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Polyanthus (See Primula) 



PRIMULA (Primrose) Certain varieties of this plant are 

 tender, while others are hardy and give fine satisfaction in 

 the open ground, preferably in rich soil and partial shade. 



Chinensis [tP-lOin.] Beautiful pot plants for winter bloom- 

 ing. Many heart-shaped leaves with toothed edges are 

 topped by quantities of blossoms with fringed petals in a 

 wide range of colors from white through lavender, salmon, 

 and rose to crimson. 

 Single Fringed Wide flowers, dehcately fringed, from a 



fine collection of named varieties Pkt. 25c 



Double Fringed Seed saved from a choice selection of 

 superb double sorts Pkt. 50c 



Malacoides (Baby Primrose) A favorite for growing out- 

 doors in mild chmates and one of the best Primroses for 

 potting. Clusters of dainty lilac blossoms on long stems . . . 

 Pkt. 25c 



Hardy Varieties [hP-R-6 in.] In early spring these Prim- 

 roses produce handsome rosettes of leaves from the centers 

 of which rise lovely velvety flowers in a rich assortment of 

 colors. They delight in a rich soil but do best in partial 

 shade. They are treasures in a rock garden or in a low 

 permanent border. 



Auricula Clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of fawn, 

 brown, and maroon with enveloping leaves Pkt. 25c 



Veris Mixed (Polyanthus) Each stalk of this "Bunch 

 Primrose" carries several flowers in a thick rounded cluster. 

 Colors are purple, orange, and crimson Pkt. 15c 



Vulgaris (True English Primrose) The fragrant yellow 

 flowers with orange centers nestle in rich foliage. Pkt. 15c 



Primrose (See Primula and Oenothera) 

 PuERARiA, Thunbergiana (See Kudzu Vine) 



Platycodon, Grandiflora Blue 



// You are Looking for Flowers of Lovely Clear Blue, 

 This is a Wise Choice 



PORTULACA (Moss Rose) [hA-6 in.] This garden gem 

 will thrive in a dry sunny spot where most other flowering 

 plants would die of thirst. It is of spreading habit with 

 fleshy stems, light green in color and often tinged with red. 

 Small needle leaves give it a mossy appearance. The glossy 

 cup-shaped single blossoms and rose-like double flowers 

 about one inch across cover the plants and create a dazzling 

 display of color throughout the summer. 



Single This large flowering type with gay single flowers 

 is very satisfactory. 



Scarlet White Yellow 



Pkts. 10c each 

 Mixed M oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Double Mixed Sometimes called "Bed of Roses." A choice 

 blend which, while never entirely fixed, will produce a 

 large percentage of doubles ^ oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Pot Marigold (See Calendula) 



PLATYCODON (Japanese Bell Flower) [hP-18 in.] Above 

 the silvery green foliage of this summer blooming perennial 

 rise several slender stalks ending in handsome spikes 

 adorned with large cup-shaped flowers. Just before opening, 

 the buds look like small balloons. When expanded, the 

 pointed lobes of the bells are slightly recurved resembling 

 lilies. Their color is a deep blue with a sparkling sheen. It 

 is excellent in the permanent border or in a semi-shaded 

 rock garden where the color becomes more intense. 



Grandiflora Blue Pkt. lOc 



Portulaca, Double 



Ideal as a Low Edging Plant or as a Ground Cover 

 Over a Sunny Bank 



