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MINNEAPOLIS. MiNN. 
PRIMULA SINENSIS (Chinese Primrose) 
Primnlfi arc cuHily niiscti from nepd. Spo my "Cultiirn of I'Uiwors" 
for directions. They hltmm ycnr iifLi-r year, but now i)Iniit8 always 
bloom inoro freely, J^i'd it i.s well to how seed cacli year. 
Primula Flmprlata. Mixed. Splendid niLvturo of new fnnKcd 
varieties, inrludinR also niy three umned sorts. Pkt., -10 aeedrt, 7o,: 
half pkt., 20 accds, 4c. ' 
Primula Flmbriata, Pink. The most nopular color. PIct., JO needs 7c. 
Primula Pimbriata, Chiswlck Red. rkt., 10 seeds, 7c. 
Primula Flmbrlata, White. Pkl., -10 seeds. 7c. 
Primula Forbcsi, "Baby Primrose"— A "cnto'Mittle phmt, HowerinK in 
three months from seed and continninR to bloom for months. The flowers are 
small, of pleasinK rose color, and arc borne in clusters on onK, erect stems. 
Pkt.. I.jO so»^!h, Sc. 
Primula ObCOnica — A|distiuct species, almost ever-blooming. Tho blossoms 
are white or lilac-linted and arc produced on lonK stems in lar^c, showy 
chistcrs of from ten to fifteen flowers in a bunch. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5c. 
Hardy Primrose (Polyanthus)— Low-KrowinR Imrdy perennials (except 
in extreme North), inchidmg the Kn^Iisli i»rimrose (yellow), so often coni- 
inemorated in song and story» and other hardy sorts in mixed colors. Pkt., 5c. 
. PYRETHRUM HYBRIDUM 
A beautiful cnrly-Uowerinir hardy perennial. Tiie folia«e 'is finely rut 
and quite ornamental, tlio Ilowers are in vivid shades of rose and pink, 
and are remnrknble for the len«th of time they remain perfect. IVr- 
fectly hnrdv .-jnd c:isdv niised from seed. They come in ti^ne for Decor- 
ation and Children s Days and arc splendid for all cut-flower purposes. 
\crv 8how>^ and pretty, and entirely hardy an>-ivherc, even in tho 
farlhest North. 2 feci. Pkt., 200 seeds, 4C. 
SCARLET RUNNER 
I ho boan known as .Scarlet Kunncr is hyihlv ornamental as well as 
useful, and both in foliiice and flower is as pretty as many of its more 
anstocratio neighbors. Pkt.. 15 seeds, 4c.; oz., 10c. 
SENSITIVE PLANT 
Culti\-ated for its curious habit of closim; its leaves at the'sliffHtest 
touch. Children always enjoy it. Tender Annual. Pkt., 40 seeds, 4c. 
STOKESIA CYANEA (Cornflower Aster) 
The scarcitv of blue cut flowers makes this a valuable addition to the 
pert-nm-nl boiler. The plant is of easy cultivation, growing from 18 to 
j4 inches hi;:h. in an open, sunny locition. It bears freely large laven- 
der;blue, Centaurca-hke flowers from July until frost. One of the most 
doairoblo hardy perennials. Pkt., 25 seeds, 6c, 
