Dreer’s Reliable 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Primula—Primrose 
Primulas are very important flowers represented by many dif- 
ferent species. The Hardy Primroses are highly valued ecause 
they bloom early in the spring and are splendid for bedding and 
rock garden planting. They do best in a well-drained, moderately 
moist, and fertile soil, and where they receive moderate shade. The 
obconica, malacoides, and Chinese Primroses are splendid pot 
plants for the greenhouse or conservatory and not so difficult that 
the careful gardener could not grow them in the house. 
Hardy Primroses 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 supply 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. Revels in 
moist soil. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 
3830 Vulgaris (English Primrose). A very showy variety with 
large, fragrant, canary yellow blooms set against the rich green 
foliage. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 
Primula polyantha, Invincible Giant 
Hardy Polyantha Primroses fF A © 
Primula polyantha—Polyanthus 
These interesting and showy cluster-flowered Primroses are 
horticultural crosses between Primula veris and Primula vulgaris. 
They combine the cluster-flowered habit 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 exten- 
sive. Contains everything from pure 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. Ex- 
tremely 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. 
No doubt you have some friends who, like you, are interested 
in gardening. May we suggest that you lend them the Dreer 
Garden Book or tell them to write for a free copy. 
Dreer’s Flower Seeds are sent POSTPAID 
Giant Primula obconica 
These are of the easiest culture grown in the 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 wellin 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. 
3821 Fasbender. Glowing deep red blooms of the largest size. 
A splendid variety. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.50. 
3823 Mueller and Mohnstein. This represents splendid 
shades of crimson and rose. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.50. 
3810 Gigantea, Celestial Blue. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. 75c. 
3811 — kermesina. Richcrimson. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. 75c. 
3812 — rosea. Pure rose color. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. 75c. 
3813 — Salmon Queen. An exceedingly beautiful shade of 
bright salmon. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. 75c. 
3814 — White. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. 75c. 
3815 — Mixed Colors. Pkt. 35c; special pkt. 75c. 
3820 Grandiflora, Mixed Colors. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 60c. 
Chinese Primroses—Primula sinensis 
3791 Giant-Flowering Mixed. This magnificent strain is of 
vigorous, 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. The plants require a winter 
temperature of about 60 degrees. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.50. 
Primula malacoides, Snow Queen 
Various Primroses 
3826 Malacoides (Improved Baby Primrose). WLarge whorls of 
delicate lilac flowers. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 
3827 — Princess Mary (New). Of exceptional vigor with 
flowers often measuring one inch across. Deep rose-pink with 
“dzht yellow eye. Very fine. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.25. 
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. 
3831 — True Rose. A highly desirable variety with beautiful 
rose-colored flowers. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. ; 
3832 — New Hybrids Mixed. Contains a wide range of lovely 
shades. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
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. 
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