HENRY A. DREER, 
Primula—?rimrose 
The charming and beautiful Chinese Fringed Primrose and 
Obconica varieties are indispensable for winter or spring decora- 
tions in the home or conservatory. They are one of the most 
important winter blooming pot plants. Sow in March, April, or 
May. 
Giant Primula obconica [7 
These are of the easiest culture in greenhouse or in a light 
window of the house, flowering abundantly and continuously 
with little care. Should be sown during the spring in good porous 
loam. They will not germinate well in any compost containing 
peat or leaf mould. To develop the colors to the highest degree, 
grow in heavy soil and at a temperature as near 60 degrees as 
possible. 
Primula obconica 
3821 Fasbender. Glowing deep red blooms of the largest 
size. A splendid variety. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.50. 
3822 Rhine Pearl. A very striking variety with extra large 
blooms of a dark salmon-carmine. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. 
$1.50. 
3823 Mueller and Mohnstein. This represents splendid 
shades of crimson and rose. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.50. 
3809 Gigantea Appleblossom. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.25. 
3811 — kermesina. Richcrimson. Pkt. 40c; special pkt. $1.25. 
3812 — rosea. Pure rose color. Pkt. 40c; special pkt. $1.25. 
3813 — Salmon Queen. Beautiful salmon. Pkt. 50c; special 
pkt. $1.25. 
3815 — Mixed Colors. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. $1.25. 
3820 Grandifiora, Mixed Colors. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
Chinese Primroses—Primula sinensis [T| 
The Dreer Peerless strain of Chinese Primroses is known for its 
excellence. It is vigorous, free blooming, and large flowered. 
PACKET 
3784 Peerless Blue (True Blue)...............02.004-- $0 50 
3785 — White (Brook's White). Pure white............. 50 
3787). — Pink ((Delscata). “Soft Pink=...-.+.-2s0. esse eee 50 
3783 — Scarlet (Chiswick Red Imp.). Rich scarlet...... 50 
3786 — Crimson (Crimson King). Richluminouscrimson. 50 
3789 Collection. One packet 
each of the 5 sorts. $2.00. 
3790 Peerless Mixed. This mixture contains only the finest 
fringed large-flowering sorts and cannot fail to give entire 
satisfaction. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. $1.00. 
3791 Giant Flowering Mixed. This magnificent strain is of 
more robust growth. It produces immense trusses of extra 
large, finely fringed flowers in many new and novel colors; 
as a pot plant it is unequalled. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.50. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
Various Primroses 
3826 Malacoides (Improved Baby Primrose). 
Large whorls of 
delicate lilac. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 
3827 — Princess Mary (New). Of exceptional vigor with 
flowers often measuring one inch across. Deep rose-pink 
with light yellow eye. Very fine. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.50. 
3828 — rosea superba. A beautiful variety with bright rose 
blooms. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 
3829 — Snow Queen (New). A vast improvement over the old 
malacoides alba. The flowers are considerably larger and 
they are pure white. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.25. 
3824 Kewensis. A splendid house plant with pleasing bright 
yellow flowers borne profusely on long stems. It has a 
delightful fragrance. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
Hardy Primroses {7 A © 
These hardy Primroses are among our most delightful spring 
flowers. They do best when planted in a partially shaded location 
and where they have a fair quantity of moisture. 
1500 Auricula. A well-known favorite of great beauty. This 
seed has been saved from extra choice plants of many colors. 
6 inches. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
3825 Japonica (Japanese Primrose). A fine hardy Primrose 
growing about 18 inches high. Has large showy colorful 
blooms borne in whorls 6 to 9 inches long. Mixed colors. 
Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 
3830 Vulgaris (English Primrose). A very showy variety with 
large, fragrant, canary yellow blooms set against the rich 
green foliage. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 
Hardy Polyantha Primroses i A © 
Primula polyantha—Pol!lyanthus 
These interesting and showy cluster-flowered Primroses are 
horticultural crosses between Primula veris and Primula vulgaris. 
They combine the cluster-flowered habic of the veris with the size 
of the vulgaris species. Plant them in a moist, rich soil. 
3677 Invincible Giant. A magnificent strain with extra large 
flowers borne in magnificent umbels on sturdy little stems 
above the rich green foliage. The color range is very varied 
and extensive. Contains everything from purest white to 
deepest crimson. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
3678 Giant Munstead Strain. Lovely large, well formed 
blooms arranged in giant umbels on strong sturdy stems. 
Extremely free flowering and showy. It differs from the 
Invincible Giant in that the flowers are either white or any 
of the many different shades of yellow —from a faint primrose 
to deepest gold. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c¢. 
3680 English Mixed. A glorious strain with strong plants 
bearing an abundance of large flowered clusters. Includes a 
wide range of colors. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 
Write for the interesting Dreer Leaflet 
“Growing Flowers from Seed.’’ Sent free. 
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