EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN, FARM AND LAWN 
PRIMULA 
Eureka - <>♦ Merit, R.H.S., May 8, 1917. — Eureka 
is akin to Obconlca, but of an entirely new form. 
The compact flower heads have more the appearance of " Sinen- 
sis." large well-shaped flowers with broad overlapping petals, and 
are carried well above the foliage on stout stems, which obviate 
any necessity for artitlcial support — are of a rich, rosy carmine, 
shaded cerise, greatly enlianced by a well-dcflncd clear yellow- 
eye as in Sinensis. The foliage is also quite distinct, being a 
bright, glaucous green in colour, remarkably undulated and 
frilled, and of wonderful texture. We claim that Primula 
Eureka is quite distinct and will prove a rival to Sinensis for 
general use. and it is practically perpetual flowering. Pkt.. 
SO cts. 
Obconica Gigantea. — This new variety is the finest 
= yet mtroduced; of strong, 
vigorous growth, with immense heads of large individual blooms; 
varies in colour from pale lilac to rose. Pkt.. 50 cts. 
Obconica Grandiflora. — A profuse bloomer, bearing on long 
stems, head containing 10 to 15 flowers. Mixed. Per pkt.. 
25 cts. 
NEW PRIMULA " Malacoides/'-J-|;i„|-- 
cles from China and an excellent pot plant for indoor growing; 
the flowers are K to % inch across, of a light lilac color and will 
bloom in four months from seed. Pkt.. 25 cts. 
Malacoides Superba New.— %Hi^t^: 
■with larger flowers and better habit than the old sort. It is a 
<ieep rosy pink in color, and makes a flrst-class greenhouse plant 
for winter decorations. Pkt., 50 cts. 
Ma]arn!rlf>K AIha The white variety of the foregoing 
maiacoiaes Aioa. ^^^^^ a p-eat acquisition: 
very chaste and beautiful as a plant or cut-flower. Pkt., 25 cts. 
PRIMULA Kewensis. — ™^ variety is most 
attractive, with pleasmg 
bright yellow flowers borne on long stems. It is delightfully 
fragrant and stands well as a house plant. Pkt., 35 cts. 
PRIMUI A Forhi»«ii (Baby PrI mrose).— Splendid 
I-I\.11V1ULA roroeSU. fntle primroses for p5t cul- 
ture, blooming in a few weeks after sowing and continuing for 
months. Per pkt.. 30 cts. 
HARDY PRIMROSES. 
blooming plants. 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). — Flowers fragrant, canary yel- 
low colour. Per pkt.. 25 cts. 
Japonica Hybrids (Mrs. Scott Elliott's>. — 
This is a very fine strain, and is the result of several years' 
careful artificial hybridization. The colours range from pure 
white through all shades of pink to deep crimson. The plants 
are extremely robust, having flower stems caiTying fine beads of 
bloom, frequently attaining a height of 40 inches. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Japonica (Japanese Primrose). — Bright and showy flowers, 
borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches; mixed colours. Per pkt., 
15 cts. 
Primula stellata, or Star Primrose. — ^^j^ 
uable and very distinct variety should be extensively grown for 
greenhouse and table decoration. The innumerable star- 
shaped flowers make an effective contrast to the attractive 
dark foliage. Pkt.. 75 cts. 
.These are amongst the 
best of the early spring 
Primula Obconica Gigantea 
RHODANTHE, Manelesi.— ^he section of garden 
' =* annuals properly 
known as everlastings embraces many very beautiful flowers 
among which none are more desirable for garden or pot culture 
than Rhodanthe Manglesi, also called Ilelipterum Manglesi. 
furnishes a profusion of lovely pink and white blossoms through- 
out the midsummer season when such are most needed in the 
border. There should be a place in every garden for Rhodanthe 
Manglesi. Hai-dy annual. Pkt.. IS cts. 
Mixed Varieties. Pkt., 10 cts. 
RICINUS, Castor Oil Plant 
Large, luxuriant, rapid-growing annuals, with palm-like 
leaves; much used for sub-tropical effects on the lawn or for 
centres of beds of foliage plants. 
Borbonlensis Arboreus. — 15 feet. Immense purplish greea 
foliage. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 30 cts. 
Cambodgensis. — Leaves bronzy maroon, with red veins, stems 
black. Per pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 30 cts. 
Gibsoni. — Branching habit, deep red foliage. Pkt., 10 ots.: 
oz.. 30 cts. 
Sanguineus. — Blood-red stalks and clusters of red fruit; 8 feet. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Zanzlbariensis. — Surpasses all in size and beauty of colours, 
which include glaucous green, coppery brown, metallic red. 
brownish-purple, red-maroon and bronze. 8 to 15 feet. Per pkt. . 
10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Rose Dwarf Polyantha or Fairy Rose. — 
Roses from seed the first year. Seed sown in February in the 
house may be had in bloom in June in the open ground, where 
they continue to bloom throughout the season. The plants are 
dwarf and bushy, growing only about 1 foot hlgii and very 
pretty for solid beds and borders. Pkt., 20 cts.; 3 for SO cts. 
RUDBECKIA, Bicolar Superba.— ^en\^;: 
nual abo\it 2 feet high, long-stemmed, golden-yellow flowers with 
maroon spots, effective and fine for cutting. Per pkt., 10 cts. 
Newmanl. — Hardy perennial. Flowers golden-yellow, with 
dark maroon centre. 3 feet. Pkt.. IS cts. 
Purpurea. — Reddish purple flowers during summer. 3 feet- 
Hardy perennial. Pkt.. IS cts. 
Rlcln us 
A list of Gladiolus , covering 125 of 
the finest varieties to date, will be 
mailed on application. 
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