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D. M FERRY & GO'S 



Primula plant. 



flower 



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 

 many as 400 buds and blossoms have been 

 counted on a single spike and they are con- 

 stantly produced from early spring till l.-.te in 

 autumn. Hardy perennial ; four feet high... 5 



" gigantea, the stem grows very tall, changing 

 at about two-thirds its height into an immense 

 flower spike of bright yellow. Notwithstand- 

 ing its shrubby appearance, it is an annual, 

 and may be grown as easily as the other kinds. 10 



PRIMULA SIN"ENSIS-(Chinese rrimrose) 



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 incites high. 

 Primula, sinensis fimbriata, new scarlet, distinct 



and striking 25 



" sinensis fimbriata, rose, rose v irieties mixed. 25 

 " " " Village Maid, pure white. 25 



" " " alba maxima, flowers 



large, of great substance, finely fringed, pure 



whi te ; extra ; novelty 50 



" snensis 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 white 50 



■* sinensis fimbriata, choicest fern-leaved, 



dark carmine and pure white 25 



" sinensis fimbriata, choicest mixed, from Mr. 

 James' choicest strain of best fringed varieties; 



P. double. 



csnfidently recommended to give the greatest 

 satisfaction , all colors mixed .aj 



Primula flower, double. 



DOUBLE VARIETIES. 

 The following four varieties can be relied upon to 

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

 recommenied for florists: 



Primula, sinensis fimbriata, double crimson 50 



" '' " " white 50 



" " " " red 50 



" " " " mixed 50 



" Japonica, the Queen of Primroses ; noble in fo- 

 liage and bearing. The beautiful, fine, large, 

 magenta-colored flowers stand in whorls, pyra- 

 midically arranged on stout flower stems, 

 which are over one foot high 25 



PYRETHRUM-CFeverfew). 



Very useful, and universally admired bedding plants, 

 deserving a place in every garden. The single varieties 

 are worthless, but the double-flowering sorts are very 

 beautiful. Half-hardy perennials, usually requiring 

 the protection of a cold-frame or conservatory through 

 the winter ; any good garden soil suits them. 

 Pyrethrum, partenium (Double Feverfew), pure 

 white, double flowers ; very beautiful ; desira- 

 ble for bedding 10 



" aureum (Golden Feather), beautiful, gold- 

 leaved bedding plant, retaining its ornamental 

 character till late in autumn. One of the fin- 

 est recent acquisitions for geometrical designs; 

 flower white 10 



aUAKING GRASS-(See Briza.) 



RHOD ANTHE-(E verlasting-) . 



Of all the many varieties of everlastings, we think the 

 Rhodanthe the finest and most beautiful. The flowers 

 are of various colors, pure silvery white with yellow 



