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CEnothera, Lamarckiana, superb spikes of large, 

 bright yellow blossoms about four inches 

 across. As many as four hundred buds and 

 blossoms have been counted on a single spike, 

 and they are constantly produced from early 

 spring till late in autumn. Hardy perennial; 



four feet high 5 



M gigantea, the stem grows very tall, changing 

 at about two-thirds its height into an im- 

 mense flower spike of bright yellow. Not- 

 withstanding its shrubby appearance, it is an 

 annual, and may be grown as easily as the 

 other kinds 10 



PRIMULA Si:SE2*SIS— (Chinese 

 Primrose). 



These are perhaps the most desirable of all house 

 blooming plants. They are in almost constant bloom all 

 winter, and if the plants be transferred to the border, 



Primula. 



they will bloom nearly all summer. Though perennial, 

 new plants flower more freely, and seed should be sown 

 every year. Give them a long time for growth before 

 flowering, and do not force the young plants, but simply 

 protect them from frost and damp, cutting winds. Sow 

 the seed in shallow boxes drained with charcoal, filled to 

 the depth of two inches with sand and finely sifted gar- 

 den soil. Sow seed thinly, and cover about one-sixteenth 

 of an inch. If covered too deeply, or if the seed be 

 wet and allowed to dry again, they will not germinate. 

 When the plants show growth, transplant singly into 

 small pots and later into three and four inch pots. They 

 thrive best in a cool, dry place with plenty of light, but 

 protected from the sun. They do not require much 

 water, except for a few days after repotting. Tender 

 perennial; six to nine inches high. 

 Primula, sinensis, fimbriata, new scarlet, dis- 

 tinct and striking 25 



" sinensis, fimbriata, rose, rose varieties mixed. .25 



Primula, sinensis, fimbriata, Village Maid, 



pure white 25 



" sinensis, fimbriata, alba maxima, flowers 

 large, of great substance, finely fringed, pure 

 white, extra 50 



" sinensis, fimbriata, punctata elegantis- 

 sima, the darkest Primula known; flowers 

 velvety crimson, admirably fringed and regu- 

 larly spotted on the edge with white 50 



" sinensis, fimbriata, filicifolia, choicest fern' 

 leaved mixed, dark carmine and pure white. .25 



" sinensis, fimbriata, choicest mixed, from 

 Mr. James' choicest strain of best fringed 

 varieties; confidently recommended to give the 

 greatest satisfaction; all colors mixed 25 



DOUBLE VARIETIES. 



The following four varieties can be relied upon to 

 come true from seed. They are very choice, and highly 

 recommended for florists. 



Primula, sinensis, fimbriata, double crimson.. 50 



" " " white 50 



" " " " red 50 



" " " " mixed 50 



" Japonica, mixed, the Queen of Primroses; 

 noble in foliage and bearing. The beautiful, 

 fine, large, various colored flowers stand in 

 whorls, pyramidically arranged on stout flower 



stems, which are over one foot high .25 



It is sometimes difficult to get Primula Japonica 

 to germinate. After solving the seed let the plants 

 remain in a cool and moist place for four or 

 five weeks, then place them in a frame or house 

 where there is bottom heat, and the' seed will grow 



freely. 



PYRETHRlM-(Feverfew). 



QAlso see Jlatricarid). 

 Very useful, and universally admired bedding plants, 

 deserving a place in every garden. Sow from December 

 to April, in shallow boxes, in a temperature of 6o°. As 

 soon as the young plants can be handled, transplant 

 singly into small pots or shallow boxes, where they may 

 remain until the time of planting out into the open 

 ground in May. 



Pyrethrum, Golden Feather. 



