D. M. FERRY & GO'S 



Primula plant. 



P. flower. 



CEnothera, acaulis alba. 



duced. They all do better if seed be started in hot- 

 bed, and the plants transplanted. 



CEnothera, acaulis alba, of prostrate habit, the 

 leaves lying on the ground; produces an abund- 

 ance of large flowers about three inches across, 

 of most wonderful beauty, being transparent, 

 and of the color and lustre of mother of pearl. 



Hardy perennial ; six inches high lo 



'* Lamarckiana, superb spikes of large, bright 

 yellow blossoms, about four inches across. As 



CEnothera, Lamarckiana. 



many as 400 buds and blossoms have been 

 counted on a single spike, and they are con- 

 stantly produced from early spring till late in 



autumn ; Hardy perennial ; four feet high 5 



CEnothera, gigantea, the stem grows very tall, 

 changmg at about two-thirds its height into an 

 immense 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 



PBIMULA-SINENSIS-{ Chinese Primrose) 



These are perhaps the most desirable of all house- 

 blooming plants, and will richly compensate for the lit- 

 tle care they require. They are in almost constant 

 bloom all winter, and if the plants be transferred to the 

 border, 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, filled with good, rich 

 soil, dusting a little fine earth over them ; if covered too 

 deeply, or if the seed be wet and allowed to dry again, 

 they will not germinate. Transplant into pots, and 

 they will be ready for winter blooming in the drawing 

 room. Tender perennial ; six to nine inches high. 

 Primula, sinensis fimbriata, new scarlet, distinct 



and striking 25 



" sinensis fimbriata, rose, rose varieties mixed. 25 

 " " " Village Maid,pure|white.25 



" " "■ alba maxima, flowers 



large, of great substance, finely fringed, pure 



white ; extra : no7>elty 50 



** sinensis fimbriata, James' Prize, dark car- 

 mine 50 



■• sinensis fimbriata, punctata elegantissima, 

 the darkest primula known ; flowers velvety- 

 crimson, admirably fringed and regularly spot- 

 ted on the edge with w^hite 50 



" sinensis fimbriata, choicest fern leaved, 



dark carmine and cure white 25 



" sinensis fimbriata, choicest mixed, from iNIr. 

 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 : 



