ciinison, yellow eye 



87^4 Holborn Blue. Unique shade. 

 This variety requires more heat 

 for its successful cul 

 tnre than the other 



varieties 



White. Finely 



fringed 25 



Stellata. A very 

 pretty form with large 

 heads of star-shaped 

 flowers of various col 

 ors ; a splendid type 

 for decorative pur- 

 poses 50 



Red. Deep red. fringed.. 25 



Double Flowering. Fin- 

 est varieties, mixed. 50 



Fern = leaved. Finest 



nixed 25 



Dreer's Choicest Mix= 

 ed. 1 his mixture contains 

 nothing but the finest sorts, 

 and cannot fail to give 

 entire satisfaction 25 



37's8 

 3810 



3791 



3800 



Primula Obconica Compacta. 



Sweet Scabious are indispensable for cutting. See colored plate and description on page 13. 



